Bible Verses - October
 

October 1

Matthew 18:20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.

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"Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually." 1 Chronicles 16:11

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Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. Psalm 31:24

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Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer...Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Romans 12:12,15

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... let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. - Hebrews 12:1

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Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone, everywhere. Mark 16:15

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"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8

October 2

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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"For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" Mark 8:36

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In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness. Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me. Psalm 31:1–2

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Hebrews 12:15 (MSG) Keep a sharp eye out for weeds of bitter discontent. A thistle or two gone to seed can ruin a whole garden in no time.

Thought: That garden is your life. Guard your heart. Learn to let things go.

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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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Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. – Mark 11:24

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My soul will boast in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. —Psalm 34:2

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Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. — Hebrews 10:23

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2 John 1:6 And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.

October 3

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16

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Luke 6:37 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.

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"Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:" Isaiah 55:6

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But if from there you seek the Lord your God, you will find him if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul. Deuteronomy 4:29

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Colossians 4:2 (CEB) Keep on praying and guard your prayers with thanksgiving.

Thought: It can be hard to pray when things don't go your way. But that's precisely the time to press through in prayer, asking God to accomplish His plan for you.

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Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together. —Psalm 34:3

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Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. — Proverbs 12:18

October 4

“Don’t get tired of doing what is good. Don’t get discouraged and give up, for we will reap a harvest of blessing at the appropriate time” (Galatians 6:9)

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For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7

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1 John 4:4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

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"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." Matthew 18:20

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I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. —Psalm 34:4

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"And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you." John 16:23

October 5

“We must obey God rather than men!” (Acts 5:29, NIV)

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Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed. Rescue the weak and needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked. Psalm 82:3-4

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James 1:12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

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"Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing." Psalms 100:2

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“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.” – John 16:33

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Even youths will become exhausted, and young men will give up. But those who wait on the Lord will find new strength” (Isaiah 40:30-31).

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1 John 4:11-16
Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.

This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God. 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.

October 6

Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.

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Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Matthew 4:4

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Some trust in chariots and some trust in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. Psalm 20:7

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Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me. I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them. John 17:25–26

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Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act... - Psalm 37:7

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

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This poor man called, and the LORD heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles. —Psalm 34:6

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2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 11 With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness and your every deed prompted by faith. 12 We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

October 7

“Never get tired of doing good” (2 Thessalonians 3:13).

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Proverbs 16:3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.

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"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever." Psalms 23:6

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

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I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me – just as the Father knows me and I know the Father – and I lay down my life for the sheep. John 10:14–15

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People need more than bread for their life; they must feed on every word of God. Matthew 4:4

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In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. – Philippians 2:5-7

October 8

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. Philippians 4:6-7

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

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"For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus." Galatians 3:26

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But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. Ephesians 2:4-5

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...Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. - Ephesians 4:29

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There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. – Ephesians 4:4-6

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Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. —Psalm 34:8

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Romans 14:17-19 17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, 18 because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and receives human approval. 19 Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

October 9

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

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

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"Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies." Psalms 27:11

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Jesus replied: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment." Matthew 22:37-38 (NIV)

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It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. — Psalm 118:8

October 10

Deuteronomy 31:8 The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

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"For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's." 1 Corinthians 6:20

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Whoever has My commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him. John 14:21

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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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The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. Psalm 34:10

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Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. — Colossians 3:16

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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.

October 11

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance” (James 1:2-3 NIV)

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1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,

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"Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name." Psalms 86:11

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Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:3– 4

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“For when two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” (Matthew 18:20)

October 12

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:2

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But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. 1 Peter 3:15

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Jesus gave them this answer: "I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; He can do only what He sees His Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does." John 5:19 (NIV)

Thought: Don't know what to do? Do what Jesus did!

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Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one. — Matthew 5:37

October 13

Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”

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I live my life in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20

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Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4

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“Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” Psalm 55:22

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Trust in the Lord and do good” (Psalm 37:3, NIV).

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When the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23

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Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. —Psalm 34:14

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Today’s Scripture: James 3:2-5 (NLT): Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way.

We can make a large horse go wherever we want by means of a small bit in its mouth. And a small rudder makes a huge ship turn wherever the pilot chooses to go, even though the winds are strong. In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches.

But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire.

Today’s Thought: The tongue is so small but yet a very powerful body part. We must try to use it to build each other up instead of tear each other apart.

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I ask that only wholesome words come out of my mouth today. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Romans 16:17-20
I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naive people. Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice because of you; but I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil.
20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet.
The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.

October 14

Live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:2

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1 John 4:21 And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.

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"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." Luke 2:14

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We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. - Romans 5:3

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“All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, ‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble’” (1 Peter 5:5, NIV).

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The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their cry... —Psalm 34:15

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2 Samuel 22:29 You, LORD, are my lamp; the LORD turns my darkness into light.

October 15

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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"The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry." Psalms 34:15

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Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them. John 7:38

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We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28

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“All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, ‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble’” (1 Peter 5:5, NIV).

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Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. — James 1:27

October 16

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

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"God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord." 1 Corinthians 1:9

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Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun. Psalm 37:5-6

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In Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. Romans 12:5 (NIV)

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And since we have been made right in God's sight by the blood of Christ, he will certainly save us from condemnation. Romans 5:9

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The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. —Psalm 34:17

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Ephesians 5:6-14
Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient. Therefore do not be partners with them.

For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord. Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light. This is why it is said:

“Wake up, sleeper,
rise from the dead,
and Christ will shine on you.”

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Share each other’s troubles and problems, and in this way obey the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2

October 17

Matthew 25:21 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’

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Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. - Proverbs 3:6

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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. (Colossians 3:17).

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“Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls” (Matthew 11:29).

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The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. —Psalm 34:18

October 18

Jesus replied, "What is impossible with men is possible with God." Luke 18:27

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"He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it." Matthew 10:39

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Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another -- and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:24-25 (NIV)

Thought: Who can you encourage and bring a smile to today?

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Jesus replied: "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' Matthew 22:37–39

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But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. - Jeremiah 17:7

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“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.” Psalm 23:4a

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When you bow down before the Lord and admit your dependence on him, he will lift you up and give you honor. James 4:10

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Psalm 42:11 Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.

October 19

Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. Psalm 34:8

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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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"The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise." Proverbs 11:30

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Jesus replied, "If anyone loves Me, he will obey My teaching. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him." John 14:23 (NIV)

Thought: Home sweet home with Jesus. No better way to live!

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Then the peace of God, which is beyond our utmost understanding, will keep guard over your hearts and your thoughts, in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7

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Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. - Romans 12:2

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“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8

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I can do everything with the help of Christ who gives me the strength I need. Philippians 4:13

October 20

Ezekiel 36:26 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.

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Do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Luke 12:22b-23

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"I am the LORD, and I do not change..." Malachi 3:6

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The LORD redeems his servants; no one will be condemned who takes refuge in him. —Psalm 34:22

October 21

Matthew 25:40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

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"The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever." Isaiah 40:8

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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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Christ is the mighty power of God and the wonderful wisdom of God. 1 Corinthians 1:24

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“I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, who will never leave you. He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth” (John 14:16-17).

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Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. —2 Corinthians 1:3-4

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It is better, if it is God's will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. — 1 Peter 3:17

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"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Philippians 4:13

October 22

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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"Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away." Matthew 24:35

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May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you. —1 Thessalonians 3:12

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If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. — James 1:5

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1 Kings 8:61 And may your hearts be fully committed to the LORD our God, to live by his decrees and obey his commands, as at this time.”

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But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the Lord. – Jeremiah 1:7-8

October 23

God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him. 1 John 4:16b-17

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

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

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Luke 18:1 (NIRV) Jesus told His disciples a story. He wanted to show them that they should always pray and not give up.

Thought: Keep praying. Keep persisting. God's answer will come.

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Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

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Whatever is good and perfect comes to us from God above. … He never changes or casts shifting shadows. James 1:17

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For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. —2 Timothy 1:7

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"For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Romans 10:13

October 24

Acts 20:35 In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.

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"I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:8

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For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. Luke 19:10

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For the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me and have believed that I came from the Father. John 16:27

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For we live by believing and not by seeing. - 2 Corinthians 5:7

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“Among the gods there is none like you, 0 Lord; no deeds can compare with yours” (Psalm 86:8, NIV).

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Those who wait on the Lord will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

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Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. — Colossians 3:23-24

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

October 25

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:2-3

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John 14:18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.

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"The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places..." Habakkuk 3:19

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Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." John 8:12

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“By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another” (John 13:35, NIV).

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1 Peter 3:13-16 Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.” But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.

October 26

Psalm 100:4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.

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

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Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. — Psalm 34:8

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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.

October 27

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

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"The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy." Psalms 103:8

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Psalms 142:3a (NLT) When I am overwhelmed, you alone know the way I should turn.

Thought: Don't let the maze of life get to you. Your God is Sovereign.

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“Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.” – Philippians 2:1-2

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But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. – 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

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Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. —Ephesians 6:10

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Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. — Matthew 6:34

October 28

Dear children, keep yourselves from idols. 1 John 5:21

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"I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture." John 10:9

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...Christ's one act of righteousness brings a right relationship with God and new life for everyone. - Romans 5:18

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“But you, dear friends, must continue to build your lives on the foundation of your holy faith. And continue to pray as you are directed by the Holy Spirit” (Jude 20).

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I lift up my eyes to the hills -- where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2

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Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. —Ephesians 6:11

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Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe. — Proverbs 29:25

October 29

"The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower." Psalms 18:2

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God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. - James 1:12

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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. – James 1:5-6

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Let the Lord Jesus Christ take control of you, and don’t think of ways to indulge your evil desires. Romans 13:14

October 30

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

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"I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep." John 10:11

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Psalms 142:5 (NLT) Then I pray to you, O Lord. I say, "You are my place of refuge. You are all I really want in life."

Thought: Make this your declaration today.

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For, Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech. They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it. 1 Peter 3:10-11

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Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. — Matthew 5:5

October 31

Humble yourselves before the Lord and He will exalt you. (TLV) - James 4:10

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Psalm 18:30 As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.

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"The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped..." Psalms 28:7

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Daniel 9:9 (NLT) But the Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against him.

Thought: No matter how many steps you take away from God, it only takes one to turn back to Him.

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Let those who fear the Lord say: "His love endures forever." When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord; he brought me into a spacious place. The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? Psalm 118:4–6

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See, God has come to save me. I will trust in him and not be afraid. The Lord God is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. Isaiah 12:2

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“Patient endurance is what you need now, so you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised” (Hebrews 10:36).

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Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. — James 1:17

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Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.