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For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. —Psalm 84:11 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... God doesn't hold back on his goodness! In fact, the Father loves to give his children gifts. These gifts are...

There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. —Proverbs 19:21 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... "What are your plans for today?" If you are like me, you prayerfully try to plan your day. You make appointments with people in the future so you...

They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee, and were not confounded. —Psalm 22:5 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... This Psalm of despair, referred to by Jesus from the Cross, is also a Psalm of hope and faith. The history of God's faithfulness with his people Israel is an...

The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. —Psalm 1:4 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... No matter the temporary apparent benefits of wicked schemes and evil power, all these efforts end at the grave and are swept away leaving the wicked with nothing to show...

And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. —Psalm 1:3 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Some kinds of earthly delight can feed our hearts for a short time, but...

But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. —Psalm 1:2 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Delight! In things of God do you find delight? What holy things of the Father in heaven hold your thoughts throughout the day? Why not join me in trying to...

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. —Psalm 1:1 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... So often sin and ungodly lifestyles are portrayed as glamorous. The way of blessing, however, is the...

Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. —Psalm 29:2 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Giving glory, ascribing glory, is not an easy thing for us to do. Let's admit it. We are so self-focused. We're much more used to asking from God rather...

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. —2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... While other preachers in Paul's day...

Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. —Romans 5:9-10 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Jesus did...

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. —Romans 5:8 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Interestingly, the Bible doesn't ever just say that God loves us. Instead, it says: "God demonstrated his love..." "In this is love, not that we loved...

For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. —Romans 5:6-7 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Christ died for the ungodly. Christ died for me. Without...

And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. —Romans 5:5 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Hope has become such a "wimpy" term in modern vocabulary. It hardly qualifies as an adequate translation of the meaning in...

And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope. —Romans 5:3-4 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... What are you living to produce in your life? Wealth, fame, status, significance, a legacy? How about...

Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. —Romans 5:1-2 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Justified, peace, access, grace, hope, and...

The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. —Proverbs 10:11 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Want to know the difference between a righteous person and a wicked one? Simple, check the fruit of their life. One of the most visible forms of...

For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. —Psalm 100:5 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... I usually "speed read" through the 'begats' (you know, through the genealogies in the Bible). But, let's take time today to go back and read Matthew...

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. —Psalm 100:4 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Clearly this exhortation comes from the days of God's physical Temple in Jerusalem. Let's also remember that for us, God's New...

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. —Psalm 100:3 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... God made us. While we were in our mother's womb, the LORD made us with loving care (Psalm 139:13-16). He made us...

Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. —Psalm 100:2 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Let's not be limited to church-house singing or sanctuary joy. Let's make today a day we listen to Christian music as we sing our thanks and praise to God. My Prayer... Dear...