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Pressed But Not Crushed

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Bible verse of the day – 2 Corinthians 4:8 New International Version (NIV): "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;" King James Version (KJV): "We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;" New King James Version (NKJV): "We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;" New Living Translation (NLT): "We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair." English Standard Version (ESV): "We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair;" The Message (MSG): "We’ve been surrounded and battered by troubles, but we’re not demoralized; we’re not sure what to do, but we know that God knows what to do;" What We Learn Life can often feel overwhelming. We face pressures, challenges, and uncertainties that test our fai...

Walking in God’s Way

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Bible verse of the day - Psalm 1:1 New International Version (NIV) "Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers." King James Version (KJV) "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful." New King James Version (NKJV) "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful." New Living Translation (NLT) "Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers." English Standard Version (ESV) "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers." The Message (MSG) "How well God must like you— you don’t hang out at Sin Saloon, you do...

Trusting God in the Unknown

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Bible verse of the day - Job 23:8-10 New International Version (NIV): "But if I go to the east, he is not there; if I go to the west, I do not find him. When he is at work in the north, I do not see him; when he turns to the south, I catch no glimpse of him. But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold." King James Version (KJV): "Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him: On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him: But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold." New King James Version (NKJV): "Look, I go forward, but He is not there, And backward, but I cannot perceive Him; When He works on the left hand, I cannot behold Him; When He turns to the right hand, I cannot see Him. But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold." ...

Let the encouragement flow

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Bible Verse of the day - Proverbs 12:25 New International Version (NIV): "Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up." King James Version (KJV): "Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad." New King James Version (NKJV): "Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad." New Living Translation (NLT): "Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up." English Standard Version (ESV): "Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad." The Message (MSG): "Worry weighs us down; a cheerful word picks us up." What We Learn: This verse highlights the emotional and mental burden that anxiety brings. Worry and fear can weigh heavily on our hearts, making us feel discouraged, weak, or even hopeless. However, kind and uplifting words have the power to bring joy, encouragement, and strength. Our words carry grea...

Pleasing God, Not People

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Bible verse of the day - Galatians 1:10 New International Version (NIV): "Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ." King James Version (KJV): "For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ." New King James Version (NKJV): "For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ." New Living Translation (NLT): "Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant." English Standard Version (ESV): "For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ." The Message (MSG) ...

God’s Sovereignty and Truth

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Bible verse of the day - Isaiah 43:9 New International Version (NIV): All the nations gather together and the peoples assemble. Which of their gods foretold this and proclaimed to us the former things? Let them bring in their witnesses to prove they were right, so that others may hear and say, “It is true.” King James Version (KJV): Let all the nations be gathered together, and let the people be assembled: who among them can declare this, and shew us former things? let them bring forth their witnesses, that they may be justified: or let them hear, and say, It is truth. New King James Version (NKJV): Let all the nations be gathered together, And let the people be assembled. Who among them can declare this, And show us former things? Let them bring out their witnesses, that they may be justified; Or let them hear and say, “It is truth.” New Living Translation (NLT): Gather the nations together! Assemble the peoples of the world! Which of their idols has ever foretold such things? Which c...

When the Enemy Comes In Like a Flood

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Bible verse of the day - Isaiah 59:19  New International Version (NIV): "From the west, people will fear the name of the Lord, and from the rising of the sun, they will revere his glory. For he will come like a pent-up flood that the breath of the Lord drives along." King James Version (KJV): "So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him." New King James Version (NKJV): "So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, and His glory from the rising of the sun; When the enemy comes in like a flood, The Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him." New Living Translation (NLT): "In the west, people will respect the name of the Lord; in the east, they will glorify him. For he will come like a raging flood tide driven by the breath of the Lord." English Standard Version (ESV): ...

Renewed in Christ

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Bible Verse of the Day - Ephesians 4:23-24 New International Version (NIV): "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."  King James Version (KJV): "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." New King James Version (NKJV): "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."  New Living Translation (NLT): "Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy."  English Standard Version (ESV): "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."  The Message (MSG): "A life renewed from t...

God’s Word Stands Firm

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Bible Verse of the Day – Psalm 119:91 New International Version (NIV): "Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve you." King James Version (KJV): "They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants." New King James Version (NKJV): "They continue this day according to Your ordinances, For all are Your servants." New Living Translation (NLT): "Your regulations remain true to this day, for everything serves your plans." English Standard Version (ESV): "By your appointment they stand this day, for all things are your servants." The Message (MSG): "Your truth never goes out of fashion; it’s as up-to-date as the earth when the sun comes up. Your Word and truth are dependable as ever." What We Learn: This verse reminds us that God's Word is eternal and unchanging. Just as He established the universe with His commands, everything in creation still functions according to His will. No matter what...

Ordered Steps

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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: This verse reminds us that God is actively involved in guiding our steps. When we seek Him and take delight in His ways, He establishes our paths and directs us toward His perfect will. Life may not always be smooth, but when God is ordering our steps, we can wa...

Victory Through Christ

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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 across the...

Your Gift Will Make Room for You

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  Bible Verse of the Day: Proverbs 18:16 New International Version (NIV): "A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great." King James Version (KJV): "A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men." New King James Version (NKJV): "A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men." New Living Translation (NLT): "Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people!" English Standard Version (ESV): "A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before the great." The Message (MSG): "A gift gets attention; it buys the attention of eminent people." What We Learn: This verse highlights the power of gifts and talents in creating opportunities. God has placed unique abilities within each of us that, when used wisely, can open doors to influence, success, and divine connections. It is not just about material gifts but also about the skills, wisdom, and c...

Strengthened by His Power

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Bible verse of the day- Colossians 1:11 New International Version (NIV): "Being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience." King James Version (KJV): "Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness." New King James Version (NKJV): "Strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy." New Living Translation (NLT): "We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy." English Standard Version (ESV): "Being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy." The Message (MSG): "We pray that you’ll have the strength to stick it out over the long haul—not the grim strength of gritting your teeth ...

The Power of Our Weapons

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Bible verse of the day: 2 Corinthians 10:4 New International Version (NIV):  "The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds." King James Version (KJV):  "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;" New King James Version (NKJV):  "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds," New Living Translation (NLT):  "We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments." English Standard Version (ESV):  "For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds." The Message (MSG):  "The tools of our trade aren’t for marketing or manipulation, but they are for demolishing that entire massively corrupt culture." What We Learn: This vers...