The Word For You Today
Overcoming Loneliness
Today’s Scriptures
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
1 Peter 4:8
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
John 13:34
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
1 Corinthians 13:7
The Challenge of Developing Leaders (3)
Today’s Scriptures
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 2:2
The Challenge of Developing Leaders (2)
Today’s Scriptures
He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
1 Corinthians 9:26–27
You Need to Exercise
Today’s Scriptures
Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.
1 Corinthians 9:26–27
For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
1 Timothy 4:8
Just for Today
Today’s Scriptures
The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.
Psalm 118:24
Called To Overcome (3)
Today’s Scriptures
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Called To Overcome (2)
Today’s Scriptures
In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.
1 John 5:3–4
“This is the covenant I will make with the people of Israel after that time,” declares the Lord.
“I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts.
I will be their God, and they will be my people.Jeremiah 31:33
Citizens and Pilgrims
Today’s Scriptures
All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth. People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
Hebrews 11:13–16
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
Colossians 3:2
Show Kindness
Today’s Scriptures
She did what she could. She poured perfume on my body beforehand to prepare for my burial.
Mark 14:8
Speaking in Public
Today’s Scriptures
Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.”
Exodus 4:12
Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
2 Corinthians 12:8–9
You Have Enough (2)
Today’s Scriptures
Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.
John 16:24
Try To Understand Each Other
Today’s Scriptures
Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.
1 Peter 3:7
Keep It Simple
Today’s Scriptures
With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand.
Mark 4:33
The Five Crowns (5)
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o the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
1 Peter 5:1–4
The Five Crowns (4)
Today’s Scriptures
Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.
Revelation 2:10
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
James 1:12
The Five Crowns (3)
Today’s Scriptures
Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
2 Timothy 4:8
The Five Crowns (2)
Today’s Scriptures
Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
1 Thessalonians 2:19
Scriptural Advice About Sex
Today’s Scriptures
Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.
1 Corinthians 6:19–20