Category: Scripture

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This chapter is a favorite of mine.

“I look up to the mountain- does my help come from there?
My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth!

Indeed, He who watches over Israel never slumbers or sleeps.
The Lord , Himself watches over you! The lord stands beside you as your protective shade.

The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.
The Lord keeps you from all harm and watches over your live.

The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever.
(New Living Translation)

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The Fruit of the Spirit can be found in Galatians Chapter 5. Before Paul lists the fruit (not fruits, but collectively as fruit), he discusses letting the Holy Spirit guiding our lives. Living by following the Holy Spirit’s guidance draws us away from living a sinful nature. Paul goes on to say that the forces of good and evil are always at odds with each other and it makes it hard for us to do good. Some of the desires of our sinful nature includes quarreling, jealousy, hostility, anger, selfishness, envy.

Then Paul directs us to the fruit of the Holy Spirit. “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. There is no law against these things!” Galatians 5:22-23 (New Living Translation)

Paul goes on to say, ” Those who belong to Christ have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to His cross and crucified them there. Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives. Let us not become conceited, or provoke one another, or be jealous of one another. ” Galatians 24-26 (New Living Translation)

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Proverbs has 31 Chapters, which allows for reading a chapter a day in any given day. I want to share some verses in Chapters 15 and 16.

“The Lord is watching everywhere, keeping His eye on both the evil and the good.” Proverbs 15:3 (NLT)

“Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time.” Proverbs 15:23 (NLT)

“A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news make for good health.” Proverbs 15:30 (NLT)

“Commit your actions the Lord, and your plans will succeed.”Proverbs 16:3

“Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust in the Lord will be joyful.” Proverbs 16:20

“Kind words are like honey- sweet to the soul and health for the body.” Proverbs 16:24

“We may throw the dice, but the Lord determines how they fall.” Proverbs 16:33

We would love to hear some of your favorite verses from the book of Proverbs.

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The Lord is my shepherd;
I have all that I need.
He lets me resting the green meadows;
He leads me beside peaceful streams.
He renews my strength.
He guides me along the right paths,
bringing honor to His name.
Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will not be afraid,
for You are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect me and comfort me.
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.
Surely goodness and unfailing love
will pursue me
all the days of my life,
and I will live in the house of the Lord
forever.” (NLT)

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The book of Proverbs is one of my favorite books of the Old Testament. It has 31 chapters. That is one chapter a day for any month of the year and you have yourself a daily devotional and Bible study. Chapter 3 contains one of my favorite verses in Proverbs.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on our own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.” Proverbs 3: 5-6 (NLT)