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Scripture Thought Of The Day - September 01, 2021 **And I will walk among you, and will be your God, and you shall be my people.** **- Leviticus 26:12 (American King James Version)** **When's the last time you took a walk with God?**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - September 02, 2021 **"Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven."** **- Matthew 5:16 (New American Standard Bible (©1995))** **We live right not to show that "we" are good but to show that "HE" is good.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - September 03, 2021 **I said, LORD, be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee.** **- Psalm 41:4 (King James Bible)** **Sin in your life can block healing from coming to you. Get rid of it!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - September 04, 2021 **The LORD is good. His mercy endures forever. His faithfulness endures throughout every generation.** **- Psalm 100:5 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **God never gives up on us!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - September 05, 2021 **Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.** **- Psalm 145:3 (King James Bible)** **How can our limited human minds begin to understand the awesomeness of God?**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - September 06, 2021 **For the Son of Man came to save the lost.** **- Matthew 18:11 (International Standard Version (©2008))** **Unlike some so-called Christians Jesus actually seeks out the lost.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - September 07, 2021 **The LORD does whatever He wants in heaven or on earth, on the seas or in all the depths of the oceans.** **- Psalm 135:6 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **No one can stop God from what He wants to do.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - September 08, 2021 **There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.** **- Romans 8:1 (King James Bible)** **Because of the Blood of Jesus, the enemy's accusations against you become invalid.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - September 09, 2021 ****SCRIPTURE THOUGHT OF THE DAY**** **"For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone who dies," declares the Lord GOD. "Therefore, repent and live."** **- Ezekiel 18:32 (New American Standard Bible (©1995))** **It is not the desire of God for a single person to go to hell. Turn to Him today.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - September 10, 2021 **And now, Lord, what am I waiting for? My hope is in You!** **- Psalm 39:7 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **When all you can do is wait then just trust in God.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - September 11, 2011 **To fear the LORD is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, evil behavior, and twisted speech.** **- Proverbs 8:13 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **We should hate what God hates and guard that we don't fall into those very same things.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - September 12, 2021 **I am coming soon! Hold on to what you have so that no one takes your crown.** **- Revelation 3:11 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Your soul is the most important thing you have. Are you ready to see Jesus when He comes?**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - September 13, 2021 **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.** **- Romans 12:1 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **If Jesus gave His body over to those who crucified Him can't we freely offer our own bodies back to the One Who created them?**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - September 14, 2021 **And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.** **- Colossians 3:15 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **Christians are to be at peace and have an attitude of gratitude.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - September 15, 2021 **So then, since Christ suffered physical pain, you must arm yourselves with the same attitude He had, and be ready to suffer, too. For if you have suffered physically for Christ, you have finished with sin.** **- 1 Peter 4:1 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **It's much easier to fall into sin when everything is going right. It's funny how suffering brings us back to our knees.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - September 16, 2021 **The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life to turn [one] away from the grasp of death.** **- Proberbs 14:27 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **The fear of the Lord will help keep you safe by preventing you from doing foolish things.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - September 17, 2021 **The person who has God's approval will live by faith. But if he turns back, I will not be pleased with him.** **- Hebrews 10:38 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Living in fear and doubt is displeasing to God. Put your faith in Him!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - September 18, 2021 **"If you love Me, you will keep My commandments."** **- John 14:15 (New American Standard Bible (©1995))** **If you really love Jesus no one will have to wonder about it because your actions will show it.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - September 19, 2021 **When I was a child, I spoke like a child, thought like a child, and reasoned like a child. When I became an adult, I no longer used childish ways.** **- 1 Corinthians 13:11 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **God will let you get away with immature behavior for a little while but there's a time to grow up.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - September 20, 2021 **But I thank God, who always leads us in victory because of Christ. Wherever we go, God uses us to make clear what it means to know Christ. It's like a fragrance that fills the air.** **- 2 Corinthians 2:14 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **With Christ at our side we will overcome. Let His love flow through you.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - September 21, 2021 **The LORD is my strength and my song. He is my Savior. This is my God, and I will praise Him, my father's God, and I will honor Him.** **- Exodus 15:2 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Do you know God for yourself or through someone else?**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - September 22, 2021 **All of us must appear in front of Christ's judgment seat. Then all people will receive what they deserve for the good or evil they have done while living in their bodies.** **- 2 Corinthians 5:10 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Will we be happy or ashamed when Christ judges the way we lived or did not live for Him?**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - September 23, 2021 **Why are you discouraged, my soul? Why are you so restless? Put your hope in God, because I will still praise Him. He is my Savior and my God.** **- Psalm 42:11 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **When all seems hopeless you can still trust God to see you through.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - September 24, 2021 **You make the path of life known to me. In your presence there is complete joy.** **- Acts 2:28 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Real life and real lasting joy can only be found in Jesus.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - September 25, 2021 **He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him; He will also hear their cry and will save them.** **- Psalm 145:19 (New American Standard Bible (©1995))** **God is always listening so never fail to speak to Him.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - September 26, 2021 **You are their glorious strength. It pleases You to make us strong.** **- Psalm 89:17 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **When you feel weak we can go to the ultimate Source of Strength.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - September 27, 2021 **"Come back, you rebellious people, and I will forgive you for being unfaithful." Here we are! We have come to you because you are the LORD our God.** **- Jeremiah 3:22 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **If you mess up, God is always willing to take you back!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - September 28, 2021 **So we must make every effort to enter that place of rest. Then no one will be lost by following the example of those who refused to obey.** **- Hebrews 4:11 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Staying in the will of God is the best way to have peace and be in God's place of rest.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - September 29, 2021 **Make Your ways known to me, O LORD, and teach me Your paths.** **- Psalm 25:4 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Do you do everything your own way or do you try to do things the way Jesus would?**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - September 30, 2021 ****SCRIPTURE THOUGHT OF THE DAY**** **Every Scripture passage is inspired by God. All of them are useful for teaching, pointing out errors, correcting people, and training them for a life that has God's approval.** **- 2 Timothy 3:16 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **The Bible isn't just another book. It's a guide for our life.**