Monday, Sept. 7 | Psalm 100:1-2

Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!

Serve the Lord with gladness! 

Come into his presencewith singing!

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I love to sing! It doesn’t matter if we have 20 people or 80 people in church. It's so nice to hear everyone singing, no matter if you can carry a tune or not. It's still pleasing to God's ears.

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Sunday, Sept. 6 | John 14:1-6

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.”

Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?”

Jesus answered, “

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Saturday, Sept. 5 | Jeremiah 32:17

“O Sovereign Lord! You made the heavens and earth by your strong hand and powerful arm. Nothing is too hard for you!"

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Nothing is too difficult for Him! This verse has helped me lean on Him more than myself.

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Friday, Sept. 4 | Psalm 5:11-12

But let all who take refuge in you be glad;    let them ever sing for joy.

Spread your protection over them,    that those who love your name may rejoice in you.

Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous;    you surround them with your favor     as with a shield.

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The prayer I pray over my children.

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Thursday, Sept. 3 | 1 Corinthians 14:10

There are, perhaps, a great many kinds of languages in the world, and no kind is without meaning.

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As a language teacher, the more I learn about language and the more I read the Bible in both languages and the different versions, the more this verse has significance to me.

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Wednesday, Sept. 2 | Hebrews 4:12

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

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This verse reminds me how much I need to be reading the Bible daily.  It shows me about things that can change how I live.  Good, bad, and ugly. 

D.L. Moody said, "The scriptures were not given to increase knowledge, but to change our lives."

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Tuesday, Sept. 1 | Isaiah 41:10

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.

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It reminds me that God is always with me.

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Monday, August 31 | Psalm 116:15

Precious in the sight of the Lord    is the death of his saints.

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Sunday, August 30 | Philippians 4:6

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

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This verse reminds us of the importance of thanksgiving when we pray.  I read a quote that said: "Prayer without thanksgiving is like a bird without a wing."

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Saturday, August 29 | Romans 8:38-39

And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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Friday, August 28 | Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.    He makes me lie down in green pastures,

he leads me beside quiet waters,    he refreshes my soul.

He guides me along the right paths    for his name’s sake.

Even though I walk    through the darkest valley,

I will fear no evil,    for you are with me;    your rod and your staff,    they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me    in the presence of my enemies.

You anoint my head with oil;    my cup overflows.

Surely your goodness and l

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Thursday, August 27 | John 3:16

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."

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Wednesday, August 26 | Psalm 139:14, 16

Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex!Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.

You saw me before I was born.    Every day of my life was recorded in your book.

Every moment was laid out    before a single day had passed.

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The more I learn about how each part of our bodies is connected with some other part or influences another part, the more I am amazed at how God is and how imaginative, and intricate He made everything, including us. And even when our bodi

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Tuesday, August 25 | Psalm 37:4

Delight yourself in the Lord,    and He will give you the desires of your heart.

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In memory of Jordan Merrick (1983-2003)...  Jordan chose this verse for his baptism and he truly lived his life delighted!

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Monday, August 24 | Philippians 4:4-7

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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Includes the importance of prayer, and also thanking God for the way He has blessed us.  Be thankful for

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