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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 01, 2023 **Lead me in Your truth and teach me because You are God, my Savior. I wait all day long for You.** **- Psalm 25:5 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Are your ears always open to hear from God or only when you're in a "religious" situation?**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 02, 2023 **So, people who think they are standing firmly should be careful that they don't fall.** **- 1 Corinthians 10:12 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Always be on guard against the desires of your sinful nature.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 03, 2023 **I will put my Spirit in you. I will enable you to live by My laws, and you will obey My rules.** **- Ezekiel 36:27 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **We MUST have His Spirit leading us to live right.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 04, 2023 **He gives strength to those who grow tired and increases the strength of those who are weak.** **- Isaiah 40:29 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **When you feel you can't go on anymore, reach out to the Giver of strength.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 05, 2023 **My dwelling place will be with them. I will be their God, and they will be My people.** **- Ezekiel 37:27 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **God desires to live right where you are. He isn't somewhere far away from you.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 06, 2023 **I will make an everlasting covenant with them that I will not turn away from them, to do them good; and I will put the fear of Me in their hearts so that they will not turn away from Me.** **- Jeremiah 32:40 (New American Standard Bible (©1995))** **God always wants good things for you. Never turn away from Him no matter what the circumstances look like.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 07, 2023 **"I have commanded you, 'Be strong and courageous! Don't tremble or be terrified, because the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.'"** **- Joshua 1:9 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **We can be fearless and strong because we know that God is always with us.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 08, 2023 **If you carefully obey Me and are faithful to the terms of My promise, then out of all the nations you will be My own special possession, even though the whole world is Mine.** **- Exodus 19:5 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Yes God loves everyone but those who follow Him have a special place in His heart.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 09, 2023 **And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.** **- Luke 21:27 (King James Bible)** **When Jesus finally does return to the earth we will see Him coming in the sky and will have no doubt that it is indeed Him.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 10, 2023 **Make yourselves low in the eyes of the Lord and you will be lifted up by Him.** **- James 4:10 (Bible in Basic English)** **God has no interest in giving arrogant people positions of authority. Always stay humble and remember that we are nothing without Him.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 11, 2023 **This is a statement that can be trusted and deserves complete acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, and I am the foremost sinner.** **- 1 Timothy 1:15 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **No matter how badly we have sinned, Jesus Blood has the power to forgive even the worst sin.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 12, 2023 **Then God's peace, which goes beyond anything we can imagine, will guard your thoughts and emotions through Christ Jesus.** **- Philippians 4:7 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **The peace that comes from God alone is better than any prescription you can buy. Give all your fears over to Him.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 13, 2023 **Those who know your name trust you, O LORD, because you have never deserted those who seek your help.** **- Psalm 9:10 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **God is never too busy for you when you call on Him.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 14, 2023 **The LORD advises those who fear him. He reveals to them the intent of his promise.** **- Psalm 25:14 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **When you don't know which way to go then go to God who knows all things.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 15, 2023 **The man saw Jesus at a distance. So he ran to Jesus, bowed down in front of Him.** **- Mark 5:6 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **The only major "prophet" to let followers worship Him was Jesus. That's because He was the only One that was actually God Himself.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 16, 2023 **My body and mind may waste away, but God remains the foundation of my life and my inheritance forever.** **- Psalm 73:26 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **God and His power can be depended on no matter what life may bring.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 17, 2023 **And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children.** **- Isaiah 54:13 (King James Bible)** **Our children wouldn't be so out of control if we instilled into them the fear of the Lord.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 18, 2023 **O LORD, who would be able to stand if you kept a record of sins? But with you there is forgiveness so that you can be feared.** **-Psalm 130:3-4 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Aren't you glad the Blood of Jesus wipes away every sin you could ever commit? We can stand before him forgiven!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 19, 2023 **Then the servant fell at his master's feet and said, 'Be patient with me, and I will repay everything!' The master felt sorry for his servant, freed him, and canceled his debt.** **- Matthew 18:26-27 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **If a sinful man can have such mercy on someone, just imagine how great God's compassion is toward those He died for.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 20, 2023 **But God shows us even more kindness. Scripture says, "God opposes arrogant people, but he is kind to humble people."** **- James 4:6 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Always remain humble if you want God's blessing in your life.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 21, 2023 **Now, suppose a person has enough to live on and notices another believer in need. How can God's love be in that person if he doesn't bother to help the other believer?** **- 1 John 3:17 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **If you are blessed, God expects you to also help your brothers and sisters who are suffering. Besides, one day it may be YOU who need help.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 22, 2023 **There is nothing hidden that will not be revealed. There is nothing kept secret that will not come to light.** **- Luke 8:17 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **There is nothing hidden from the eyes of God.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 23, 2023 **God is not like people. He tells no lies. He is not like humans. He doesn't change his mind. When He says something, He does it. When He makes a promise, He keeps it.** **- Numbers 23:19 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Whatever God has spoken can surely be depended on. He's not wishy-washy like we are!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 24, 2023 **But first must He suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation.** **- Luke 17:25 (King James Bible)** **Jesus knows what it feels like to be rejected more than any of us. When you feel this way, run to Him!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 25, 2023 **A Child will be born for us. A Son will be given to us. The government will rest on His shoulders. He will be named: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.** **- Isaiah 9:6 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **As we open Christmas presents, don't forget the best present of all...JESUS! Happy Birthday Jesus!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 26, 2023 **Keep away from every kind of evil.** **- 1 Thessalonians 5:22 (International Standard Version (©2008))** **Don't just try not to "commit" sin but simply stay away from it in the first place! Why tempt your weak flesh?**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 27, 2023 **Therefore I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.** **- Micah 7:7 (American King James Version)** **No matter what you go through keep your eyes on Jesus and wait and see how He brings you out of what you feel you can't escape.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 28, 2023 **You have tested us, O God. You have refined us in the same way silver is refined.** **- Psalm 66:10 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Sometimes your troubles are being used by God as a test. Will you pass?**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 29, 2023 **And He put a new song in my mouth, even praise to our God; numbers have seen it with fear, and put their faith in the Lord.** **- Psalm 40:3 (Bible in Basic English)** **Your praise to God can inspire faith in others. Don't hold it back!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 30, 2023 **Keep in mind that the LORD your God is [the only] God. He is a faithful God, who keeps His promise and is merciful to thousands of generations of those who love Him and obey His commands.** **- Deuteronomy 7:9 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **God has always been a God who shows mercy and love to those who follow Him.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 31, 2023 **Don't be sad because the joy you have in the LORD is your strength.** **Nehemiah 8:10c (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **If you feel weak, think about all the things God has done for you and where you would be without Him!**