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 2—Complaining The word for today is complaining. “Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself; do not merely look out for your own personal interes...
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September 25—Darkness The word for today is darkness. “Some sat in darkness and the deepest gloom, prisoners suffering in iron chains” (Ps. 107:10). “Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for the gracious and compassionate and righteous ma...
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September 29—Revival The word for today is revival. “Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? Show us your unfailing love, O Lord, and grant us your salvation” (Ps. 85:6-7). “Come, let us return to the Lord. He has torn u...
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The word for today is selfishness. “Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the inter...
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Examine me, O Lord, and test me! Evaluate my inner thoughts and motives! For I am ever aware of your faithfulness, and your loyalty continually motivates me. The Psalmist makes three requests of the Lord and then gives the reason: (1) “Examine Me, ...
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Look, the Lord takes notice of his loyal followers, those who wait for him to demonstrate his faithfulness. This verse challenges us to “look” to see two things: (1) “the Lord takes notice of his loyal followers” and (2) “the...
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