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 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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October 15—Priest The word for today is priest. “Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High” (Gen. 14:18). “The priest is to make atonement for the whole Israelite community, and they will be forgiven...
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October 24—A Pearl for Today “… and you may be sure that your sin will find you out” (Num. 32:23). BE SURE YOUR SINS WILL FIND YOU IN THE OUTHOUSE My older sister Ardith led me astray one day. Actually, I am not sure which one of us first had th...
Continue ReadingOctober 29—Separation The word for today is separation. “‘Therefore, come out from their midst and be separate,’ says the Lord. ‘And do not touch what is unclean; And I will welcome you. And I will be a father to you, And you shall be sons and d...
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November 8—Delight The word for today is delight. “If the Lord is pleased with us, he will lead us into that land, a land flowing with milk and honey, and will give it to us” (Num. 14:8). “Then I was the craftsman at his side. I was filled with de...
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December 10—Blessings The word for today is blessings. “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace” (Num. 6:24-26). “I will make you into a gr...
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The word for today is criticism. “Now the people complained about their hardships in the hearing of the Lord, and when he heard them his anger was aroused. Then fire from the Lord burned among them and consumed some of the outskirts of the camp” (Num....
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But I trust in you, O Lord! I declare, “You are my God!” You determine my destiny! Rescue me from the power of my enemies and those who chase me. Smile on your servant! Deliver me because of your faithfulness! The psalmist says, “I tr...
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