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God's Sovereign Plan for Our Lives

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Bible Verse of theDay : Jeremiah 29:11 NIV (New International Version): "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." KJV (King James Version): "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." NKJV (New King James Version): "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." NLT (New Living Translation): "For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." ESV (English Standard Version): "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." MSG (The Message): "I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care...

Sing the Praises of the Lord

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Bible verse of the day - Psalm 30:4 NIV (New International Version): "Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people; praise his holy name." KJV (King James Version): "Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness." NKJV (New King James Version): "Sing praise to the Lord, you saints of His, and give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name." NLT (New Living Translation): "Sing to the Lord, all you godly ones! Praise his holy name." ESV (English Standard Version): "Sing praises to the Lord, O you his saints, and give thanks to his holy name." MSG (The Message): "All you saints! Sing your hearts out to God! Thank him to his face!" We Learn: This verse encourages all believers to lift their voices in praise to God. It’s a reminder of His holiness, faithfulness, and the joy we find in remembering His goodness. Worship is a response to God's unchanging character, and it brin...

Recognizing God's Authority

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Bible verse of the day: Exodus 5:2 NIV (New International Version): "Pharaoh said, ‘Who is the Lord, that I should obey him and let Israel go? I do not know the Lord and I will not let Israel go.’" KJV (King James Version): "And Pharaoh said, Who is the LORD, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the LORD, neither will I let Israel go." NKJV (New King James Version): "And Pharaoh said, ‘Who is the LORD, that I should obey His voice to let Israel go? I do not know the LORD, nor will I let Israel go.’" NLT (New Living Translation): "‘Is that so?’ retorted Pharaoh. ‘And who is the LORD? Why should I listen to him and let Israel go? I don’t know the LORD, and I will not let Israel go.’" ESV (English Standard Version): "But Pharaoh said, ‘Who is the LORD, that I should obey his voice and let Israel go? I do not know the LORD, and moreover, I will not let Israel go.’" MSG (The Message): "Pharaoh said, ‘Who is GOD that...

Resisting Temptation

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Bible verse of the day: Genesis 39:10 NIV (New International Version): "And though she spoke to Joseph day after day, he refused to go to bed with her or even be with her." KJV (King James Version): "And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her." NKJV (New King James Version): "So it was, as she spoke to Joseph day by day, that he did not heed her, to lie with her or to be with her." NLT (New Living Translation): "She kept putting pressure on Joseph day after day, but he refused to sleep with her, and he kept out of her way as much as possible." ESV (English Standard Version): "And as she spoke to Joseph day after day, he would not listen to her, to lie beside her or to be with her." MSG (The Message): "She pestered him day after day after day, but he stood his ground. He refused to go to bed with her." What We Learn: 1. Consistent Resistance:  Temptat...

Renewed in Christ

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Bible verse of the day: Ephesians 4:23-24 NIV (New International Version): "to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness." KJV (King James Version): "And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness." NKJV (New King James Version): "and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness." NLT (New Living Translation): "Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy." ESV (English Standard Version): "and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness." MSG (The Message): "A life renewed from the in...

Living as a Pilgrim

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Bible verse of the day: Psalm 119:19 NIV (New International Version): "I am a stranger on earth; do not hide your commands from me." KJV (King James Version): "I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me." NKJV (New King James Version): "I am a stranger in the earth; do not hide Your commandments from me." NLT (New Living Translation): "I am only a foreigner in the land. Don’t hide your commands from me!" ESV (English Standard Version): "I am a sojourner on the earth; hide not your commandments from me!" MSG (The Message): "I’m a stranger in these parts; give me clear directions." What We Learn: 1. Identity as Pilgrims :  The psalmist acknowledges that our time on earth is temporary, likening us to travelers or foreigners. 2. Dependence on God:  There is a deep need for God’s guidance through His Word to navigate life’s journey. 3. Desire for Revelation:  The psalmist longs for God to reveal His truth, reco...

The Triumph of Salvation

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Bible verse of the day: Revelation 12:10 New International Version (NIV) "Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: 'Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Messiah. For the accuser of our brothers and sisters, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down.'" King James Version (KJV) "And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, 'Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.'" New King James Version (NKJV) "Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, 'Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down.'" New Living Translation (NLT) "Then I heard a loud voice shouting acros...

Guided by His Hand

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Bible verse of the day: Psalm 37:23 New International Version (NIV) "The LORD makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him." King James Version (KJV) "The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way." New King James Version (NKJV) "The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way." New Living Translation (NLT) "The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives." English Standard Version (ESV) "The steps of a man are established by the LORD, when he delights in his way." The Message (MSG) "Stalwart walks in step with GOD; his path blazed by GOD, he's happy." What We Learn: 1. God Directs Our Steps:  This verse shows that God is actively involved in guiding the lives of those who delight in Him. 2. Delight in the Lord:  When we find joy and satisfaction in God's ways, He establishes our steps and ensures our paths are secure...

God's Presence Brings Victory

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Verse of the Day: Judges 6:16 New International Version (NIV) "The LORD answered, 'I will be with you, and you will strike down all the Midianites, leaving none alive.'" King James Version (KJV) "And the LORD said unto him, Surely I will be with thee, and thou shalt smite the Midianites as one man." New King James Version (NKJV) "And the LORD said to him, 'Surely I will be with you, and you shall defeat the Midianites as one man.'" New Living Translation (NLT) "The LORD said to him, 'I will be with you. And you will destroy the Midianites as if you were fighting against one man.'" English Standard Version (ESV) "And the LORD said to him, 'But I will be with you, and you shall strike the Midianites as one man.'" The Message (MSG) "God said to him, 'I'll be with you. Believe me, you’ll defeat Midian as easily as if they were one man.'" What We Learn: 1. God's Presence Brings Confid...

Delight in the Lord

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Bible verse of the day - Psalm 37:4 NIV (New International Version): Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. KJV (King James Version): Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. NKJV (New King James Version): Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. NLT (New Living Translation): Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. ESV (English Standard Version): Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. MSG (The Message): Keep company with God, get in on the best. Open up before God, keep nothing back; he’ll do whatever needs to be done. What We Learn from Psalm 37:4 1. Delighting in the Lord:  Finding joy, pleasure, and satisfaction in God and His presence is the foundation of this verse. 2. Alignment of Desires:  When we delight in the Lord, our desires become aligned with His will and purpose for our lives...

The God of Truth and Blessing

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Bible verse of the day - Isaiah 65:16 NIV (New International Version): Whoever invokes a blessing in the land will do so by the one true God; whoever takes an oath in the land will swear by the one true God. For the past troubles will be forgotten and hidden from my eyes. KJV (King James Version): That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth; and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth; because the former troubles are forgotten, and because they are hid from mine eyes. NKJV (New King James Version): So that he who blesses himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth; and he who swears in the earth shall swear by the God of truth; because the former troubles are forgotten, and because they are hidden from My eyes. NLT (New Living Translation): All who invoke a blessing or take an oath will do so by the God of truth. For I will put aside my anger and forget the evil of earlier days. ESV (English Standard Version):...

Delight in the Lord

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Bible verse oftheDay - Psalm 37:4 NIV (New International Version): Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. KJV (King James Version): Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. NKJV (New King James Version): Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. NLT (New Living Translation): Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. ESV (English Standard Version): Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. MSG (The Message): Keep company with God, get in on the best. Open up before God, keep nothing back; he’ll do whatever needs to be done. What We Learn  1. Delighting in the Lord:  Finding joy, pleasure, and satisfaction in God and His presence is the foundation of this verse. 2. Alignment of Desires:  When we delight in the Lord, our desires become aligned with His will and purpose for our lives. 3. God’s F...

Fear Not

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Bible Verse of The Day : Isaiah 41:10 NIV (New International Version): 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. KJV (King James Version): 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. NKJV (New King James Version): 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. NLT (New Living Translation): Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. ESV (English Standard Version): 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 ha...

The Blessing of Waiting on God

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Bible Verse of the Day - Psalm 37:34 NIV (New International Version): Hope in the Lord and keep his way. He will exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are destroyed, you will see it. KJV (King James Version): Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it. NKJV (New King James Version): Wait on the Lord, and keep His way, and He shall exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are cut off, you shall see it. NLT (New Living Translation): Put your hope in the Lord. Travel steadily along his path. He will honor you by giving you the land. You will see the wicked destroyed. ESV (English Standard Version): Wait for the Lord and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land; you will look on when the wicked are cut off. MSG (The Message): Wait passionately for God, don’t leave the path. He’ll give you your place in the sun while you watch the wicked lose it. What we learn  From Psalm 3...