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Scripture Thought Of The Day - January 01, 2023 **Then we will no longer be little children, tossed and carried about by all kinds of teachings that change like the wind. We will no longer be influenced by people who use cunning and clever strategies to lead us astray.** **- Ephesians 4:14 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Only those rooted in the Word won't be deceived.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - January 02, 2023 **Instead, as we lovingly speak the truth, we will grow up completely in our relationship to Christ, who is the head.** **- Ephesians 4:15 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Do you make cultivating your relationship with Jesus a priority?**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - January 03, 2023 **He makes the whole body fit together and unites it through the support of every joint. As each and every part does its job, He makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.** **- Ephesians 4:16 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **The Body of Christ grows stronger through love, not criticism.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - January 04, 2023 **You have certainly heard His message and have been taught His ways. The truth is in Jesus.** **- Ephesians 4:21 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Books are great but the meaning of life is found in Jesus Himself.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - January 05, 2023 **You were taught to change the way you were living. The person you used to be will ruin you through desires that deceive you.** **- Ephesians 4:22 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Don't let the sins of your old nature entrap you.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - January 06, 2023 **Put on your new nature, created to be like God--truly righteous and holy.** **- Ephesians 4:24 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **Stop letting the flesh take control! You are a NEW creature!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - January 07, 2023 **Don't give God's Holy Spirit any reason to be upset with you. He has put His seal on you for the day you will be set free [from the world of sin].** **- Ephesians 4:30 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Consider that God's Spirit is with you everywhere you go in everything you do.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - January 08, 2023 **Get rid of your bitterness, hot tempers, anger, loud quarreling, cursing, and hatred.** **- Ephesians 4:31 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **None of these negative emotions reflect the love of Jesus so don't do it!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - January 09, 2023 **Be kind to each other, sympathetic, forgiving each other as God has forgiven you through Christ.** **- Ephesians 4:32 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Since Jesus freely forgave us we also should do the same to others.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - January 10, 2023 **Imitate God, since you are the children He loves.** **- Ephesians 5:1 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Yes we should "WWJD" but we need to read the Word first to find out exactly what Jesus would do else you are guessing.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - January 11, 2023 **Don't let sexual sin, perversion of any kind, or greed even be mentioned among you. This is not appropriate behavior for God's holy people.** **- Ephesians 5:3 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **God wants us pure not only in our deeds but in our words also.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - January 12, 2023 **It's not right that dirty stories, foolish talk, or obscene jokes should be mentioned among you either. Instead, give thanks [to God].** **- Ephesians 5:4 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **If your conversation doesn't mark you as a Christian then you need to check yourself.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - January 13, 2023 **Once you lived in the dark, but now the Lord has filled you with light. Live as children who have light.** **- Ephesians 5:8 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Can the world see something different about you?**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - January 14, 2023 **Determine which things please the Lord.** **- Ephesians 5:10 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **You can't please everybody but we should always try to please God.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - January 15, 2023 **Have nothing to do with the useless works that darkness produces. Instead, expose them for what they are.** **- Ephesians 5:11 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Don't waste time doing things that have no eternal value.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - January 16, 2023 **It is shameful to talk about what some people do in secret.** **- Ephesians 5:12 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **There is no such thing as a secret with God.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - January 17, 2023 **But everything can be tested by the light and thus be shown in its true colors; for whatever shines of itself is light.** **- Ephesians 5:13 (Weymouth New Testament)** **The Word of God will always expose the darkness of sin.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - January 18, 2023 **So then, be very careful how you live. Don't live like foolish people but like wise people.** **- Ephesians 5:15 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Not only does God see all you do but so do those around you.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - January 19, 2023 **Make the most of your opportunities because these are evil days.** **- Ephesians 5:16 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Always have an ear open to what the Holy Spirit wants you to do at any given moment.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - January 20, 2023 **Don't get drunk on wine, which leads to wild living. Instead, be filled with the Spirit** **- Ephesians 5:18 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **If you feel like getting drunk then get drunk in the Holy Ghost! Best high ever!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - January 21, 2023 **Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord** **- Ephesians 5:19 (New International Version (©1984))** **Who needs worldly music anyway?**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - January 22, 2023 **Always thank God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.** **- Ephesians 5:20 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Don't take anything in life for granted. We really don't "deserve" anything.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - January 23, 2023 **Place yourselves under each other's authority out of respect for Christ.** **- Ephesians 5:21 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **We are all equal at the foot of the cross.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - January 24, 2023 **No one ever hated his own body. Instead, he feeds and takes care of it, as Christ takes care of the church. We are parts of his body.** **- Ephesians 5:29-30 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **When you hurt a brother or sister in Christ you are hurting YOURSELF!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - January 25, 2023 **Serve eagerly as if you were serving your heavenly master and not merely serving human masters.** **- Ephesians 6:7 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **We should do everything with excellence no matter who's watching.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - January 26, 2023 **You know that your heavenly master will reward all of us for whatever good we do, whether we're slaves or free people.** **- Ephesians 6:8 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **All we do for God isn't for nothing.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - January 27, 2023 **Finally, receive your power from the Lord and from his mighty strength.** **- Ephesians 6:10 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Always lean on God in everything you do.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - January 28, 2023 **Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.** **- Ephesians 6:18 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **Prayer should be as natural for a believer as breathing.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - January 29, 2023 **So what does this mean? It means that I will pray with my spirit, and I will pray with my mind. I will sing psalms with my spirit, and I will sing psalms with my mind.** **- 1 Corinthians 14:15 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Your mind and spirit aren't the same thing and each can pray and praise in their own way.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - January 30, 2023 **The apostles had a single purpose as they devoted themselves to prayer. They were joined by some women, including Mary (the mother of Jesus), and they were joined by his brothers.** **Acts 1:14 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Prayer was a priority in the early church. It should be in ours too!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - January 31, 2023 **And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel's hand.** **- Revelation 8:4 (King James Bible)** **Your prayers don't just hit the ceiling but travel up to the throne of God.**