inspirational: Scripture Today - 09/17/11 01:50 AM
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Read:  Luke 8:4-15
“A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some seed fell on the path and was trampled, and the birds of the sky ate it up. Some seed fell on rocky ground, and when it grew, it withered for lack of moisture. Some seed fell among thorns, and the thorns grew with it and choked it. And some seed fell on good soil, and when it grew, it produced fruit a hundredfold." After saying this, he called out, "Whoever has ears to hear ought to hear."
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inspirational: Scripture for Today-Sunday September 4, 2011 - 09/04/11 03:11 AM
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Read Psalms 95:1-6
Come, let us sing joyfully to the LORD;let us acclaim the rock of our salvation.Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;let us joyfully sing psalms to him.
If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts
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inspirational: Scripture for Today-Saturday Sept 3, 2011 - 09/03/11 02:53 AM
Saturday, Sept 3, 2011
Read Colossians 1:21-23
God has now reconciled youin the fleshly Body of Christ through his death,to present you holy, without blemish,and irreproachable before him,provided that you persevere in the faith,firmly grounded, stable,and not shifting from the hope of the Gospel that you heard...
Lord, help me find more courage to be a witness of your gospel.
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inspirational: Scripture for Today-Sunday August 28, 2011 - 08/28/11 03:18 AM
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Read Matthew 25:1-13
Amen, I say to you, I do not know you.  Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.
Holy Spirit, purify my heart so that I can live a life pleasing to God.
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inspirational: Scripture for Today-Saturday August 27, 2011 - 08/27/11 02:22 PM
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Read Matthew 25:14-30
Well done, my good and faithful servant.  Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities.
Father, thank you for giving me so many wonderful gifts! Help me to develop them to their greatest potential, and to use them all for your glory.
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inspirational: Scripture Sunday August 14, 2011 - 08/13/11 05:05 PM
 
Sunday, August 14, 2011
 
Read:  Matthew 18:1-14
 
“See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father…”
 
Lord, grant freedom and comfort to the millions who are enslaved and suffer throughout the world.
 
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inspirational: Scripture Today August 9, 2011 - 08/10/11 04:20 AM
Wednesday, August 9, 2011
Read:  1 Kings 19:9-13
At the mountain of God, Horeb, Elijah came to a cave where he took shelter.  Then the Lord said to him, “Go outside and stand on the mountain before the Lord; the Lord will be passing by.” …After the fire there was a tiny whispering sound.  When he heard this, Elijah hid his face.
Jesus, I long to hear your voice.  Open my heart so that I can experience your presence each day.
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inspirational: Scripture for Today-Saturday August 6, 2011 - 08/05/11 04:44 PM
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Read Matthew 16:24-28
What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?  Or what can one give in exchange for his life?
Lord, I rejoice in you!  You have set me apart as a member of your people.  Let the truth of your calling sink deeply into my heart.
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inspirational: Scripture for Today-Friday August 5, 2011 - 08/04/11 04:00 PM
Friday, August 5, 2011
Read Psalm 95
Come, let us sing joyfully to the Lord; let us acclaim the Rock of our salvation.  Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us joyfully sing psalms to him.
Jesus, I give you my heart.  Form me into your servant and let me be a rock for your people.
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inspirational: Scripture for Today-Wednesday August 3, 2011 - 08/02/11 05:35 PM
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Read Psalm 51
Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness; in the greatness of your compassion wipe out my offense.  Thoroughly wash me from my guilt and of my sin cleanse me.
 Thank you, Jesus for loving me and for saving me from condemnation.  Keep me centered on you.
 
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inspirational: Scripture for Today-Tuesday August 2, 2011 - 08/01/11 03:58 PM
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Read Matthew 14:22-36
Jesus spoke to them, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid…”Come”… “Lord save me!”…He stretched out his hand and said “O you of little faith, why do you doubt?”
Lord Jesus, I trust in your unfailing love.  Teach me to run to you first always.
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inspirational: Scripture for Today-Monday August 1, 2011 - 07/31/11 06:32 PM
Monday, August 1, 2011
Read Romans 8:35, 37-39
Brothers and sisters:What will separate us from the love of Christ? Will anguish, or distress, or persecution, or famine,or nakedness, or peril, or the sword? No, in all these things we conquer overwhelminglythrough him who loved us.
Father, thank you that I can know you and enjoy your presence today! Help me to trust your promise, ‘I will,’ in every circumstance that I face today
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inspirational: Scripture for Today-Sunday July 31, 2011 - 07/30/11 04:08 PM
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Read Psalm 67
May God have pity on us and bless us; may he let his face shine upon us.  So may your way be known upon earth; among all nations, your salvation.
Father, your grace is always enough for me.  Please give me a pure heart today, and strengthen me against temptation.
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inspirational: Scripture for Today-Saturday July 30, 2011 - 07/30/11 11:10 AM
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Read John 11:19-27
Martha said to Jesus, “Lord if you had been here, my brother would not have died.  But even now I know that whatever you ask of God, God will give you”.
Jesus, show me anything that threatens to come between me and my brother and sister.
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inspirational: Scripture for Today-Wednesday July 27, 2011 - 07/26/11 09:27 PM
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Read Matthew 13:44-46
Jesus said…”Again, the Kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls.  When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it”.
 Jesus, pearl of great price, I love you!  You are the most precious treasure I could ever have.  I surrender my life to you.  I let go of everything so that I might love you fully.
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inspirational: Scripture for Today-Tuesday July 26, 2011 - 07/26/11 05:01 AM
Tuesday, June 26, 2011
Read Psalm 103
As far as the east is from the west, so far has he put our transgressions from us!  As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.
Lord Jesus, I come to you in grateful adoration.  I am amazed that you keep on loving me, no matter how many times I fall. Thank you for your mercy.
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inspirational: Scripture for Today-Monday July 25, 2011 - 07/24/11 08:34 PM
Monday, July 25, 2011
Read Matthew 13:44-52
The kingdom of heaven is like a net thrown into the sea, which collects fish of every kind.  When it is full they haul it ashore and sit down to put what is good into buckets.  What is bad thy throw away.  Thus it will be at the end of the age.
Father, you give me exactly the right amount of time and the right amount of grace to do what pleases you, today.  Help me joyfully to discover what that is.
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inspirational: Scripture for Today-Sunday July 24, 2011 - 07/24/11 03:37 AM
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Read 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12
God said, “Ask something of me and I will give it to you.”… “O LORD, my God,… Give your servant, therefore, an understanding heart… to distinguish right from wrong.
Father, fill me with your love today. I give you free rein to do whatever you want in me.
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inspirational: Scripture for Today-Saturday July 23, 2011 - 07/23/11 03:17 AM
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Read Exodus 20:1-17
“You shall not take the name of the LORD, your God, in vain.For the LORD will not leave unpunished him who takes his name in vain.
“Honor your father and your mother, that you may have a long life in the land which the LORD, your God, is giving you.
Lord, light my faith with the light of your resurrection.  Speak to me, for I love to hear your voice.
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inspirational: Scripture for Today-Thursday July 21, 2011 - 07/20/11 03:58 PM
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Read Psalm 78
The Lord gave them bread from heaven...They tempted God in their hearts by demanding the food they craved.  Yes, they spoke against God, saying "Can God spread a table in the desert?"
Lord Jesus, who are we that you should come to us in such a humble way?  I worship you, Lord, for your gift of divine life!
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