09.30.09...ROMANS 10:1 (NIV)

Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved.

Day by Day - Always remember to pray for God's people!

09.29.09...COLOSSIANS 1:9 (NIV)

For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding.

Day by Day - There is always someone praying. I pray God fills you up today!

09.28.09...EPHESIANS 5:1 (NIV)

Be imittors of God, therefore, as dearly loved children.

Day by Day - As a child mirrors the actions of his or her parent, reflect Christ in all you do.

09.27.09...TITUS 3:3-7 (NIV)

At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.

Day by Day - This is why we remember -- God's mercy and grace!

09.26.09...TITUS 3:1, 2 (NIV)

Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men.

Day by Day - Remember whose you are and what He commands!

09.25.09...ZEPHANIAH 3:17 (NIV)

The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.

Day by Day - We see the mighty love of God in action over us when we faithfully follow Him and obey His decrees.

09.24.09...ZEHANIAH 3:9 (NIV)

Then will I purify the lips of the peoples, that all of them may call on the name of the Lord and serve him shoulder to shoulder.

Day by Day - There will come a day when we will have worship God as one voice, pure and strong!

09.23.09...LUKE 14:11 (NIV)

For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.

Day by Day - It was once said that "humility is not self-degradation, but a realistic assessment of our sinfulness." We humble ourselves not expecting to be honored by man. We humble ourselves anticipating to be used by God for his directed service.

09.22.09...JOHN 16:5-7 (NIV)

"Now I am going to him who sent me, yet none of you asks me, "Where are you going?" Because I have said these things, you are filled with grief. But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counselor will not come to you, but if I go, I will send him to you."

Day by Day - God's Son is good; but with God's gift of a Counselor, our lives are better for it!

09.21.09...GENESIS 1:1 (NIV)

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Day by Day - God's ultimate beginning is better than "once upon a time!"

09.20.09...RUTH 1:16 (NKJ)

But Ruth said: "Entreat me not to leave you, or to turn back from following after you. For wherever you go, I will go; and wherever you lodge, I will lodge; Your people shall be my people, and your God, my God."

Day by Day - Following God is more powerful than the promises of following the world. Follow God!

09.19.09...2 CORINTHIANS 5:17 (NKJ)

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

Day by Day - As God's creation, we are being formed daily into His image. Hope grounds anticipation of what we are becoming!

09.18.09...2 TIMOTHY 1:12 (NKJ)

For this reason, I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have commited to Him until that Day.

Day by Day - Suffering for the right reason is not wrong!

09.17.09...2 CHRONICLES 7:14 (NKJ)

If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.


Day by Day - God provides a certain order to life and its consequences. Pray, seek and turn is our role; hear, forgive and heal is God's!

09.16.09...COLOSSIANS 3:16 (NKJ)

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

Day by Day - Make someone's day with a rich word and an even richer testimony of who dwells within!

09.15.09...JOHN 15:13 (NKJ)

Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends. You are My friends if you do whatever I command you.

Day by Day - The ultimate friend ultimately loves you!

09.14.09...ISAIAH 25:9, 10 (The Msg.)

Also at that time, people will say, "Look at what's happened: This is our God! We waited for him and he showed up and saved us! This God, the one we waited for! Let's celebrate, sing the joys of his salvation. God's hand rests on this mountain!"

Day by Day - Waiting doesn't have to be worrisome. God comes through...ALWAYS!

09.13.09...PROVERBS 18:10 (The Msg.)

God's name is a place of protection -- good people can run there and be safe.

Day by Day - The only name worth calling when you're afforded only one call!

09.12.09...PROVERBS 3:3 (NIV)

Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them upon the tablet of your heart.

Day by Day...People come and go in our lives; but our love and faithfulness should remain constant, ever present to the next heartfelt opportunity.

09.11.09...2 CORINTHIANS 12:9 (NIV)

But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.

Day by Day - More than enough. That's God's grace! In weakness, He...
Gives
Repeats
Again
Concerning
Everyone!

09.10.09...LUKE 18:40, 41 (NIV)

Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" "Lord, I want to see," he replied.

Day by Day - It isn't enough to desire something. When the question is posed, will you be honest with God and answer Him? Tell Him what you want!

09.09.09...PROVERBS 15:14 (NIV)

A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.

Day by Day - God will always want your heart. His touch is gentle and His love is comforting. And when your heart breaks - and it will - He still wants your heart!

09.08.09...PROVERBS 31:30, 31 (NIV)

Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

Day by Day - In God's eyes, you are priceless. If you don't hear it enough, what you do for others is known by Him and our Lord is well pleased!

09.07.09...PSALM 118:28, 29 (NIV)

You are my God, and I will give you thanks; you are my God, and I will exalt you. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.

Day by Day - A thankful heart knows goodness!

09.06.09...PSALM 118:23, 24 (NIV)

The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes. This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Day by Day - Each day is a miracle. Share it with the world!

09.05.09...MATTHEW 5:14-16 (NIV)

You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

Day by Day - In a world living in darkness, never let your light grow dim nor flicker out because when the time comes, you will be called upon to bring illumination to obscurity. Therefore, shine bright!

09.04.09...MATTHEW 5:13 (NIV)

You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.

Day by Day - In a world hungry for something better, don't ever lose your ability to offer that certain something the world craves!

09.03.09...PSALM 71:9 (NIV)

Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone.

Day by Day - God's only expiration date comes at the end of life. In the "dash" between life and death, live yours to the fullest. Our Savior has not discarded you!

09.02.09...ISAIAH 44:6, 7 (NIV)

This is what the Lord says -- Israel's King and Redeemer, the Lord Almighty; I am the first and I am the last; apart from e there is no God. Who then is like me? Let him proclaim it. Let him declare and lay out before me.

Day by Day - Where doubt prevails over what is right and acceptable in the world, our God makes Himself known. He is our first response and He is the last word!

09.01.09...JOHN 16:7 (NIV)

But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.

Day by Day - Where God is concerned, there is always something better to come!