Isaiah 64:8 (NLT)...

 FROM TODAY’S READING (8/18/2020)...

“The truth that we are dependent beings, that we were made by God and for God, is liberating. When I realize that my life is not my own, that it is by and for my very capable Maker, I no longer have to clamor to create my own success. It is not on me to make myself great.”

Jen Oshman

Isaiah‬ ‭64:8‬ ‭(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.

1 Corinthians‬ ‭6:19-20‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.

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Psalm 147:1-11 (NLT)

 FROM TODAY’S READING (8/17/2020)...

“Long ago I came to the total assurance that God loves me, God knows where I am every second of every day, and God is bigger than any problem life's circumstances can throw at me.”

Charles Stanley

Psalms‬ ‭147:1-11 ‭(NLT‬‬) 1. Praise the Lord! How good to sing praises to our God! How delightful and how fitting! 2. The Lord is rebuilding Jerusalem and bringing the exiles back to Israel. 3. He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds. 4. He counts the stars and calls them all by name. 5. How great is our Lord! His power is absolute! His understanding is beyond comprehension! 6. The Lord supports the humble, but he brings the wicked down into the dust. 7. Sing out your thanks to the Lord; sing praises to our God with a harp. 8. He covers the heavens with clouds, provides rain for the earth, and makes the grass grow in mountain pastures. 9. He gives food to the wild animals and feeds the young ravens when they cry. 10. He takes no pleasure in the strength of a horse or in human might. 11. No, the Lord’s delight is in those who fear him, those who put their hope in his unfailing love. 

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John 14:27-28 (NLT)

 FROM TODAY’S READING (8/7/2020)...

“There are things that we don’t want to happen but have to accept, things we don’t want to know but have to learn, and people we can’t live without but have to let go.”

Author Unknown

 John‬ ‭14:27-28‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. Remember what I told you: I am going away, but I will come back to you again. If you really loved me, you would be happy that I am going to the Father, who is greater than I am.” (Jesus)

Psalms‬ ‭138:7-8‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) Though I am surrounded by troubles, you will protect me from the anger of my enemies. You reach out your hand, and the power of your right hand saves me. The Lord will work out his plans for my life— for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever. Don’t abandon me, for you made me.

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Matthew 11:28-30 (NLT)

FROM TODAY’S READING (8/6/2020)...

“It might hurt when you move on, but then it will heal. And with each passing day, you will get stronger and life will get better.”

Mandy Hale

Matthew‬ ‭11:28-30‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”

2 Corinthians‬ ‭4:7-10‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves. 

We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed. Through suffering, our bodies continue to share in the death of Jesus so that the life of Jesus may also be seen in our bodies.

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Psalm 32:8-11 (NLT)

FROM TODAY’S READING (8/5/2020)...

“As I look back on my life, I realize that every time I thought I was being rejected from something good, I was actually being re-directed to something better.”

Steve Maraboli Read

Psalms‬ ‭32:8-11‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control.” Many sorrows come to the wicked, but unfailing love surrounds those who trust the Lord. So rejoice in the Lord and be glad, all you who obey him! Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure!

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Psalm 121:1-8 (NLT)

FROM TODAY’S READING (8/4/2020)...

“Life is too short to start your day with broken pieces of yesterday, It will definitely destroy your wonderful today and ruin your great tomorrow! Have a great day!”

Unknown

Psalms‬ ‭121:1-8‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) I look up to the mountains— does my help come from there? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth! 

He will not let you stumble; the one who watches over you will not slumber. 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 at night. 

The Lord keeps you from all harm and watches over your life. The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever.”

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James 4:7-10 (NLT)

FROM TODAY’S READING (8/3/2020)...

“James has been crying out against the sins of the saints. His words have pierced our hearts like arrows of conviction. They have fallen like thunderbolts from the throne of God. We realize that God has been speaking to us. Our hearts have been bowed beneath the influence of His word. But the question now is, ‘What shall we do?’”

Wm MacDonald (1917-2007)

SIX STEPS TO TRUE REPENTANCE (James 47-10)...

1. Submit to God (7).
2. Resist the devil (7).
3. Come close to God (8).
4. Confess and forsake sins (8).
5. Embrace sincere sorrow for personal sins (9).
6. Humbly accept God’s forgiveness and guidance (10).

 James‬ ‭4:7-10‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) 7. So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8. Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world. 9. Let there be tears for what you have done. Let there be sorrow and deep grief. Let there be sadness instead of laughter, and gloom instead of joy. 10. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.

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