Jan 31

 

Exodus 15:2

2 “The LORD is my strength and my defense ; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.

Jan 30

Philippians 4:13

13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength. 

Jan 29

 

Joshua 10:25

25 Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Be strong and courageous. This is what the LORD will do to all the enemies you are going to fight.”

Jan 27

 

Psalms 34:8

8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.

Jan 25

 

Isaiah 40:29

29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

Jan 25

 

Matthew 5:7

 

7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

Jan 23

 

Proverbs 18:10

10 The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

Jan 21

 

Psalms 119:114

114 You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.

Jan 20

 

Habakkuk 3:19

19 The Sovereign LORD is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights.

Jan 18

 

Psalms 46:1

1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

Jan 17

 

Isaiah 41:10 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

Jan 15

 

Jeremiah 29:11

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.

Jan 14

 

Deuteronomy 31:6

6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Jan 13

 Ephesians 5:15-17 (NIV)

15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise,

16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

Jan 13

 

Ephesians 4:22

22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;

Jan 10

 

2 Corinthians 5:17

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

Jan 9

 

Romans 6:6

6 For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin

Jan 8

 

Ezekiel 11:19

19 I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh.

Jan 8

 Ecclesiastes 3:1

1 There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens:.

(side note: the group the Byrds did a green song based on this in the 60s called Turn Turn Turn)

A thought on Sunday of the Epiphany 2025

 As we go through this year, having just finished Christmas and New Year's celebrations, keep this thought with you: Mary wrapped the First Christmas Gift. This gift was for all of us, not just Christians, but all of man and womankind. Try to live your life according to the teachings of that gift.

Jan 5

 

Lamentations 3:22

22 Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.

Jan 3

 

Isaiah 65:17

17 “See, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind.

Jan 1 2025

 

Romans 8:28

28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.