Bible Verse for Today

A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

—Proverbs 16:9 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

We're now a week and a half into the new year. How are you doing with those changes, commitments, and resolutions you made for this year? Don't give up or quit on them, even if you're having trouble staying on track. Remember that only one commitment is essential for this year: Asking the LORD where he wants us to go and what he wants us to do, then we go there...

 

Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of?

—Isaiah 2:22 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

"If only I had a friend."

"If only my father hadn't left."

"If only she was more supportive."

"If only..."

Even though we know deep down that people can and will often fail us, we still pin so many of our hopes on them — or excuse our failure on not having the right ones of them in our lives. However, people are fallible and mortal...

 

The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.

—Lamentations 3:25 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Out of the ashes of Jerusalem's destruction and the disaster that befell God's people because of their repeated disobedience comes this reminder of truth. Those who wait patiently, hope fervently, and seek the LORD will find their soul's deepest needs met. So, we can wait quietly, not complaining but anticipating our salvation coming from the LORD...

 

I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.

—Psalm 9:2 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

When was the last time you made up a song? The last time you made up a song of praise to God? Worried that you can't do it? Don't think it will be good? Don't worry, your only audience is your Abba Father who longs to hear your heart sing regardless of your voice's perfection or your melody's tune. He wants to rejoice and be glad with you. So open...

 

It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.

—Lamentations 3:22-23 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

What sustained you through the night? What will get you through today? What will enable you to achieve, even thrive, in the days ahead? The LORD's great love! His incredible resources for love, compassion, and faithfulness never really run dry! Each new day brings a fresh supply...

 

I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.

—Psalm 104:33-34 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Do you sing in the shower? What words are on your lips? What is the soundtrack for your heart as you sleep? Singing is such a wonderful gift! First, it is a gift from God to help us express our joy, excitement, sorrow, and victory in him and to him. Second, it is a...

 

With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee early: for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.

—Isaiah 26:9 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

When a young couple in love is apart, they long to be with each other so much they ache. When parents are separated from a child, they miss that child intensely. When a spouse can no longer be with a long-time marriage partner, that...

 

And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

—Ephesians 4:24 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Remember, our verse today comes from Paul's challenge to put off our old way of life (Ephesians 4:22-24). Yesterday, we offered ourselves to God to be made new in our ways of thinking and serving. One of the most significant decisions we face at the beginning of each day is what we will wear. Well, no matter what we choose for...

 

And be renewed in the spirit of your mind...

—Ephesians 4:23 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Remember, our verse today comes from Paul's challenge to put off our old way of life (Ephesians 4:22-24). As we put off the corruption and deceitful desires of our former way of life before Jesus, we now offer ourselves to God to be renewed. But we cannot renew ourselves on our own. We can guard ourselves against corrupting influences, but only God can renew us and enable us...

 

That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts..

—Ephesians 4:22 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Paul gives us several challenging verses when we read Ephesians 4:22-24. We will take each of these verses one day at a time. Today, Paul reminds us that we surrendered our hearts to God. Our old selves were crucified with Christ when we became Christians (Romans 6:6). Jesus reminds us that this kind of surrender...