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Post by majestyjo on Apr 2, 2015 5:33:59 GMT -5
April 1
Everyone needs to be reminded from time to time of the hope that God, Jesus and the Bible offer to us in our daily lives.
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Psalm 31:24 NIV
24 Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD.
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Post by majestyjo on Apr 2, 2015 5:34:29 GMT -5
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Blessings can be associated with protection and happiness. God's blessings protects us, and helps guide us to the path of happiness and righteousness. Use these Bible verses to remind you of the ultimate blessing of protection promised to us, when Jesus died for us on the cross, and use them as a direction to the right path He intended for us.
James 1:17 NIV
17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
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Post by majestyjo on Apr 3, 2015 20:34:45 GMT -5
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When feel like giving up, you are missing out on what God has to offer. Know that you are not alone, and know that we are in the hands of God- He will provide us with strength when we need it. Use these Bible verses to find the trust and strength from God for encouragement.
1 Corinthians 16:13
13 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.
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Post by majestyjo on Apr 4, 2015 9:34:05 GMT -5
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Good Friday is the Friday preceding Easter Sunday and is the day Jesus Christ was crucified on the cross. We can celebrate on Good Friday because Christ's death was a sacrifice so that we could receive the gift of eternal life. Jesus bore our sins, shame, and burden on the cross. The results changed the course of humanity and what man meant for evil through killing Jesus, God meant for good!
Romans 5:6-10
6 You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God's wrath through him! 10 For if, when we were God's enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life!
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Post by majestyjo on Apr 4, 2015 9:35:50 GMT -5
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Matthew 21:9
9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, "Hosanna to the Son of David!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Hosanna in the highest!"
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Post by majestyjo on Apr 5, 2015 21:06:36 GMT -5
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We all want to be happy, but sometimes trying to find happiness can be a struggle. Often times we search for it in all the wrong places or ways, when the answer is much simpler- God. "Happy are the people whose God is the Lord" Psalm 144:15. The Bible guides us to happiness through God's Word!
Romans 5:2 - NIV
2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
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Post by majestyjo on Apr 6, 2015 17:35:35 GMT -5
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All through scripture we can identify the importance of integrity. In the sinful world we live in today, it is obvious that our integrity is imperfect. Perfect integrity can be found in Jesus, and through him we are able to aim towards true integrity for ourselves. Use these Bible verses for a better understanding.
2 Corinthians 8:21 For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of men.
Hebrews 13:18 NIV
18 Pray for us. We are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
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Post by majestyjo on Apr 7, 2015 19:16:48 GMT -5
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Through God's words we gain an understanding that God is the one who gives the gift of knowledge- that is an understanding or awareness of something. The Lord however, grants knowledge to those who have an honest relationship with him. This collection of bible verses give insights to the value of knowledge and the path to gaining it.
Psalm 119:66 - NIV
66 Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I believe in your commands.
Moral Benefits of Wisdom
Proverbs 2:1-2 - NIV
1 My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, 2 turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding,
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Post by majestyjo on Apr 8, 2015 21:22:30 GMT -5
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Worry and Anxiety - Find comfort and peace through Scripture that promises you hope and a future. Learn how to leave free from worry and anxiety by meditating on the Word and casting your cares upon Jesus!
Philippians 4:6-7 - NIV
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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Post by majestyjo on Apr 9, 2015 11:11:06 GMT -5
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Bible Verses About Forgiveness - Read passages that offer biblical guidance on forgiveness and how important it is to forgive others as we have been forgiven by the blood of Christ. Read verses from the Holy Bible about forgiveness in relation to God, Jesus Christ, and the Christian faith.
Acts 3:19 NIV
19 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,
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Post by majestyjo on Apr 10, 2015 17:03:26 GMT -5
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God's will for our lives has reason and purpose. It is through scripture, where we can find meaning and principles discerning God's will. Use these Bible verses to gain a better understanding.
Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV
20 May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, 21 equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
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Post by majestyjo on Apr 11, 2015 11:30:52 GMT -5
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There is "A time to keep silent, and a time to speak" - Ecclesiates 3:7. Being quiet can be a struggle, but it can also be a good virtue to have. The Bible commends those who are able to keep the peace and listen, however, discourages being quiet due to timidness. Through God's words we can be empowered to speak out for it can lead to great things. Through these Bible verses we can find a balance.
Mark 16:15 NIV
15 He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.
Listening and Doing
James 1:19 NIV
19 My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, *
* see Just for Today 2015 Chip
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Post by majestyjo on Apr 12, 2015 15:42:58 GMT -5
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Read scripture from the Holy Bible about love in relation to God, Jesus Christ, and the Christian faith.
Luke 6:35 NIV
35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.
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Post by majestyjo on Apr 13, 2015 11:46:49 GMT -5
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There are many different sources of insecurity, but among them is the lack of trust and confidence in God. Use these Bible verses to assure you that God has given us purpose for our lives, and to rid of all doubt we have in His plan for us, for doubt is said to be the work of Satan.
Phililippians 4:6-9
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things. 9 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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Post by majestyjo on Apr 14, 2015 18:35:57 GMT -5
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We all want to be happy, but sometimes trying to find happiness can be a struggle. Often times we search for it in all the wrong places or ways, when the answer is much simpler- God. "Happy are the people whose God is the Lord" Psalm 144:15. The Bible guides us to happiness through God's Word!
Proverbs 16:20 NIV
20 Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
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Post by majestyjo on Apr 15, 2015 22:43:50 GMT -5
Bible Study Tools Bible Verses About Grace – The Scriptures are full of verses about God’s grace, and even though it is not something we deserve, God is kind to us and wants the best for our lives. Discover God’s riches for our lives through the grace he has given us as a free gift. Use our bible verses by topic page which lists popular verses from the Old and New Testament. www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/grace-bible-verses/2 Corinthians 12:8 8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 9 But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. |
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Post by majestyjo on Apr 17, 2015 22:52:16 GMT -5
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Bible Verses About Forgiveness - Read passages that offer biblical guidance on forgiveness and how important it is to forgive others as we have been forgiven by the blood of Christ. Read verses from the Holy Bible about forgiveness in relation to God, Jesus Christ, and the Christian faith.
April 16 and 17
1 John 1:9 NIV
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
Acts 3:19 NIV
19 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,
2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV
17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!
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Post by majestyjo on Apr 18, 2015 18:09:19 GMT -5
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The saying "Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder," goes to say that defining beauty can be tough. However, God's words can lead us to discover what our individual meaning of beauty truly is and should be; that is deter from looking at physical appearance for God looks at the heart in all people and things. Use these Bible verses to find the real beauty in yourself, others, and what surrounds us.
Matthew 23:28 NIV
28 In the same way, on the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness.
James 1:23 NIV
23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror.
This does not look complete to me, doesn't compute. It could mean many things. He can see many things, see what he wants to see, make himself to be more handsome in his own eye than he really is; or he can see without really seeing. I have heard of several guys in recovery who shaved in the shower rather than look at themselves in the mirror because they couldn't face themselves. So many times we have a false sense of self and see ourselves as ugly, I know I did. Some of the most beautiful people in the program, have the lowest self-esteem and have no sense of self, while others are totally full of themselves.
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Post by majestyjo on Apr 19, 2015 15:42:44 GMT -5
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Inspiration
April 19 Isaiah 40:28-31
28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. 29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. 30 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
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Post by majestyjo on Apr 20, 2015 16:43:49 GMT -5
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Blessings can be associated with protection and happiness. God's blessings protects us, and helps guide us to the path of happiness and righteousness. Use these Bible verses to remind you of the ultimate blessing of protection promised to us, when Jesus died for us on the cross, and use them as a direction to the right path He intended for us.
James 1:17 NIV
17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
So often those gifts go unnoticed. They not be glaringly apparent and glitzy compared to some of the glamour of today, but in reality, they are priceless.
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. I will be back looking for Lin and others.