Verse of the Day: Psalm 63:1 You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. If you truly desire a meaningful relationship with God, you must wholeheartedly seek Him with every fiber of your … Continue reading Earnestly Seeking God
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Love Yourself
Verse of the Day: Mark 12:31 The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these. We all know we are supposed to love our neighbors but often we forget the "as yourself" part of this verse. We put everyone else’s needs first but the truth is we can’t … Continue reading Love Yourself
Serve One Another
Mark 10:45 Verse of the Day: Mark 10:45 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. Jesus was born a King, yet by His example, He teaches us to be humble. The Bible says that Jesus did not come … Continue reading Serve One Another
Intercession by the Holy Spirit
Romans 8:26 Verse of the Day: Romans 8:26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. Even on our best days we may struggle to find the words to pray. We may … Continue reading Intercession by the Holy Spirit
Don’t Give Up, Give It To God
Acts 20:19 Verse of the Day: Acts 20:19 I served the Lord with great humility and with tears and in the midst of severe testing by the plots of my Jewish opponents. There will be times when you go through things so difficult you cannot see the light of day through your tears. There will … Continue reading Don’t Give Up, Give It To God
God’s Will Not Mine
Luke 22:41-42 Verse of the Day: Luke 22:41-42 He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” Jesus gave us the example of how to pray, especially when going through something difficult and life … Continue reading God’s Will Not Mine
Pray for All People
1 Timothy 2:1 Verse of the Day: 1 Timothy 2:1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people Take time to pray for your family, friends, co-workers and neighbors. Pray for your pastor and your church. Pray for our leaders and people in authority and while … Continue reading Pray for All People
Wise Decisions
Verse of the Day: James 1:5 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. God is the giver all good things including wisdom. We need God’s spiritual wisdom in our everyday lives to navigate this world. When you … Continue reading Wise Decisions
Confess Your Sins to God
Verse of the Day: 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sin, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Even on our best days we still sin in our daily lives and unconfessed sin can be a stumbling block that keeps us from having fellowship … Continue reading Confess Your Sins to God