Bible Verse for Today

In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
— Proverbs 16:9 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...We're now a week-and-a-half into a new year. How are you doing with those changes and commitments you made for the new year? Don't give up or quit on them... even if you're having trouble staying on track. But, let's remember that the only real commitment for this year that is absolutely necessary to keep is that we ask the Lord where he wants us to go and what...

 

Stop trusting in man, who has but a breath in his nostrils. Of what account is he?
— Isaiah 2:22 (NIV)
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..." People can fail us, but we still pin so many of our hopes on them. They are fallible and mortal just like we are. So while we are involved in the lives of other people, let's also remember to keep our hopes connected to the Son of God, who...

 

The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him...
— Lamentations 3:25 (NIV)
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, who hope fervently, in the LORD will find what their soul most needs!My Prayer...Give me patience and faith, O God, for the times when life is hard and everything seems to go...

 

Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
— Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV)
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 that lie ahead? The LORD's mercies. These incredible resources never really run out! Each new day brings a fresh supply of them. God is faithful to make sure...

 

I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. May my meditation be pleasing to him, as I rejoice in the LORD.
— Psalm 104:33-34 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...Do you sing in the shower? What words are on your lips? Singing is such a wonderful gift! First, it is a gift from God to us, to help us express our joy, excitement, sorrow, and victory. Second, it is a gift from us to God, to help us communicate our respect, appreciation, love, and...

 

My soul yearns for you in the night; in the morning my spirit longs for you.
— Isaiah 26:9 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...When a young couple in love is apart, they long to be with each other again. When a parent is separated from his or her child, the parent misses the child intensely. When a spouse can no longer be with a long time marriage partner because of disease, death, or divorce, that person's soul can ache to be reunited to the one they have loved. Do you recognize...

 

...and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
— Ephesians 4:24 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...One of the biggest decisions we face at the beginning of each day is what we will wear. Well, no matter what we choose in the way of clothing, let's make sure we choose to put on the new person God re-made us to be when we became Christians (Galatians 3:26-27). Those are the only clothes that will fit us eternally!
My Prayer...Dear Father...

 

...be made new in the attitude of your minds...
— Ephesians 4:23 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...We cannot renew ourselves on our own. We can guard ourselves from corrupting influences. We can offer ourselves to God and come to better discern his will (Romans 12:1-2). Ultimately, however, God himself must do the renewing, not just when we are saved, but daily. Only God's grace can sustain, empower, and renew us. Let's offer ourselves to him. Then, let's confidently ask for his grace...

 

You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires...
— Ephesians 4:22 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...That's a challenging verse, isn't it?! We each surrendered our heart to God and our old self was crucified with Christ when we became Christians (Romans 6:6). Jesus reminds us that this surrender is something each of us should do daily (Luke 9:23). We need to put the old sinful life aside every day...

 

You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires....
— Ephesians 4:22 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...That's a tough one, isn't it?! We each surrendered our heart to God and our old self was crucified with Christ when we became Christians (cf. Rom. 6:6). Jesus reminds us that this surrender is something each of us should do daily (cf. Luke 9:23). We need to put the old sinful life aside every day and...