Bible Verse for Today

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

—Ephesians 2:10 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

We are not just saved by grace from death, we are saved by grace for God's glory. He has remade us. We are his craftsmanship, his artistry, and he longs to display his goodness and grace through our actions and words.

My Prayer...​

O LORD, Creator and Sustainer of all things, please do your...

 

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

—1 Peter 5:7 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

So often our worries are so heavy because we refuse to put them down. Let's cast our burdens on the Lord. Let's consciously put our future in his hands. Let's trust our worrisome fears to his care. We know he loves us and longs to sustain and comfort us because of what he has done to save us.

My Prayer...​

Holy God and loving Father, I consciously place my fears...

 

For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

—Philippians 1:21 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

The ultimate question in each of our lives is simply this: do we have something to live for that is also worth dying for? Paul's answer is "Yes!" Christ is the answer, the reason, and the hope. Now if we can get our will and our heart to line up with our commitment, we can make that same statement, too!

My Prayer...​

O Lord, please forgive me for the things I have done...

 

And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.

—Acts 13:3 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

While fasting is not widely practiced in many churches today, it was clearly something that was a part of the early church experience. Whether sponsored by our congregations or not, let's make sure that we prepare for major events with a time of prayer and fasting, asking for God's leading, power, and guidance as we embark on his work in the...

 

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

—1 Peter 5:6-7 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

You've probably had a similar experience to this one. Someone asks you how you're doing. At first, they seem interested, but as you begin to share the burdens of your heart, you begin to realize that they aren't really listening and aren't really interested; they're just being...

 

For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ...

—Philippians 1:19 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Paul is possibly facing death. Yet he knows that his life, his future, is securely in the Lord's hands. The Holy Spirit will help empower him to be what he needs to be in the face of persecution and hardship. The Spirit will also work for his deliverance; either he will be delivered from prison and death to...

 

The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

—Proverbs 10:29 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

What is your source of security, hope, and protection? The way of the Lord is a refuge, a strength, a place of security! Let's make sure we live our lives there, knowing that God's commands and demands for righteousness are for our protection as well as his glory.

My Prayer...​

Please, dear LORD, help me more perfectly...

 

My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.

—Proverbs 3:1-2 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Those who are older are not as respected in Western cultures today as they once were and as "the elders" are respected in other cultures. The Bible repeatedly reminds us of our NEED to honor those who are godly and who have gone before us. Whether the father behind this passage is the...

 

As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me ### and ### for the work whereunto I have called them.

—Acts 13:2 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

When people genuinely worship, when they fast seeking his will, God calls them to service and mission. Christian worship is not an end in itself, but a launching pad to Christian mission. Don't get so caught up in the worship experience that you leave it at the door when you walk away. Instead...

 

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

—Matthew 5:14 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Darkness dominates our world. Despite appearances, darkness controls so much of what is said and how it is viewed by the world. When someone lives for Christ, they will be noticed. Their allegiance to Jesus and his righteousness cannot be ignored. So what are we going to do with that light? Are others going to see and be drawn to our Father in Heaven who...