Monday, March 31, 2014

By His Wounds

But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. ~ Isaiah 53:5-6 (NIV)



Sunday, March 30, 2014

Rest

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. ~ Matthew 11:28 (ESV)

Saturday, March 29, 2014

His Love Is Made Complete in Us

Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. ~ 1 John 4:11-12 (NIV)

Friday, March 28, 2014

Thanksgiving and Prayer

We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing. (NIV 2011)

We must always thank God for you, brothers. This is right, since your faith is flourishing and the love each one of you has for one another is increasing. (Holman Standard Christian Bible)

~ 2 Thessalonians 1:3

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Love Is Kind

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. ~ 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 (NIV)

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Love with Actions

Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. ~ 1 John 3:18 (NIV)

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Plan What is Good

Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness. ~ Proverbs 14:22 (NIV) 

Monday, March 24, 2014

God is the Strength of My Heart

Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. ~ Psalm 73: 25-26 (NIV)

Sunday, March 23, 2014

He Sent His Son

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. ~ 1 John 4:9 (NIV)

Saturday, March 22, 2014

The Armor of God

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. ~ Ephesians 6:10-11 (NASB) 

Friday, March 21, 2014

The Lord Is My Shepherd

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. ~ Psalm 23:1-3 (KJV)

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Self-Control

For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, ~ Titus 2:11-12 (NIV)

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Be Strong and Courageous

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.” ~ Joshua 1:9 (NIV)

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Greatest Commandments

Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ ~ Matthew 22:37-39 (NIV)

Monday, March 17, 2014

The Spirit of God

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. ~ 2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)