The Word For You Today
The Way Up Is Down
Today’s Scriptures
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.
1 Peter 5:6
In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,
“God opposes the proud
but shows favor to the humble.”1 Peter 5:5
In his pride the wicked man does not seek him;
in all his thoughts there is no room for God.Psalm 10:4
Pride goes before destruction,
a haughty spirit before a fall.Proverbs 16:18
Pride brings a person low,
but the lowly in spirit gain honor.Proverbs 29:23
The Lord detests all the proud of heart.
Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.Proverbs 16:5
Live Like You Believe It (2)
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Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,
Romans 4:20
Will You Hear Christ? Or The Crisis?
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That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.”
Mark 4:35
Learn To Listen To God
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The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!”
Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.”
And the Lord said to Samuel: “See, I am about to do something in Israel that will make the ears of everyone who hears about it tingle.
1 Samuel 3:10–11
You Are An Agent of Reconciliation
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All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation:
2 Corinthians 5:18
Just Play Your Part
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We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith;
Romans 12:6
Free From Guilt And Condemnation
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Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say:
“Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Messiah.
For the accuser of our brothers and sisters, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down.Revelation 12:10
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,
Romans 8:1
For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
Psalm 103:11–12
Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
Proverbs 28:13
In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness.
Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue;
be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me.Psalm 31:1–2
Confidants, Constituents, Comrades
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So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?”
1 Kings 3:9
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
Matthew 7:7
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
John 15:7
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.
1 John 5:14–15
Embrace "The Whole Counsel of God"
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For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God.
Acts 20:27
Having A Spirit-Controlled Tongue (2)
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We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check.
James 3:2
The tongue has the power of life and death,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.Proverbs 18:21
Try for Reconciliation
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“Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.
Matthew 5:23–24
Paid In Full
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Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?”
Matthew 18:21
Rely on God, Not Yourself
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My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins.
James 5:19–20
Overcoming Jealousy
Today’s Scriptures
Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?
Proverbs 27:4
Learn to Listen to God
Today’s Scriptures
The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!”
Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.”
And the Lord said to Samuel: “See, I am about to do something in Israel that will make the ears of everyone who hears about it tingle.
1 Samuel 3:10–11
Stay True to the Truth of God’s Word
Today’s Scriptures
My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins.
James 5:19–20
Experiencing God’s Peace
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“Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you.
Job 22:21
Healing For Anxiety
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Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:6–7
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?
“And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Matthew 6:25–33
Prayer Is Your Connection To God
Today’s Scriptures
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Hebrews 4:14–16