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But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. —1 Corinthians 9:27 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... "Practice what you preach!" "I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day." "Put your life...

"Happy art thou, O Israel; who is like unto thee, O people saved by the Lord!" —Deuteronomy 33:29 Morning Thought He who affirms that Christianity makes men miserable, is himself an utter stranger to it. It were strange indeed, if it made us wretched, for see to what a position it exalts us...

"My Beloved put in his hand by the hole of the door, and my bowels were moved for him." —Song of Solomon 5:4 Evening Thought Knocking was not enough, for my heart was too full of sleep, too cold and ungrateful to arise and open the door, but the touch of his effectual grace has made my soul...

Dear Heavenly Father, I am sorry for not trusting in You more. I realize that my outlook on life can be better. Sometimes I complain, sometimes I feel like giving up, sometimes I forget to trust in You. Thank You for all that You have given me. Please help me to live life with joy in my heart...

[Jesus continued,] "Then if anyone tells you, 'Look, here is the Messiah,' or 'There he is,' don't believe it. For false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and perform signs and wonders so as to deceive, if possible, even God's chosen ones. Watch out! I have warned you about this ahead of...

Hebrews 12:3-11 Dear Father, Help me to keep my eyes on Jesus. Despite the hostility poured on him by sinners, he obeyed you, even to the point of death. Help me submit to your discipline, for I know that it assures me that I am your legitimate child, not just a slave. Help me to respect your...

[Paul said,] "And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there." —Acts 20:22 NIV Key Thought A rocket is propelled by rocket fuel. A follower of Jesus is compelled by the Spirit of the living God and the love of Jesus. So let's honestly look...

For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels. —Luke 9:26 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Some of the saddest words a loving child ever can hear are these: "I'm...

"Howl, fir tree, for the cedar is fallen." —Zechariah 11:2 Evening Thought When in the forest there is heard the crash of a falling oak, it is a sign that the woodman is abroad, and every tree in the whole company may tremble lest to-morrow the sharp edge of the axe should find it out. We...

"The myrtle trees that were in the bottom." —Zechariah 1:8 Morning Thought The vision in this chapter describes the condition of Israel in Zechariah's day; but being interpreted in its aspect towards us, it describes the Church of God as we find it now in the world. The Church is compared to...

Dear Lord, Thank You for Your provision. I pray my husband and I would steward our finances well. I pray You would guide us with how to use our money for Your Kingdom. I pray we would be in agreement with the way we handle our finances. I pray against selfish spending. I pray against debt. I...

[Jesus continued,] "The day is coming when you will see the sacrilegious object that causes desecration standing where he should not be." (Reader, pay attention!) "Then those in Judea must flee to the hills. A person out on the deck of a roof must not go down into the house to pack. A person out...

Hebrews 11:20-12:2 Dear Father, my trustworthy God, Give me faith like Moses, who loved your way more than the treasures of Egypt. Give me faith like the people of the Exodus, who were willing to walk through the sea at your bidding, but keep me from wavering and rebelling as they did. Give...

Next Paul and Silas traveled through the area of Phrygia and Galatia, because the Holy Spirit had prevented them from preaching the word in the province of Asia at that time. Then coming to the borders of Mysia, they headed north for the province of Bithynia, but again the Spirit of Jesus did...

For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away? —Luke 9:25 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... I once had a picture in my office of a hearse pulling a U-Haul trailer with the caption, "Who says you can't take it with you?" While it is humorous, it...

"Just, and the justifier of him which believeth." —Romans 3:26 Morning Thought Being justified by faith, we have peace with God. Conscience accuses no longer. Judgment now decides for the sinner instead of against him. Memory looks back upon past sins, with deep sorrow for the sin, but yet...

"Who of God is made unto us wisdom." —1 Corinthians 1:30 Evening Thought Man's intellect seeks after rest, and by nature seeks it apart from the Lord Jesus Christ. Men of education are apt, even when converted, to look upon the simplicities of the cross of Christ with an eye too little...

Dear Lord, Thank You for my marriage. I am so blessed to be married to my best friend. I pray that we always make time to have fun together. We are so good at planning and doing and rushing through life. Help us to slow down, to play more, to laugh more, and to just be close. I pray we tickle...

[Jesus continued,] "And everyone will hate you because you are my followers. But the one who endures to the end will be saved." —Mark 13:13 NLT Key Thought Even when our situation makes us feel like everyone is against us, we can endure ... we must endure ... we will endure. When we are...

Hebrews 11:8-19 Holy Father, in whom all faith is safe, I cannot imagine what it would be like to be asked to do what you asked Abraham to do. He was willing to sacrifice the very son you had promised to him, the son through whom you promised to make a great nation. He believed that you could...