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Scripture Thought Of The Day - November 01, 2021 **I know the plans that I have for you, declares the LORD. They are plans for peace and not disaster, plans to give you a future filled with hope.** **- Jeremiah 29:11 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **God's plans for your life are more awesome than you can even conceive of!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - November 02, 2021 **The LORD is merciful, compassionate, patient, and always ready to forgive.** **- Psalm 145:8 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **You can mess up a million times and never exaust God's love for you.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - November 03, 2021 **Those who are under the control of the corrupt nature can't please God.** **- Romans 8:8 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Your sinful flesh will never want to do what God wants. Knowing that, take control of yourself!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - November 04, 2021 **I will plant My people in the land. Those who are not loved I will call My loved ones. Those who are not My people I will call My people. Then they will say, 'You are our God!'"** **- Hosea 2:23 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Even when we were far away from God He still wanted us.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - November 05, 2021 **You mortals, the LORD has told you what is good. This is what the LORD requires from you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to live humbly with your God.** **- Micah 6:8 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **You prove your loyalty to God by living right and not by making "religious" sacrifices.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - November 06, 2021 **The boy Samuel was serving the LORD under Eli. In those days a prophecy from the LORD was rare; visions were infrequent.** **- 1 Samuel 3:1 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **If adults aren't available to listen to the voice of God then He has no problem talking through kids!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - November 07, 2021 **No one receives God's approval by obeying the law's standards since, "The person who has God's approval will live by faith."** **Galatians 3:11 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **The 'Law" was given by Moses to show that we can't possibly follow it. The only way to live right is by following the leading of the Holy Spirit.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - November 08, 2021 **At that time you will say, "I will praise You, O LORD. Although You had been angry with me, You turned Your anger away from me, and You comforted me.** **- Isaiah 12:1 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **God isn't an angry meanie up in Heaven waiting to strike you for every mistake! He loves us!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - November 09, 2021 **My dear children, I'm writing this to you so that you will not sin. Yet, if anyone does sin, we have Jesus Christ, who has God's full approval. He speaks on our behalf when we come into the presence of the Father.** **- 1 John 2:1 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **When we mess up, Jesus steps forward and speaks for us so that we continue to have good standing with God.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - November 10, 2021 **For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.** **- Eph 2:10 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **God has a plan for your life. Are you seeking to follow it?**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - November 11, 2021 **Teach me Your way, O LORD, so that I may live in Your truth. Focus my heart on fearing You.** **- Psalm 86:11 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Earthly knowledge has it's place but seeking God has eternal value.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - November 12, 2021 **Blessed is the person who places his confidence in the LORD and does not rely on arrogant people or those who follow lies.** **- Psalm 40:4 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Isn't it better to trust in God then to rely on advice of people who don't know what they're talking about.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - November 13, 2021 **Always be joyful.** **- 1 Thessalonians 5:16 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **If you're attitude is more negative than positive then you aren't living in God's joy.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - November 14, 2021 "But don't be afraid of those who threaten you. For the time is coming when everything that is covered will be revealed, and all that is secret will be made known to all." - Matthew 10:26 (New Living Translation (©2007)) Don't stress over those who try to judge you now because the secrets of their own lives will be exposed eventually.
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - November 15, 2021 **And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect. So we will not be afraid on the day of judgment, but we can face Him with confidence because we live like Jesus here in this world.** **- 1 John 4:17 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **The closer you get to Jesus the more His love will be evident in your life.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - November 16, 2021 **...He Who fashions the hearts of them all and observes all their deeds.** **- Psalm 33:15 (English Standard Version (©2001))** **It never ceases to amaze me how people act like God can't see EVERYTHING they do. You can't hide things from God!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - November 17, 2021 **God never changes His mind when He gives gifts or when He calls someone.** **- Romans 11:29 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **You may change your own mind about the calling of God on your life but God doesn't!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - November 18, 2021 **For the LORD God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The LORD will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right.** **- Psalm 84:11 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **Live right before God and and you will have favor even when those around you don't.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - November 19, 2021 **The Lord Almighty says, "I will be your Father, and you will be my sons and daughters."** **- 2 Corinthians 6:18 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Do you know God as your Daddy?**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - November 20, 2021 **We don't belong with those who turn back and are destroyed. Instead, we belong with those who have faith and are saved.** **- Hebrews 10:39 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **God doesn't want anyone to go to hell but we each have to make our own choice while we're alive on earth.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - November 21, 2021 **Love each other as I have loved you. This is what I'm commanding you to do.** **- John 15:12 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Christians aren't recognized by rituals but rather by their love that flows from Christ's heart.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - November 22, 2021 **You will experience all these blessings if you obey the LORD your God.** **- Deuteronomy 28:2 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **With obedience comes blesssings. Don't expect blessings if you're knowingly living in sin.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - November 23, 2021 **Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit.** **- Romans 8:5 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **Your actions are determined by who you put in the driver's seat. It's either your lazy sinful flesh or the Holy Spirit of God.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - November 24, 2021 **In the same way, there is more joy in heaven over one lost sinner who repents and returns to God than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and haven't strayed away!** **- Luke 15:7 (New Living Translation (©2007)** **When anyone turns back to God, Heaven has a party! So should we!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - November 25, 2021 **Your unfailing love, O LORD, is as vast as the heavens; Your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds.** **- Psalm 36:5 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **God's love for you knows no limit and He is always on your side!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - November 26, 2021 **Keep your servant from deliberate sins! Don't let them control me. Then I will be free of guilt and innocent of great sin.** **- Psalm 19:13 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **You cannot overcome sin by yourself. Praying to God for help is essential.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - November 27, 2021 **What is the price of two sparrows—one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.** **- Matthew 10:29-31 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **If God is concerned with the birds in the air how much more does He care for you who He died for?**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - November 28, 2021 **The LORD's eyes are on those who fear Him, on those who wait with hope for His mercy.** **- Psalm 33:18 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **God will help those who patiently wait on Him.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - November 29, 2021 **Even as Peter was saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who were listening to the message.** **- Acts 10:44 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **Sometimes when you don't even expect it, God shows up!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - November 30, 2021 **Dear friends, we must love each other because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born from God and knows God.** **- 1 John 4:7 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Anyone can say they believe in God but a life that demonstrates love for others really proves it.**