Tag: scriptures Posts
You Have the Power
Scripture “The tongue has the power of life and death…” (Proverbs 18:21, NIV) Word Our words have the power to lift people up or push people down. We can say something to make others feel better about themselves or make them feel worse. It’s amazing what a simple compliment will do. When you tell […]
God’s Deep Secrets
Scripture “That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, ‘No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.’ But it was to us that God revealed these things by His Spirit. For His Spirit searches out everything and shows us God’s […]
Draw Closer to God
Scripture “Come close to God, and God will come close to you…” (James 4:8, NLT) Word God promises that He will draw close to you when you draw close to Him. How do we draw close to Him? First of all, this verse goes on to say that we must turn away from sin because […]
Put it into Action
Scripture “And I am praying that you will put into action the generosity that comes from your faith as you understand and experience all the good things we have in Christ” (Philemon 1:6, NLT) Word The Bible tells us that faith without works is dead. If we don’t put our faith into action, it’s not […]
Esteem One Another
Scripture “And walk in love, [esteeming and delighting in one another] as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us…” (Ephesians 5:2, AMP) Word In today’s culture, we don’t often hear the word esteem used very much, yet, scripture tells us to esteem and delight in one another. One definition of esteem is […]
What Pleases God
Scripture “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6, NIV) Word Do you know what pleases God? He’s not impressed by how much knowledge we have. He isn’t influenced by how […]
Look for Opportunity
Scripture “Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about His mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains” (Colossians 4:3, NLT) Word When Paul wrote today’s verse, he was in chains in prison. He had been arrested for preaching the gospel. Everything in his […]
At All Times
Scripture “I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak His praises” (Psalm 34:1, NLT) Word When you woke up this morning, what was the first thing that you thought of? Did you start the day expecting God’s goodness, or is there a circumstance that is overwhelming you and consuming your […]
Above and Beyond
Scripture “Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours” (Isaiah 61:7, NIV) Word In the Old Testament when this scripture was written, God’s people were […]
Rise Higher
Scripture “He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm” (Proverbs 13:20, NIV) Word Sometimes in order to embrace the destiny God has in store, you have to be willing to make some difficult changes in your life. You have to be willing to examine where you are […]
New Levels
Scripture “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline” (2 Timothy 1:7, NLT) Word God’s desire is that we continually progress, that we reach higher heights and go to new levels. Oftentimes, as soon as we make the decision to step out in faith […]
Look Beyond
Scripture “…Lift up now your eyes and look from the place where you are, northward and southward and eastward and westward” (Genesis 13:14, AMP) Word God has a place of victory in store for you today! You may be facing challenges. You may look around you and see impossible circumstances. In the natural, it […]
