Bible Verses - October
 

October 1

John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

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I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose. - 1 Corinthians 1:10

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Matthew 5:11-12 ““Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”

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James 1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the LORD hath promised to them that love him.

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Luke 6:35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.

October 2

1 Corinthians 1:10 I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.

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Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. - Romans 12:12

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Proverbs 29:25 “Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.”

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Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken. Psalm 62:2

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2 John 1:6 And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.

October 3

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

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Jesus replied, "All who love me will do what I say. My Father will love them, and we will come and make our home with each of them." - John 14:23

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We love because He first loved us. (1 John 4:19)

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1 John 1:9 NIV If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

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"As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me." Psalms 55:16

October 4

Psalm 138:1 (NIV) I will praise You, O Lord, will all my heart...

Thought: There's something very freeing about giving God our praise.

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Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear. - Matthew 24:35

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1 John 4:7 NIV Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.

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"The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof." Psalms 97:1

October 5

Psalm 149:3 (NIV) Let them praise His name with dancing and make music to Him with tambourine and harp.

Thought: God wants us to express ourselves when we worship.

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Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. — Hebrews 12:2

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Isaiah 55:6 “Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near.”

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1 John 4:9 NIV This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.

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"For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods." Psalms 97:9

October 6

John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

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Matthew 11:28, KJV "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

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May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ. - 2 Thessalonians 3:5

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Isaiah 26:4 “Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD himself, is the Rock eternal.”

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The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. Psalm 103:8

October 7

Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

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Psalm 16:11, ESV "You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore."

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And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. Matthew 6:12

"Come now, let us reason together," says the Lord. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow." - Isaiah 1:18

Thought: Though colored red in sin, I am covered pure white by God's grace!

October 8

"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." Romans 12:2 (KJV)

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Philippians 4:8 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.

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Psalm 107:1, ESV "Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!"

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Trust in the LORD always, for the LORD GOD is the eternal Rock. - Isaiah 26:4

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Isaiah 43:11-12 I, even I, am the Lord, and apart from me there is no savior. I have revealed and saved and proclaimed— I, and not some foreign god among you. You are my witnesses,” declares the Lord, “that I am God.

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Psalm 62:1 NIV My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him.

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Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:2

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2 Corinthians 5:7 (NIV) - For we live by faith, not by sight.

October 9

Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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1 Thess 1:2, ASV "We give thanks to God always for you… making mention of you in our prayers;"

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Taste and see that the LORD is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him! - Psalm 34:8

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Deuteronomy 13:4 It is the Lord your God you must follow, and him you must revere. Keep his commands and obey him; serve him and hold fast to him.

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It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. — Psalm 118:8

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John 3:16 NIV "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."

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Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Psalm 105:4

October 10

Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

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Jeremiah 18:19 (NIV) Listen to me, O Lord; hear what my accusers are saying!

Thought: God knows. He's the one who makes things right.

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I know the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. - Psalm 16:8

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But the LORD is the true God; he is the living God, the eternal King... —Jeremiah 10:10

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Proverbs 19:20-21 Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise. Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.

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I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. John 14:18

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John 15:5 (NIV) - “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.

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1 Peter 4:10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

October 11

Isaiah 40:31 but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

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"Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved." Psalms 62:1 (KJV)

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For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14

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Hebrews 13:21, NLT "May he equip you with all you need for doing his will. May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to him. All glory to him forever and ever! Amen."

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All who declare that Jesus is the Son of God have God living in them, and they live in God. - 1 John 4:15

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Psalm 62:1 Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him.

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"My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you." John 15:12

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I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. —John 10:11

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1 Corinthians 15:58 (NIV) - Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

October 12

Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.

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"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me." 2 Corinthians 12:9

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A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. - Ephesians 6:10

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Sow for yourselves righteousness, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the LORD, until he comes and showers righteousness on you. —Hosea 10:12

October 13

For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. 1 John 5:4

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Deuteronomy 10:19, NLT "So you, too, must show love to foreigners, for you yourselves were once foreigners in the land of Egypt."

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Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

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Today’s Scripture: James 3:2-5 (NLT): Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way.

We can make a large horse go wherever we want by means of a small bit in its mouth. And a small rudder makes a huge ship turn wherever the pilot chooses to go, even though the winds are strong. In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches.

But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire.

Today’s Thought: The tongue is so small but yet a very powerful body part. We must try to use it to build each other up instead of tear each other apart.

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I ask that only wholesome words come out of my mouth today. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. —1 Corinthians 10:13

October 14

Live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:2

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Galatians 2:10 All they asked was that we should continue to remember the poor, the very thing I had been eager to do all along.

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"And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth." Matthew 28:18

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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

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1 Thess 5:16-18, NIV "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus"

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My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever. - Psalm 73:26

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Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

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To the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it. Deuteronomy 10:14

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2 Samuel 22:29 You, LORD, are my lamp; the LORD turns my darkness into light.

He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire, he set my foot on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. - Psalm 40:2

Thought: When you get that sinking feeling, stand firm with Christ!

October 15

"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;" Ecclesiastes 3:1

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Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. Psalm 119:133

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Isaiah 6:8, ESV And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.”

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Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, "Rivers of living water will flow from his heart." - John 7:38

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2 Samuel 7:22 “How great you are, Sovereign Lord! There is no one like you, and there is no God but you, as we have heard with our own ears.

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"Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you." John 15:15

October 16

"And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." Galatians 6:9 (KJV)

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Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10

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Matthew 6:34, NIV Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

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God's way is perfect. All the LORD's promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection. - Psalm 18:30

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Psalm 19:14 May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.

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Today’s Scripture: James 3:15-16 (NLT): For jealousy and selfishness are not God’s kind of wisdom. Such things are earthly, unspiritual, and demonic. For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind.

Today’s Thought: Jealousy can cause a lot of damage in our life. We must guard our hearts. Instead of being jealous when God blesses someone, let’s try to rejoice with them!

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I ask that You help me rejoice when You bless someone instead of being jealous. Please forgive me for being jealous in the past. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. – Jeremiah 29:11

October 17

1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,

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This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. John 15:8

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Mark 10:16 (NIV) Jesus took the children in His arms, put His hands on them and blessed them.

Thought: Pray for future generations. They are close to God's heart.

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"Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him." John 14:21

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"But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they." Acts 15:11

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Revelation 1:8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.”

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. - Romans 5:1

Thought: At peace with God, at peace in the world.

October 18

"And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity." 1 Corinthians 13:13

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2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,

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Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. Proverbs 3:3-4

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Psalm 121:1-2, ESV "I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth."

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Psalm 27:14 Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.

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James 3:18 (NLT): And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.

Today’s Thought: We should bring peace to every situation we deal with. Why? Because we should be peacemakers. In fact, we are blessed when we are peacemakers (see Matthew 5:9).

Today’s Prayer: Lord, help me become a peacemaker. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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If a man is lazy, the rafters sag; if his hands are idle, the house leaks. —Ecclesiastes 10:18

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Ephesians 5:6-14 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient. Therefore do not be partners with them.

For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord. Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light. This is why it is said:

“Wake up, sleeper,
rise from the dead,
and Christ will shine on you.”

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Psalm 42:11 Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.

Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred. - Proverbs 15:17

Thought: May your table never lack love!

October 19

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?" Hebrews 13:5-6

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Psalm 34:1-3, NLT "I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak his praises. I will boast only in the Lord; let all who are helpless take heart. Come, let us tell of the Lord’s greatness; let us exalt his name together."

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Mark 10:27 (NIV) Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but not God; all things are possible with God."

Thought: Fix your focus on what God can do, not what you can't.

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So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today. - Matthew 6:34

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Psalm 37:4 Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Where sin increased, grace increased all the more. Romans 5:20

Thought: A mountain of grace dwarfs every hill of sin in our lives.

October 20

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. Matthew 6:13

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Zechariah 4:6b, NIV Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD Almighty.

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Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. – Matthew 6:19-20

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Seek good, not evil, that you may live. Then the LORD God Almighty will be with you, just as you say he is. — Amos 5:14

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Deuteronomy 32:4 He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.

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2 Timothy 2:22-26 Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.

October 21

Psalm 51:12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.

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"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee." Isaiah 26:3

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Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone-especially to those in the family of faith. - Galatians 6:10

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Psalm 40:8 I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart.

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Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. 1 John 3:18

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He is your praise; he is your God, who performed for you those great and awesome wonders you saw with your own eyes. —Deuteronomy 10:21

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It is better, if it is God's will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. — 1 Peter 3:17

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Deuteronomy 28:9 The LORD will establish you as his holy people, as he promised you on oath, if you keep the commands of the LORD your God and walk in obedience to him.

October 22

1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

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"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7

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~ 1 John 3:1 "See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are."

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2 John 1:6 — And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.

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If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. — James 1:5

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1 Kings 8:61 And may your hearts be fully committed to the LORD our God, to live by his decrees and obey his commands, as at this time.”

October 23

Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13

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and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:2

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Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

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So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don't get tied up again in slavery to the law. - Galatians 5:1

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Galatians 6:2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

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Today’s Scripture: James 4:7-8 (NLT): So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.

Today’s Thought: When we become a Christian, our entire life should be totally transformed. In order to be transformed though, we must allow Him to work on our life. Are you allowing Him to transform you?

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I ask that You totally transform my life. Help me hold every thought captive & submit it to You. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

October 24

"This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." Psalms 118:24

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1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

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For he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. Psalm 107:9

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Psalm 57:10, NIV "For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies."

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Mark 10:52 (NIV) "Go," said Jesus, "your faith has healed you." Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.

Thought: Ask God to show you your blind spots. He will, in His love.

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But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress. - Psalm 59:16

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Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. — Colossians 3:23-24

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"Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:" James 1:19

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Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

If God is for us, who can be against us? - Romans 8:31

Thought: You may not feel strong against the world, but God is.

October 25

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?" John 11:25-26

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Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits. (Psalm 103:2)

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Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

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"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28

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Hebrews 11:1, NIV "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see."

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Jesus replied, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty." - John 6:35

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Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. – Philippians 4:6

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With His love, He will calm all your fears (Zephaniah 3:17)

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"Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord," 2 Peter 1:2

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Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:2-3

October 26

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

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“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” Jeremiah 17:7-8

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Psalm 37:23-24 "The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand."

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Proverbs 14:3 (NIV) A fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

Thought: Fewer words are worth so much more.

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I love the LORD because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath! - Psalm 116:1-2

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Rejoice always, pray without ceasing. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-17)

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Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. Psalm 37:5-6

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Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. Psalm 34:8

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1 Peter 3:13-16 Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.” But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.

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1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

October 27

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!

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"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;" Colossians 3:23

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You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Psalm 32:7

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Romans 8:32, ESV "He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?"

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I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. - John 16:33

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Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. — Matthew 6:34

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2 Corinthians 5:17-6:2 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

As God’s co-workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain. For he says,

“In the time of my favor I heard you,
and in the day of salvation I helped you.”

I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.

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"This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all." 1 John 1:5

Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Thought: A thankful heart always looks up.

October 28

All things are possible with God (Mark 10:27)

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Hebrews 13:5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”

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"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:" Matthew 7:7

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Psalm 61:2, NKJV "From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I."

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But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin. - 1 John 1:7

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1 Peter 1:24-25 For, “All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever.” And this is the word that was preached to you.

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Today’s Scripture: James 4:13-15 (NLT): Look here, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we are going to a certain town and will stay there a year. We will do business there and make a profit.” How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone. What you ought to say is, “If the Lord wants us to, we will live and do this or that.”

Today’s Thought: We do not have tomorrow promised to us. This is why we must make each day count for Him. What are you doing for Him today?

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I ask that You help me do Your will today. Put someone in my path that needs to hear how much You love them. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe. — Proverbs 29:25

Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others. - I Corinthians 10:24

Thought: Make someone else's life a little happier today.

October 29

Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD. (Psalm 33:12)

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I write to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name. 1 John 2:12

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2 Corinthians 12:9 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.

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"The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe." Proverbs 18:10

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For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers, as you still do. - Hebrews 6:10

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Romans 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.

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Lamentations 5:19 Thou, O LORD, remainest for ever; thy throne from generation to generation.

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"Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth." Revelation 3:10

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Romans 8:15 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.”

October 30

Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD. Psalm 150:6

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Romans 10:9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

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"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God." Philippians 4:6 (KJV)

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Romans 8:28 "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."

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Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. — Matthew 5:5

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"The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen." Philemon 1:25

October 31

Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

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"The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want." Psalms 23:1 (KJV)

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Exodus 15:26b "…I am the LORD, your healer."

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Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. John 13:14

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Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, "I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won't have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life." - John 8:12

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1 Peter 5:8-9 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.

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So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. —1 Corinthians 10:31

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Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. — James 1:17

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"Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them thy sons, and thy sons' sons;" Deuteronomy 4:9

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Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Be joyful always. - 1 Thessalonians 5:16

The joy of salvation never fades.