September 22—Inheritance The word for today is inheritance. “Save your people and bless your inheritance; be their shepherd and carry them forever” (Ps. 28:9). “But just as it is written, ‘Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard, and...
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September 24—Light The word for today is light. “The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day” (Prov. 4:18). “Again therefore Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the worl...
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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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September 30—Godliness The word for today is godliness. “For kings and all who are in authority, in order that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. … but rather by means of good works, as befits women making a claim to...
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October 2—Foundation The word for today is foundation. “My own hand laid the foundations of the earth, and my right hand spread out the heavens; when I summon them, they all stand up together” (Isa. 48:13). “Father, I desire that they also, whom T...
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October 3—A Pearl for Today “And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offense toward God, and toward men” (Acts 24:16 KJV). GUILTY OR NOT GUILTY? My daughter Donna and I were shopping at the mall in our hometown of Tyle...
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October 4—Correction The word for today is correction. “You rebuke and discipline men for their sin; you consume their wealth like a moth—each man is but a breath. Selah” (Ps. 39:11). “Does he who disciplines nations not punish? Does he who teac...
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October 5—Direction The word for today is direction. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight” (Prov. 3:5-6). “The integrity of the uprigh...
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October 7—Examination The word for today is examination. “I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind, to reward a man according to his conduct, according to what his deeds deserve” (Jer. 17:10). “Test me, O Lord, and try me, examine my heart...
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