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Jan 9, 2023 00:27:13 #
Jan 9, 2023 14:50:48 #
Verse of the Day
for Monday, January 9, 2023
Serve the LORD with fear, And rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, When his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
-- Psalm 2:11-12
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
The LORD is God. We must not take for granted his holiness and might. But the incredible reality of God's grace is this: God, who thundered at Mount Sinai and spoke into existence the universe with its marvelous expanse, loves us and longs for us to draw near and find refuge in him. We can rejoice in reverent awe. We can praise with holy fear. We can rest secured because our trust is not in what is human, what is temporary, and what is vulnerable. The LORD is our God!
My Prayer...
Forgive me, Father, for the times that I have cheapened your grace with inappropriate speech and irresponsible behavior. You are God alone. You alone are worthy of praise. Thank you for not only being holy and mighty, but also being near and providing me a place of refuge and protection. Thank you, dear Father, for being God! In Jesus' name. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
for Monday, January 9, 2023
Serve the LORD with fear, And rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, When his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
-- Psalm 2:11-12
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
The LORD is God. We must not take for granted his holiness and might. But the incredible reality of God's grace is this: God, who thundered at Mount Sinai and spoke into existence the universe with its marvelous expanse, loves us and longs for us to draw near and find refuge in him. We can rejoice in reverent awe. We can praise with holy fear. We can rest secured because our trust is not in what is human, what is temporary, and what is vulnerable. The LORD is our God!
My Prayer...
Forgive me, Father, for the times that I have cheapened your grace with inappropriate speech and irresponsible behavior. You are God alone. You alone are worthy of praise. Thank you for not only being holy and mighty, but also being near and providing me a place of refuge and protection. Thank you, dear Father, for being God! In Jesus' name. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
Jan 9, 2023 17:00:53 #
bdamage wrote:
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Serve the LORD with fear, And rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, When his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
-- Psalm 2:11-12
Yep!
Amen and Amen
Jan 10, 2023 14:01:27 #
Verse of the Day
for Tuesday, January 10, 2023
For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.
-- 2 Corinthians 4:5
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Our message is not ourselves. Jesus is Lord. One day all of creation will acknowledge and praise him. But for the people around us to praise Jesus today, they need to see him alive in us. We serve others in Jesus' name. We are his body — his hands of compassion, his heart of mercy, and his voice of tenderness. So let's lift up Jesus — not just by telling others about him, but serving others as his presence in the world.
My Prayer...
God of grace, thank you for the privilege of sharing your love with others. Thank you for saving me FROM my sin. Thank you for saving me FOR service to bless others for Jesus' sake. In the name of Jesus, my Savior, I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
for Tuesday, January 10, 2023
For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.
-- 2 Corinthians 4:5
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Our message is not ourselves. Jesus is Lord. One day all of creation will acknowledge and praise him. But for the people around us to praise Jesus today, they need to see him alive in us. We serve others in Jesus' name. We are his body — his hands of compassion, his heart of mercy, and his voice of tenderness. So let's lift up Jesus — not just by telling others about him, but serving others as his presence in the world.
My Prayer...
God of grace, thank you for the privilege of sharing your love with others. Thank you for saving me FROM my sin. Thank you for saving me FOR service to bless others for Jesus' sake. In the name of Jesus, my Savior, I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
Jan 11, 2023 12:17:31 #
Verse of the Day
for Wednesday, January 11, 2023
For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.
-- Galatians 5:6
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
What matters most? Priorities are key in our everyday lives if we are to be successful and productive. This is equally true in our discipleship. We want to concentrate on what is key, essential, and most important. Paul reminds us what is essential: Faith showing itself in loving actions. Faith that does not show itself in loving and helpful action is dead (James 2). Jesus wants our faith to express itself in vibrant and loving service.
My Prayer...
Almighty God, please forgive me for the times I have lost sight of what is essential and focused on what is peripheral. Please forgive me for the times when my interests and concerns were more important to me than loving service to others. Please give me eyes to see the people you would have me serve today so others may know Jesus' love. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
for Wednesday, January 11, 2023
For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.
-- Galatians 5:6
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
What matters most? Priorities are key in our everyday lives if we are to be successful and productive. This is equally true in our discipleship. We want to concentrate on what is key, essential, and most important. Paul reminds us what is essential: Faith showing itself in loving actions. Faith that does not show itself in loving and helpful action is dead (James 2). Jesus wants our faith to express itself in vibrant and loving service.
My Prayer...
Almighty God, please forgive me for the times I have lost sight of what is essential and focused on what is peripheral. Please forgive me for the times when my interests and concerns were more important to me than loving service to others. Please give me eyes to see the people you would have me serve today so others may know Jesus' love. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
Jan 12, 2023 12:05:18 #
Jan 12, 2023 12:06:16 #
Jan 12, 2023 15:27:00 #
Verse of the Day
for Thursday, January 12, 2023
14 Your wives, your little ones, and your cattle, shall remain in the land which Moses gave you on this side Jordan; but ye shall pass before your brethren armed, all the mighty men of valour, and help them;
15 Until the LORD have given your brethren rest, as he hath given you, and they also have possessed the land which the LORD your God giveth them: then ye shall return unto the land of your possession, and enjoy it, which Moses the LORD'S servant gave you on this side Jordan toward the sunrising*
-- Joshua 1:14-15
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
I find it so easy to think of my needs and my safety first. I don't want to be selfish, but when it comes to making decisions about the investment of my time, it's so easy for me to see things only from MY perspective. But with God's people, it's a "we" and "us" perspective that is important, not a "me" and "mine" perspective. The Eastern tribes of Israel had reached their Promised Land. But they were not to quit the fight and settle there until all God's people were safely in their homeland. The same is true for us in God's Kingdom today. We are to look not only to our needs, but also to those of our brothers and sisters in Christ.
My Prayer...
Loving Father, please give me a more gracious and generous heart so that I might better demonstrate your love to a struggling brother or sister in Christ today. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
for Thursday, January 12, 2023
14 Your wives, your little ones, and your cattle, shall remain in the land which Moses gave you on this side Jordan; but ye shall pass before your brethren armed, all the mighty men of valour, and help them;
15 Until the LORD have given your brethren rest, as he hath given you, and they also have possessed the land which the LORD your God giveth them: then ye shall return unto the land of your possession, and enjoy it, which Moses the LORD'S servant gave you on this side Jordan toward the sunrising*
-- Joshua 1:14-15
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
I find it so easy to think of my needs and my safety first. I don't want to be selfish, but when it comes to making decisions about the investment of my time, it's so easy for me to see things only from MY perspective. But with God's people, it's a "we" and "us" perspective that is important, not a "me" and "mine" perspective. The Eastern tribes of Israel had reached their Promised Land. But they were not to quit the fight and settle there until all God's people were safely in their homeland. The same is true for us in God's Kingdom today. We are to look not only to our needs, but also to those of our brothers and sisters in Christ.
My Prayer...
Loving Father, please give me a more gracious and generous heart so that I might better demonstrate your love to a struggling brother or sister in Christ today. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
Jan 13, 2023 10:37:40 #
bdamage wrote:
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I fall to short on that prayer.
Jan 13, 2023 12:45:08 #
eagleye13 wrote:
I fall to short on that prayer.
Maybe you demonstrate that prayer through your actions more than you think.
Jan 13, 2023 12:45:57 #
Verse of the Day
for Friday, January 13, 2023
Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another -- Romans 12:10
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
We are to be dev**ed to one another. We are to honor one another. And the basis of this loving devotion and honor is found in one central t***h: Because God is our Father, we are one family. We are siblings in God's Kingdom. Our relationship is eternal and built on God's grace to us and our grace expressed to each other.
My Prayer...
Shepherd of my soul, thank you for making me part of your family. Thank you for the wonderful brothers and sisters in Christ who have blessed my life over the years. Thank you for their support and encouragement. Please use me to bless others in your family as these precious people have blessed and honored me. In the name of Jesus, your Son and my older brother, I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
for Friday, January 13, 2023
Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another -- Romans 12:10
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
We are to be dev**ed to one another. We are to honor one another. And the basis of this loving devotion and honor is found in one central t***h: Because God is our Father, we are one family. We are siblings in God's Kingdom. Our relationship is eternal and built on God's grace to us and our grace expressed to each other.
My Prayer...
Shepherd of my soul, thank you for making me part of your family. Thank you for the wonderful brothers and sisters in Christ who have blessed my life over the years. Thank you for their support and encouragement. Please use me to bless others in your family as these precious people have blessed and honored me. In the name of Jesus, your Son and my older brother, I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
Jan 14, 2023 13:35:12 #
bdamage wrote:
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Amen and Amen
May the tares in our country be removed.
Especially in our government.
Jan 14, 2023 20:18:41 #
eagleye13 wrote:
Amen and Amen
May the tares in our country be removed.
Especially in our government.
May the tares in our country be removed.
Especially in our government.
Amen to that!
Jan 14, 2023 20:19:23 #
Verse of the Day
for Saturday, January 14, 2023
A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
-- John 13:34-35
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Wow, that's a tall order to fill, isn't it! Jesus has just washed the feet of his disciples. Over the next few hours, Judas will betray him with a kiss, Peter will deny him three times, and the other 10 disciples will forsake and leave him to die alone. Yet he still washed their feet knowing they would do this. He still goes to the cross for them while knowing they will abandon him. I'm not sure that I can love like that... yet. However, with the Holy Spirit's help, I will make a renewed commitment to love others who have hurt and disappointed me. I will also seek to mend relationships where I have hurt and disappointed others.
My Prayer...
Faithful Father, thank you for your never ending love. Please fill me with your Holy Spirit and pour love into my heart so I can love others as Jesus has loved me. I need your help to love those who have disappointed and hurt me. O God, I don't want my bitterness or resentment to keep someone from serving you and knowing Jesus' grace. In the name of my loving Savior I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
for Saturday, January 14, 2023
A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
-- John 13:34-35
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Wow, that's a tall order to fill, isn't it! Jesus has just washed the feet of his disciples. Over the next few hours, Judas will betray him with a kiss, Peter will deny him three times, and the other 10 disciples will forsake and leave him to die alone. Yet he still washed their feet knowing they would do this. He still goes to the cross for them while knowing they will abandon him. I'm not sure that I can love like that... yet. However, with the Holy Spirit's help, I will make a renewed commitment to love others who have hurt and disappointed me. I will also seek to mend relationships where I have hurt and disappointed others.
My Prayer...
Faithful Father, thank you for your never ending love. Please fill me with your Holy Spirit and pour love into my heart so I can love others as Jesus has loved me. I need your help to love those who have disappointed and hurt me. O God, I don't want my bitterness or resentment to keep someone from serving you and knowing Jesus' grace. In the name of my loving Savior I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
Jan 15, 2023 09:42:30 #
Verse of the Day
for Sunday, January 15, 2023
“For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. -- 2 Corinthians 4:16
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
While we joke about growing older, the challenges of aging are tough. We realize our mortality. Our bodies can betray us. We can't do what we once could do. As Christians, we know that our aging actually brings us closer to home and to the time when Jesus gives us immortal bodies not subject to decay. God can help us use these physical realities to be heavenly reminders of what is important. With the help of his Spirit, we can be t***sformed to be more like our Savior and to be more ready for our heavenly home!
My Prayer...
Almighty God, I confess that I like getting older less and less, the older I get. I am thankful, however, that each day older I get, the closer I am to coming home to you. Please help me not to become cynical, negative, or bitter as I grow older. Instead, please renew me and use me to bless others who need to find their way home to you. In Jesus' mighty name I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
for Sunday, January 15, 2023
“For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. -- 2 Corinthians 4:16
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
While we joke about growing older, the challenges of aging are tough. We realize our mortality. Our bodies can betray us. We can't do what we once could do. As Christians, we know that our aging actually brings us closer to home and to the time when Jesus gives us immortal bodies not subject to decay. God can help us use these physical realities to be heavenly reminders of what is important. With the help of his Spirit, we can be t***sformed to be more like our Savior and to be more ready for our heavenly home!
My Prayer...
Almighty God, I confess that I like getting older less and less, the older I get. I am thankful, however, that each day older I get, the closer I am to coming home to you. Please help me not to become cynical, negative, or bitter as I grow older. Instead, please renew me and use me to bless others who need to find their way home to you. In Jesus' mighty name I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
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