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Scripture Thought Of The Day - August 01, 2025 **Some [rely] on chariots and others on horses, but we will boast in the name of the LORD our God.** **- Psalm 20:7 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Don't simply rely on human power but trust that the Lord will fight your battles.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - August 02, 2025 **Even though an army sets up camp against me, my heart will not be afraid. Even though a war breaks out against me, I will still have confidence [in the LORD].** **- Psalm 27:3 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Those who have faith in God keep their eyes on Him and not just on their problems.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - August 03, 2025 **The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.** **-Psalm 29:11 (King James Bible)** **When you're so frustrated that you feel you can't go on, look to Jesus for help.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - August 04, 2025 **You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy,** **- Psalm 30:11 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **God can take your sorrow and give you His supernatural joy.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - August 05, 2025 **Indeed, You are my rock and my fortress. For the sake of Your name, lead me and guide me.** **- Psalm 31:3 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Do you pray for God's direction or do you just wing it?**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - August 06, 2025 **I made my sins known to You, and I did not cover up my guilt. I decided to confess them to You, O LORD. Then you forgave all my sins. [Selah]** **- Psalm 32:5 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **When the guilt of sin is weighing you down just freely confess it to God because He has washed your sins away in His Blood.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - August 07, 2025 **He made their hearts, so He understands everything they do.** **- Psalm 33:15 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **God knows you better than anyone else alive.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - August 08, 2025 **Come, children, listen to me. I will teach you the fear of the LORD.** **- Psalm 34:11 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Perhaps sin in so rampant because we have failed to teach our kids to have respect for the Almighty?**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - August 09, 2025 **My soul will find joy in the LORD and be joyful about His salvation.** **- Psalm 35:9 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **The fact that God chose save us although we didn't deserve it is something to be happy about!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - August 10, 2025 **The wicked person watches the righteous person and seeks to kill him.** **- Psalm 37:32 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **The children of the devil hate the children of God. Don't be shocked when they mistreat you.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - August 11, 2025 **The wicked person watches the righteous person and seeks to kill him.** **- Psalm 37:32 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **The children of the devil hate the children of God. Don't be shocked when they mistreat you.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - August 12, 2025 **"Teach me, O LORD, about the end of my life. Teach me about the number of days I have left so that I may know how temporary my life is.** **- Psalm 39:4 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Only what we do for God is going to last into eternity. Don't waste time on foolishness.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - August 13, 2025 **You have done many miraculous things, O LORD my God. You have made many wonderful plans for us. No one compares to You! I will tell others about Your miracles, which are more than I can count.** **- Psalm 40:5 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **You may not know how to preach but you can always tell others what God has done for you!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - August 14, 2025 **But each day the LORD pours His unfailing love upon me, and through each night I sing His songs, praying to God who gives me life.** **- Psalm 42:8 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **We don't fully realize how good God is to us.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - August 15, 2025 **The LORD said to Abram, "Leave your land, your relatives, and your father's home. Go to the land that I will show you.** **- Genesis 12:1 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Sometimes God will say "go" but not tell you the specifics. That's when you need to totally walk by faith!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - August 16, 2025 **Send your light and your truth. Let them guide me. Let them bring me to your holy mountain and to your dwelling place.** **- Psalm 43:3 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **The ultimate goal is to be with Him.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - August 17, 2025 **I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are Mine.** **- Psalm 50:11 (New International Version (©1984))** **There is nothing in all creation that is hidden from God.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - August 18, 2025 **Yet, you desire truth and sincerity. Deep down inside me you teach me wisdom.** **- Psalm 51:6 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **God already knows what you're thinking so just talk to Him honestly. He won't be shocked.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - August 19, 2025 **I will praise You forever for what You have done; in Your name I will hope, for Your name is good. I will praise You in the presence of Your saints.** **- Psalm 52:9 (New International Version (©1984))** **Are there words adequate enough to thank Jesus for everything He has done for us?**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - August 20, 2025 **God is my helper! The Lord is the provider for my life.** **- Psalm 54:4 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **The same God that saved you can also keep you.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - August 21, 2025 **Faith led Abraham to live as a foreigner in the country that God had promised him. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who received the same promise from God.** **- Hebrews 11:9 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Getting where God wants you to go sometimes requires launching out into the unknown but your faith in Him will lead you.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - August 22, 2025 **As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me.** **- Psalm 55:16 (King James Bible)** **If you want God to help you first have to ask Him. We forget that sometimes.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - August 23, 2025 **Even when I am afraid, I still trust You.** **- Psalm 56:3 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Fear can try to grip you but never let go of God's hand.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - August 24, 2025 **Then at last everyone will say, "There truly is a reward for those who live for God; surely there is a God who judges justly here on earth."** **- Psalm 58:11 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **Nothing you do for God is in vain. He knows what you're doing for Him.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - August 25, 2025 **Because of His strength will I wait on You: for God is my defense.** **- Psalm 59:9 (American King James Version)** **When you feel everyone is against you look to God to be on your side.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - August 26, 2025 **Give us help against the enemy because human assistance is worthless.** **- Psalm 60:11 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Sometimes the battle is fought in the supernatural realm. Your friends can't help then...you MUST turn to God.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - August 27, 2025 **From the ends of the earth, I cry to You for help when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the towering Rock of safety** **- Psalm 61:2 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **When you can't take it anymore run to the Rock called Jesus and stand firm. He will see you through.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - August 28, 2025 **Trust Him at all times, you people. Pour out your hearts in His presence. God is our refuge. [Selah]** **- Psalm 62: 8 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **Don't be afraid to tell God all your worries, fears and concerns.**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - August 29, 2025 **Because you are my Helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of Your wings.** **- Psalm 63:7 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **If you think about all the times God has helped and protected you it just makes you want to sing!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - August 30, 2025 **Though we are overwhelmed by our sins, you forgive them all.** **- Psalm 65:3 (New Living Translation (©2007))** **Thank God for the Blood of Jesus!**
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Scripture Thought Of The Day - August 31, 2025 **Righteous people will find joy in the LORD and take refuge in him. Everyone whose motives are decent will be able to brag.** **- Psalm 64:10 (GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995))** **By staying close to God and living right He'll give you a joy that the world cannot offer.**