Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. - Proverbs 16:24

Thought: Life's three most helpful words: "I forgive you."

June 18

Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4

But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

1 Peter 3:8 - 3 Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.

Also 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." ~ Isaiah 6:8

June 19

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, Ephesians 5:25-26

So let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up. Galatians 6:9

Romans 12:15 - 15 Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep.

James 4:10 — Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.

June 20

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Mark 8:36

Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Philippians 4:6

Hebrews 2:18 - 18 Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested.

June 21

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1

Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6

Lamentations 3:32-33 - 32 Though he brings grief, he also shows compassion because of the greatness of his unfailing love. 33 For he does not enjoy hurting people or causing them sorrow.

For every tree is known by its own fruit. For men do not gather figs from thorns, nor do they gather grapes from a bramble bush. ~ Luke 6:44

God is my refuge and strength. Psalm 46:10

June 22

The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in From this time forth, and even forevermore. Psalm 121:7-8

God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him. 1 John 4:9

Matthew 5:9 - 9 God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.

Dear brothers and sisters...we are thankful that your faith is flourishing and you are all growing in love for each other. ~ 2 Thessalonians 1:3 NLT

"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!

June 23

But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

So let us stop going over the basic teachings about Christ again and again. Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding. Hebrews 6:1

Galations 5:22 - 22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you. ~ Isaiah 66:13 (NIV)

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

Thought: When you get that sinking feeling, stand firm on Christ.

June 24

But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.
2 Thessalonians 3:3

...let us go right into the presence of God with sincere hearts fully trusting him... Hebrews 10:22

Psalm 4:8 - 8 In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.

Luke 6:37 — "Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven."