scripture quotations

For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness. —Psalm 107:9 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... The Bible cries out with one recurring truth: God quenches the thirst and satisfies the hunger of those who seek him. So often we try to soothe the ache in our soul...

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. —Psalm 23:2-3 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Some of us won't slow down for anything! Well, almost anything. When we...

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. —Psalm 23:1 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... A sheep is only as good as its shepherd. We are incredibly blessed! My Prayer... O Great Shepherd, carry me like a lamb, tenderly in your arms and close to your heart. My life, my future, and my...

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. —Psalm 91:1 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... At the end of summer's scorching heat, where did you find your shadow of protection and refreshment? When we place our lives in the care of God...

Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous. —Proverbs 3:31-32 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... God does not like bullies, oppressors, or exploiters. Those who control by intimidation and violence...

But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. —1 John 2:27 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. —Romans 8:26 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Isn't it incredible! Even in those times that my...

Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. —Proverbs 3:3-4 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Character is measured by the love and faithfulness we...

If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. —John 8:31-32 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Truth is not something we know, it is something we live. Jesus reminds us that we must not only know his teaching, but...

Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. —Proverbs 16:19 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... What is your source of significance? This proverb challenges us to view the world upside down to the rest of culture. Humility and association...

My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. —Proverbs 3:21-22 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... God used his wisdom to create the cosmos and all that is in it. Through his discernment, he appointed...

Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone. —Ephesians 2:19-20 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... "We...

We love him, because he first loved us. —1 John 4:19 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... We love others because God has first loved us. Our Heavenly Father taught us how to love in Jesus. Our Abba Father has given us security and confidence so we can love more fully. Our Holy and Almighty God...

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. —Romans 8:18 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Paul knew hardship: take a look at the list of just some of the difficult challenges he had to face in 2...

Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. —John 15:16 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Were you ever chosen last? Were...

Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies' sake. —Psalm 31:16 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Can your faith hold during trying times? I hope mine can! This is a Psalm written during trying times. However, no matter how difficult the situation, the Psalmist still...

For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God. —Romans 8:15-16 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Ab-ba. Listen to a...

For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. —Romans 8:14 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... The Holy Spirit is God's seal on us. The Spirit lives in us and his presence in us means we are God's temple. The Spirit works to transform us to be more like Christ. The...

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. —John 15:13 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Words communicate and explain. We can tell someone we love them. We can explain how precious they are to us. Actions validate and confirm. When we sacrifice our...

My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. —Proverbs 3:11-12 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Discipline, even when it is not falsely confused with punishment, is...