VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing August 1, Tuesday Acts 20:28-30 Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood. 29 I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. 30 Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth in order to draw away disciples after them. 2 Corinthians 11:13-14 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.
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Faith: Verse of the Day for Monday, July 31
VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing July 31, Monday Matthew 9:22 Jesus turned and saw her. “Take heart, daughter,” he said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed at that moment. Mark 11:24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. James 1:6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing July 30, Sunday Proverbs 10:26 Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So is the lazy one to those who send him. Proverbs 25:19 Like a bad tooth and an unsteady foot Is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble. Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing July 29, Saturday Galatians 4:8-9 However at that time, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those which by nature are no gods. But now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how is it that you turn back again to the weak and worthless elemental things, to which you desire to be enslaved all over again? Jude 10 Yet these people slander whatever they do not understand, and the very things they do understand by instinct – as irrational animals do – will destroy them.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing July 28, Thursday Jeremiah 17:14 Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise. Romans 10:10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. James 1:6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing July 27, Thursday Luke 12:2 “But there is nothing covered up that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known.” Ephesians 5:11 Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing July 26, Wednesday 1 John 3:18 Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. James 1:22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. James 2:16 and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that?
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing July 25, Tuesday Proverbs 15:22 Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Galatians 6:10 So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing July 24, Monday John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” 2 John 1:4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing July 23, Sunday Matthew 22:37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” 1 Corinthians 2:9 However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived” — the things God has prepared for those who love him
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing July 21, Friday Exodus 14:14 The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.” John 16:33 “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing July 20, Thursday Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing July 19, Wednesday Psalm 94:16 Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will take a stand for me against evildoers? 1 Corinthians 3:16 Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? 2 Corinthians 10:5 We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing July 18, Tuesday Psalm 5:9 For there is no truth in their mouth; their inmost self is destruction; their throat is an open grave; they flatter with their tongue. 3 John 1:11 Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing July 16, Sunday Matthew 6:5-14 “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 6 But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. 7 “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 Pray then like this: 9 “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 10 Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread, 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” 14 For if…
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing July 15, Saturday James 1:12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing July 14, Friday Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. Hebrews 5:14 But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing July 13, Thursday Hosea 14:9 Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them; for the ways of the LORD are right, and the upright walk in them, but transgressors stumble in them.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing July 12, Wednesday Psalm 1:1-3 The Way of the Righteous and the Wicked 1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2 but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing July 8, Saturday Jeremiah 23:1-4 “Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture!” declares the Lord. Therefore thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, concerning the shepherds who care for my people: “You have scattered my flock and have driven them away, and you have not attended to them. Behold, I will attend to you for your evil deeds, declares the Lord. Then I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the countries where I have driven them, and I will bring them back to their fold, and they shall be fruitful and multiply. I will set shepherds over them who will care for them, and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall any be missing, declares the Lord.”
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing July 7, Friday Acts 18:9-10 And the Lord said to Paul one night in a vision, “Do not be afraid, but go on speaking and do not be silent, for I am with you, and no one will attack you to harm you, for I have many in this city who are my people.”
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing July 5, Wednesday Nahum 1:7 The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing July 3, Monday Acts 13:38-39 “Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. 39 Through him everyone who believes is set free from every sin, a justification you were not able to obtain under the law of Moses.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing July 1, Saturday Ecclesiastes 4:12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing June 29, Thursday Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. 1 John 1:6 If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. 1 John 3:18 Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing June 28, Wednesday Psalm 1:3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing June 26, Monday Joshua 24:15 And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the LORD, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” Psalm 80:18 Then we shall not turn back from you; give us life, and we will call upon your name! John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing June 25, Sunday Hebrews 4:16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing June 23, Friday Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Romans 8:9 You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing June 22, Thursday Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. James 1:6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing June 21, Wednesday Psalm 40:2-3 2 He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay, And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps. 3 He has put a new song in my mouth— Praise to our God; Many will see it and fear, And will trust in the Lord.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing June 20, Tuesday Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, And their righteousness is from Me,” Says the Lord. Proverbs 3:23 Then you will walk in your way securely and your foot will not stumble.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing June 18, Sunday 2 Corinthians 6:14–18 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? 15 What accord has Christ with Belial? Or what portion does a believer share with an unbeliever? 16 What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; as God said, I will make my dwelling among them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch no unclean thing; then I will welcome you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing June 18, Sunday Deuteronomy 32:10 “He found him in a desert land, and in the howling waste of the wilderness; he encircled him, he cared for him, he kept him as the apple of his eye.” Isaiah 29:23 For when he sees his children, the work of my hands, in his midst, they will sanctify my name; they will sanctify the Holy One of Jacob and will stand in awe of the God of Israel. Psalm 68:5 Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation. Matthew 6:4 “Your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” Matthew 6:8 “Your Father knows what you need before you ask him.” Matthew 6:26 “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your Heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” 2 Corinthians 6:18 “I will be a Father to you, And you shall be My sons and daughters, Says the Lord Almighty.”
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing June 17, Saturday Isaiah 40:30-31 Though youths grow weary and tired, And vigorous young men stumble badly, Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing June 12, Monday Matthew 11:28-30 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing June 10, Saturday Romans 16:17-18 I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing June 7, Thursday Galatians 5:1, 7-10 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. 7 You were running a good race. Who cut in on you to keep you from obeying the truth? 8 That kind of persuasion does not come from the one who calls you. 9 “A little yeast works through the whole batch of dough.” 10 I am confident in the Lord that you will take no other view. The one who is throwing you into confusion, whoever that may be, will have to pay the penalty.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing June 6, Tuesday 2 Corinthians 12:9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
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VERSE OF DAY Be blessed and be a blessing June 4, Monday Proverbs 3:21-35 My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment. Hang on to them, 22 for they will refresh your soul. They are like jewels on a necklace. 23 They keep you safe on your way, and your feet will not stumble. 24 You can go to bed without fear; you will lie down and sleep soundly. 25 You need not be afraid of sudden disaster or the destruction that comes upon the wicked, 26 for the LORD is your security. He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap. 27 Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it’s in your power to help them. 28 If you can help your neighbor now, don’t say, “Come back tomorrow, and then I’ll help you.” 29 Don’t plot harm against your neighbor, for those who live nearby trust you. 30 Don’t pick a fight without reason, when no one has done you harm. 31 Don’t envy violent people or copy their ways. 32 Such wicked people are detestable to the LORD, but he offers his friendship to the godly. 33 The LORD curses the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the upright. 34 The LORD mocks the mockers but is gracious to the humble. 35 The…
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing June 4, Sunday Matthew 5:13-16 13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing June 3, Saturday Proverbs 13:20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing June 2, Friday Luke 6:31 Do to others as you would have them do to you.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing June 1, Thursday 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing May 28, Sunday Isaiah 41:10 “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, yes, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” John 16:33 “I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But be of good cheer. I have overcome the world.”
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing May 28, Sunday Proverbs 6: 16-19 There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: 17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, 18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, 19 a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing May 27, Saturday John 3:20-21 20 Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. 21 But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing May 26, Friday Matthew 6:9-13 9 … Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing May 24, Wednesday Philippians 3:8 Everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ.
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing May 22, Monday Acts 4:31 After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. 1 Thessalonians 2:13 And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers.
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