Bible Verses - May
 

May 1

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ... —Romans 5:1

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Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

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1 Thessalonians 5:15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else.

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Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7

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Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you. Philippians 4:9

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Exodus 23:25 - 25 Worship the LORD your God, and his blessing will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness from among you,

May 2

Luke 6:31 Do to others as you would have them do to you.

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Psalm 77:14 (NIV) You are the God who performs miracles; You display Your power among the peoples.

Thought: What do you need? God is there for you.

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Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent. - Proverbs 17:28

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Isaiah 55:8 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD.

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Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 28:18 (NLT): The honest will be rescued from harm, but those who are crooked will be destroyed.

Today’s Thought: You’ve all heard the saying, “honesty is the best policy.” We should always live by this.

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I ask that You would always help me to live an honest life so others might see You through me. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few. —Ecclesiastes 5:2

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1 John 5:14-15 - 14 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.

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This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 1 John 4:9

May 3

John 13:34-35 — "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."

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In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation. —Psalm 5:3

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Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

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Psalms 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

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1 John 5:1 NIV Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well.

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The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Psalm 9:9

May 4

2 Corinthians 6:16 (NIV) As God has said, "I will live with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people."

Thought: You're never alone.

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Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. - Proverbs 3:5-6

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James 1:2-8 — Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.

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2 Chronicles 7:14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

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Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.” Mark 10:27

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Isaiah 41:9-10 (NIV) - I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, ‘You are my servant’; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

May 5

Romans 12:9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.

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Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 29:3 (NLT): The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted.

Today’s Thought: The Bible talks a lot about wisdom because our enemy, the devil, is very wise. We must be in constant communication with God in order to thwart the plans of our advisory.

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I ask that You would give me Godly wisdom each day so I do not succumb to the traps of the enemy. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. —Romans 5:5

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Philippians 4:6-7 - 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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Proverbs 10:12 NIV Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs.

If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. - John 8:16

Thought: God's Son, Jesus, frees you from sin and frees you to love.

May 6

Romans 8:39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. - James 5:16

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Ephesians 3:20-21 — Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
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Did you catch that? Jesus' plan is to do far more than we can imagine. He does it by working within us. He wants to teach us about his character and reveal his heart for us. He wants to whisper in our ears, "Hope is here." And in the process he changes more than our messes, and our problems — he changes us!

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James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

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Remember, Lord, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old. Do not remember the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you, Lord, are good. Psalm 25:6-7

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John 11:25-26 (NIV) - Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”

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Nehemiah 1:5 Then I said: “LORD, the God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments,

May 7

Proverbs 3:5 - Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

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"I am the Alpha and the Omega-the beginning and the end," says the Lord God. "I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come-the Almighty One." - Revelation 1:8

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Colossians 3:13 — Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
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The key to forgiving others is remembering how much God has forgiven you. Is it difficult for you to forgive someone who has wronged you a little when God has forgiven you so much? Realizing God's infinite love and forgiveness can help you love and forgive others.

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Cast all your anxiety on him [God] because he cares for you. —1 Peter 5:7

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1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

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Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. James 1:22

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Psalm 33:4 For the word of the LORD is right and true; he is faithful in all he does.

May 8

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. —Romans 5:8

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Colossians 4:5-6 - 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

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Exodus 20:12 Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

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1 Peter 4:12-13 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.

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Proverbs 1:8 (NIV) - Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.

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You haven't done this before. Ask, using my name, and you will receive, and you will have abundant joy. John 16:24

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Isaiah 26:12 LORD, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us.

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Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.

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Today, I will have a quiet half-hour, all to myself, to do nothing but relax. After this half-hour, I will take a minute to thank God for the gift of rest.

And He said to them: "Come away by yourselves to a secluded place and rest a while." Mark
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May 9

Psalm 130:1 (NIV) Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord.

Thought: Tell God about your desperation and your disappointments. He's listening.

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For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. - Ephesians 2:10

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Psalm 91:14 NIV "Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name."

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Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. Psalm 9:10

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Micah 7:18-19 - 18 Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. 19 You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea.

May 10

Psalm 141:4 (NIV) Let not my heart be drawn to what is evil...

Thought: Guard your heart. It's worth more than gold.

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And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. - Colossians 3:15

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Psalms 1:1-2 (NLT): Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with scoffers. But they delight in doing everything the Lord wants; day and night they think about his law.

Today’s Thought: A great blessing is associated with wanting to please the Lord. Today, let’s try to please Him in each and every area of our lives!

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I ask that my life be pleasing to You each and every day. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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James 3:18 NIV Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.

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The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. Nahum 1:7

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Proverbs 31:10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.

May 11

Psalm 103:12 as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.

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Psalm 141:8 (NIV) ...my eyes are fixed on You, O Sovereign Lord...

Thought: Faith follows Jesus.

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I cried out, "I am slipping!" but your unfailing love, OLORD, supported me. When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer. - Psalm 94:18-19

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But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. —Psalm 5:11

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Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

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Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29

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John 16:33 (NIV) - “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

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Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. Psalms 19:14

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2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

May 12

Ecclesiastes 3:1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:

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See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people. - 1 Thessalonians 5:15

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Jeremiah 30:8 (NIV) "In that day," declares the Lord Almighty, "I will break the yoke off their necks and will tear off their bonds."

Thought: There's no habit that can hold you. Ask God for help.

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Proverbs 31:10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
Proverbs 31:27-28 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:

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Matthew 9:22 Jesus turned and saw her. "Take heart, daughter," he said, "your faith has healed you." And the woman was healed from that moment.

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In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears. Psalm 18:6

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Romans 5:1-2 (NIV) - Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God.

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Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few." Ecclesiastes 5:2

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Job 33:4 The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life.

May 13

Proverbs 11:25 A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.

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Jeremiah 30:10 (NIV) "So do not fear..."

Thought: God's right there, right with you.

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Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. - James 1:19

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Today’s Scripture: Psalms 3:3-5 (NLT): But you, O Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts my head high. I cried out to the Lord, and he answered me from his holy mountain. Interlude I lay down and slept. I woke up in safety, for the Lord was watching over me.

Today’s Thought: Isn’t it comforting to know that God will never leave us or forsake us no matter what? Whatever you are going through today, remember, God knows all about it and He will take care of you!

Today’s Prayer: Lord, thank You for promising to always take care of me! I put my trust in You & You alone. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Isaiah 30:20-21 — Although the Lord gives you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, your teachers will be hidden no more; with your own eyes you will see them. Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it."
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When you are plagued by a persistent problem — one that goes on and on — view it as a rich opportunity. An ongoing problem is like a tutor who is always by your side. The learning possibilities are limited only by your willingness to be teachable. In faith, thank God for your problem. Ask him to open your eyes and your heart to all that he is accomplishing through this difficulty. Once you have become grateful for a problem, it loses its power to drag you down. On the contrary, your thankful attitude will lift you up into heavenly places with God. From this perspective, your difficulty can be seen as a slight, temporary distress that is producing in you a transcendant glory to never cease (2 Corinthians 4:17).

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Proverbs 31:30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.

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Psalms 50:15 And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.

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Matthew 6:19-21 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

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Psalm 143:10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.

May 14

1 Corinthians 10:13 - No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

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How great you are, OSovereign LORD! There is no one like you. We have never even heard of another God like you! - 2 Samuel 7:22

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Seek good, not evil, that you may live. Then the LORD God Almighty will be with you, just as you say he is. —Amos 5:14

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Psalm 139:13-14 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

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Titus 2:14 NIV Jesus Christ gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.

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Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart." Psalms 37:4

May 15

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere-in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. - Acts 1:8

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Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 1:17 (NLT): When a bird sees a trap being set, it stays away.

Today’s Thought: The devil is always trying to set traps for people, especially Christians. We must be aware of these traps so we do not fall into them

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I ask that You would help me be mindful of traps set by the enemy so I can overcome them. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Ecclesiastes 11:5 As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things.

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Psalm 16
A miktam of David.

Keep me safe, my God,
for in you I take refuge.

I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord;
apart from you I have no good thing.”
I say of the holy people who are in the land,
“They are the noble ones in whom is all my delight.”
Those who run after other gods will suffer more and more.
I will not pour out libations of blood to such gods
or take up their names on my lips.

Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup;
you make my lot secure.
The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
surely I have a delightful inheritance.
I will praise the Lord, who counsels me;
even at night my heart instructs me.
I keep my eyes always on the Lord.
With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices;
my body also will rest secure,
because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead,
nor will you let your faithful one see decay.
You make known to me the path of life;
you will fill me with joy in your presence,
with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

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Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh. Luke 6:21

May 16

Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

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Jeremiah 30:21 (NIV) "...for who will devote himself to be close to Me?" declares the Lord.

Thought: There are things that matter and things that don't. Choose wisely.

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And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father. - Colossians 3:17

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Zephaniah 3:17 The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”

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Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11

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1 John 4:10 (NIV) - This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.

May 17

Philippians 1:6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

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Psalm 150:2 (NIV) Praise God for His acts of power; praise Him for His surpassing greatness.

Thought: Worship is meant to be a major part of life.

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Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 1:33 (NLT): But all who listen to me will live in peace and safety, unafraid of harm."

Today’s Thought: There is a great sense of peace & joy when one is in the will of God. Ask yourself this question today: Am I in the will of God? If you are not, what steps do you need to take to be in His will?

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I ask that You help me get in Your perfect will for my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! —2 Corinthians 5:17

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Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth. Psalm 108:5

May 18

John 11:25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;

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Psalm 149:1 (NIV) ...Sing to the Lord a new song.

Thought: It's easy to miss how God is working when we get bogged down in our routine. Ask God to help you refocus.

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Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 2:7 (NLT): He grants a treasure of good sense to the godly. He is their shield, protecting those who walk with integrity.

Today’s Thought: We must strive to live a life of integrity. People are watching whether you realize it or not. Are you living a life full of integrity today?

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I ask that my life be marked by integrity. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Hebrews 6:10 God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.

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Psalm 27:4 One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.

May 19

1 Peter 4:10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

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Jesus did not let him [the man from whom he had cast out demons] come with him, but said, "Go home to your family and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you." —Mark 5:19

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James 3:17-18 - 17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.

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Mark 3:35 For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.

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Romans 5:1-2 NIV Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

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It is the Lord your God you must follow, and him you must revere. Keep his commands and obey him; serve him and hold fast to him. Deuteronomy 13:4

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2 Peter 3:8-9 (NIV) - But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

May 20

Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

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Psalm 149:4 (NIV) For the Lord takes delight in His people; He crowns the humble with victory.

Thought: What makes God happy? You do.

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He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By his wounds you are healed. - 1 Peter 2:24

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Today’s Scripture: Psalms 144:2 (NLT): He is my loving ally and my fortress, my tower of safety, my deliverer. He stands before me as a shield, and I take refuge in him. He subdues the nations under me.

Today’s Thought: God is our rock. He is our healer, deliverer, our help in time of need and our friend (just to name a few attributes). You can trust Him. He will never leave you!

Today’s Prayer: Lord, help me learn to trust You in every area of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a multitude of sins. —James 5:20

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Romans 15:5-6 - 5 May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, 6 so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Deuteronomy 8:1-3 NIV Be careful to follow every command I am giving you today, so that you may live and increase and may enter and possess the land that the LORD promised on oath to your forefathers. Remember how the LORD your God led you all the way in the desert these forty years, to humble you and to test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands. He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your fathers had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.

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Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34

The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. - Psalm 103:8

Thought: The Lord Loves You!!

May 21

John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

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Listen, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD alone. And you must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. - Deuteronomy 6:4-5

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Today’s Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:2-3 (NLT): He sang: “The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. He is my refuge, my savior, the one who saves me from violence.

Today’s Thought: When you are going through a hard situation, praising God changes everything! We need to praise Him regardless of our circumstances.

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I ask that You teach me to praise You no matter what I’m going through. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Ephesians 6:13-18 — Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people.

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God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. —2 Corinthians 5:21

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Psalm 17
A prayer of David.

Hear me, Lord, my plea is just;
listen to my cry.
Hear my prayer—
it does not rise from deceitful lips.
Let my vindication come from you;
may your eyes see what is right.

Though you probe my heart,
though you examine me at night and test me,
you will find that I have planned no evil;
my mouth has not transgressed.
Though people tried to bribe me,
I have kept myself from the ways of the violent
through what your lips have commanded.
My steps have held to your paths;
my feet have not stumbled.

I call on you, my God, for you will answer me;
turn your ear to me and hear my prayer.
Show me the wonders of your great love,
you who save by your right hand
those who take refuge in you from their foes.
Keep me as the apple of your eye;
hide me in the shadow of your wings

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For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45

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Genesis 9:16 (NIV) - Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth.

May 22

Today’s Scripture: Matthew 16:19 (NLT): Now I say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it.

Today’s Thought: The above scripture was spoken by Jesus. Jesus is our rock. You can lean and trust Him always. Whatever you are going through today, give it to Jesus, He cares for you!

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I ask that You help me learn to trust You in every area of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. —Galatians 5:22-23

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Joel 2:21 Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice: for the LORD will do great things.

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Galatians 5:13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.

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Psalm 119:1-2 Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD. Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart.

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Psalm 18

I love you, Lord, my strength.

The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise,
and I have been saved from my enemies.

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If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations on earth. Deuteronomy 28:1

May 23

Psalm 146:5-6 (NIV) Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob...the Lord, who remains faithful forever.

Thought: God's been there for you before. He will be there for you again.

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For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard. Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins. - Romans 3:23-24

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Isaiah 40:29-31 — He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
but those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.

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May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. —1 Thessalonians 5:23

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Psalm 71:8 NIV My mouth is filled with your praise, declaring your splendor all day long.

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Psalm 119:25-32
I am laid low in the dust;
preserve my life according to your word.
I gave an account of my ways and you answered me;
teach me your decrees.
Cause me to understand the way of your precepts,
that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.
My soul is weary with sorrow;
strengthen me according to your word.
Keep me from deceitful ways;
be gracious to me and teach me your law.
I have chosen the way of faithfulness;
I have set my heart on your laws.
I hold fast to your statutes, Lord;
do not let me be put to shame.
I run in the path of your commands,
for you have broadened my understanding.

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2 Thessalonians 1:3 (NIV) - We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing.

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1 Corinthians 2:12 What we have received is not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may understand what God has freely given us.

May 24

Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,

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Psalm 146:2 (NIV): I will praise the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.

Thought: The world constantly tries to pull you away from God. Keep a tight hold on your heart.

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For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. - John 3:16

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Today’s Scripture: Matthew 16:16 (NLT): Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God."

Today’s Thought: The above verse, though it is short, is very powerful. When we speak, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God," something changes. Your circumstance that seemed impossible is suddenly possible, the loved one you thought would never get saved suddenly you know God will save them. Why? Because when you acknowledge Jesus as the Son of the living God, He comes alive again!

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I acknowledge You are alive! I ask that You work in my life in a powerful way. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.

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Matthew 5:6 NIV "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."

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Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15

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The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. Psalms 9:9

May 25

Titus 3:5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit,

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Psalm 146:7 (NIV) ...The Lord sets prisoners free.

Thought: Living with guilt is no way to live. God forgives anything you've done.

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I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life. - John 5:24

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James 1:19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,

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1 Peter 5:6 NIV Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.

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"For thou art my lamp, O LORD: and the LORD will lighten my darkness." 2 Samuel 22:29

May 26

Psalm 146:8 (ERV) ...The Lord helps those who are in trouble...

Thought: He knows. He's not surprised. It's ok to tell Him all about it.

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Everyone was amazed and gave praise to God. They were filled with awe and said, "We have seen remarkable things today." —Luke 5:26

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John 3:17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

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Romans 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

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Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Psalm 105:1

Because of His words many more became believers - John 4:11

Thought: Jesus' words still work faith today. Share them.

May 27

Psalm 146:8 (NIRV) ...The Lord lifts up those who feel helpless...

Thought: When you're broken, you're on the verge of a breakthrough.

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Today’s Scripture: Haggai 2:5 (NLT): My Spirit remains among you, just as I promised when you came out of Egypt. So do not be afraid

Today’s Thought: God always keeps His promises. In the above passage He promises His Spirit. That promise is still available today. All we have to do is ask.

Today’s Prayer: Lord, thank You for Your promise. I ask that Your Spirit would fall on me each & everyday. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at his tax booth. "Follow me," Jesus said to him, and Levi got up, left everything and followed him. —Luke 5:27

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Acts 20:24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.

May 28

Matthew 6:19-21 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

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Today’s Scripture: Philippians 1:3 (NLT): Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.

Today’s Thought: In the opening few verses in Paul’s letter to the people of Philippi Paul lets them know how grateful to God He is for them. Paul had a grateful heart. We must also have a grateful heart.

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I thank You for dying for me! I ask that You would always help me to have a grateful heart. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Isaiah 33:22 For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; he will save us.

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Romans 12:9-10 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.

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Psalm 18:16-20

He reached down from on high and took hold of me;
he drew me out of deep waters.
He rescued me from my powerful enemy,
from my foes, who were too strong for me.
They confronted me in the day of my disaster,
but the Lord was my support.
He brought me out into a spacious place;
he rescued me because he delighted in me.

The Lord has dealt with me according to my righteousness;
according to the cleanness of my hands he has rewarded me.

May 29

Today’s Scripture: Philippians 1:12 (NLT): And I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, that everything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the Good News.

Today’s Thought: Everything you go through is “Father-filtered.” Your trials often turn into testimonies – if you allow them to. Put your trust in God & know that no matter what the devil throws at you – God will turn it around for your good!

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I put my trust in You – no matter what. I thank You that You work everything out for my good. Help me to fully put my trust in You. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. Psalm 62:1

May 30

Ecclesiastes 3:1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:

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Today’s Scripture: Philippians 1:30 (NLT): We are in this fight together. You have seen me suffer for him in the past, and you know that I am still in the midst of this great struggle.

Today’s Thought: It is important to remember that we are in this together as Christians. We should be praying for our brothers & sisters.

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I ask that You would use me to encourage someone else today in their time of need. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Psalm 56:4 In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?

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Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4

May 31

Philippians 4:12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.

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John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

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Psalm 146:9 (ERV) ...The Lord cares for widows and orphans...

Thought: And we should, too.

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This is what the LORD says-your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: "I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is good for you and leads you along the paths you should follow." - Isaiah 48:17

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Jesus answered them, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." —Luke 5:31-32