May 16

"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." - Matthew 6:19-21

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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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My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth! Psalm 121:2

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Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21

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1 John 5:1 NIV Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well.

May 17

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

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Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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Isaiah 41:10 – Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

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2 Corinthians 5:17 – Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!

May 18

Hebrews 13:5 (NIV) God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."

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Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. 1 Peter 3:8

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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. Philippians 4:8

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1 I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. 2 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 40:1-2

May 19

Psalms 54:4 Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me.

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Isaiah 33:2 Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.

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The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end. Lamentations 3:22

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Exodus 14:14 14 The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.

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Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. —2 Thessalonians 3:16

May 20

Hebrews 13:6 (NIV) So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper. I will not be afraid..."

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So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. - Romans 10:17

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For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, "Fear not, I will help you." Isaiah 41:13

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"I say this because I know what I have planned for you," says the Lord. "I have good plans for you. I don't plan to hurt you. I plan to give you hope and a good future." Jeremiah 29:11

May 21

2 John:6 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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God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

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I will listen to what God the Lord says; he promises peace to his people. Psalm 85:8

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The Lord is for me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? — Psalm 118:6

May 22

1 Corinthians 10:13 - No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.

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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

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John 14:12 – Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do will he do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.

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Ephesians 2:10 – For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.

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

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Believe on the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, along with your entire household. Acts 16:31

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Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice. Psalm 112:5

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Proverbs 11:25 A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.

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I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power together with all the Lord's holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—?that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. ?—Ephesians 3:16-19

May 23

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

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Psalm 104:33 – I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.

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Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Psalm 119:105

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Colossians 3:16 – Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

May 24

Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Hebrew 13:16

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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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Those who love your law have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble. - Psalms 119:165

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For I am with you to deliver you, says the Lord. Jeremiah 1:8b

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The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. —Psalm 121:8

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The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes His steps. Proverbs 16:9

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God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. Psalm 46:1

May 25

Psalm 42:1 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God.

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

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

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The Lord your God is with you wherever you go. — Joshua 1:9

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The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? — Psalm 27:1

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The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I will praise Him. — Psalm 28:7

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The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. Isaiah 40:28

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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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The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all. —Psalm 34:19

May 26

If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and remain in his love. I have spoken these things to you, that my joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be made full. - John 15:10-11

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Matthew 6:31-33 – Therefore, do not be anxious, saying, "What shall we eat?" or "What shall we drink?" or "What shall we wear?" For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

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God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. — Psalm 46:1

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Go home to your friends, and tell them what wonderful things the Lord has done for you. Mark 5:19

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Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. Romans 12:10

May 27

13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. - Ephesians 6:13-17

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Do everything in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14

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A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control. — Proverbs 29:11

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

May 28

Yet you, LORD, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand. Isaiah 64:8

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Psalm 59:16-17 16 But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. 17 You are my strength, I sing praise to you; you, God, are my fortress, my God on whom I can rely.

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Psalm 139:1-3 – Lord, you have tested me, so you know all about me. You know when I sit down and when I get up. You know my thoughts from far away. You know where I go and where I lie down. You know everything I do.

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Psalm 139:23-24 – God, examine me and know my mind. Test me and know all my worries. Make sure that I am not going the wrong way. Lead me on the path that has always been right.

May 29

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. ?—Colossians 2:6-7

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"Trust in the Lord with all your heart; lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge HIM, and He will guide your paths." (Proverbs 3:5-6)

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"The mind of man plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps." (Proverbs 16:9, Proverbs 20:24)

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"The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, and he delights in his way." (Psalm 37:23)

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"I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)

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James 1:5 NIV 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.

May 30

1 John 4:19 NIV We love because he first loved us.

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Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life -- in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing. Philippians 2:14-16

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Philippians 2:13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.

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Colossians 3:13 – Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

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Romans 12:18 – If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

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Not even a sparrow, worth only half a penny, can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to him than a whole flock of sparrows. Matthew 10:29-31

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"But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you." Matthew 5:44

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In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me? —Psalm 56:4