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[Jesus continued,] "And [the Son of Man] will send out his angels to gather his chosen ones from all over the world — from the farthest ends of the earth and heaven." —Mark 13:27 NLT Key Thought Those who belong to the Lord will be gathered to meet him. Those who belong to the Lord will join...

Dear God, Thank You for Your lovingkindness. You have shown me time and time again the love You have for me. I pray over my marriage right now. May You help me to be the best wife I can be to my husband. I pray for other wives to be a blessing to their husbands as well. Please help us not to be...

[Jesus continued,] "At that time, after the anguish of those days, the sun will be darkened, the moon will give no light, the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. Then everyone will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds with great power and...

Hebrews 12:12-15 Dear Father, When my hands droop and my knees are weak, put me in a place where I will get exercise. Open my eyes so that I can find level paths on which to lead the lame so they will not trip and get hurt but will walk and find healing. May I always strive for peace with...

The hand of the LORD was on me [Ezekiel], and he brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me in the middle of a valley; ... —Ezekiel 37:1 NIV Key Thought I don't know about you, but I find myself "in the middle"! I'm in the middle of trying to help people overcome problems in their...

But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. —1 Corinthians 9:27 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... "Practice what you preach!" "I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day." "Put your life...

"Happy art thou, O Israel; who is like unto thee, O people saved by the Lord!" —Deuteronomy 33:29 Morning Thought He who affirms that Christianity makes men miserable, is himself an utter stranger to it. It were strange indeed, if it made us wretched, for see to what a position it exalts us...

"My Beloved put in his hand by the hole of the door, and my bowels were moved for him." —Song of Solomon 5:4 Evening Thought Knocking was not enough, for my heart was too full of sleep, too cold and ungrateful to arise and open the door, but the touch of his effectual grace has made my soul...

Dear Heavenly Father, I am sorry for not trusting in You more. I realize that my outlook on life can be better. Sometimes I complain, sometimes I feel like giving up, sometimes I forget to trust in You. Thank You for all that You have given me. Please help me to live life with joy in my heart...

[Jesus continued,] "Then if anyone tells you, 'Look, here is the Messiah,' or 'There he is,' don't believe it. For false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and perform signs and wonders so as to deceive, if possible, even God's chosen ones. Watch out! I have warned you about this ahead of...

```markdown Hebrews 12:3-11 Dear Father, Help me to keep my eyes on Jesus. Despite the hostility poured on him by sinners, he obeyed you, even to the point of death. Help me submit to your discipline, for I know that it assures me that I am your legitimate child, not just a slave. Help me...

[Paul said,] "And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there." —Acts 20:22 NIV Key Thought A rocket is propelled by rocket fuel. A follower of Jesus is compelled by the Spirit of the living God and the love of Jesus. So let's honestly look...

For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels. —Luke 9:26 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Some of the saddest words a loving child ever can hear are these: "I'm...

"Howl, fir tree, for the cedar is fallen." —Zechariah 11:2 Evening Thought When in the forest there is heard the crash of a falling oak, it is a sign that the woodman is abroad, and every tree in the whole company may tremble lest to-morrow the sharp edge of the axe should find it out. We are...

"The myrtle trees that were in the bottom." —Zechariah 1:8 Morning Thought The vision in this chapter describes the condition of Israel in Zechariah's day; but being interpreted in its aspect towards us, it describes the Church of God as we find it now in the world. The Church is compared to...

Dear Lord, Thank You for Your provision. I pray my husband and I would steward our finances well. I pray You would guide us with how to use our money for Your Kingdom. I pray we would be in agreement with the way we handle our finances. I pray against selfish spending. I pray against debt. I...

[Jesus continued,] "The day is coming when you will see the sacrilegious object that causes desecration standing where he should not be." (Reader, pay attention!) "Then those in Judea must flee to the hills. A person out on the deck of a roof must not go down into the house to pack. A person out...

Hebrews 11:20-12:2 Dear Father, my trustworthy God, Give me faith like Moses, who loved your way more than the treasures of Egypt. Give me faith like the people of the Exodus, who were willing to walk through the sea at your bidding, but keep me from wavering and rebelling as they did. Give...

Next ### and ### traveled through the area of Phrygia and Galatia, because the Holy Spirit had prevented them from preaching the word in the province of Asia at that time. Then coming to the borders of Mysia, they headed north for the province of Bithynia, but again the Spirit of Jesus did not...

For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away? —Luke 9:25 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... I once had a picture in my office of a hearse pulling a U-Haul trailer with the caption, "Who says you can't take it with you?" While it is humorous, it...