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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 01, 2021 **We beg you, O LORD, save us! We beg you, O LORD, give us success!** **- Psalm 118:25 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Look to Jesus to give you the victory!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 02, 2021 **And the One who sent Me is with Me--He has not deserted Me. For I always do what pleases Him.** **- John 8:29 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **Like Jesus, we should always strive to please our Daddy in heaven.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 03, 2021 **David replied to the Philistine, "You come to me with sword, spear, and javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of Heaven's Armies--the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.** **- 1 Samuel 17:45 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **Earthly weapons are a joke to someone with God's anointing on them.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 04, 2021 **"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord!' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the person who does what my Father in heaven wants."** **- Matthew 7:21 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Words mean nothing if your actions contradict them.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 05, 2021 **God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.** **- Matthew 5:10 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **When you are mocked or treated badly for Christ's sake, remember that this world is not our home anymore.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 06, 2021 **Almighty LORD, You have [only] begun to show me how great and powerful You are. What kind of god is there in heaven or on earth who can do the deeds and the mighty acts You have done?** **- Deuteronomy 3:24 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Knowing that God can literally do anything, why do we limit Him? He's just waiting for someone with crazy faith to show His power through!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 07, 2021 **So we are lying if we say we have fellowship with God but go on living in spiritual darkness; we are not practicing the truth.** **- 1 John 1:6 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **If you don't do even the most basic things like pray and read His Word then how can you claim to want more of God?**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 08, 2021 **Do not remember the sins of my youth or my rebellious ways. Remember me, O LORD, in keeping with Your mercy and Your goodness.** **- Psalm 25:7 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Because of Jesus' Blood He doesn't remember our past sins. Thank you Jesus!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 09, 2021 **So place yourselves under God's authority. Resist the devil, and he will run away from you.** **- James 4:7 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Don't just let the devil run all over you! Submit yourself to God and shake off the enemy's attacks against you.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 10, 2021 Whoever makes an offering of praise gives glory to Me; and to him who is upright in his ways I will make clear the salvation of God. - Psalm 50:23 (Bible in Basic English) God desires praise. It should be as natural to a believer as breathing.
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 11, 2021 **The High and Lofty One lives forever, and His name is holy. This is what He says: I live in a high and holy place. But I am with those who are crushed and humble. I will renew the spirit of those who are humble and the courage of those who are crushed.** **- Isaiah 57:15 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Even though God is in heaven He is so big that He is also here with us at the same time.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 12, 2021 **Serve the LORD cheerfully. Come into His presence with a joyful song.** **- Psalm 100:2(GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **God loves to hear you singing! He thinks you sound great whether you do or not!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 13, 2021 **Forgive us as we forgive others.** **- Matthew 6:12 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **If you want forgiveness when YOU mess up, then you must always be willing to forgive others also.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 14, 2021 **I went to the LORD for help. He answered me and rescued me from all my fears.** **- Psalm 34:4 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **The best person to run to when you're desperate for help is God.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 15, 2021 **"Well, then," Jesus said, "give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God." His reply completely amazed them.** **- Mark 12:17 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **It's fine to give the government what it requires but also remember to give to God what is due to Him!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 16, 2021 **"Can any of you add an hour to your life by worrying?"** **- Luke 12:25 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Worrying accomplishes absolutely nothing. So STOP IT!!!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 17, 2021 **Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping Him with holy fear and awe.** **- Hebrews 12:28 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **There's nothing in this world that should stop you from serving God with all your heart.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 18, 2021 **So I look for You in the holy place to see Your power and Your glory.** **- Psalm 63:2 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Church isn't for entertainment. It's to see God move in the lives of His people.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 19, 2021 **Your unfailing love will last forever. Your faithfulness is as enduring as the heavens.** **- Psalm 89:2 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **God's love is limitless and He will always be faithful to His promises.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 20, 2021 **The LORD is their strength, and He is the saving strength of His anointed.** **- Psalm 28: 8 (King James Bible)** **When you feel so weak you can't go on then look to the Lord for strength.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 21, 2021 **So Jesus told them, "When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you'll know that I am the One and that I can't do anything on My own. Instead, I speak as the Father taught me.** **- John 8:28 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **If even Jesus didn't do anything without consulting the Father why do we think we shouldn't do the same?**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 22, 2021 **But I did tell them this, 'Obey me, and I will be your God, and you will be My people. Live the way I told you to live so that things will go well for you.'** **- Jeremiah 7:23 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Life will always better when we live by God's standards.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 23, 2021 **Now all of us can come to the Father through the same Holy Spirit because of what Christ has done for us.** **- Ephesians 2:18 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **Jesus made a way for all of us to be able to get to God again.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 24, 2021 **I am not afraid of ten thousand enemies who surround me on every side.** **- Psalm 3:6 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **It doesn't matter how many are coming against you when God as an army of One is on your side.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 26, 2021 **Moses immediately threw himself to the ground and worshiped.** **- Exodus 34:8 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **When you feel the presence of God you can't help but humble yourself before Him.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 27, 2021 **That all living things will be made free from the power of death and will have a part with the free children of God in glory.** **- Romans 8:21 (Bible in Basic English)** **All of God's creation waits for the day when the curse of death will finally be defeated once and for all.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 28, 2021 **Is anything worth more than your soul?** **- Mark 8:37 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **There is absolutely NOTHING in this world worth losing your soul over.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 29, 2021 **Love the LORD your God, follow His directions, and keep His commands. Be loyal to Him, and serve Him with all your heart and soul.** **- Joshua 22:5b (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Those who truly love God will do their best to obey Him.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 31, 2021 **For there is only one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity--the Man Christ Jesus.** **- 1 Timothy 2:5 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **No other "prophet" can bridge the gap between God and man except Jesus...because He is both.**