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And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people. —Ephesians 6:18 NIV Key Thought The Holy Spirit is our constant assurance of our access to the heart of God. The Spirit intercedes...

I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. —John 10:11 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Isn't it absolutely unbelievable that the Supreme God of the universe would love us so generously! Yet he has shown his love for us in the past through Jesus. He will...

At once I [John] was in the Spirit, and there before me was a throne in heaven with someone sitting on it. —Revelation 4:2 NIV Key Thought The book of Revelation is a series of visions John received while worshiping in the Spirit on the Lord's Day! Rather than giving him a key to enter the...

But the LORD is the true God, he is the living God, and an everlasting king... —Jeremiah 10:10 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... There is only one true God. All others are false, mere pretenders to the throne of the Righteous One. Yet like the Athenians in Acts 17, our world continues to...

Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus...

Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice. —1 Kings 10:9 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Solomon was reminded by the words of a foreigner that he...

For we who worship by the Spirit of God are the ones who are truly circumcised. We rely on what Christ Jesus has done for us. We put no confidence in human effort, ... —Philippians 3:3 NLT Key Thought Our identity as God's children is defined by the presence of the Holy Spirit as we worship...

The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. —Proverbs 10:8 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... It's easy to give our opinion. It's kinda fun to "put in our two cents worth." It's easy to "talk the talk." Unfortunately, however, our talk can often be a way to...

On the Lord's Day I [John] was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet, which said: ... —Revelation 1:10-11a NIV Key Thought The Lord's Day, Sunday, the first day of the week, is special for all of us who recognize Jesus as Lord. Special because Jesus rose on that...

Who would not fear thee, O King of nations? for to thee doth it appertain: forasmuch as among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like unto thee. —Jeremiah 10:7 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Presidents, kings, and rulers have a host of "wise" and...

Then [John] saw a Lamb that looked as if it had been slaughtered, but it was now standing between the throne and the four living beings and among the twenty-four elders. He had seven horns and seven eyes, which represent the sevenfold Spirit of God that is sent out into every part of the earth...

Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. —Proverbs 10:6 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Jesus told Peter, "Those who live by the sword will die by the sword." Violence begets violence and rarely does a violent person not have to taste the...

Dear God, Thank You for the hope we have for the future. Thank You for giving my husband and I dreams and desires. Thank You for the time my husband and I share when we goal set. I submit our goals to You and I ask that we are flexible with them so that we fulfill Your will for our lives and...

[Talking about his second coming, Jesus continued,] "I say to you what I say to everyone: Watch for [the Son of Man]!" —Mark 13:37 NLT Key Thought As Jesus tells this story about his second coming (Mark 13:34-36), he is in effect saying, "Watch for my return!" Throughout his ministry, he...

Hebrews 13:10-21 Dear Father, Help me to obey my leaders and submit to them, as those who keep watch for my soul. Fill my mouth and my heart with earnest prayer for all your servants who serve you in your kingdom! Now may you, the great God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord...

From the throne came flashes of lightning and the rumble of thunder. And in front of the throne were seven torches with burning flames. This is the sevenfold Spirit of God. —Revelation 4:5 NLT Key Thought Glory! If we read all of Revelation 4, we are given a picture of God's glorious...

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ... —2 Corinthians 10:5 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... The apostle Paul knew he was in a war against spiritual forces...

"He arose, and did eat and drink, and went in the strength of that meat forty days and forty nights." —1 Kings 19:8 Morning Thought All the strength supplied to us by our gracious God is meant for service, not for wantonness or boasting. When the prophet Elijah found the cake baked on the...

"He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved." —Mark 16:16 Evening Thought Mr. MacDonald asked the inhabitants of the island of St. Kilda how a man must be saved. An old man replied, "We shall be saved if we repent, and forsake our sins, and turn to God." "Yes," said a middle-aged...

Dear God, I come before You today and lift up wives to You. I pray for any wife that needs to be healed, whether from a physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual pain or problem. I pray for restoration. I ask that You would reach down and touch each wife, giving them peace beyond understanding...