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Praying for Wholeness in Body, Mind, and Spirit

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Bible verse of the day - 3 John 1:2 New International Version (NIV): "Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well." King James Version (KJV): "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth." New King James Version (NKJV): "Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers." New Living Translation (NLT): "Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit." English Standard Version (ESV): "Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul." The Message (MSG): "We're the best of friends, and I pray for good fortune in everything you do, and for your good health—that your everyday affairs prosper, as well as your soul!" From 3 J...

Made Holy and Whole in Christ

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Bible verse of the day - Colossians 1:22  New International Version (NIV) But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation. King James Version (KJV) In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight. New King James Version (NKJV) In the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight. New Living Translation (NLT) Yet now he has reconciled you to himself through the death of Christ in his physical body. As a result, he has brought you into his own presence, and you are holy and blameless as you stand before him without a single fault. English Standard Version (ESV) He has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him. The Message (MSG) But now, by giving himself completely at the Cross, actually dying for...

Sustained by God’s Strength

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Bible verse of the day - Psalm 55:22 New International Version (NIV) "Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken." King James Version (KJV) "Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved." New King James Version (NKJV) "Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved." New Living Translation (NLT) "Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall." English Standard Version (ESV) "Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved." The Message (MSG) "Pile your troubles on God’s shoulders—he’ll carry your load, he’ll help you out. He’ll never let good people topple into ruin." From Psalm 55:22 , we learn several powerful truths: 1. God Invites Us to Cast O...

Crafted for a Purpose

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Bible Verse of the Day: Ephesians 2:10 NIV (New International Version) "For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." KJV (King James Version) "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." NKJV (New King James Version) "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them." NLT (New Living Translation) "For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago." ESV (English Standard Version) "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." MSG (The Message) "He creates each of us by Christ Jesus to join him in the work he does, the good work he has gotten ready ...

God's Overflowing Provision and Protection

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Bible verse of the day  - Psalm 23:5 NIV (New International Version):   "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." KJV (King James Version):  "Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over." NKJV (New King James Version): "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over." NLT (New Living Translation) "You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings." ESV (English Standard Version):   "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." MSG (The Message): "You serve me a six-course dinner right in front of my enemies. You revive my drooping head; my cup brims with blessing." From Psalm 23:5 ,...

Standing Strong in God's Armor

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Bible verse of the day - Ephesians 6:13  New International Version (NIV):  "Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand." King James Version (KJV): "Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand." New King James Version (NKJV):  "Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand." New Living Translation (NLT): "Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm." English Standard Version (ESV):  "Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm." The Message (MSG):  "Be prepared. Y...

God's Unchanging Faithfulness

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Bible Verse of the Day: Numbers 23:19 NIV (New International Version):   "God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?" KJV (King James Version): "God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?" NKJV (New King James Version): "God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?" NLT (New Living Translation):  "God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through?" ESV (English Standard Version):   "God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has h...

Molded by God's Purpose

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Bible verse of the day  - Isaiah 64:8  New International Version (NIV): "Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand." King James Version (KJV): "But now, O Lord, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand." New King James Version (NKJV):  "But now, O Lord, You are our Father; We are the clay, and You our potter; And all we are the work of Your hand." New Living Translation (NLT): "And yet, O Lord, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are the potter. We all are formed by your hand." English Standard Version (ESV):   "But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand." The Message (MSG):  "Still, God, you are our Father. We’re the clay and you’re our potter: All of us are what you made us." From Isaiah 64:8, we learn several important truths: 1. God is...

Confidence in Approaching God

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Bible verse  of the day  - Ephesians 3:12  NIV (New International Version) In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. KJV (King James Version) In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. NKJV (New King James Version)  In whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in Him. NLT (New Living Translation)   Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence. ESV (English Standard Version)  In whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him. MSG (The Message) When we trust in him, we’re free to say whatever needs to be said, bold to go wherever we need to go. From Ephesians 3:12, we learn several key spiritual truths: 1. Access to God:  Through faith in Jesus Christ, we have direct access to God. There is no need for intermediaries; Christ's sacrifice has opened the way for us to approach God pe...

Seeking God's Strength and Presence Daily

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Bible Verse of the Day - 1 Chronicles 16:11 New International Version (NIV):  "Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always." King James Version (KJV):  "Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually." New King James Version (NKJV):   "Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face evermore!" New Living Translation (NLT):  "Search for the LORD and for his strength; continually seek him." English Standard Version (ESV):  "Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually!" The Message (MSG): "Study GOD and his strength, seek his presence day and night." From 1 Chronicles 16:11 , we learn several key lessons about our relationship with God: 1. Dependence on God's Strength:  The verse emphasizes that we should seek God's strength, not relying solely on our own abilities or resources. In times of weakness or challenge, God's strength sustains and empowers us. 2. Persistent Seeking:  We...

Wholehearted Devotion to God’s Path

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Bible Verse of the Day - 1 Kings 8:61 New International Version (NIV): "And may your hearts be fully committed to the Lord our God, to live by his decrees and obey his commands, as at this time." King James Version (KJV):  "Let your heart therefore be perfect with the Lord our God, to walk in his statutes, and to keep his commandments, as at this day." New King James Version (NKJV):  "Let your heart therefore be loyal to the Lord our God, to walk in His statutes and keep His commandments, as at this day." New Living Translation (NLT):  "And may you be completely faithful to the Lord our God. May you always obey his decrees and commands, just as you are doing today." English Standard Version (ESV): "Let your heart therefore be wholly true to the Lord our God, walking in his statutes and keeping his commandments, as at this day." The Message (MSG):   "And you, your lives must be totally obedient to God, our personal God, following th...

The Heart That Matters

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Bible verse of the day - 1 Samuel 16:7 NIV (New International Version): "But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.’” KJV (King James Version): "But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart." NKJV (New King James Version): "But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.’” NLT (New Living Translation): "But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see...

Rising with Courage in God’s Strength

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  Bible verse of the day - Judges 7:9 NIV: During that night the Lord said to Gideon, “Get up, go down against the camp, because I am going to give it into your hands.” KJV: And it came to pass the same night, that the Lord said unto him, Arise, get thee down unto the host; for I have delivered it into thine hand. NKJV: It happened on the same night that the Lord said to him, “Arise, go down against the camp, for I have delivered it into your hand.” NLT: That night the Lord said, “Get up! Go down into the Midianite camp, for I have given you victory over them!” ESV: That same night the Lord said to him, “Arise, go down against the camp, for I have given it into your hand.” MSG: That night, God told Gideon: “Get up and go down to the camp. I’ve given it to you.” This verse speaks powerfully to the moments when we feel unprepared, overwhelmed, or unsure of the path ahead. Just as God assured Gideon of victory over his enemies, He reassures us of His presence and provision in our batt...

Equipped by God's Divine Power

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  Bible verse of the Day: 2 Peter 1:3 New International Version (NIV): "His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness." King James Version (KJV): "According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue." New King James Version (NKJV): "As His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue." New Living Translation (NLT): "By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence." English Standard Version (ESV): "His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, thro...

Be Strong and Courageous

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  Bible verse of the day - Deuteronomy 31:6 New International Version (NIV): "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." King James Version (KJV): "Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee." New King James Version (NKJV): "Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you." New Living Translation (NLT): "So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you." English Standard Version (ESV): "Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with...

The Call to Love

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Bible verse of the day - Leviticus 19:18 NIV: "Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord." KJV: "Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the Lord." NKJV: "You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord." NLT: "Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against a fellow Israelite, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord." ESV: "You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord." MSG: "Don’t seek revenge or carry a grudge against any of your people. 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' I am God." This verse from Leviticus emphasizes the importance of love and forgi...

Secure in His Grace: Standing Blameless in Glory

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  Bible verse of the day - Jude 1:24 NIV (New International Version): "To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy." KJV (King James Version): "Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy." NKJV (New King James Version): "Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy." NLT (New Living Translation): "Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into his glorious presence without a single fault." ESV (English Standard Version): "Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy." MSG (The Message): "And now to him who can keep you on your feet, standing...

The Assurance of God's Faithfulness

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  Bible verse of the day  - Genesis 28:15   New International Version (NIV):   "I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you." King James Version (KJV): "And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of." New King James Version (NKJV): "Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have spoken to you." New Living Translation (NLT): "What’s more, I am with you, and I will protect you wherever you go. One day I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have finished giving you everything I have promised you." English Standard Version (ESV): "Behold, I am with y...

Trusting God: Our Strength and Shield

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Bible verse of the day - Psalm 28:7  New International Version (NIV):   The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him." NLT (New Living Translation): "The LORD is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving." KJV (King James Version): "The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him." NKJV (New King James Version): "The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I will praise Him." ESV (English Standard Version): "The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him." MSG (The Message): ...

God’s Promise of Strength and Help

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Bible verse of the day - Isaiah 41:10 New International Version (NIV):   "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." King James Version (KJV):   "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." New King James Version (NKJV):   "Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." English Standard Version (ESV):   "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." New Living Translation (NLT):   "Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengt...

Put your trust in God

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Verse of the day - Proverbs 3:5 New International Version (NIV): “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” King James Version (KJV): “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” New King James Version (NKJV): “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.” English Standard Version (ESV): “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” New Living Translation (NLT): “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.” The Message (MSG): “Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own.” This verse is a powerful reminder to place our full trust in God, rather than relying solely on our own insights or limited perspective.