March 10

James 1:12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

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Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

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John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

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Romans 10:9 That if you confess 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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Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

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Today’s Scripture: Matthew 14:13-14 (NLT): As soon as Jesus heard the news, he left in a boat to a remote area to be alone. But the crowds heard where he was headed and followed on foot from many towns. Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick.

Today’s Thought: Jesus, the Alpha & Omega, the King of kings, the Lord of lords had compassion on the people. Not only did He had compassion, but He healed them all and then fed them. Jesus cares about every area of our lives. How can we show compassion & love on people today, just has Jesus did?

Today’s Prayer: Lord, help me to love people as You love them. Send the hurting to me today so I can lead them to You. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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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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Proverbs 13:10 Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.

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Titus 3:3-7 At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.

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But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15

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Romans 6:11 (NIV) - In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.

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I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. 3 John 1:4

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John 1:16 Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given.

For the word of God is living and active. - Hebrews 4:12

Thought: Need fixing? God's word repairs any damage.

March 11

I am counting on the LORD; yes, I am counting on him. I have put my hope in his word. - Psalm 130:5

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For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.
—1 Corinthians 3:11

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Deuteronomy 7:9 Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.

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Genesis 1:26 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”

March 12

Today’s Scripture: Colossians 3:12 (NLT): Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

Today’s Prayer: Lord, help me to become more like You each day. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. 11 Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Psalm 51:10-12

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24 but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. 25 Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. Hebrews 7:24-25

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Psalms 1:41 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers.

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Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Psalm 103:1

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Romans 6:11 (NIV) - In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.

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Malachi 4:2 But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves.

March 13

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. - Romans 8:28

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Today’s Scripture: Numbers 18:29 (NLT): Be sure to give to the LORD the best portions of the gifts given to you.

Today’s Thought: Jesus gave His all for us. As we gather together for worship, let’s remember to give our best to Him!

Today’s Prayer: Lord, thank You for Your Son Jesus. Today, I surrender all to You. I ask that You shape me into the person You want me to be. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Matthew 17:20

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Romans 6:11 (NIV) - In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.

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2 Samuel 22:4 “I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and have been saved from my enemies.

March 14

Psalm 105:1 Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.

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And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. - Philippians 1:6

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2 Peter 1:5-8 - 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. 8 For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Philippians 4:11-13 — I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
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If the Lord brings wealth, praise the Lord. I'm going to use the wealth to push the Kingdom forward, to glorify Christ, to serve Him completely. Openhanded, I will say "All is yours." If it is poverty, praise the Lord. Openhanded, I will trust Him to provide everything I need to be all He's asked me to be. Either way, I'm all good. It does not matter what befalls me, good or bad. It doesn't matter if everyone loves me or everyone hates me. It does not matter if I'm healthy or sick. It does not matter if everything works like I want it to or if nothing does. I have learned to be content in everything. I learned it from God's Word, and I have learned it from God's providence. — Matt Chandler's "To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain"

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

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Numbers 6:24-26 - 24 “ ‘ “The LORD bless you and keep you; 25 the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; 26 the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.” ’

I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh. - Ezekiel 11:19

Thought: God can touch hearts and change them. May He touch yours today.

March 15

1 John 3:5 (NIV) But you know that Jesus appeared so that He might take away our sins. And in Him is no sin.

Thought: He came perfect and stayed that way, despite every trial and temptation.

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Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing. - Psalm 143:10

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Matthew 5:14-16 — "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."

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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. Psalm 42:11

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Proverbs 3:3-4 (NIV) - 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.

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2 Corinthians 4:6 - 6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.

But in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. - Philippians 4:6

Thought: Pray. Pray. And Pray some more!

March 16

If you are wise and understand God's ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom. - James 3:13

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Today’s Scripture: Psalms 138:2 (NLT): I bow before your holy Temple as I worship. I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness; for your promises are backed by all the honor of your name.

Today’s Thought: There is something that changes in our lives when we bow before God, praise & honor God. Today, let’s thank Him for all His wonderful blessings in our lives.

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I thank You for all of Your blessings that You have given me. Thank You for sending Your Son Jesus to die for my sins. I pray that You help me stay in a constant state of gratitude today. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Luke 15:3-7 — Then Jesus told them this parable: "Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn't he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, 'Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.' I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.
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It may seem foolish for a shepherd to leave 99 sheep to search for just one. But the shepherd knew that the 99 would be safe in the sheepfold, whereas the lost sheep was in danger. Because each sheep was of high value, the shepherd knew that it was worthwhile to search diligently for the lost one. God's love for each individual is so great that he seeks each one out and rejoices when he or she is "found." Jesus associated with sinners because he wanted to bring the lost sheep — people considered beyond hope — the gospel of God's Kingdom. Before you were a believer, God sought you, and his love is still seeking those who are yet lost.

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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. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. —John 3:16-17

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Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

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

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And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17

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2 Timothy 2:22 (NIV) - 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.

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Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,

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Cast your burden on the Lord, and God will sustain you. Psalm 55:2

It is by grace you have been saved. - Ephesians 2:5

Thought: The cross -- God's answer to sin; our way to freedom!

Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more. - Hebrews 10:17

Thoughts: God Loves You! Now that is good news.

March 17

John 7:38 Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.”

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Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me-everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you. - Philippians 4:9

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Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-14 (NLT): Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding. For wisdom is more profitable than silver, and her wages are better than gold.

Today’s Thought: Wisdom is talked about a lot – especially in the book of Proverbs. Why? Because our enemy – satan – is very wise. He knows how to twist the truth to make us believe anything. We must be wise so we don’t fall in the traps of the enemy!

Today’s Prayer: Lord, help me become wiser each day. I ask that You teach me how to see the traps of the enemy so I do not fall for them. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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Luke 10:41-42 — "Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed — or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her."
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Problems are a part of life. They are inescapable, woven into the very fabric of this fallen world. We tend to go into problem-solving mode all too readily, acting as if we had the capacity to fix everything. This is a habitual response, so automatic that it bypasses our conscious thinking. Not only does this response frustrate us, it also distances us from Christ. We must not let "fixing things" be our top priority. We are ever so limited in our capacity to correct all that is wrong in the world around us. Let's not weigh ourselves down with responsibilities that are not our own. Instead, we must make our relationship with Christ our primary concern. Talk with him about whatever is on your mind, seeking his perspective on the situation. Rather than trying to fix everything that comes to our attention, ask him to show us what is truly important. Remember, we are "en route to heaven." may we let our problems fade in the light of eternity.

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Psalm 23:1-3 - 1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.

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Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. 1 Chronicles 16:11

March 18

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

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Today’s Scripture: Psalms 34:1 (NLT): I will praise the LORD at all times. I will constantly speak his praises.

Today’s Thought: Praising God at all times does not come naturally. Instead, you have to teach yourself how to. He is worthy of all our praises no matter what we are going through today. Let’s stay in a constant state of praise today!

Today’s Prayer: Lord, I thank You for saving me. I ask that You help me learn to praise You no matter what I’m going through today. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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And we, who with unveiled faces all [contemplate and] reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. —2 Corinthians 3:18

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Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

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Proverbs 16:9 In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

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Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. Psalm 51:1-2

March 19

Ecclesiastes 3:11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.

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He guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful to him. - Proverbs 2:8

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Today’s Scripture: Matthew 7:28-29 (NLT): When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, for he taught with real authority—quite unlike their teachers of religious law.

Today’s Thought: Jesus’ words were amazing back then and still are today! When you read His words, you often see something new each time. Why? Because His words are so powerful. We too can teach with the same power He has. We just have to be obedient and open our mouth when He tells us to.

Today’s Prayer: Lord, help me know Your voice so I can be obedient to You . In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

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John 3:16 — 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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Do you know God? If God seems like a stranger, it may be because you haven't accepted His invitation to come to Him. Jesus loves humankind so much that He came to earth to die in our place and suffer the consequences of our sin. If you'll believe in Christ — that He came for YOU — and receive His offer of forgiveness, you can start developing an intimate relationship with Him today.

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Galatians 5:22-23 - 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

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Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. 3 John 1:2