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Jul 30, 2021 12:37:21 #
bdamage wrote:
Verse of the Day for Friday, July 30, 2021 br br ... (show quote)
IMO;
The Bible does not teach that Christians should not act as door mats.
Stand up for what is right, or the wicked will rule, and walk all over you.
Is that not happening?
Jul 31, 2021 09:30:23 #
eagleye13 wrote:
IMO;
The Bible does not teach that Christians should not act as door mats.
Stand up for what is right, or the wicked will rule, and walk all over you.
Is that not happening?
The Bible does not teach that Christians should not act as door mats.
Stand up for what is right, or the wicked will rule, and walk all over you.
Is that not happening?
I agree eagle.
Judging a person is one thing pointing out the evil that person has inflicted on another would be a different matter.
Such as the Doctor Who butchers an unborn child he is such as the doctor who butchers an unborn child he is committing an evil deed and should be called out for it
If someone threatens you or your family with unnecessary violence or even with a weapon you must defend yourself and take them out.
That's not judging that's protecting.
None of us should roll over and be doormats so I agree with you 100%.
I've always had Joker's point out to me one of the Ten Commandments as saying " Thou shalt not k**l".
I have to point out to them that my Bible says " Thou shalt not murder".
Big difference.
Jul 31, 2021 09:32:03 #
Verse of the Day for Saturday, July 31, 2021
In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; Let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness. -- Psalm 31:1
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
When all the clutter is stripped away, what is your real hope? When you push aside the diplomas, awards, accolades, and honors, what is the basis of your significance? Only one source for hope and only one basis of significance is trustworthy. Only One — the LORD God — endures forever! Only our Father in heaven guarantees that our life is significant. So let's place our hope in the LORD and have him be our refuge!
My Prayer...
O LORD, God and Redeemer of our Fathers, Keeper of your many promises, thank you for allowing me to place my hope, my future, and my significance in your hands. Give me the courage and the confidence to know that you will not let me be put to shame, but will share with me your righteousness on that day I stand in your presence. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; Let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness. -- Psalm 31:1
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
When all the clutter is stripped away, what is your real hope? When you push aside the diplomas, awards, accolades, and honors, what is the basis of your significance? Only one source for hope and only one basis of significance is trustworthy. Only One — the LORD God — endures forever! Only our Father in heaven guarantees that our life is significant. So let's place our hope in the LORD and have him be our refuge!
My Prayer...
O LORD, God and Redeemer of our Fathers, Keeper of your many promises, thank you for allowing me to place my hope, my future, and my significance in your hands. Give me the courage and the confidence to know that you will not let me be put to shame, but will share with me your righteousness on that day I stand in your presence. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
Jul 31, 2021 11:54:12 #
bdamage wrote:
Verse of the Day for Saturday, July 31, 2021 br b... (show quote)
Amen and Amen
Stand ready for the Day of Reckoning.
Aug 1, 2021 23:08:37 #
Verse of the Day for Sunday, August 1, 2021
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
--- Romans 8:1-2
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Can't you imagine the day when we see Jesus and he says to you, "You are mine! My righteousness and glory are yours! Enter into your Father's eternal reward!"
If we are in Christ, we don't face judgment, only welcome, with God our Father! His Spirit lives in us. His grace has set us free from the power of sin and death. His Son has paid the price for our sins. We are the beloved children of God!
My Prayer...
I praise you, loving and gracious Father, for your mercy and grace. Your steadfast and redeeming love never ceases. Your mercies are endless. Your love is new and fresh every morning as your Spirit fills my life and your hope revives me to face another day. Thank you! In Jesus' name I praise you. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
--- Romans 8:1-2
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Can't you imagine the day when we see Jesus and he says to you, "You are mine! My righteousness and glory are yours! Enter into your Father's eternal reward!"
If we are in Christ, we don't face judgment, only welcome, with God our Father! His Spirit lives in us. His grace has set us free from the power of sin and death. His Son has paid the price for our sins. We are the beloved children of God!
My Prayer...
I praise you, loving and gracious Father, for your mercy and grace. Your steadfast and redeeming love never ceases. Your mercies are endless. Your love is new and fresh every morning as your Spirit fills my life and your hope revives me to face another day. Thank you! In Jesus' name I praise you. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
Aug 2, 2021 08:03:11 #
Verse of the Day for Monday, August 2, 2021
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; to proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn
-- Isaiah 61:1-2
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Jesus read this passage at a synagogue in Nazareth to describe his ministry (see Luke 4). He came to preach good news, to bind up, to bring deliverance, to offer release, to proclaim grace, and to offer comfort. If Jesus has sent us into the world as the Father sent him (John 20:21-23), shouldn't we be going the same?
My Prayer...
Through the power and wisdom of your Spirit, who longs to powerfully work in me, please open my eyes, dear LORD, to help me see those you put in my path with whom you want me to share your grace, deliverance, and comfort. In Jesus' name I ask this. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; to proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn
-- Isaiah 61:1-2
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Jesus read this passage at a synagogue in Nazareth to describe his ministry (see Luke 4). He came to preach good news, to bind up, to bring deliverance, to offer release, to proclaim grace, and to offer comfort. If Jesus has sent us into the world as the Father sent him (John 20:21-23), shouldn't we be going the same?
My Prayer...
Through the power and wisdom of your Spirit, who longs to powerfully work in me, please open my eyes, dear LORD, to help me see those you put in my path with whom you want me to share your grace, deliverance, and comfort. In Jesus' name I ask this. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
Aug 3, 2021 11:32:56 #
Aug 3, 2021 23:10:09 #
Verse of the Day for Tuesday, August 3, 2021
What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
-- Romans 8:31-32
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
We know God paid a high price to redeem and forgive us in Jesus. If he has gone to such great lengths to purchase our pardon, what will he refuse us that is good, right and holy? So if God answers our prayers "No!" then it is for our good and the eternal well being of those for whom we've prayed. His intent is to bless, not wound. His desire is to redeem and bless. His commitment is to work things out for our ultimate good (cf. Rom. 8:28) as he is t***sforming us to be more like his beloved Son (Rom. 8:29).
My Prayer...
Dear Father, I confess that I am sometimes impatient and disappointed when my prayers do not seem to get the response I desire. Please calm and quiet my doubting heart. Please remind my spirit of your rich grace. Bring your comfort and assurance through the ministry of your Holy Spirit to my human spirit. I do believe that you want to bring me your blessing and grace, so while I may not always understand the bad things that happen in my life, I do trust that you are at work to make them all work for my good and your glory. In Jesus' name. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
-- Romans 8:31-32
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
We know God paid a high price to redeem and forgive us in Jesus. If he has gone to such great lengths to purchase our pardon, what will he refuse us that is good, right and holy? So if God answers our prayers "No!" then it is for our good and the eternal well being of those for whom we've prayed. His intent is to bless, not wound. His desire is to redeem and bless. His commitment is to work things out for our ultimate good (cf. Rom. 8:28) as he is t***sforming us to be more like his beloved Son (Rom. 8:29).
My Prayer...
Dear Father, I confess that I am sometimes impatient and disappointed when my prayers do not seem to get the response I desire. Please calm and quiet my doubting heart. Please remind my spirit of your rich grace. Bring your comfort and assurance through the ministry of your Holy Spirit to my human spirit. I do believe that you want to bring me your blessing and grace, so while I may not always understand the bad things that happen in my life, I do trust that you are at work to make them all work for my good and your glory. In Jesus' name. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
Aug 4, 2021 10:49:15 #
Aug 5, 2021 11:35:37 #
Verse of the Day for Thursday, August 5, 2021
5 Then the angel that talked with me answered and said unto me, Knowest thou not what these be? And I said, No, my lord. 6 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. -- Zechariah 4:5-6
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
There are times in each of our spiritual lives when we face challenges far too big for our own resources and strengths. Zerubabbel faced such a challenge. God sent a prophet to remind him, and us through him, that our greatest victories will not be won by our power and might. No, these greatest victories, the ones that catch us up in God's great story of salvation, will occur when we trust that God's power is greater than our weakness and God's might is greater than our insufficiency. The real question that each of us must face is very simple: in our personal lives, and in our ministry efforts, where do we place our trust and what is the source of our confidence? Are they in our abilities, sk**ls, insight, and strength or God's?
My Prayer...
Please forgive me, dear Father the LORD Almighty, for trusting in my own power too much. Forgive me, God, for being overwhelmed and afraid by the obstacles, challenges, and opportunities placed before me. Through your great stories of faithfulness and victory in the Old Testament, please stir me to trust that your power is at work in me and in your Church, through the Holy Spirit. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
5 Then the angel that talked with me answered and said unto me, Knowest thou not what these be? And I said, No, my lord. 6 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. -- Zechariah 4:5-6
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
There are times in each of our spiritual lives when we face challenges far too big for our own resources and strengths. Zerubabbel faced such a challenge. God sent a prophet to remind him, and us through him, that our greatest victories will not be won by our power and might. No, these greatest victories, the ones that catch us up in God's great story of salvation, will occur when we trust that God's power is greater than our weakness and God's might is greater than our insufficiency. The real question that each of us must face is very simple: in our personal lives, and in our ministry efforts, where do we place our trust and what is the source of our confidence? Are they in our abilities, sk**ls, insight, and strength or God's?
My Prayer...
Please forgive me, dear Father the LORD Almighty, for trusting in my own power too much. Forgive me, God, for being overwhelmed and afraid by the obstacles, challenges, and opportunities placed before me. Through your great stories of faithfulness and victory in the Old Testament, please stir me to trust that your power is at work in me and in your Church, through the Holy Spirit. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
Aug 6, 2021 11:51:45 #
Verse of the Day for Friday, August 6, 2021
rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the t***h -- 1 Corinthians 13:6
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Love does have its delights. One of those delights is in what is authentic, genuine, and true — T***H! So as Jesus' disciples, we are not deceitful, manipulative, or coercive in our relationships. Instead, we are t***sparent, intimate, and honest. Why? Because true love delights in t***h.
My Prayer...
O LORD, God of love and t***h, as you pour your love into my heart through your Holy Spirit, please refine my love to be genuine and true, without guile, manipulation, and deceit. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the t***h -- 1 Corinthians 13:6
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Love does have its delights. One of those delights is in what is authentic, genuine, and true — T***H! So as Jesus' disciples, we are not deceitful, manipulative, or coercive in our relationships. Instead, we are t***sparent, intimate, and honest. Why? Because true love delights in t***h.
My Prayer...
O LORD, God of love and t***h, as you pour your love into my heart through your Holy Spirit, please refine my love to be genuine and true, without guile, manipulation, and deceit. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
Aug 7, 2021 08:45:22 #
Verse of the Day for Saturday, August 7, 2021
For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. -- 1 Timothy 6:7-8
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Godliness with contentment is great wealth! (see 1 Tim. 6:6) So what does it take for us to be content? Paul reminds Timothy that as long as we have food and clothing, we should be able to be content. It's when our desires get out of that channel, when covetousness and greed take over, that our life gets out of control and we replace God with a hunger for what becomes our idol (cf. Colossians 3:5). God wants us to let him be enough and see the rest as the overflow of his grace!
My Prayer...
Holy God, forgive me for being caught up in the lifestyle of greed and covetousness, of excess and extravagance. Help my heart to be content with the blessings you have so lavishly poured out on me and to find my joy in you and your people whom you have put into my life. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. -- 1 Timothy 6:7-8
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Godliness with contentment is great wealth! (see 1 Tim. 6:6) So what does it take for us to be content? Paul reminds Timothy that as long as we have food and clothing, we should be able to be content. It's when our desires get out of that channel, when covetousness and greed take over, that our life gets out of control and we replace God with a hunger for what becomes our idol (cf. Colossians 3:5). God wants us to let him be enough and see the rest as the overflow of his grace!
My Prayer...
Holy God, forgive me for being caught up in the lifestyle of greed and covetousness, of excess and extravagance. Help my heart to be content with the blessings you have so lavishly poured out on me and to find my joy in you and your people whom you have put into my life. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
Aug 8, 2021 10:22:51 #
Verse of the Day for Sunday, August 8, 2021
The wise in heart will receive commandments: But a prating fool shall fall. -- Proverbs 10:8
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
When you hear a command from Scripture, do you wince? How about rationalize? How about t***sferring the responsibility to someone else? Or, do you obey to honor the Father? A wise heart accepts the commands of God as a blessing and a safeguard. A fool finds a way around the personal application of the command. Let's ask ourselves honesty, "Which of the two am I?"
My Prayer...
Precious and Gracious God, my Heavenly Father, thank you for loving me enough to show me your t***h and your commands. Please use my obedience to form your character in me and to make my example to be a good influence over those you have placed in my life. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
The wise in heart will receive commandments: But a prating fool shall fall. -- Proverbs 10:8
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
When you hear a command from Scripture, do you wince? How about rationalize? How about t***sferring the responsibility to someone else? Or, do you obey to honor the Father? A wise heart accepts the commands of God as a blessing and a safeguard. A fool finds a way around the personal application of the command. Let's ask ourselves honesty, "Which of the two am I?"
My Prayer...
Precious and Gracious God, my Heavenly Father, thank you for loving me enough to show me your t***h and your commands. Please use my obedience to form your character in me and to make my example to be a good influence over those you have placed in my life. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
Aug 8, 2021 11:52:49 #
bdamage wrote:
Verse of the Day for Sunday, August 8, 2021 br br... (show quote)
Amen and amen! I don’t comment often on these but appreciate you posting them.
Aug 9, 2021 08:09:24 #
Rose42 wrote:
Amen and amen! I don’t comment often on these but appreciate you posting them.
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