The Word For You Today
Shake It Off And Move Forward
Today’s Scriptures
And if any place will not welcome you or listen to you, leave that place and shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.”
Mark 6:11
Refuse To Wear The Label
Today’s Scriptures
Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “I gave birth to him in pain.” Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted his request.
1 Chronicles 4:9-10
Growth Is About Enlargement
Today’s Scriptures
You provide a broad path for my feet, so that my ankles do not give way.
Psalm 18:36
To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:31-32
Today, Expect God's Favor
Today’s Scriptures
Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous;
you surround them with your favor as with a shield.Psalm 5:12
Governed By Christ's Love For Us
Today’s Scriptures
For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died.
2 Corinthians 5:14
Understanding The Word Imputed
Today’s Scriptures
This is why “it was credited to him as righteousness.” The words “it was credited to him” were written not for him alone, but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness—for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.
Romans 4:22-24
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.
Ephesians 2:8-9
God Uses Damaged People
Today’s Scriptures
“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
Luke 22:31-32
Don't Look At Christians, Look At Christ
Today’s Scriptures
When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?”
John 21:21
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:18
You Are Not Beyond God's Reach
Today’s Scriptures
Now he had to go through Samaria.
John 4:4
Change Your Routine
Today’s Scriptures
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.
Galatians 5:22-26
Fear Is The Enemy Of God
Today’s Scriptures
Then the Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to move on.
Exodus 14:15
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.Isaiah 26:3-4
Keep Trusting God
Today’s Scriptures
Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him;
I will surely defend my ways to his face.Job 13:15
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7
Use Your Gifts In Ministry To Others
Today’s Scriptures
For God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable.
Romans 11:29
God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind.
Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?Numbers 23:19
You Are Called To Be Salt And Light
Today’s Scriptures
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.
Matthew 5:13-14
Throw It Down
Today’s Scriptures
Then the Lord said to him, “What is that in your hand?”
“A staff,” he replied.
Exodus 4:2
Pass It On To Others
Today’s Scriptures
You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.
2 Timothy 2:1-2
How To Conquer The Fear Of Failing
Today’s Scriptures
The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him;
though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.Psalm 37:23-24
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.Proverbs 3:5-6
The Grandfather's Mistake Became The Grandson's Miracle
Today’s Scriptures
As they sat down to eat their meal, they looked up and saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. Their camels were loaded with spices, balm and myrrh, and they were on their way to take them down to Egypt.
Genesis 37:25
As the rain and the snow come down from heaven,
and do not return to it without watering the earth
and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater,
so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty,
but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.Isaiah 55:10-11
Practice Saying No To Yourself
Today’s Scriptures
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
1 Peter 5:8
Seeking God
Today’s Scriptures
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:13