August 17—Conformity The word for today is conformity. “That I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death” (Phil. 3:10). “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bea...
Continue ReadingAugust 18—Usefulness The word for today is usefulness. “Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God” (2 Cor. 7:1). “And while they were minis...
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August 20—Gentleness The word for today is gentleness. “But we proved to be gentle among you, as a nursing mother tenderly cares for her own children” (1 Thess. 2:7). “And the Lord’s bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, ab...
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August 25—Soldier The word for today is soldier. “Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier...
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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 30—Perspective The word for today is perspective. “For we know in part, and we prophesy in part; but when the perfect comes, the partial will be done away. … For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, b...
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September 1—Consequences The word for today is consequences. “Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries which are coming upon you. Your riches have rotted and your garments have become moth-eaten. Your gold and your silver have rusted; and t...
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September 3—Burdens The word for today is burdens. “Casting all your anxiety upon Him, because He cares for you” (1 Pet. 5:7). “I will come down and speak with you there, and I will take of the Spirit that is on you and put the Spirit on them. The...
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September 7—Urgency The word for today is urgency. “We must work the works of Him who sent Me, as long as it is day; night is coming, when no man can work” (John 9:4). “O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, hear and act! For your sake, O my G...
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September 8—Test The word for today is test. “Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, ‘Abraham!’ ‘Here I am,’ he replied. Then God said, ‘Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifi...
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