Powerful is your arm! Strong is your hand! Your right hand is lifted high in glorious strength. ~ Psalm 89:13

God's sovereignty over all of life means your live is divinely ordained and profoundly significant.

Quiet Moments in the Presence of God, pg 132

September 16

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. James 3:13

You can make this choice by loving the Lord your God, obeying Him, and committing yourself firmly to Him. This is the key to your life... Deuteronomy 30:20

Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit. All the while, you will grow as you learn to know God better and better. Colossians 1:10

Proverbs 9:11-12 - 11 Wisdom will multiply your days and add years to your life. 12 If you become wise, you will be the one to benefit. If you scorn wisdom, you will be the one to suffer.

2 Corinthians 4:6-7 — 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 we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.

If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all. ~ Isaiah 7:9

If your faith is being tested to the point of breaking, know that your Savior is near. If you reach out to Him in faith, He will give you peace and heal your broken spirit. Be content to touch even the smallest of the Master's garment, and He will make you whole.

PRAYERS of a GODLY WOMAN, 2nd Edition pg 70

September 17

Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. Ephesians 5:1

You can make this choice by loving the Lord your God, obeying him, and committing yourself firmly to him. This is the key to your life... Deuteronomy 30:20

You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever. Psalm 16:11

2 Corinthians 1:3 - 3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort.

Psalm 119:165 — Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.

In a race, everyone runs but only one person gets first prize...to win the contest you must deny yourselves many things that would keep you from doing your best. ~ 1 Corinthians 9:244-25 TLB

Do you feel overwhelmed or confused? Turn the concerns of this day over to God-prayerfully, earnestly, and often. then listen for His answer...and trust the answer He gives.

PRAYERS of a GODLY WOMAN, 2nd Edition pg 102

September 18

Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Philippians 2:3-4

You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever. Psalm 16:11

1 John 2:27 - 27 But you have received the Holy Spirit, and he lives within you, so you don’t need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit teaches you everything you need to know, and what he teaches is true—it is not a lie. So just as he has taught you, remain in fellowship with Christ.

Philippians 4:6 — Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

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

September 19

Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. Ephesians 4:29

Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Proverbs 4:23

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

Colossians 3:2 - 2 Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.

Deuteronomy 20:1 — When you go to war against your enemies and see horses and chariots and an army greater than yours, do not be afraid of them, because the Lord your God, who brought you up out of Egypt, will be with you.

September 20

Be glad then, you children of Zion, And rejoice in the Lord your God; For He has given you the former rain faithfully, And He will cause the rain to come down for you— The former rain, And the latter rain in the first month. Joel 2:23

A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones. Proverbs 14:30

Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Proverbs 4:23

James 1:5 - 5 If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.

Psalm 116:1-2 — I love the Lord, for he heard my voice;
he heard my cry for mercy.
Because he turned his ear to me,
I will call on him as long as I live.
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God is so responsive that you can always reach him. He bends down and listens to your voice. This writer's love for the Lord has grown because he has experienced answers to his prayers. If you are discouraged, remember that God is near, listening carefully to every prayer and answering each prayer in order to give you his best.

September 21

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen. 2 Corinthians 13:14

God has called us to live holy lives, not impure lives. 1 Thessalonians 4:7

A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones. Proverbs 14:30

Romans 12:1 - 1 And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him.

Psalm 119:33 — Teach me, Lord, the way of your decrees, that I may follow it to the end.

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. - Proverbs 31:8

Thought: A timely word builds a bridge of kindness.

September 22

Therefore receive one another, just as Christ also received us, to the glory of God. Romans 15:7

Jesus replied, I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty John 6:35

God has called us to live holy lives, not impure lives. 1 Thessalonians 4:7

Isaiah 63:9 - 9 In all their suffering he also suffered, and he personally rescued them. In his love and mercy he redeemed them. He lifted them up and carried them through all the years.

Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. - 1 Timothy 1:15

Thought: Are you burdened by your sin? Jesus came to save you!

September 23

And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Romans 5:3-4

Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, "I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won't have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life." John 8:12

Jesus replied, I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty John 6:35

Psalm 69:16 - 16 Answer my prayers, O Lord, for your unfailing love is wonderful. Take care of me, for your mercy is so plentiful.

The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. - Psalm 116:5

Thought: May God's compassion for you make you more compassionate.