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Scripture Thought Of The Day - February 01, 2025 **God has shown us his love by sending His only Son into the world so that we could have life through Him.** **- 1 John 4:9 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Only through Jesus can you live life to the fullest as you were meant to.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - February 02, 2025 **But My people would not listen to Me. They kept doing whatever they wanted, following the stubborn desires of their evil hearts. They went backward instead of forward.** **- Jeremiah 7:24 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **The only way to move forward in the destiny God has for you is to listen and obey to Him.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - February 03, 2025 **If you obey My commandments, you will live in My love. I have obeyed My Father's commandments, and in that way I live in His love.** **- John 15:10 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **You can't expect to walk in God's love and make no effort to walk holy before Him.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - February 04, 2025 **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 - February 05, 2025 **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 - February 06, 2025 **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 - February 07, 2025 **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 - February 08, 2025 **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 - February 09, 2025 **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 - February 10, 2025 **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 - February 11, 2025 **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 - February 12, 2025 **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 - February 13, 2025 **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 - February 14, 2025 **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 - February 15, 2025 **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 - February 16, 2025 **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 - February 17, 2025 **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 - February 18, 2025 **Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the foundations of past generations. You will be called the Rebuilder of Broken Walls and the Restorer of Streets Where People Live.** **- Isaiah 58:12 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **God is all about building things up, not tearing them down. Don't tear people down with your words!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - February 19, 2025 **Clap your hands, all you people. Shout to God with a loud, joyful song.** **- Psalm 47:1 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **God's appreciates loud praise! Don't be ashamed to tell how awesome He is!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - February 20, 2025 **Give your burdens to the LORD, and He will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.** **- Psalm 55:22 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **Trust God and live right and things will go well for you.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - February 21, 2025 **My mouth will tell about Your righteousness, about Your salvation all day long. Even then, it is more than I can understand.** **- Psalm 71:15 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **I don't know why God chose to save me but I'm so glad he did!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - February 22, 2025 **The LORD helps them and rescues them. He rescues them from wicked people. He saves them because they have taken refuge in him.** **- Psalm 37:40 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **The best place of safety is in God. Stay close to Him!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - February 23, 2025 **Lead me in the right path, O LORD, or my enemies will conquer me. Make Your way plain for me to follow.** **- Psalm 5:8 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **When you don't know what to do, always look to God to lead you.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - February 24, 2025 **Turn away from evil, and do good. Seek peace, and pursue it!** **- Psalm 34:14 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Be known as a person who runs from sin and is always at peace in any situation.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - February 25, 2025 **I will come with the mighty deeds of the Almighty LORD. I will praise Your righteousness, Yours alone.** **- Psalm 71:16 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Never be afraid to tell of the great things God has done for you.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - February 26, 2025 **Find joy in the LORD, you righteous people. Give thanks to Him as you remember how holy He is.** **- Psalm 97:12 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Just thinking about Jesus should put a smile on your face!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - February 27, 2025 **The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking; the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words.** **- Proverbs 15:28 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **Don't just say the first thing that comes into your mind. Consider the consequences first!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - February 28, 2025 **People who want to live a full life and enjoy good days must keep their tongues from saying evil things, and their lips from speaking deceitful things.** **- 1 Peter 3:10 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Your mouth is probably the thing that gets you in the most trouble. Keep it in control!**