August 15—A Pearl for Today “Let your roots grow down into him and draw up nourishment from him, so you will grow in faith, strong and vigorous in the truth you were taught. Let your lives overflow with thanksgiving for all he has done” (Col. 2:7 NL...
Continue ReadingAugust 16—Purpose The word for today is purpose. “The Lord will fulfill [his purpose] for me; your love, O Lord, endures forever—do not abandon the works of your hands” (Ps. 138:8). “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’...
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August 19—Weariness The word for today is weariness. “I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint” (Jer. 31:25). “If you have raced with men on foot and they have worn you out, how can you compete with horses? If you stumble in safe country, ...
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August 21—Meditation The word for today is meditation. “He went out to the field one evening to meditate, and as he looked up, he saw camels approaching” (Gen. 24:63). “I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways” (Ps. 119:15). “In hi...
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August 23—God’s Glory The words for today are God’s glory. “While Aaron was speaking to the whole Israelite community, they looked toward the desert, and there was the glory of the Lord appearing in the cloud” (Exod. 16:10). “The heavens dec...
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August 24—Fear of God The words for today are fear of God. “Fear the Lord your God, serve him only and take your oaths in his name” (Deut. 6:13). “And now, O Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk i...
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August 26—Secret Sin The words for today are secret sin. “He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy” (Prov. 28:13). “My eyes are on all their ways; they are not hidden from me, nor is their s...
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August 27—Zeal The word for today is zeal. “Who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds” (Titus 2:14). “Jehu said, ‘Come with me and se...
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August 28—Opposition The word for today is opposition. “‘No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,’ decl...
Continue ReadingAugust 31—Tears The word for today is tears. “And He shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there shall no longer be any death; there shall no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away” (Rev. 21:4). “...
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