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December 9, 2018

Pray about That

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 9, 2018 Pray that the Lord your God will tell us where we should go and what we should do. Jeremiah 42:3 There is wisdom in praying about “that,” whatever “that” may mean. It may mean waiting on marriage because one parent has yet to bless [...]

December 8, 2018

Passion for God

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 8, 2018 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6 Passion for God precedes a fulfilled heart for God, as determined disciples of Jesus are not satisfied until they get to the Lord for love and direction. What [...]

December 7, 2018

You Are Rich

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 7, 2018 In Him we have redemption (deliverance and salvation) through His blood, the remission (forgiveness) of our offenses (shortcomings and trespasses), in accordance with the riches and the generosity of His gracious favor. Ephesians 1:7, AMPC This morning I am reflecting on the extravagant riches [...]

December 6, 2018

Strong Patience

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 6, 2018 You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near. James 5:8 (NRSV) Patience is something we struggle with culturally. We live in the age of instant gratification and think that waiting is always to be avoided at [...]

December 5, 2018

Actively Wait in Expectation

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 5, 2018 In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation. Psalm 5:3 After we pray, we wait in expectation. That means we don’t fret or wait fearfully. We wait, expecting God [...]

December 4, 2018

Grief Comforted by Tears

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 4, 2018 Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! Psalm 126:5 Several weeks after my father died, I went grocery shopping. The day had been going well and I was starting to feel some relief from the painful emotions associated with Dad’s [...]

December 3, 2018

My Pleasure

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 3, 2018 How blessed is God! And what a blessing he is! He’s the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us to the high places of blessing in him. Long before he laid down earth’s foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on [...]

December 2, 2018

Secret to Happiness

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 2, 2018 Praise the Lord. Blessed are those who fear the Lord, who find great delight in his commands. Psalm 112:1 Praise to the Lord and fear of the Lord are foundational for a fulfilling life. This is the focus of a child of God in [...]

December 1, 2018

Active Accountability

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 1, 2018 But if you do warn the righteous man not to sin and he does not sin, he will surely live because he took warning, and you will have saved yourself. Ezekiel 3:21 Effective accountability partners are not passive. Once someone invites a friend into [...]

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