Month: August 2021

Psalm 103:17-18 NLT But the love of the Lord remains forever with those who fear him. His salvation extends to the children’s children of those who are faithful to his covenant, of those who obey his commandments! David reminds us God is a compassionate Father. Just as a loving dad looks for ways to hold … Read More

Ephesians 6:13–18 NLT Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. For shoes, put on … Read More

Galatians 6:2 NLT Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. God’s design for the Church is incredible. He longs to see his sons and daughters loving one another more than themselves, caring for one another and carrying each other’s burdens. In a world that teaches us to look after … Read More

Psalms 91:1–16 NLT Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. For he will rescue you from every trap and protect … Read More

Mark 9:28-29 NLT Afterward, when Jesus was alone in the house with his disciples, they asked him, “Why couldn’t we cast out that evil spirit?” Jesus replied, “This kind can be cast out only by prayer.” We often fail to help others when we try to meet their need out of our strength. Well meaning, … Read More

Luke 10:2 NLT These were his instructions to them: “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.” As Jesus sent out his disciples “in every town place He was about to go” he … Read More

1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 NLT Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. What an incredible feeling when we are able to thank those who surprise us in wonderful ways. Our whole face smiles, our hearts feel like they are bursting at the seams. … Read More

James 5:13–15 NLT Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises. Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord. Such a prayer offered … Read More

Hebrews 5:7 NIV While Jesus was here on earth, he offered prayers and pleadings, with a loud cry and tears, to the one who could rescue him from death. And God heard his prayers because of his deep reverence for God. This is the goal of our faith and it can’t happen without prayer. Prayer … Read More

Matthew 26:40–41 NLT Then Jesus returned to the disciples and found them asleep. He said to Peter, “Couldn’t you watch with me even one hour? Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak!” It hurts to watch the disciples in … Read More