Bible Verses - November
 

November 1

Today’s Scripture: James 5:9 (NLT): Don’t grumble about each other, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. For look—the Judge is standing at the door!

Today’s Thought: Life is too short to grumble and complain. We need to build one another up instead of tear each other apart. Remember, our words have tremendous power.

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I ask that You help me guard my tongue today. Let me build up everyone I come in contact with. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Ephesians 1:18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people,

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Psalms 100:3 Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

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Matthew 7:24-25 "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock."

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Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Galatians 6:1

November 2

Today’s Scripture: James 5:10-11 (NLT): For examples of patience in suffering, dear brothers and sisters, look at the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. We give great honor to those who endure under suffering. For instance, you know about Job, a man of great endurance. You can see how the Lord was kind to him at the end, for the Lord is full of tenderness and mercy.

Today’s Thought: Job had an extremely bad life. However, He never lost hope. He always trusted God regardless of how grim life looks. We should do the same.

Today’s Prayer: Lord, help me put my trust in You no matter the situation. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

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If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. —1 John 1:9

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1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

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Psalms 100:3 Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

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Revelation 3:20 Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.

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So let's stop condemning each other. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall. - Romans 14:13

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Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2

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Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth: Proverbs 24:17

November 3

For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. —Luke 11:10

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1 John 3:18 Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.

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And you must show mercy to those whose faith is wavering. Jude 1:22

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Acts 4:8-12

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: “Rulers and elders of the people! If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a man who was lame and are being asked how he was healed, then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. Jesus is

“‘the stone you builders rejected,
which has become the cornerstone.’

Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”

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It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans. Psalm 118:8

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Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand. Psalm 27:34

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John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

November 4

Today’s Scripture: James 5:13-15 (NLT): Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises. Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord. Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well. And if you have committed any sins, you will be forgiven.

Today’s Thought: Our God still heals! When we are sick we should ask for prayer.

Today’s Prayer: Lord, help me to have the courage to ask for prayer when I need it. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Proverbs 22:24-25 — Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered, or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared.

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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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So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ. Romans 10:17

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1 John 4:16-21

And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.

God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

We love because he first loved us. Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.

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And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." Romans 12:2

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Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

November 5

Isaiah 26:3-4 — You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.

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

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Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have confessed so well before many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:12

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For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. Philippians 2:13

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John 16:33 "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."

But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. - Ephesians 4:7

Thought: God has equipped you to meet today's challenges.

November 6

Today’s Scripture: James 5:17-18 (NLT): Elijah was as human as we are, and yet when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall, none fell for three and a half years! Then, when he prayed again, the sky sent down rain and the earth began to yield its crops.

Today’s Thought: God still answers prayer! He may not answer them how or when you want Him to though. Make a decision to live your life by this motto: P.U.S.H. – Pray Until Something Happens!

Today’s Prayer: Lord, help me to have the faith to PUSH! In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity - 1 Timothy 4:12

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Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. —James 1:12

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Deuteronomy 28:1-6
Blessings for Obedience

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. All these blessings will come on you and accompany you if you obey the Lord your God:

You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country.

The fruit of your womb will be blessed, and the crops of your land and the young of your livestock—the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks.

Your basket and your kneading trough will be blessed.

You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out.

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In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. Psalm 5:3

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Psalm 27:8 (NIV) - My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, Lord, I will seek.

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Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Isaiah 26:3

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Psalm 85:8 I will listen to what God the LORD will say; he promises peace to his people, his saints-- but let them not return to folly.

November 7

Micah 6:8 — He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

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1 Timothy 2:1-2 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

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Matthew 13:31-32
The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast

He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.”

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Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:3

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In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:6

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1 Peter 5:6-8 - 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

November 8

If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. - Ecclesiastes 4:10

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Joshua 24:15 But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”

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

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Isaiah 41:17 When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.

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For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.
James 1:3

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Isaiah 8:17 (NIV) - I will wait for the Lord, who is hiding his face from the descendants of Jacob. I will put my trust in him.

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Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. Psalm 37:5

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2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

November 9

Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples. - John 13:35

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So let's stop condemning each other. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall. Romans 14:13

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Isaiah 41:17 When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.

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Isaiah 1:18 “Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.

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God's voice thunders in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our understanding. —Job 37:5

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"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:" 2 Timothy 4:7

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1 John 2:23 No one who denies the Son has the Father; whoever acknowledges the Son has the Father also.

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Psalm 109:30 With my mouth I will greatly extol the Lord; in the great throng of worshipers I will praise him.

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Arise, Lord! Lift up your hand, O God. Do not forget the helpless. Psalm 10:12

November 10

Psalm 126:3 (NIV) The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.

Thought: Wear your joy. Tell others why.

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And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. - Ephesians 5:20

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Job 37:5-6 - God’s voice thunders in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our understanding. He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’ and to the rain shower, ‘Be a mighty downpour.’

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1 John 4:7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.

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And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

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Psalm 37:7 (NIV) - Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.

November 11

Thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him. —2 Corinthians 2:14

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Psalm 126:5 (NIV) Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy.

Thought: Painful work can produce great fruit.

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Philippians 4:9 NIV Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me -- put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

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Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. Mark 12:30

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But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. 1 Peter 5:10

November 12

Psalm 128:5 - May the Lord bless you from Zion, all the days of your life...

Thought - God is thinking about you, every day!

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I will be filled with joy because of you. I will sing praises to your name, O Most High. - Psalm 9:2

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Colossians 1:9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives,

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1 John 4:1 Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

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So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up. Romans 14:19

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Colossians 1:13-14 - 13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

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As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart. Proverbs 27:19

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Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. Psalm 37:7

November 13

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

Thought: High or low, He wants to hear from us.

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How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered!I can't even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up, you are still with me! - Psalm 139:17-18

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Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. 1 Timothy 4:12

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Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Mark 8:34

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2 Kings 17:38-39 - 38 Do not forget the covenant I have made with you, and do not worship other gods. 39 Rather, worship the LORD your God; it is he who will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies."

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I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. Psalm 37:25

May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perseverance. - 2 Thessalonians 3:5

Thought: Don't wander without purpose. Ask God for direction.

November 14

How kind the Lord is! How good he is! So merciful, this God of ours! - Psalm 116:5

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

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He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved. Psalm 62:6

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Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

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Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you. Jeremiah 32:17

November 15

Psalm 119:143 Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands give me delight.

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1 John 3:11 This is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another.

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If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. Ecclesiastes 4:10

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Shout to the Lord, all the earth; break out in praise and sing for joy! Psalm 98:4

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2 Corinthians 5:7 (NIV) - For we live by faith, not by sight.

Today’s commentary by Dave Whitehead, Senior Pastor
We all have times when we feel alone and of no value to ourselves or those around us, but in those moments we are not separated from God. The reality of the Holy Spirit is all around us, yet our earthly limitations blur our ability to see the heavenly realm. This is where faith comes into play as a powerful tool. We can either be ruled by our inability to see the invisible God, or we can believe the good news that God is with us and guiding our lives. Our choice will have profound impact on how we view circumstances around us.

November 16

Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous-how well I know it. - Psalm 139:14

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Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

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Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples. John 13:35

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The one who eats everything must not treat with contempt the one who does not, and the one who does not eat everything must not judge the one who does, for God has accepted them. Romans 14:3

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Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 1 Peter 5:7

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Proverbs 15:18 A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.

I will walk in my house with blameless heart. Psalm 101:2

Thought: God's grace surrounds you today and always!

November 17

And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you. - Psalm 39:7

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Ephesians 4:1 (NIV) Live a life worthy of the calling you have received.

Thought: Your life matters. Others need you. God made you with a specific plan in mind.

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Psalms 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

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Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

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

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And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:20

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In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1

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In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul. Psalm 94:19

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Proverbs 29:11 A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.

Come....let us walk in the light of the Lord. Isaiah 2:5

Thought: Jesus lights our path so we won't stumble into darkness.

November 18

I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from him. - Psalm 62:1

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Ephesians 4:2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

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Mark 6:34 And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.

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Ephesians 2:10 For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

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Colossians 3:12-17

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

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All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. Proverbs 14:23

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Mark 8:36 (NIV) - What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Galatians 3:32-23

Thought: Your work in the Lord brings an abundance of blessings...to you and others.

And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as your Father in heaven forgave you. Ephesians 4:32

Thought: In our busy lives, let us take time out for the touch of kindness.

November 19

Today’s Scripture: I Thessalonians 5:4-6 (NLT): But you aren’t in the dark about these things, dear brothers and sisters, and you won’t be surprised when the day of the Lord comes like a thief. For you are all children of the light and of the day; we don’t belong to darkness and night. So be on your guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be clearheaded.

Today’s Thought: It is so comforting to know that we are His children. We do not belong to darkness or the devil. That is something to rejoice about. How are you going to give thanks to God today?

Today’s Prayer: Lord, thank You for saving my life. I pray that each day I do not forget what You brought me out of. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will never be shaken. - Psalm 62:2

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Psalm 1:1 - 2 - 1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, 2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.

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I will be filled with joy because of you. I will sing praises to your name, O Most High. Psalm 9:2

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

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And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

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1 Thessalonians 5:18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

November 20

while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed. - Titus 2:13

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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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How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered!I can't even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up, you are still with me! Psalm 139:17-18

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Psalm 42:2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?

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Psalm 95:1-2 Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.

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Ephesians 5:15-17 (NIV) - Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

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The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.
Zephaniah 3:17

Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14

November 21

I am counting on the Lord; yes, I am counting on him. I have put my hope in his word. - Psalm 130:5

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Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. —Psalm 90:14

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1 Corinthians 1:4-5 - Thanksgiving - 4 I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. 5 For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge—

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John 6:29 Jesus answered, "The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent."

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How kind the Lord is! How good he is! So merciful, this God of ours! Psalm 116:5

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Not to us, Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness. Psalm 115:1

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Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word. Psalm 119:114

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Psalm 95:2-3 - 2 Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. 3 For the LORD is the great God, the great King above all gods.

November 22

We put our hope in the Lord. He is our help and our shield. - Psalm 33:20

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Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

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Habakkuk 3:18 Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.

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Shout to the Lord, all the earth; break out in praise and sing for joy! Psalm 98:4

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2 Corinthians 4:15-16 - 15 All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God. 16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.

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Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Isaiah 26:3

November 23

Today’s Scripture: I Thessalonians 5:11 (NLT): So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.

Today’s Thought: We are the body of Christ. Each of us has a specific function. One thing we all need to do is build each other up. You would be surprised how much a “thank you” would mean to someone.

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I ask that You guide me and help me encourage someone today. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Psalm 13:6 (NIV) I will sing to the Lord, for He has been good to me.

Thought: Gratitude is good for your heart.

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Be joyful always. —1 Thessalonians 5:16

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Now wait just a minute. I have some pretty sorry days! Things don't always go well for me! Some of my friends have abandoned me at my worst possible moments. How can I be joyful ALWAYS? "Simple, my child," the Father reminds me. "First, joy is more than always feeling happy, but is instead, a deep abiding sense of being in God's grace and purpose. Second, no matter where you are, no matter how hopeless things may seem, your life is bound for glory — my glory!" In the light of this incredible truth, all other things seem bland, out of touch, and insignificant.

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Psalm 100:4-5 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. 5 For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.

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Ephesians 5:15-20

Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9

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Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth." Psalms 46:10

November 24

that I might sing praises to you and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever! - Psalm 30:12

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Colossians 1:17 — He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.

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Colossians 2:6-7
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6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, 7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

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Psalms 37:16 A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.

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Acts 20:24 I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me -- the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace.

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Philippians 4:6 (NIV) - Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

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He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD. Psalms 112:7

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1 Timothy 4:4-5 - 4 For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, 5 because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.

November 25

Psalm 95:6 (NIV) Come, let us bow down in worship...

Thought: Giving thanks starts with getting on your knees.

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Let us come to him with thanksgiving. Let us sing psalms of praise to him. Psalm 95:2

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Philippians 4:6-7 — Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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Imagine never being "anxious about anything!" It seems like an impossibility — we all have worries on the job, in our homes, at school. But Paul's advice is to turn our worries into prayers. Do you want to worry less? Then pray more! Whenever you start to worry, stop and pray.

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Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

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Psalm 89:6-11

For who in the skies above can compare with the Lord?
Who is like the Lord among the heavenly beings?
In the council of the holy ones God is greatly feared;
he is more awesome than all who surround him.
Who is like you, Lord God Almighty?
You, Lord, are mighty, and your faithfulness surrounds you.

You rule over the surging sea;
when its waves mount up, you still them.
You crushed Rahab like one of the slain;
with your strong arm you scattered your enemies.
The heavens are yours, and yours also the earth;
you founded the world and all that is in it.

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Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. Romans 15:7

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Psalm 7:17 I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.

You are my God, and I will give you thanks. - Psalm 118:28

Thought: Thanksgiving is a daily experience, not just a holiday

November 26

Psalm 118:1, 19-20 — Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. Open for me the gates of the righteous; I will enter and give thanks to the LORD. This is the gate of the LORD through which the righteous may enter. I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation.
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It's Thanksgiving. It is a time set aside to recognize God's goodness to us through praising him and giving him thanks for all his wondrous works. Giving thanks turns our focus from self to the Lord's greatness and love.

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Hebrews 12:28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe,

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Psalm 105:1 Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done.

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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. Romans 8:28

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1 Corinthians 15:57 (NIV) - But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

November 27

Today’s Scripture: I Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NLT): Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

Today’s Thought: A thankful heart goes a long way. God wants us to be thankful all the time. How do we do that? By praying and studying His Word. Today let’s thank God for Who He is and what He has done for us.

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I thank You for saving my life. Help me to always be thankful in everything I do. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name. - Psalm 100:4

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Colossians 3:16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.

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

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Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Psalm 25:4

November 28

Today’s Scripture: I Thessalonians 5:19-22 (NLT): Do not stifle the Holy Spirit. Do not scoff at prophecies, but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good. Stay away from every kind of evil.

Today’s Thought: We must not quench the Holy Spirit in church and in our daily lives. The Holy Spirit wants to move in us and through us all the time but we must be willing. Are you a willing vessel today?

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I pray that I do not quench You. I pray that You move through me today and every day. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe. —Philippians 2:14-15

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1 Chronicles 16:8 Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.

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Mark 8:34-35 Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and for the gospel will save it."

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Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. Colossians 2:7

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Isaiah 45:2-7

I will go before you
and will level the mountains;
I will break down gates of bronze
and cut through bars of iron.
I will give you hidden treasures,
riches stored in secret places,
so that you may know that I am the Lord,
the God of Israel, who summons you by name.
For the sake of Jacob my servant,
of Israel my chosen,
I summon you by name
and bestow on you a title of honor,
though you do not acknowledge me.
I am the Lord, and there is no other;
apart from me there is no God.
I will strengthen you,
though you have not acknowledged me,
so that from the rising of the sun
to the place of its setting
people may know there is none besides me.
I am the Lord, and there is no other.
I form the light and create darkness,
I bring prosperity and create disaster;
I, the Lord, do all these things.

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Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6

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

November 29

I Thessalonians 5:23-24 (NLT): Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. God will make this happen, for he who calls you is faithful.

Today’s Thought: We must strive to live a holy life no matter what. When we mess up, and we will, repent and try again. This is often a life-long process but it should be our goal.

Today’s Prayer: Lord, help me live a holy life. When I mess up I ask You to quicken my spirit and I would be fast to repent. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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The LORD is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving. - Psalm 28:7

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Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe. —Philippians 2:14-15

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Psalm 136:1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.

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Hosea 12:6 Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep mercy and judgment, and wait on thy God continually.

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The LORD is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving. Psalm 28:7

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Isaiah 61:7 Instead of their shame my people will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace they will rejoice in their inheritance; and so they will inherit a double portion in their land, and everlasting joy will be theirs.

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Jeremiah 20:11

But the Lord is with me like a mighty warrior;
so my persecutors will stumble and not prevail.
They will fail and be thoroughly disgraced;
their dishonor will never be forgotten.

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Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

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Matthew 6:19-20 (NIV) - “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.

November 30

Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God's will. Then you will receive all that he has promised. - Hebrews 10:36

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Colossians 1:10 That ye might walk worthy of the LORD unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

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I will praise God's name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving. —Psalm 69:30

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2 Peter 3:10-11 - 10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. 11 Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives.

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All my longings lie open before you, Lord; my sighing is not hidden from you. Psalm 38:9