Tag: NIV Posts
One Thing is Needed
Scripture “…You are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed — or indeed only one. …” (Luke 10:41–42, NIV) Word Do you ever find that you have so much on your “to do” list that you don’t even know what to do next? The question is, is all of that really […]
Don’t Be Afraid to be Different
Scripture “Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul.” (1 Peter 2:11, NIV) Word When you become a follower of Christ, your life becomes different. Everything about you becomes different. When we follow God’s commands, it means we do things differently from others. […]
The Principle of Faithfulness
Scripture “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!” (Matthew 25:23, NIV) Word In the book of Genesis, we see that God established a system of sowing and reaping in the earth. When we […]
Living in God’s Power
Scripture “…with God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26, NIV) Word God promises that with Him, all things are possible! Possibility is powerful! Possibility means you aren’t limited. It means you have options. No matter how you may feel right now, you aren’t stuck and you aren’t confined to your circumstances. No, you have a […]
It’s All on the Inside
Scripture “…The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7, NIV) Word When you become a believer in Christ, He begins to work in and through you automatically. Inside, you are becoming a completely new person. No […]
Be Refreshed
Scripture “The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul.” (Psalm 23:1–3, NIV) Word Nothing is more refreshing than having some crisp, cold water to drink when you’re dry, thirsty and tired! If quenching your thirst feels […]
Worry or Worship?
Scripture “…We have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” (2 Chronicles 20:12, NIV) Word The enemy would love to get you worrying instead of worshiping God. When the devil brings you thoughts of worry, anxiety and fear, […]
Seasons of Sowing
Scripture “Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy.” (Psalm 126:5, NIV) Word The Scripture talks about seasons of sowing and reaping in your life. In Psalms, it talks about sowing in tears and reaping in joy. That verse is saying that the sowing seasons are usually the most difficult. It’s hard […]
Keep the Joy
Scripture “I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.” (John 16:22, NIV) Word Your life is probably so fast paced that it seems to be swirling around you at times. In the midst of a hectic schedule, there are plenty of opportunities to lose your joy. […]
Trust the Father
Scripture “My times are in Your hands…” (Psalm 31:15, NIV) Word Throughout the Psalms, David acknowledges that he chose to put his life in the hands of the Lord. In this verse, He was, in essence, saying, “I trust You, God, because I know You are good — my times are in Your hands.” Are […]
Open the Door to Abundance
Scripture “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap…” (Luke 6:38, NIV) Word We serve a God of abundance! He wants to pour out His blessing on you until you are so full that you are running over with […]
Believe and Receive
Scripture “Therefore, I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” (Mark 11:24, NIV) Word Has God spoken things to your heart that haven’t come to pass yet? Sometimes when we are believing for things, it’s easy to let circumstances and the pressures of […]
