The Word For You Today
Think Good Thoughts
Today’s Scriptures
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Philippians 4:8
Grab It And Throw It In The Trash
Today’s Scriptures
We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
2 Corinthians 10:5
Set Financial Boundaries
Today’s Scriptures
Do two walk together
unless they have agreed to do so?Amos 3:3
There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.
Galatians 3:28–29
History Is His Story
Today’s Scriptures
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Matthew 28:19–20
You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me,
John 5:39
He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?”
Luke 24:25–26
Pray For Wisdom
Today’s Scriptures
For the Lord gives wisdom;
from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.Proverbs 2:6
A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.Proverbs 15:1
Your Reaction Time Matters
Today’s Scriptures
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?”
And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
Isaiah 6:8
You Can Conquer Your Hang-Ups
Today’s Scriptures
By the humility and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am “timid” when face to face with you, but “bold” toward you when away! I beg you that when I come I may not have to be as bold as I expect to be toward some people who think that we live by the standards of this world. For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, once your obedience is complete.
2 Corinthians 10:1–6
Have A Cooperative Spirit
Today’s Scriptures
For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building.
1 Corinthians 3:9
Understanding The Kingdom of God
Today’s Scriptures
Once, on being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, “The coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed, nor will people say, ‘Here it is,’ or ‘There it is,’ because the kingdom of God is in your midst.”
Luke 17:20–21
Money, How You Get It and How You Give It
Today’s Scriptures
“But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.
1 Chronicles 29:14
Evaluate Your Expectations
Today’s Scriptures
Yes, my soul, find rest in God;
my hope comes from him.Psalm 62:5
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.
Ephesians 1:3
Keys to Spiritual Growth
Today’s Scriptures
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.
2 Peter 3:18
God Has Given You Seed To Sow
Today’s Scriptures
He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field.
Matthew 13:31
Tell The Truth
Today’s Scriptures
The Lord detests lying lips,
but he delights in people who are trustworthy.Proverbs 12:22
How To Make Anger Work For You
Today’s Scriptures
A person’s wisdom yields patience;
it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.Proverbs 19:11
A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.Proverbs 15:1
Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.
Romans 12:19
The Quickening of the Holy Spirit
Today’s Scriptures
I am laid low in the dust;
preserve my life according to your word.Psalm 119:25
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.
1 John 3:1
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.
John 15:16
I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.Psalm 121:1–2
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.
Romans 8:26
You Are Not Alone, God Is With You!
Today’s Scriptures
Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went up to him and asked, “Are you for us or for our enemies?”
“Neither,” he replied, “but as commander of the army of the Lord I have now come.” Then Joshua fell facedown to the ground in reverence, and asked him, “What message does my Lord have for his servant?”
The commander of the Lord’s army replied, “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy.” And Joshua did so.
Romans 8:14–17
Learn To Be Led by God’s Spirit
Today’s Scriptures
For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
Romans 8:14–17
What You Have Is Good
Today’s Scriptures
She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.
Proverbs 31:18
Experiencing God’s Presence Each Day
Today’s Scriptures
The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
Exodus 33:14