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 Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 3:46 pm
I havn't had much time to post verses so (in some guilds) I missed posting some days, so I made a guild, to make it easier. Its exactly the same, just in a guild. Join?  *click*
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:44 pm
December 1 "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." Mark 1:17 COME FOLLOW ME. The first and primary calling (i.e., appointed task, purpose) of anyone who would be disciples of Jesus is to be with him-to follow him and to know him personally. In fact, the term disciple refers to a disciplined learner and follower. As a result of this relationship, Christ's followers must learn to lead others into a devoted personal relationship with Jesus.
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Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 2:22 pm
December 2 And the devil, who decieved them, was thrown into the lake of burning sulfer, where the beast and the false prophets had been thrown. They will be tormented day and night for ever and ever. Revelation 20:10 NIV THE DEVIL... THA LAKE OF BURNIG SULFER. Satan's final attempt to defeat and dethrone God fails miserably, and his power and deception come to their final end. God will throw him into the lake of burning sulfer, where the antichrist and his false prophet had already been thrown. There he will not rule, but eill ne tormented day and night forever.
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Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 4:09 pm
December 3 And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good. Genesis 1:10 IT WAS GOOD. Seven times God states that what he created was "good". Each part of God's creation was exactly as he intended. God created the world to reflect his glory and greatness and to be a place where humankind could expirience life and joy. Notice how God created according to a specific plan and order: Day 1: Light
Day 2: Expanse---------------Bringing order to
Day 3: Dry ground---------------creation.
Day 4: Light bearersDay 5: Fish and birds --------------Bringing life to
Day 6: Animals and Humans---------------creation.Day 7: Rest---------------Creation is complete and good.
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Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 8:06 pm
December 4 Today's Verse I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. — Romans 1:16 (NIV)Thoughts on Today's Verse...Are you ashamed? Culture tries to make us ashamed about our faith, portraying people of faith as stupid, insensitive, judgmental, and hypocritical. Are you ashamed? Are you willing to share your faith humbly and gently with those who do not know Jesus as their Lord? Are you ashamed? Your hero left heaven to come to earth and risk everything so that you could come home to heaven with him. This Gospel is powerful. This Gospel is transformational. This Gospel, and the salvation it brings, is for all people. So let's not be ashamed; let's be joyous and generous with this incredible gift that we have received. My Prayer...Father in heaven, please give me wisdom, sensitivity, and courage to share your wonderful story of grace with those around me who do not know Jesus as their Lord and Savior. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 4:12 pm
December 5 A sensible man watches for problems ahead and prepares to meet them. The simpleton never looks, and suffers the consequences. -Proverbs 27:12This verse talks about the importance of planning ahead. if you plan ahead you’ll be able to meet the financial challenges that come up in your life, or be able to retire with enough savings in the bank. Without planning you’ll live a much tougher existence in the long run, and you will suffer the consequences. Why not plan ahead? Start today by writing up your zero-based budget?
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Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2009 12:37 pm
December 6 ...but [Jesus] made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death — even death on a cross! — Philippians 2:7-8 (NIV)Thoughts on Today's Verse...Christianity is not for wimps or the faint of heart. Our example is described by words like "made himself of no reputation" ... "servant" ... "humbled himself" ... "became obedient" ... "death on a cross!" That's tough stuff. And that is our example. The story of the Jesus may begin with a sweet child, but it also begins with him being placed where animals ate their food. While it may be powerful and precious, it is not saccharine and fake sentiment. It is about the price paid to redeem and the people who are different because they know their Redeemer. My Prayer...Almighty God, loving Father, thank you for placing the Gospel story in the real world where I live. Jesus, thank you for being a Savior who has come into my world and faced its toughest edges. Help me as I learn to be sacrificial, obedient, and humble so that I can be used to help others find your grace. In the name of Jesus, the Lord. Amen.
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Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 6:36 pm
December 7 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name… — Philippians 2:9 (NIV)Thoughts on Today's Verse...For Jesus, Graciousness + Guts + Giving + Grit = Glory. Just one of those equations in salvation math that doesn't make much human sense, but from the perspective of faith, it is powerful wisdom. Jesus came to our world because of the graciousness of God. Jesus had the "guts" to leave behind heaven and face the hardships of humanity, and give of himself to serve others. Jesus had the grit to endure the horrors and humiliation of the cross. So God has shared with Jesus his glory and placed him above all others. The apostle Paul wants to remind us that God doesn't forget our sacrifices, our obedience, and our hardships. He does honor them with his pleasure and his glory because Jesus' sacrifice has made us holy! My Prayer...Holy Father and Lord God, I believe that Jesus Christ is your Son and my Savior and Lord. I surrender my heart to have no rival interest to the lordship of your Son. Thank you for your wonderful gift of love in him. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 5:52 pm
December 8 ...that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. — Philippians 2:10-11 (NIV)Thoughts on Today's Verse...I love the fact that I do each day what everyone will one day do: bow before the majesty and proclaim the Lordship of Jesus Christ to honor the Father's glory. How wonderful it is to be able to make that proclamation because of grace rather than in fear at the end of a life that has been spent in what is rebellion, denial, and waste. My Prayer...Father, I do praise you for the truth about Jesus that will one day be realized fully by everyone who has ever lived. May my life display that truth in the way I treat people today. May my lips suitably proclaim that truth so others can know Jesus as Lord today. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 3:18 pm
December 9 From the LORD comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people. — Psalm 3:8 (NIV)Thoughts on Today's Verse...Deliverance does come from the LORD, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, our Father. So we ask him to bless us with his richest and greatest blessings. But, he has already given his people the very greatest blessing, the gift of his Son. Now if we will only acknowledge and appreciate that blessing. My Prayer...Thank you, O God, for the salvation you have given me in Jesus. Use me to spread this blessing to others so that the people I know and love will come to know your Son as their Savior and Lord. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 4:02 pm
December 10 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. — John 3:16 (NIV)Thoughts on Today's Verse...What else is there to say, other than "Praise God!" and "Thank you Jesus!" My Prayer...Thank you for loving me with an everlasting love, dear Father. I love you, too, and look forward to sharing the biggest part of my life with you in your presence. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 3:47 pm
December 11 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. — John 3:17 (NIV)Thoughts on Today's Verse...God is not the big Scrooge in the sky, critically looking down on his flawed children and waiting to condemn those who mess up. Instead, he saw how broken, flawed, and messed up we were and entered our world to save it ... to save us. God's purpose in sending Jesus is our life and our salvation. My Prayer...Heavenly Father, deliver me from the sin that entangles my actions and pollutes my heart. Create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit in me through your Holy Spirit. Thank you for your forgiveness and grace. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2009 10:57 am
December 12 ... but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life. — John 4:14 (NIV)Thoughts on Today's Verse...Water! That precious gift for the tired and thirsty. Water! That essential refreshment we all need. Jesus, however, offers water we don't have to carry or purify. No, this is water that wells up within us. This is the water that the Holy Spirit brings us. This is the water that gives us eternal life that starts now and lasts forever! My Prayer...Father, I know Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to live in me when I became a Christian. I ask that my stubborn will and that my sinful desires can be overcome with the Spirit's power, and that my life will display the joy and confidence that your refreshing presence brings. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 1:26 pm
December 13 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. — Romans 8:38-39 (NIV)Thoughts on Today's Verse...Nothing could keep Jesus from coming to save you and me -- not the distance between heaven and earth, not the difficulty of an unexpected pregnancy for his unmarried mother, not a city full of travelers and parents tired from a long journey, certainly not a maniacal king who sought to snuff out his life, not jeering mobs crying crucify him, not disciples that abandoned him, not soldiers that mocked him, not a scourge that raked his flesh, and not a cross that claimed his physical life. So what makes you think he would let you go or give up on you after his love has captured your heart? My Prayer...Dear Father, help me understand your love more fully. Give me strength to overcome the doubts Satan has tried to plant in my heart. Bless me with your gracious power and transform me out of my own weakness into a useful tool for your service. Keep my eyes fixed on the Lord whose hand will not let the waves claim me or let my own doubts destroy me. In Jesus' mighty name I pray. Amen.
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Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 3:02 pm
December 14 One man considers one day more sacred than another; another man considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. — Romans 14:5 (NIV)Thoughts on Today's Verse...So often we let personal preference, peer pressure, and concerns about the celebration of certain days, especially holidays, have a divisive effect on our Christian relationships. Bottom line: we're not to try to press our opinion or position on anyone else. We're not to judge another because he doesn't celebrate a special day to the Lord and we're not to judge another because she does celebrate special days. This is a matter of personal conviction that revolves around our desire to please the Lord and to honor him in ways we feel are appropriate. Let's not be so insecure that we have to do what everyone else does or force anyone else to do as we prefer. Instead, let's remember the right angle to take with all things: honor God with everything we are and consider the needs of our brothers and sisters in Christ. My Prayer...O Father, please forgive us for fracturing the fellowship of your people based on human observances and our preference about those observances. As for me, Father, please give me courage to honor Christ according to my convictions, but also please give me the wisdom to do so in ways that bless your people and that do not cause division. I know I will never fully succeed at this goal, but I do believe that, with your help, I will find ways to bring you the glory due you and to also maintain my fellowship with your children. Purify my heart in this matter and guide me in the way I need to go. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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