Bible Verse for Today

But now, by dying to what once bound us, we have been released from the law so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code.
— Romans 7:6 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...We are free from Law! Does that mean anarchy and lawlessness? Absolutely not! No, because the grace that freed us also brought God's HOLY Spirit to live within. He can empower us to do what we could not do on our own. He can help us in our weakness to pray with confidence...

 

If you really change your ways and your actions and deal with each other justly, if you do not oppress the alien, the fatherless or the widow and do not shed innocent blood in this place, and if you do not follow other gods to your own harm, then I will let you live in this place, in the land I gave your forefathers for ever and ever.
— Jeremiah 7:5-7 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...What is the true measure of our character? Certainly it is not merely how we act "at church." The real...

 

The wife's body does not belong to her alone but also to her husband. In the same way, the husband's body does not belong to him alone but also to his wife. Do not deprive each other except by mutual consent and for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.
— 1 Corinthians 7:4-5 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...In 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Paul told us that our bodies were not...

 

For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
— Matthew 7:2 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...Jesus is concerned that we not have a critical spirit toward others, especially about their motives as to why they did something. We can't assume to know another person's heart; only God can. When we are unfairly critical, overly harsh, or unduly judgmental, we need to remember that God will use that same standard on us...

 

This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Reform your ways and your actions, and I will let you live in this place.
— Jeremiah 7:3 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...We often take for granted what we have, where we live, the friends who bless our lives, and the family that gives us a place to belong and grow. All of these are gifts to us from God. We don't deserve them. We don't earn them. But, we can surely destroy them. God wants us to live obediently, not just to...

 

O LORD my God, I take refuge in you; save and deliver me from all who pursue me...
— Psalm 7:1 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...Who or what is pursuing you? Is it a past mistake? Is it an old enemy? Is it your conscience? Is it a nagging sense of guilt? Is it someone who wants to do you physical harm? Is it a physical illness? In the middle of all the storms and struggles of life, where do you go to find peace and security? There is only One who can be a true and lasting refuge. Just...

 

But ### said to the LORD, "Since I speak with faltering lips, why would Pharaoh listen to me?"
— Exodus 6:30 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...### had to learn the same lesson most of us have to learn: folks really don't care that much about what we say. If the truth be known, most of us can't say it very well, anyway. But, when we offer ourselves to the Lord, he truly works through us and uses us in mighty ways. Ol' Stammerin' Mo' is the great testimony that God can take a...

 

Jesus answered, "The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent."
— John 6:29 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse..."What do you do for a living?" It is one of the most commonly asked questions in many cultures. We define each other in large measure by the work we do. God, however, defines us by his grace. So the work God has for us, the way he wants us to "make our living," so to speak, is by fully trusting in Jesus. This is the orientation point for each of our lives!

My...

 

Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
— Luke 6:28 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...Outside the example of Jesus, this command makes no sense at all. But, Jesus shows us the importance of leaving our destiny in the hands of our Creator and Father. Suddenly, this makes perfect sense. What is the best way to defeat an enemy? Certainly it's not to beat or kill that person. No, the way we defeat our enemies is by having Jesus' grace capture their hearts and having...

 

Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?
— Matthew 6:27 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...In our busy world, we often let ourselves get preoccupied with worrisome and inconsequential things. What does this get us? Far from making our lives more productive or adding to our longevity, we know for a fact that worry hastens our demise and robs our days of joy and grace.

My Prayer...Father, thank you. Thank you for making the earth hold its orbit and my heart have its...