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Scripture for December 2015

December 2nd, 2015

"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this." (Isaiah 9:6–7, ESV) "Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, . . .

Scripture for November

November 2nd, 2015

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, ESV)

“Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen” (Jude 1:24-25, ESV)

Scripture for October 2015

October 1st, 2015

"And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." (Philippians 1:6, ESV) "Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let . . .

Scripture – September 2015

September 8th, 2015

"Why do you say, O Jacob, / and speak, O Israel, / 'My way is hidden from the Lord, / and my right is disregarded by my God'? / Have you not known? Have you not heard? / The Lord is the everlasting God, / the Creator of the ends of the earth. / He does not faint or grow weary; / his understanding is unsearchable. / He gives power to the faint, / and to him who has no might he increases strength. / Even youths shall faint and be weary, / and young men shall fall exhausted; / but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; / they shall . . .

Scripture – August 2015

August 3rd, 2015

"Nevertheless, I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. For behold, those who are far from you shall perish; you put an end to everyone who is unfaithful to you. But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord God my refuge, that I may . . .

Scripture for July 2015

July 1st, 2015

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones." – Proverbs 3:5-8 (ESV) "For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery." – Galatians 5:1 (ESV) "Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new . . .

Scripture – June 2015

June 2nd, 2015

"Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything . . .

Scripture for May 2015

May 4th, 2015

“Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.” – James 1:16-18 (ESV)