Bible Verse for Today

But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, ....

— 1 Peter 3:15 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

How do we effectively share our faith, especially in situations hostile to faith? First, we consciously submit our hearts to Christ as Lord. Second, we prepare a presentation of faith that focuses on the hope we have in Jesus...

 

To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

— Philippians 4:20 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

What will we share in eternity with God? His glory! What led Israel through the wilderness and shown upon the face of Moses? God's glory. What is too wonderful and marvelous for us as humans to behold? His glory. So what should we do when we are seeking to honor God? Give him the glory that is due him. Praise him in glorious songs. Bring honor to Yahweh's holy name by...

 

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.

— Philippians 4:8 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Let's get our minds out of the gutter and our hearts set on God's glory.My Prayer...

Righteous and Holy God, you are marvelous and glorious, perfect in every way and beyond my comprehension. Please awaken the character...

 

Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?

— Psalm 85:6 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

God loves his children even when they are rebellious. However, God showed Israel that their rebellion would drive his presence and blessing from them. But with their genuine repentance and their confession of sin, God joyously returned to their lives to bring revival, renewal, and restoration.My Prayer...

Father and Almighty LORD, please forgive me for my...

 

The LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.

— Psalm 121:8 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Does it matter to anyone that I'm here? Does anyone notice when I'm gone? Does anybody care if I make it home or never leave the house? The answers: "Yes! Yes!! Yes!!!" The LORD, the Savior of Israel and the Father of Jesus knows all about us and our comings and goings. He will watch over us, now and forevermore.My Prayer...

Father, thank you that...

 

He will not let your foot slip -- he who watches over you will not slumber; ....

— Psalm 121:3 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

I still remember when my children were little. I would sneak in and watch them sleep. Sometimes it was to check on them when they were sick. Sometimes it was to just sit and pray for them, joining the Lord as he watched over them while they slept. Sometimes it was to bathe myself in the grace and wonder of God's love for giving me such blessings...

 

I lift up my eyes to the hills -- where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

— Psalm 121:1-2 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Since God could speak into existence the universe, and since God knows our names and the number of the hairs on our head ... surely we know that we can go to him for our help. Let's lift up our eyes and our hearts to El Shaddai, Lord God of the Mountains, and know the Almighty sees our needs, hears our...

 

The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of judgment.

— Proverbs 10:21 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

I have several friends who are very wise in the way they speak. When they do speak up, everyone listens attentively because their words are always wise, well-timed, and worthwhile. Their righteous lives and careful use of words blesses and nourishes all who listen. There are others, however, that are constantly talking about everything and spending...

 

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

— Philippians 4:23 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Some prayers are so simple and so precious. To pray grace "on" someone is a great blessing. To pray that this grace be more than physical, external things is greater still. So why not pray this prayer for those you love.My Prayer...

God, please pour out your grace on the following people that I deeply love and want to know your grace, mercy, and power. I...

 

Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

— 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Our financial investment opportunities can be fickle. Friends can disappoint you. Nothing is truly sure except one thing, or better yet, our very special Someone! If we build our lives on his work and his plan, we can hang in, persevere, and even...