Verse of the Day | August 18, 2024
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Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, βThe Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.
The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him.
βThe Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace."
Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.
Be shepherds of Godβs flock that is under your care, watching over themβnot because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examp...
Jesus tells his disciples, "I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation, but take heart: I have overcome the world."
βHe must become greater; I must become less.β
βTherefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show mercy to you. For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him.β