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Scripture Thought Of The Day - November 30, 2024 **You will experience all these blessings if you obey the LORD your God.** **- Deuteronomy 28:2 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **With obedience comes blessings. Don't expect blessings if you're knowingly living in sin.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 01, 2024 **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 - December 02, 2024 **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 - December 03, 2024 **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 - December 05, 2024 **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 - December 06, 2024 **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 - December 07, 2024 **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 - December 08, 2024 **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.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 09, 2024 **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 10, 2024 **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 11, 2024 **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 12, 2024 **"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 13, 2024 **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 14, 2024 **But it's unthinkable that I could ever brag about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. By His cross my relationship to the world and its relationship to me have been crucified.** **- Galatians 6:14 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Because of the place death I now have new life.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 15, 2024 **but the angel said, "Don't be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, Who was crucified. He isn't here! He is risen from the dead! Look, this is where they laid His body.** **- Mark 16:6 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **We don't serve a dead God! He is very much alive! He IS life!!!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 16, 2024 **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 17, 2024 **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 18, 2024 **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 19, 2024 **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 20, 2024 **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 21, 2024 **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 22, 2024 **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 23, 2024 **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 24, 2024 **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 25, 2024 **And you will recognize Him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.** **- Luke 2:12 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **While you're unwrapping your presents don't forget to look for signs of Jesus on this His birthday!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - December 26, 2024 **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 27, 2024 **"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 28, 2024 **"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 29, 2024 **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 30, 2024 **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 31, 2024 **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.**