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Verse of the Day
for Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us -- Hebrews 12: 1

Thoughts on Today's Verse...
With all the great heroes of the Bible, both big and small, we can do God's work with confidence. But to boldly go where he wants us to go, we must first be willing to let go of the sin that entangles our lives, distorts our vision, enlarges our doubts, and robs us of our spiritual vitality and stamina.

My Prayer...
Holy Father, forgive me for my sin. Not just my blatant sins, but my willingness to dabble in things that are not holy, to flirt with things that are spiritually dangerous, and to expose myself to things that leave a residue of Satan's world. Give me strength to say no to the things that distract me from you and to embrace with passion those things that make me more like you. In the name of Jesus my Lord I pray. Amen.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

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Amen and Amen

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Verse of the Day
for Thursday, July 28, 2022

I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
-- Philippians 3:14

Thoughts on Today's Verse...
The way to walk a tightrope is to keep ones sight on the goal, never looking down to the ground nor over our shoulder at what is behind. The way to walk with Jesus is to keep our eye on the goal, his victory waiting for us when he returns, not on the ground (our failures) and not what is behind (our accomplishments). The goal of the Christian walk is to keep walking toward Jesus until we walk with him in heaven.

My Prayer...
Lord, I look forward to the day when you call me by name and walk hand in hand with me. Until that day, help me fix my eyes on what you want me to be and not what I've done. By your grace and in the holy name of Jesus I ask it. Amen.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

eagleye13 Loc: Fl

Amen and Amen

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Verse of the Day
for Friday, July 29, 2022

I will never forget thy precepts: For with them thou hast quickened me.
-- Psalm 119:93

Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Much like the rules parents have for young children — don't drink what's under the cabinet, don't play in the street, don't walk out from behind parked cars... — God's guidance is not to restrict us, but to protect us. His commands, both positive and prohibitive, are for our protection and perfection. By them we find life and have it preserved. (The Old Testament Law had all sorts of cleanliness laws that did not make any sense at all until thousands of years after they were written when we began to understand bacteria and v***ses. All through these years, the Israelites were preserved by God's command when they had no real understanding why God had given the laws in the first place.)

My Prayer...
Holy Lord, help me see your words as life. I know you have given your commands, your will for holiness, to bless me and protect me. Use your Spirit to make my heart less stubborn and my life more nearly conformed to your will. In Jesus' name and by his power I ask it. Amen.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

eagleye13 Loc: Fl

Amen and Amen

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Verse of the Day
for Saturday, July 30, 2022

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
-- Matthew 5:14-16

Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Our life will not be neutral. We will either point others away from God or show them that allegiance to God is important. Let's make an intentional effort today to shine the light of God's holiness and grace in all we do and say.

My Prayer...
O God, may the words of my mouth, the actions of my life, and the influence of my deeds show others your holiness and grace and lead them to acknowledge your majesty and might. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

eagleye13 Loc: Fl

Amen and Amen

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Verse of the Day
for Monday, August 1, 2022

Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word. -- Psalm 119:114

Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Where can we go to remain secure from the onslaught of bad ideas, evil influences, and false hopes? We can go to God and his Word. While people can be disloyal and misguided, God's love is proven through history and through Jesus and his t***h stands forever.

My Prayer...
Almighty God, you alone are trustworthy. You keep your word and fulfill your promises. Forgive me when I trust my own insight and the wisdom of others rather than seeking your will in your Word. Please give me your wisdom as I seek your will in your Word. In the name of Jesus, your ultimate Word, I pray. Amen.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

eagleye13 Loc: Fl

Amen and Amen

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Verse of the Day
for Tuesday, August 2, 2022

But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

Thoughts on Today's Verse...
What we know and what we believe are not all that significant if they do not show up in the way we live our daily lives. Pure and simple, faith not lived out in everyday life is not faith; it is facade. Just as Jesus had told us to put into practice what we have learned from him, his brother James reminds us the same thing: when we learn the t***h of God's word, there is only one thing left for us to do: put it into practice!

My Prayer...
Holy God, help me put into practice what I know is your will and your t***h today. In the name of the Lord Jesus I pray. Amen.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

eagleye13 Loc: Fl

Amen and Amen

So be it.

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Verse of the Day
for Wednesday, August 3, 2022

But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.
-- 1 Samuel 16:7

Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Have you ever wondered how many potentially good friends you may have lost simply by judging them on your first impression of them? I'm amazed at how the first impression very seldom tells us much of substance about another person. We're not really going to be able to evaluate people properly until the Lord reveals at judgment what is really in their hearts. Don't you think that we should give them time to reveal what is in their hearts before we make a decision about them?! Let's don't just look on the outward appearance!

My Prayer...
Father, you alone know each heart. Please help me be more patient with others before forming an opinion about them. Please give me eyes to see them as Jesus does. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

eagleye13 Loc: Fl

Amen and Amen

We must cut some OPP'rs some slack!

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Verse of the Day
for Thursday, August 4, 2022

Thus saith the LORD the maker thereof, the LORD that formed it, to establish it; the LORD is his name; Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.
--Jeremiah 33:2-3

Thoughts on Today's Verse...
In a universe of billions of stars, think of the power of God who made them and knows each of their names. Think of all he knows that we don't. Think of all he has seen that is not in our history books. Think of all he has done and can do. Add to this that he invites us to speak to him about the things of our heart and you understand the great expanse of his grace and the very limited knowledge of our minds.

My Prayer...
Almighty God, there are so many things about which I am grossly ignorant. There are so many things in my world that I can't keep up. There are so many things about you that I long to know but I can't begin to comprehend. Please, dear Father, give me more of you: Help me know more about you so that I may personally know you more completely. You are beyond me, so please deal gently with me as you reveal yourself. I look forward with anticipation to knowing you face to face in heaven, the Unsearchable and the Almighty God, my Abba Father. In Jesus' name. Amen.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.