Bible Verse for Today

For you make me glad by your deeds, O LORD; I sing for joy at the works of your hands.

— Psalm 92:4 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Gaze into the heavens on a dark night and see the wonders of the starry hosts. Think of the incredible diversity of earth's wonders. Look at your own life and see the fingerprints of God's work in your own experience (Rom. 8:28). As Jesus said, our Father is working still (John 5:17). Yes, it does make us glad to know that we are not alone in...

 

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

— Psalm 23:1 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

A sheep is only as good as its shepherd. We are incredibly blessed!My Prayer...

O Great Shepherd, carry me like a lamb, tenderly in your arms and close to your heart. My life, my future, and my strength depend upon you. Please help me hear your voice above the confusing distractions around me. Under your care I have no fears. Thank you for being my Shepherd. In Jesus' name I...

 

I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.

— Psalm 9:2 (NIV)

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...

 

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

— Psalm 91:1 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

At the end of the day of summer's scorching heat, where did you find your shadow of protection and refreshment? When we place our lives in the care of God Most High, we find that his shadow of protection and refreshment covers us. Even in times of difficulty, we know that he has protected us from the worst of Satan's withering attack and that...

 

Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways, for the LORD detests a perverse man but takes the upright into his confidence.

— Proverbs 3:31-32 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

God does not like bullies, oppressors, or exploiters. Those who control by intimidation and violence are detestable and an abomination to the LORD. We are not to idolize, praise, or reward those who have risen to power by exploiting others.My Prayer...

Father and Sovereign LORD, please...

 

[Jesus replied,] "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' The second is this: `Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these."

— Mark 12:30-31 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Sometimes the most important things are not hard to understand. God wants us to love him with every fiber of our being and to also love those around us. All of his demands on character really...

 

A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly.

— Proverbs 14:29 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Responding quickly to aggravation, threat, insult, or difficulty suggests strength to many folks today. However, responding hastily out of anger is foolish. This response seldom produces the desired long term effect and nearly always compounds the problems that need to be addressed. Patiently dealing with frustrating and painful situations shows...

 

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

— Romans 8:28 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Bad stuff happens in life. Satan has a part to play in the bad stuff. Our own sins and their consequences also play a part. The rebellion against God and the spiritual weakness in those we love bring hurtful things into our life. Sometimes, God even disciplines us to awaken us out of lethargy or to correct...

 

As for you, the anointing you received from him [the Spirit] remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit — just as it has taught you, remain in him.

— 1 John 2:27 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

When we became Christians, we were not only cleansed by the Holy Spirit; we were also filled with the Holy Spirit. John speaks of this as our anointing. The Spirit helps us...

 

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.

— Romans 8:26 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Isn't it incredible! Even in those times when my words are blocked and my heart is heavy, God hears my prayers. It is not because I am articulate, wise, or faithful enough to pray as I should. No, it is because God has graciously placed his Spirit in our...