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For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.
Luke 19:10
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Jesus didn't come to set up a new political system or to spread a new philosophy. His mission was to glorify God and bring us salvation. |
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Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.
Psalm 51:10
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Spiritual renewal comes from God alone; we cannot manufacture it ourselves. We must depend on him to change our hearts and lives. Ask God to give you the refreshment and new life your spirit needs. |
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Don't act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.
Ephesians 5:17
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In today's society, it's very easy not to think. We have so many devices and influences that think for us! Don't become lazy and neglect this precious gift. Turn away from distractions and use your mind to know God and his will. |
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Long ago the LORD said to Israel: I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself.
Jeremiah 31:3
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God offers his love and restoration even after he disciplines us. Even when God allows us to suffer the consequences of our sin, he does not withhold his mercy. |
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...You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment.
Matthew 22:37-38
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Many people think being a Christian means following a strict set of rules to keep you obedient. But being a real follower of God means cultivating a loving relationship with him. |
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My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
John 10:27
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A number of voices are clamoring for your attention. Do you hear God's voice among them? If you are His child, He is speaking to you. Pray for discernment so that you will learn to recognize His voice. Then follow Him wholeheartedly!
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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.
2 Corinthians 4:7
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Do you feel you have nothing to offer? You are a vessel of God's light. You do not need to work at it; just shine! What is inside will be seen by everyone. |
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But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.
John 4:14
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Do you thirst? Drink God's water of life. Are you hungry? Pull up to his banquet table and feast on His goodness. There you will find real life! |
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Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
Ephesians 4:32
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If you are honest, there are times when you are irritated with people who are difficult for you to understand or care for. But we must be patient with others—God has been more than patient with us. |
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O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water.
Psalm 63:1
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Just as dry throats and parched lips yearn for drink, spiritually starved men and women strain toward sustenance. Like a glorious oasis, God's Word gives hope. |
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No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead
Philippians 3:13
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Many people spend their lives running and hiding, upset about the past, anxious about the present, and worried about the future. Remember that God is your shield! Put your full hope in Him; He will meet every need. |
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May our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loved us ... comfort you and strengthen you in every good thing you do and say.
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
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Have you known the pain of grief in your life? Be encouraged—this life is not all there is. Those who trust in Jesus will find deep comfort in His presence. Let your grief push you toward the Savior. You will be comforted. |
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Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
Romans 12:2
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Wondering what God's will is today? Study God's message, the Bible, and follow His instructions. Then you will know! |
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Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God's presence.
Ephesians 3:12
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Feeling overwhelmed today? Are you hesitating to bring it to God? Remember that He always accepts you, and He wants you to come to Him with your problems, no matter what they are. He loves you! |
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The Lord is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him.
Lamentations 3:25
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As we grow in our new authority in Christ, it is sometimes tempting to tell God what to do. Have you ever detected such an inner attitude! Resist it and wait on Him! |
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So Christ has really set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don't get tied up again in slavery to the law.
Galatians 5:1
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He paid the price, so let’s walk in that true freedom He has given each one of us! |
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I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments.
Psalm 119:45
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What is the pathway to freedom from the entanglements that sin and guilt bring? Devotion to God and His commands! Now is the time to secure a victorious, free future for you. Lovingly and wholeheartedly pursue God and his Word! |
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Purify me from my sins, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
Psalm 51:7
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No one is exempt from failure—even King David was guilty of great sins, including adultery and murder. But God offered His forgiveness and restored David to fellowship with Him. He's waiting to do the same for you. |
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So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.
John 8:36
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Do you enjoy living in a free nation? The most important freedom you can have is personal freedom—liberty from guilt and condemnation. Jesus paid for your freedom with His own blood! Will you accept His sacrifice? |
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For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don't use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.
Galatians 5:13
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The more you devote yourself to obeying God, the more freedom you'll find. This is one of many intriguing paradoxes in the Bible. |
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If we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all wickedness.
1 John 1:9
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What sin is holding you in its fist? You do not need to be a slave to it any longer! Tell Jesus about it. He will free you from its stranglehold and help you stand firmly against it. |
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God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God.
Ephes. 2:8
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Our freedom in Christ does not mean that anything goes. It means that our salvation is not determined by good deeds or legalistic rules, but by the free gift of God. Freedom, then, is inseparably tied to responsibility. |
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Pray this way for kings and all others who are in authority, so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives in godliness and dignity.
1 Timothy 2:2
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When our lives are going along peacefully and quietly, it is difficult to remember to pray for those in authority, because we often take good government for granted. It’s easier to remember to pray when we experience problems. But we should pray for those in authority so that God will be honored.
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But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.
John 1:12
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All who welcome Jesus Christ as Lord of their lives are reborn spiritually, receiving new life from God. Through faith in Christ, this new birth changes us from the inside out—rearranging our attitudes, desires and motives. |
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You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand. My entire lifetime is just a moment to you; at best, each of us is but a breath.
Psalm 39:5
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The brevity of life is a theme throughout the books of Psalms, Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. It is ironic that people spend so much time securing their lives on earth and spend little or no thought about where they will spend eternity. Our hope is in the Lord.
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How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it's here a little while, then it's gone
James 4:14
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Life is short, no matter how many years we live. Don’t be deceived into thinking that you have lots of remaining time to live for Christ, to enjoy your loved ones, or to do what you know you should. Live for God today! Then, no matter when your life ends, you will have fulfilled God’s plan for you.
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Teach us to make the most of our time, so that we may grow in wisdom.
Psalm 90:12
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Realizing that life is short helps us use the little time we have more wisely and for eternal good. Take time to number your days by asking, “What do I want to see happen in my life today? What small step could I take toward that purpose today?” |
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.
Proverbs 3:5
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We cannot see things with an eternal perspective like God does. His works are beyond our understanding. We will never be able to comprehend His thoughts or ways, but we can trust Him and know that His plans for us are for good and not for evil. He will keep us safe in His everlasting arms. |
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Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you.
Psalm 9:10
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God will never forsake those who seek Him. To forsake someone is to abandon that person. God’s promise does not mean that if we trust in Him we will escape loss or suffering; it means that God himself will never leave us no matter what we face.
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We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are.
Romans 3:22
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Trusting means putting our confidence in Christ to forgive our sins, to make us right with God, and to empower us to live the way He taught us. God’s solution is available to all of us regardless of our background or past behavior.
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