Friday October 23, 2015

By far, the most important thing about praying is to keep at it. Frederick Buechner

KJV Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)

NKJ Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. (*1)

NIV Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. (*2)

AMP Hebrews 10:23 So let us seize {and} hold fast {and} retain without wavering the hope we cherish {and} confess {and} our acknowledgment of it, for He Who promised is reliable (sure) {and} faithful to His word. (*3)

YLT Hebrews 10:23 may we hold fast the unwavering profession of the hope, (for faithful is He who did promise), (*4)

Praying Hebrews 10:23 Amplified

Father of Lord Jesus, please empower me to seize, hold fast and retain without wavering the hope I confess and my acknowledgment of it, for You Who promised is reliable, sure and faithful to Your word. Amen.

 

Thursday October 22, 2015

God paid a very heavy price to take us out the realm of sin. C. P. Hia

KJV Romans 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

NKJ Romans 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. (*1)

NIV Romans 8:2 because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. (*2)

AMP Romans 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life [which is] in Christ Jesus [the law of our new being] has freed me from the law of sin and of death. (*3)

YLT Romans 8:2 for the law of the Spirit of the life in Christ Jesus did set me free from the law of the sin and of the death; (*4)

Affirming Romans 8:2 Amplified

Father God, I affirm Romans 8:2 that says: For the law of the Spirit of life which is in Christ Jesus [the law of my new being] has freed me from the law of sin and of death, thanks Papa! Amen.

 

Wednesday October 21, 2015

Worship is for God. It is birthed by His gift of life to us and His great love for us. Jack Hayford

KJV Isaiah 61:10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.

NKJ Isaiah 61:10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, My soul shall be joyful in my God; For He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness, As a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments, And as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. (*1)

NIV Isaiah 61:10 I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. (*2)

AMP Isaiah 61:10 I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. (*3)

YLT Isaiah 61:10 I greatly rejoice in Jehovah, Joy doth my soul in my God, For He clothed me with garments of salvation, With a robe of righteousness covereth Me, As a bridegroom prepareth ornaments, And as a bride putteth on her jewels. (*4)

Prayer about the Garments of Salvation

Father God, I will greatly rejoice in You Lord, my soul will exult, celebrate and be glad in my God; for You have armed and clothed me with the garments of salvation, You have covered me with the robe of righteousness, because of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Tuesday October 20, 2015

When we cast our burdens upon the Lord, they might not go away, but we will be able to endure them. Marva Dawn

KJV Hebrews 10:36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.

NKJ Hebrews 10:36 For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise: (*1)

NIV Hebrews 10:36 You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. (*2)

AMP Hebrews 10:36 For you have need of steadfast patience {and} endurance, so that you may perform {and} fully accomplish the will of God, and thus receive {and} carry away [and enjoy to the full] what is promised. (*3)

YLT Hebrews 10:36 for of patience ye have need, that the will of God having done, ye may receive the promise, (*4)

Praying Hebrews 10:36 Amplified

Heavenly Father, I have need of steadfast patience and endurance, so that I may perform and fully accomplish Your will, oh God, and thus receive and enjoy to the full what is promised, through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Monday October 19, 2015

Integrity is formed, not born, one decision at a time. Jeff O’Leary

KJV Proverbs 11:5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

NKJ Proverbs 11:5 The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way aright, But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 11:5 The righteousness of the blameless makes a straight way for them, but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 11:5 The righteousness of the blameless shall rectify {and} make plain their way {and} keep it straight, but the wicked shall fall by their own wickedness. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 11:5 The righteousness of the perfect maketh right his way, And by his wickedness doth the wicked fall. (*4)

Prayer about My Integrity

Father of Lord Jesus, I ask that my integrity would be reformed in a more purer way, as I make my daily decisions based on Your word the Bible, and my relationship with Holy Spirit; because the righteousness of the blameless will direct his (or her) way aright. Amen.

 

Saturday October 17, 2015

Calvary’s cross is the only bridge to eternal life. Vernon Grounds

KJV 1 Timothy 4:10 For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.

NKJ 1 Timothy 4:10 For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe. (*1)

NIV 1 Timothy 4:10 (and for this we labor and strive), that we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, and especially of those who believe. (*2)

AMP 1 Timothy 4:10 With a view to this we toil and strive, [yes and] {suffer reproach}, because we have [fixed our] hope on the living God, Who is the Savior (Preserver, Maintainer, Deliverer) of all men, especially of those who believe (trust in, rely on, and adhere to Him). (*3)

YLT 1 Timothy 4:10 for for this we both labour and are reproached, because we hope on the living God, who is Saviour of all men — especially of those believing. (*4)

Affirming 1 Timothy 4:10

Heavenly Father, I affirm that I have fixed my hope in the living God, (my Lord Jesus Christ) Who is the Savior, Preserver, Maintainer and Deliverer of all men, especially of those who believe. Amen.

 

Friday October 16, 2015

God makes His wisdom available to you, but you must first want it. Larry Lea

KJV Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

NKJ Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding; (*1)

NIV Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 2:6 For the Lord gives skillful {and} godly Wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 2:6 For Jehovah giveth wisdom, From His mouth knowledge and understanding. (*4)

Prayer about Wisdom and Knowledge

Father of Lord Jesus, I ask for greater depths of Your wisdom and knowledge for this life, because I need it for myself and the lives that I influence; please grant this to me according to Your word in Proverbs 2:6. Amen.

 

Thursday October 15, 2015

Jesus is really the only boss a Christian worker has to please. Leith Anderson

KJV Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

NKJ Colossians 3:23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, (*1)

NIV Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, (*2)

AMP Colossians 3:23 Whatever may be your task, work at it heartily (from the soul), as [something done] for the Lord and not for men, (*3)

YLT Colossians 3:23 and all, whatever ye may do — out of soul work — as to the Lord, and not to men, (*4)

Prayer about my Daily Job

Father God, as I go about my daily job, please grant me the grace to do my work with all my heart (that I would do it heartily) and with all sincerity, as unto You Lord, and not unto men. Amen.

 

Wednesday October 14, 2015

God’s goodness and grace should motivate us to freely express our love and allegiance to Him with shouts of joy. This may mean that those who are more reserved must push back the boundaries of restraint and learn what it means to be expressive in their praise to God. Marvin Williams

KJV Psalm 100:1 A Psalm of praise. Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.

NKJ Psalm 100:1 A Psalm of Thanksgiving. Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands! (*1)

NIV Psalm 100:1 A psalm. For giving thanks. Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. (*2)

AMP Psalm 100:1 MAKE A joyful noise to the Lord, all you lands! (*3)

YLT Psalm 100:1 A Psalm of Thanksgiving. Shout to Jehovah, all the earth. (*4)

Prayer about My Expressive Praise

Father of Lord Jesus, Your goodness and grace should motivate me to freely express my love and allegiance with shouts of joy. Please give me the grace to push back the boundaries of restraint and learn what it means to be expressive in my praise to You. Amen.

 

Tuesday October 13, 2015

Inside of you, God plants His dream for your life. It is up to you to seek it, find it, and fulfill it. Jeff O’Leary

KJV Job 33:4 The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.

NKJ Job 33:4 The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty gives me life. (*1)

NIV Job 33:4 The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life. (*2)

AMP Job 33:4 [It is] the Spirit of God that made me [which has stirred me up], and the breath of the Almighty that gives me life [which inspires me]. (*3)

YLT Job 33:4 The Spirit of God hath made me, And the breath of the Mighty doth quicken me. (*4)

Prayer of Thanks for My Life

Father God, thank You for creating me and give me life; and it is Your breath that inspires me, quickens me, preserves me, revives me and gives me health, because of and through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Monday October 12, 2015

If you have never been brought close enough to Jesus to realize that He teaches things that grossly offend you as a natural man, I question whether you have ever seen Him. Oswald Chambers

KJV 1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

NKJ 1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. (*1)

NIV 1 Corinthians 2:14 The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. (*2)

AMP 1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural, nonspiritual man does not accept {or} welcome {or} admit into his heart the gifts {and} teachings {and} revelations of the Spirit of God, for they are folly (meaningless nonsense) to him; and he is incapable of knowing them [of progressively recognizing, understanding, and becoming better acquainted with them] because they are spiritually discerned {and} estimated {and} appreciated. (*3)

YLT 1 Corinthians 2:14 and the natural man doth not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for to him they are foolishness, and he is not able to know them, because spiritually they are discerned; (*4)

Prayer about Putting on the New Man

Father of Lord Jesus, I pray that You would help me to put off the old natural man and to put on my Lord Jesus Christ, the New Man. Teach me to walk in the Spirit and not in the flesh and to discern the difference. Amen.

 

Saturday October 10, 2015

When you trust God, everything about your life becomes more joyful and more manageable. Neil Clark Warren

KJV Psalm 139:2 Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.

NKJ Psalm 139:2 You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off. (*1)

NIV Psalm 139:2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. (*2)

AMP Psalm 139:2 You know my downsitting and my uprising; You understand my thought afar off. (*3)

YLT Psalm 139:2 Thou — Thou hast known my sitting down, And my rising up, Thou hast attended to my thoughts from afar. (*4)

Prayer for Greater Levels of Trust

Father of Lord Jesus, there are areas of my heart that I have not yet yielded to You, please forgive me and create and release in my being greater levels of trust in You, and the power to walk in it. Amen.

 

Friday October 9, 2015

O Lord, I would crave more and more to put on love like a garment, that in my contact with men that is what they will most lastingly recognize. Oswald Chambers

KJV Jude 1:21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.

NKJ Jude 1:21 keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. (*1)

NIV Jude 1:21 Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. (*2)

AMP Jude 1:21 Guard {and} keep yourselves in the love of God; expect {and} patiently wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah)–[which will bring you] unto life eternal. (*3)

YLT Jude 1:21 yourselves in the love of God keep ye, waiting for the kindness of our Lord Jesus Christ — to life age-during; (*4)

Prayer for Greater Abiding Love

Father God, please produce and release in me the ability to guard and keep myself in Your (Agape) Love; and through this Love (manifesting in and through me) mankind will come to know Your saving Grace unto eternal Life, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Thursday October 8, 2015

God’s strength is perfect and complete. It is a resource that cannot be exhausted. Peter Wallace

KJV Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

NKJ Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. (*1)

NIV Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. (*2)

AMP Psalm 18:2 The Lord is my Rock, my Fortress, and my Deliverer; my God, my keen {and} firm Strength in Whom I will trust {and} take refuge, my Shield, and the Horn of my salvation, my High Tower. (*3)

YLT Psalm 18:2 Jehovah is my rock, and my bulwark, And my deliverer, My God is my rock, I trust in Him: My shield, and a horn of my salvation, My high tower. (*4)

Proclaiming Psalm 18:2 Amplified

Father of Lord Jesus, I proclaim: You Lord are my Rock, my Fortress, and my Deliverer; my God, my keen and firm Strength in Whom I will trust and take refuge. You are my Shield, and the Horn of my salvation, my High Tower, I will cry out to You for as long as I live. Amen.

 

Wednesday October 7, 2015

The Bible is more than a historical relic. It is the living, powerful Word of God, in which we encounter the Lord and discover how to live for Him and Honor Him. David McCasland

KJV Psalm 119:89 Forever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.

NKJ Psalm 119:89 Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven. (*1)

NIV Psalm 119:89 Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. (*2)

AMP Psalm 119:89 Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven [stands firm as the heavens]. (*3)

YLT Psalm 119:89 Lamed. To the age, O Jehovah, Thy word is set up in the heavens. (*4)

Prayer about His Word

Father of Lord Jesus, I thank and praise You that Your word is settled, upright, stationed and established in heaven, and it stands firm as the heavens; it is the living, powerful Word of God and it shows me how to live and honor You. Amen.

 

Tuesday October 6, 2015

God alone realizes our full potential and comprehends the longings in our souls. Alicia Britt Chole

KJV Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

NKJ Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. (*1)

NIV Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (*2)

AMP Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts {and} plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts {and} plans for welfare {and} peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome. (*3)

YLT Jeremiah 29:11 For I have known the thoughts that I am thinking towards you — an affirmation of Jehovah; thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give to you posterity and hope. (*4)

Prayer about my Final Outcome

Father of Lord Jesus, I thank You that You have a plan for my every tomorrow on earth and beyond, and those plans are for peace and not evil, to give me a future and a hope in my final outcome. Amen.

 

Monday October 5, 2015

How many people have you made homesick for God? Oswald Chambers

KJV Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

NKJ Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. (*1)

NIV Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. (*2)

AMP Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men that they may see your moral excellence {and} your praiseworthy, noble, {and} good deeds and recognize {and} honor {and} praise {and} glorify your Father Who is in heaven. (*3)

YLT Matthew 5:16 so let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and may glorify your Father who is in the heavens. (*4)

Praying Matthew 5:16 Amplified

Heavenly Father, I request that my light would so shine before men, that they may see my moral excellence and my praiseworthy, noble, and good deeds and recognize, honor, praise and glorify You, my Father, Who is in heaven, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Saturday October 3, 2015

Pride inverts the universe’s deepest truth: that we need and serve God. Mark Bucanan

KJV 2 Samuel 22:26-27 With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful, and with the upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright. 27 With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself unsavoury.

NKJ 2 Samuel 22:26-27 With the merciful You will show Yourself merciful; With a blameless man You will show Yourself blameless; 27 With the pure You will show Yourself pure; And with the devious You will show Yourself shrewd. (*1)

NIV 2 Samuel 22:26-27 To the faithful you show yourself faithful, to the blameless you show yourself blameless, 27 to the pure you show yourself pure, but to the crooked you show yourself shrewd. (*2)

AMP 2 Samuel 22:26-27 Toward the loving {and} loyal You will show Yourself loving {and} loyal, and with the upright {and} blameless You will show Yourself upright {and} blameless.To the pure You will show Yourself pure, and to the willful You will show Yourself willful. (*3)

YLT 2 Samuel 22:26-27 With the kind Thou shewest Thyself kind, With the perfect man Thou shewest Thyself perfect, 27 With the pure Thou shewest Thyself pure, And with the perverse Thou shewest Thyself a wrestler. (*4)

Proclaiming 2 Samuel 22:26-27

Father of Lord Jesus I proclaim: Toward the loving and loyal You will show Yourself loving and loyal, and with the upright and blameless You will show Yourself upright and blameless. To the pure You will show Yourself pure, and to the willful You will show Yourself willful. Lord please create in my heart a greater measure of all these positive attributes. Amen.

 

Friday October 2, 2015

Jesus taught three principles of prayer; keep it honest, keep is simple and keep it up. Philip Yancey

KJV Matthew 6:6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

NKJ Matthew 6:6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. (*1)

NIV Matthew 6:6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. (*2)

AMP Matthew 6:6 But when you pray, go into your [most] private room, and, closing the door, pray to your Father, Who is in secret; and your Father, Who sees in secret, will reward you {in the open}. (*3)

YLT Matthew 6:6 ‘But thou, when thou mayest pray, go into thy chamber, and having shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who is seeing in secret, shall reward thee manifestly. (*4)

Praying Matthew 6:6

Heavenly Father, I thank You that when I pray, I go into my most private room, and closing the door, and I pray to you Who is in the secret place; and then You Father, Who sees in secret, rewards me in the open. Amen.

 

Thursday October 1, 2015

I’ve got The Father on my side, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit and 2/3 of the angels. What do you think I’m going to do? Sit down and cry? Leonard Ravenhill

KJV Romans 8:31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

NKJ Romans 8:31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? (*1)

NIV Romans 8:31 What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? (*2)

AMP Romans 8:31 What then shall we say to [all] this? If God is for us, who [can be] against us? [Who can be our foe, if God is on our side?] (*3)

YLT Romans 8:31 What, then, shall we say unto these things? if God is for us, who is against us? (*4)

Praying Romans 8:31-32

Father of Lord Jesus, what then shall I say about all these things? If You are for me, who can be against me? You who did not spare Your own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall You not with Him also freely give me all things? Thank You for no worries! Amen.

 

Wednesday September 30, 2015

Learning to pray is learning to trust the wisdom, the power, and the love of our Heavenly Father. Elisabeth Elliot

KJV Psalm 135:5-6 For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods. 6 Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.

NKJ Psalm 135:5-6 For I know that the LORD is great, And our Lord is above all gods. 6 Whatever the LORD pleases He does, In heaven and in earth, In the seas and in all deep places. (*1)

NIV Psalm 135:5-6 I know that the LORD is great, that our Lord is greater than all gods. 6 The LORD does whatever pleases him, in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and all their depths. (*2)

AMP Psalm 135:5-6 For I know that the Lord is great and that our Lord is above all gods. Whatever the Lord pleases, that has He done in the heavens and on earth, in the seas and all deeps– (*3)

YLT Psalm 135:5-6 For I have known that great is Jehovah, Yea, our Lord is above all gods. 6 All that Jehovah pleased He hath done, In the heavens and in earth, In the seas and all deep places, (*4)

Prayer about Leaning to Trust

Heavenly Father, learning to pray is learning to trust Your wisdom, Your power, and Your Love. For I know that You are great and that You are above all gods, and whatever You please that You have done, in the heavens and on earth, in the seas and all deeps, through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Tuesday September 29, 2015

O Lord, I look to Thee so utterly that I am worse than useless without Thee. Be made wisdom and discernment and understanding unto me today. Oswald Chambers

KJV 1 Corinthians 1:30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

NKJ 1 Corinthians 1:30 But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God — and righteousness and sanctification and redemption – (*1)

NIV 1 Corinthians 1:30 It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God– that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. (*2)

AMP 1 Corinthians 1:30 But it is from Him that you have your life in Christ Jesus, Whom God made our Wisdom from God, [revealed to us a knowledge of the divine plan of salvation previously hidden, manifesting itself as] our Righteousness [thus making us upright and putting us in right standing with God], and our Consecration [making us pure and holy], and our Redemption [providing our ransom from eternal penalty for sin]. (*3)

YLT 1 Corinthians 1:30 and of Him ye — ye are in Christ Jesus, who became to us from God wisdom, righteousness also, and sanctification, and redemption, (*4)

Prayer for a Greater Amount of Wisdom

Father God, I request that You would formulate within me the power to receive a greater amount of wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption; for Your propose and Glory in the earth, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Monday September 28, 2015

Not to forgive imprisons me in the past and locks out all potential for change. Philip Yancey

KJV 1 John 3:18 My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but indeed and in truth.

NKJ 1 John 3:18 My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but indeed and in truth. (*1)

NIV 1 John 3:18 Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. (*2)

AMP 1 John 3:18 Little children, let us not love [merely] in theory {or} in speech but indeed and in truth (in practice and in sincerity). (*3)

YLT 1 John 3:18 My little children, may we not love in word nor in tongue, but in word and in truth! (*4)

Praying 1 John 3:18-19 Amplified

Heavenly Father, please empower me to love not merely in theory or in speech, but indeed, in truth, in practice and in sincerity. By this I shall come to know, perceive, recognize, and understand that I am in Your Truth, and can reassure my heart in Your presence, thank You Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Saturday September 26, 2015

Christ came to set men free from their own sins, their own selves, their own fears. Phillip Keller

KJV Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

NKJ Ephesians 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace (*1)

NIV Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace (*2)

AMP Ephesians 1:7 In Him we have redemption (deliverance and salvation) through His blood, the remission (forgiveness) of our offenses (shortcomings and trespasses), in accordance with the riches {and} the generosity of His gracious favor, (*3)

YLT Ephesians 1:7 in whom we have the redemption through his blood, the remission of the trespasses, according to the riches of His grace, (*4)

Proclaiming Ephesians 1:7 Amplified

Heavenly Father, I proclaim: In You I have redemption, deliverance and salvation through my Lord Jesus’ shed blood, the remission and forgiveness of my offenses, shortcomings and trespasses, in accordance with the riches and the generosity of Your gracious favor, thank You Lord. Amen.

 

Friday September 25, 2015

Our sense of self-worth is strengthened when we know that we are each uniquely fashioned by God’s infinite care. Marva Dawn

KJV Ephesians 4:11-12 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

NKJ Ephesians 4:11-12 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, (*1)

NIV Ephesians 4:11-12 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up (*2)

Ephesians 4:11-12 And His gifts were [varied; He Himself appointed and gave men to us] some to be apostles (special messengers), some prophets (inspired preachers and expounders), some evangelists (preachers of the Gospel, traveling missionaries), some pastors (shepherds of His flock) and teachers. His intention was the perfecting {and} the full equipping of the saints (His consecrated people), [that they should do] the work of ministering toward building up Christ’s body (the church), (*3)

YLT Ephesians 4:11-12 and He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as proclaimers of good news, and some as shepherds and teachers, unto the perfecting of the saints, for a work of ministration, for a building up of the body of the Christ, (*4)

Prayer about Being Uniquely Fashioned

Heavenly Father, I praise and thank You that my sense of self-worth is strengthened when I come to know in a greater way that I am uniquely fashioned and molded by Your infinite care, through my Lord Jesus Christ and the power of Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

Thursday September 24, 2015

God has prepared a mighty work for your life, an incredible significance for your days. Jeff O’Leary

KJV Psalm 119:32 I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.

NKJ Psalm 119:32 I will run the course of Your commandments, For You shall enlarge my heart. (*1)

NIV Psalm 119:32 I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free. (*2)

AMP Psalm 119:32 I will [not merely walk, but] run the way of Your commandments, when You give me a heart that is willing. (*3)

YLT Psalm 119:32 The way of Thy commands I run, For Thou dost enlarge my heart! (*4)

Prayer about His Mighty Work

Father of Lord Jesus, You have prepared a mighty work for my life, an incredible significance for my days. Please create in me a heart that is willing, and enable me to not merely walk, but to run the way of Your commandments. Amen.

 

Wednesday September 23, 2015

Repentance is the soil in which forgiveness flourishes. Philip Yancey

KJV Matthew 3:8 Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:

NKJ Matthew 3:8 “Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance, (*1)

NIV Matthew 3:8 Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. (*2)

AMP Matthew 3:8 Bring forth fruit that is consistent with repentance [let your lives prove your change of heart]; (*3)

YLT Matthew 3:8 bear, therefore, fruits worthy of the reformation, (*4)

Prayer for a Greater Measure of Repentance

Father of Lord Jesus, I ask for a greater measure of repentance in my life. I give You permission to convict, convince, reprove and chasten me in any way You see fit for this to be accomplished in my life. Amen.

 

Tuesday September 22, 2015

Christianity holds out the truth that an ego trip is a journey to nowhere. Leonard Sweet

KJV Proverbs 22:4 By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.

NKJ Proverbs 22:4 By humility and the fear of the LORD Are riches and honor and life. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 22:4 Humility and the fear of the LORD bring wealth and honor and life. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 22:4 The reward of humility {and} the reverent {and} worshipful fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 22:4 The end of humility is the fear of Jehovah, Riches, and honour, and life. (*4)

Prayer for Greater Empowerment of Humility

Father of Lord Jesus, I ask You for a greater empowerment through humility and the reverent worshipful fear of You, which leads to riches, honor and life. Amen.

 

Monday September 21, 2015

Beware of allowing the discernment of wrong in another to blind you to the fact that you are what you are by the grace of God. Oswald Chambers

KJV 1 Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

NKJ 1 Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. (*1)

NIV 1 Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them– yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me. (*2)

AMP 1 Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace (the unmerited favor and blessing) of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not [found to be] for nothing (fruitless and without effect). In fact, I worked harder than all of them [the apostles], though it was not really I, but the grace (the unmerited favor and blessing) of God which was with me. (*3)

YLT 1 Corinthians 15:10 and by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace that is towards me came not in vain, but more abundantly than they all did I labour, yet not I, but the grace of God that is with me; (*4)

Prayer about My Wrong Judgments

Heavenly Father, if I have judged others in a wrong way and it has blinded me, please forgive me and break this curse off of me. Resurrect within me the power to receive a fresh impartation of Your Grace and eyes to see with love, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Saturday September 19, 2015

God did not make you a clone, know where you flow and get fitted. Evelyn Hurlock

KJV Ephesians 4:7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

NKJ Ephesians 4:7 But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. (*1)

NIV Ephesians 4:7 But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. (*2)

AMP Ephesians 4:7 Yet grace (God’s unmerited favor) was given to each of us individually [not indiscriminately, but in different ways] in proportion to the measure of Christ’s [rich and bounteous] gift. (*3)

YLT Ephesians 4:7 and to each one of you was given the grace, according to the measure of the gift of Christ, (*4)

Prayer to Flow in my Gifting’s

Heavenly Father, please grant me the grace to flow in my gifting’s that You have given me, for ministering to Your body, according to the measure of the stature of the fullness of my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Friday September 18, 2015

O Lord, I praise Thee for the revelation of Thy supreme Fatherhood that dawns on me through the grace of the Lord Jesus. Oh, that I may be the child of my Father in heaven! Oswald Chambers

KJV Luke 18:17 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.

NKJ Luke 18:17 Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.” (*1)

NIV Luke 18:17 I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” (*2)

AMP Luke 18:17 Truly I say to you, whoever does not accept {and} receive {and} welcome the kingdom of God like a little child [does] shall not in any way enter it [at all]. (*3)

YLT Luke 18:17 verily I say to you, Whoever may not receive the reign of God as a little child, may not enter into it.’ (*4)

Prayer about My Child like Faith

Father of Lord Jesus, please create and release in me a greater childlike faith, so that I might receive the reign of God and enter into it. Amen.

 

Thursday September 17, 2015

Our confidence is to be based on the fact that it is God who provides the issue in lives; we have to see that we give Him the opportunity of dealing with men by ceasing to be impressive individuals. Oswald Chambers

KJV Psalm 118:8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.

NKJ Psalm 118:8 It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in man. (*1)

NIV Psalm 118:8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. (*2)

AMP Psalm 118:8 It is better to trust {and} take refuge in the Lord than to put confidence in man. (*3)

YLT Psalm 118:8 Better to take refuge in Jehovah than to trust in man, (*4)

Prayer about Trusting Father

Father God, if I have put confidence in man instead of You, please forgive me, and formulate and release within my being the means by which I would trust in You with all my heart, soul, mind and strength, in the Name my of Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Wednesday September 16, 2015

We’ve been given one piece of life’s jigsaw puzzle. Only God has the cover of the box. Max Lucado

KJV Proverbs 16:20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

NKJ Proverbs 16:20 He who heeds the word wisely will find good, And whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 16:20 Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 16:20 He who deals wisely {and} heeds [God’s] word {and} counsel shall find good, and whoever leans on, trusts in, {and} is confident in the Lord–happy, blessed, {and} fortunate is he. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 16:20 The wise in any matter findeth good, And whoso is trusting in Jehovah, O his happiness. (*4)

Praying Proverbs 16:20 Amplified

Heavenly Father, please empower me to deal wisely and heed Your word and counsel, so that I will find good and be blessed, happy, confident and fortunate in You, through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Tuesday September 15, 2015

God’s ways are best. His words are true, His love is great, and His faithfulness is absolute. Jan Winebrenner

KJV Proverbs 4:11 I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.

NKJ Proverbs 4:11 I have taught you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in right paths. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 4:11 I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 4:11 I have taught you in the way of skillful {and} godly Wisdom [which is comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God]; I have led you in paths of uprightness. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 4:11 In a way of wisdom I have directed thee, I have caused thee to tread in paths of uprightness. (*4)

A Prayer for Right Paths

Father of Lord Jesus, I thank and praise You that Your ways are best, Your words are true, Your love is great and Your faithfulness is absolute; please continue to guide and lead me in wisdom and in right paths. Amen.

 

Monday September 14, 2015

If faith is a radical reliance of God, it is undaunted by circumstances, unaltered by the odds. Os Guinness

KJV Psalm 57:7 My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.

NKJ Psalm 57:7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and give praise. (*1)

NIV Psalm 57:7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music. (*2)

AMP Psalm 57:7 My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is steadfast {and} confident! I will sing and make melody. (*3)

YLT Psalm 57:7 Prepared is my heart, O God, Prepared is my heart, I sing and praise. (*4)

Praying Psalm 57:7 Paraphrased

Father of Lord Jesus, my heart my mind my will and my understanding is fixed, firm, stable and established, O Elohiym. My heart is steadfast, and because of that I will sing aloud now and for the eternities of the eternities. Amen.

 

Saturday September 12, 2015

Obedience is the basis of Christian thinking. Never be surprised if there are whole areas of thinking that are not clear, they never will be until you obey. Oswald Chambers

KJV Hebrews 5:9 And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;

NKJ Hebrews 5:9 And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him, (*1)

NIV Hebrews 5:9 and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him (*2)

AMP Hebrews 5:9 And, [His completed experience] making Him perfectly [equipped], He became the Author {and} Source of eternal salvation to all those who give heed {and} obey Him, (*3)

YLT Hebrews 5:9 and having been made perfect, he did become to all those obeying him a cause of salvation age-during, (*4)

Prayer for Greater Instant Obedience

Heavenly Father, I ask that You would establish in my heart a greater spirit of instant obedience, and that I would obey You in all things, in all ways and in all instructions. Please download and release the faith necessary to accomplish this, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Friday September 11, 2015

It is the work that God does through us that counts, not what we do for Him. Oswald Chambers

KJV Philippians 2:13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

NKJ Philippians 2:13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. (*1)

NIV Philippians 2:13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. (*2)

AMP Philippians 2:13 [Not in your own strength] for it is God Who is all the while effectually at work in you [energizing and creating in you the power and desire], both to will and to work for His good pleasure {and} satisfaction {and} delight. (*3)

YLT Philippians 2:13 for God it is who is working in you both to will and to work for His good pleasure. (*4)

Praying Philippians 2:13 Amplified

Heavenly Father, thank You that it is You Who is all the while effectually at work in me, energizing and creating in me the power and desire, both to will and to work for Your good pleasure, satisfaction and delight. Please empower me to want to do Your will in a greater way, through the name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Thursday September 10, 2015

Time engraves our faces with all the tears we have not shed. Unknown

KJV Revelation 7:17 For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.

NKJ Revelation 7:17 “for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to living fountains of waters. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” (*1)

NIV Revelation 7:17 For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” (*2)

AMP Revelation 7:17 For the Lamb Who is in the midst of the throne will be their Shepherd, and He will guide them to the springs of the waters of life; and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. (*3)

YLT Revelation 7:17 because the Lamb that is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters, and wipe away shall God every tear from their eyes.’ (*4)

Prayer about my Tears

Heavenly Father, I praise You for the day when all my tears shed and even the ones not shed will be wiped away. And You will guide me to the springs of the water of life, where there will be no thirst, hunger or heat, but joy forevermore, I thank You for what my Lord Jesus did. Amen.

 

Wednesday September 9, 2015

You are heaven’s custom design. Max Lucado

KJV Psalm 33:15 He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works.

NKJ Psalm 33:15 He fashions their hearts individually; He considers all their works. (*1)

NIV Psalm 33:15 he who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do. (*2)

AMP Psalm 33:15 He Who fashions the hearts of them all, Who considers all their doings. (*3)

YLT Psalm 33:15 Who is forming their hearts together, Who is attending unto all their works. (*4)

Prayer about Heaven’s Custom Design

Heavenly Father, thank You that I am heaven’s custom design and You are fashioning my heart, considering all my doings, and You are also mindful of all my ways, Praise You Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Tuesday September 8, 2015

The distinguishing mark of a Christian is his confidence in the love of Christ, and the yielding of his affections to Christ in return. C. H. Spurgeon

KJV Jude 1:21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.

NKJ Jude 1:21 keep yourselves in the loveof God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. (*1)

NIV Jude 1:21 Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. (*2)

AMP Jude 1:21 Guard {and} keep yourselves in the love of God; expect {and} patiently wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah)–[which will bring you] unto life eternal. (*3)

YLT Jude 1:21 yourselves in the love of God keep ye, waiting for the kindness of our Lord Jesus Christ — to life age-during; (*4)

Praying Jude 1:21 Amplified

Father God, please equip me to guard and keep myself in Your love, while I expect and patiently wait for the mercy of my Lord Jesus Christ who will bring me unto life eternal. Amen.

 

Monday September 7, 2015

Those blessings are sweetest that are won with prayers and won with thanks. Thomas Goodwin

KJV Psalm 3:8 Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.

NKJ Psalm 3:8 Salvation belongs to the LORD. Your blessing is upon Your people. Selah (*1)

NIV Psalm 3:8 From the LORD comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people. Selah (*2)

AMP Psalm 3:8 Salvation belongs to the Lord; May Your blessing be upon Your people. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]! (*3)

YLT Psalm 3:8 Of Jehovah is this salvation; On Thy people is Thy blessing! Selah. (*4)

Prayer about Sweet Blessings

Father of Lord Jesus, thank You that the blessings that are the sweetest are the ones that are won with prayer and thankfulness. Please grant me greater power and tenacity to war for Your blessings. Amen.

 

Saturday September 5, 2015

O Lord, make this a right royal day with Thee. Touch us, O Lord, that all our spiritual and material life may be attuned to Thy purposes. Just Thy touch, and all will be well. Oswald Chambers

KJV Psalm 118:24 This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

NKJ Psalm 118:24 This is the day the LORD has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. (*1)

NIV Psalm 118:24 This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. (*2)

AMP Psalm 118:24 This is the day which the Lord has brought about; we will rejoice and be glad in it. (*3)

YLT Psalm 118:24 This is the day Jehovah hath made, We rejoice and are glad in it. (*4)

Prayer for Greater Thankfulness

Father God, I ask that You would create and release in my heart a greater spirit of thankfulness for all the things You have done in my life. Thank You Father for sending Lord Jesus to die for my sins, that through Him, I am perfect and complete, lacking nothing. Amen.

 

Friday September 4, 2015

When we muddle through a dark day we have the assurance that what is dark to us isn’t dark to God at all. Beth Booram

KJV 1 John 1:5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

NKJ 1 John 1:5 This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. (*1)

NIV 1 John 1:5 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. (*2)

AMP 1 John 1:5 And this is the message [the message of promise] which we have heard from Him and now are reporting to you: God is Light, and there is no darkness in Him at all [no, not in any way]. (*3)

YLT 1 John 1:5 And this is the message that we have heard from Him, and announce to you, that God is light, and darkness in Him is not at all; (*4)

Prayer about My Dark Days

Heavenly Father, as I muddle through dark days, I have the assurance that what is dark to me is not dark to You, Lord, at all, thank You for that and my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Thursday September 3, 2015

Little by little we are changed by a daily crucifixion of the will. Richard Foster

KJV Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

NKJ Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. (*1)

NIV Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. (*2)

AMP Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ [in Him I have shared His crucifixion]; it is no longer I who live, but Christ (the Messiah) lives in me; and the life I now live in the body I live by faith in (by adherence to and reliance on and complete trust in) the Son of God, Who loved me and gave Himself up for me. (*3)

YLT Galatians 2:20 with Christ I have been crucified, and live no more do I, and Christ doth live in me; and that which I now live in the flesh — in the faith I live of the Son of God, who did love me and did give himself for me; (*4)

Praying Galatians 2:20 Amplified

Heavenly Father, I have been crucified with Christ [in Him I have shared His crucifixion]; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life I now live in the body I live by faith in, by adherence to and reliance on and complete trust in the Son of God, Who loved me and gave Himself up for me. Amen.

 

Wednesday September 2, 2015

You cannot bring a knowledge of Jesus Christ to another, you can only tell him what He is to you, but until he gets where you are he will never see what you see. Oswald Chambers

KJV 1 Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

NKJ 1 Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” (*1)

NIV 1 Corinthians 2:9 However, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him”– (*2)

AMP 1 Corinthians 2:9 But, on the contrary, as the Scripture says, What eye has not seen and ear has not heard and has not entered into the heart of man, [all that] God has prepared (made and keeps ready) for those who love Him [who hold Him in affectionate reverence, promptly obeying Him and gratefully recognizing the benefits He has bestowed]. (*3)

YLT 1 Corinthians 2:9 but, according as it hath been written, ‘What eye did not see, and ear did not hear, and upon the heart of man came not up, what God did prepare for those loving Him — ‘ (*4)

Prayer for Speaking Boldness

Father of Lord Jesus, I ask that You would give me words to say to others, so that it would draw them into a closer relationship with You; please give me the boldness necessary to speak into other people’s lives, for Your glory. Amen.

 

Tuesday September 1, 2015

Waiting is the hardest work of hope. Lewis Smedes

KJV Romans 8:23 And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.

NKJ Romans 8:23 Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body. (*1)

NIV Romans 8:23 Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. (*2)

AMP Romans 8:23 And not only the creation, but we ourselves too, who have {and} enjoy the firstfruits of the [Holy] Spirit [a foretaste of the blissful things to come] groan inwardly as we wait for the redemption of our bodies [from sensuality and the grave, which will reveal] our adoption (our manifestation as God’s sons). (*3)

YLT Romans 8:23 And not only so, but also we ourselves, having the first-fruit of the Spirit, we also ourselves in ourselves do groan, adoption expecting — the redemption of our body; (*4)

Praying Romans 8:32 Amplified

Heavenly Father, not only creation waits, but I myself wait too, because I have and enjoy the first-fruits of Holy Spirit. So I groan inwardly, as I wait for the redemption and adoption of my body, my manifestation as a son (or daughter) of God…please grant me greater patience as I abide and watch, through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Monday August 31, 2015

Listen to your prayers, because they locate your level of spiritual maturity. Unknown

KJV Psalm 27:4 One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.

NKJ Psalm 27:4 One thing I have desired of the LORD, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the LORD, And to inquire in His temple. (*1)

NIV Psalm 27:4 One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. (*2)

AMP Psalm 27:4 One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek, inquire for, {and} [insistently] require: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord [in His presence] all the days of my life, to behold {and} gaze upon the beauty [the sweet attractiveness and the delightful loveliness] of the Lord and to meditate, consider, {and} inquire in His temple. (*3)

YLT Psalm 27:4 One thing I asked of Jehovah — it I seek. My dwelling in the house of Jehovah, All the days of my life, To look on the pleasantness of Jehovah, And to inquire in His temple. (*4)

Praying Psalm 27:4 Amplified

Father of Lord Jesus, the main thing have I asked of You and that will I seek, inquire for, and insistently require: that I may dwell in Your house and in Your presence, all the days of my life, to behold and gaze upon the beauty, the sweet attractiveness and the delightful loveliness of You Lord, and to meditate, consider, and inquire in Your temple. Amen.

 

Saturday August 29, 2015

When we see our work as something God gave us, even the routine tasks take on significance. Billy Graham

KJV Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

NKJ Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going. (*1)

NIV Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the grave, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom. (*2)

AMP Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol (the place of the dead), where you are going. (*3)

YLT Ecclesiastes 9:10 All that thy hand findeth to do, with thy power do, for there is no work, and device, and knowledge, and wisdom in Sheol whither thou art going. (*4)

Praying Ecclesiastes 9:10

Father of Lord Jesus, whatever my hand finds to do, please empower me to do it with all my strength, my power, my ability and my might, because there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave. Amen.

 

Friday August 28, 2015

Spiritual maturity is the quiet confidence that God is in control. Charles R. Swindoll

KJV 2 Timothy 4:18 And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

NKJ 2 Timothy 4:18 And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and preserve me for His heavenly kingdom. To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen! (*1)

NIV 2 Timothy 4:18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen. (*2)

AMP 2 Timothy 4:18 [And indeed] the Lord will certainly deliver {and} draw me to Himself from every assault of evil. He will preserve {and} bring me safe unto His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen (so be it). (*3)

YLT 2 Timothy 4:18 and the Lord shall free me from every evil work, and shall save me — to his heavenly kingdom; to whom is the glory to the ages of the ages! Amen. (*4)

Praying 2 Timothy 4:18

Father of Lord Jesus, I thank You that You will certainly deliver and draw me to Yourself, and protect me from every assault of evil. You will preserve and bring me safe unto Your heavenly kingdom; to You be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

 

Thursday August 27, 2015

God has prepared a mighty work for your life, an incredible significance for your days. Jeff O’Leary

KJV Psalm 119:32 I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.

NKJ Psalm 119:32 I will run the course of Your commandments, For You shall enlarge my heart. (*1)

NIV Psalm 119:32 I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free. (*2)

AMP Psalm 119:32 I will [not merely walk, but] run the way of Your commandments, when You give me a heart that is willing. (*3)

YLT Psalm 119:32 The way of Thy commands I run, For Thou dost enlarge my heart! (*4)

Praying Psalm 119:32

Father of Lord Jesus, I will not merely walk, but run the way of Your commandments, when You give me a heart that is willing; please continue to enlarge my heart and make it willing and obedient. Amen.

 

Wednesday August 26, 2015

God welcomes our prayers. He is much more concerned about our hearts than our eloquence. Billy Graham

KJV Psalm 145:18 The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.

NKJ Psalm 145:18 The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth. (*1)

NIV Psalm 145:18 The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. (*2)

AMP Psalm 145:18 The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him sincerely {and} in truth. (*3)

YLT Psalm 145:18 Near is Jehovah to all those calling Him, To all who call Him in truth. (*4)

Praying Psalm 145:17-19

Heavenly Father, You are righteous in all Your ways, gracious in all Your works. Lord You are near to all who call upon You, to all who call upon You in truth. You will fulfill the desire of those who fear You; and You also will hear their cry and save them, thank You for my salvation Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Tuesday August 25, 2015

The Holy One has given us the holiness we need in the cloak of Christ’s righteousness. R. C. Sproul

KJV 1 Peter 1:15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;

NKJ 1 Peter 1:15 but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, (*1)

NIV 1 Peter 1:15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; (*2)

AMP 1 Peter 1:15 But as the One Who called you is holy, you yourselves also be holy in all your conduct {and} manner of living. (*3)

YLT 1 Peter 1:15 but according as He who did call you is holy, ye also, become holy in all behaviour, (*4)

Praying 1 Peter 1:15-17

Heavenly Father, You who called me is holy, so please equip me to be holy in all my conduct, because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.” And if I call on You Father, who without partiality judges according to each one’s work, please empower me to conduct myself throughout the time of my stay here in Godly fear of You, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Monday August 24, 2015

The deep fear lying behind every loss is that we have been abandoned by the God who should have saved us. Craig Barnes

KJV Psalm 118:5 I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.

NKJ Psalm 118:5 I called on the LORD in distress; The LORD answered me and set me in a broad place. (*1)

NIV Psalm 118:5 In my anguish I cried to the LORD, and he answered by setting me free. (*2)

AMP Psalm 118:5 Out of my distress I called upon the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free {and} in a large place. (*3)

YLT Psalm 118:5 From the straitness I called Jah, Jah answered me in a broad place. (*4)

Prayer for Greater Trust in Him

Heavenly Father, the deep fear lying behind my every loss, is that I have been abandoned by You Lord, who should have saved me. I reckon dead that lie and crucify it with my Lord Jesus, so that it is no longer reaped in my life. Now please establish in my heart a greater trust in You, knowing that You do all things well. Amen.

 

Saturday August 22, 2015

It is God you shall love first before you love anything else. Frederick Burchner

KJV Psalm 86:10 For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.

NKJ Psalm 86:10 For You are great, and do wondrous things; You alone are God. (*1)

NIV Psalm 86:10 For you are great and do marvelous deeds; you alone are God. (*2)

AMP Psalm 86:10 For You are great and work wonders! You alone are God. (*3)

YLT Psalm 86:10 For great art Thou, and doing wonders, Thou art God Thyself alone. (*4)

Praying Psalm 86:7-12

Father of Lord Jesus, in the day of my trouble I will call upon You, for You will answer me. Among the gods there is none like You, O Lord; nor are there any works like Your works. Teach me Your way, O Lord, and I will walk in Your truth and unite my heart to fear Your name. I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart, and I will glorify Your name forevermore. Amen.

 

Friday August 21, 2015

I suspect that if we were convinced of God’s personal love for us, few of us could resist it. Beth Booram

KJV 1 John 4:16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

NKJ 1 John 4:16 And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him. (*1)

NIV 1 John 4:16 And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. (*2)

AMP 1 John 4:16 And we know (understand, recognize, are conscious of, by observation and by experience) and believe (adhere to and put faith in and rely on) the love God cherishes for us. God is love, and he who dwells {and} continues in love dwells {and} continues in God, and God dwells {and} continues in him. (*3)

YLT 1 John 4:16 and we — we have known and believed the love, that God hath in us; God is love, and he who is remaining in the love, in God he doth remain, and God in him. (*4)

Prayer to Receive His love for Me

Father of Lord Jesus, I ask for a greater conviction of Your personal love for and towards me, and greater ability to receive and walk in it. Amen.

 

Thursday August 20, 2015

The test of our devotion to Christ is not our occasional triumphing on the mountain so much as our patient trudging on the plain. Warren W. Wiersbe

KJV Psalm 57:7 My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.

NKJ Psalm 57:7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and give praise. (*1)

NIV Psalm 57:7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music. (*2)

AMP Psalm 57:7 My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is steadfast {and} confident! I will sing and make melody. (*3)

YLT Psalm 57:7 Prepared is my heart, O God, Prepared is my heart, I sing and praise. (*4)

Prayer about my Established Heart

Heavenly Father, my heart is firm, stable and established in You, and because of that, I will sing, make melody and praise toYou while I am in the land of the living, though the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Wednesday August 19, 2015

If you are a saint God will continually upset your program, and if you are wedded to your program you will become that most obnoxious creature under heaven, an irritable saint. Oswald Chambers

KJV Jeremiah 9:24 But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.

NKJ Jeremiah 9:24 But let him who glories glory in this, That he understands and knows Me, That I am the LORD, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight,” says the LORD. (*1)

NIV Jeremiah 9:24 but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight,” declares the LORD. (*2)

AMP Jeremiah 9:24 But let him who glories glory in this: that he understands and knows Me [personally and practically, directly discerning and recognizing My character], that I am the Lord, Who practices loving-kindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth, for in these things I delight, says the Lord. (*3)

YLT Jeremiah 9:24 But — in this let the boaster boast himself, In understanding and knowing Me, For I am Jehovah, doing kindness, Judgment, and righteousness, in the earth, For in these I have delighted, An affirmation of Jehovah. (*4)

Prayer about My Program

Father God, if I have been locked into MY program instead of Yours, I confess my action as sin and ask for Your forgiveness. Please produce in my being the wherewithal to know and understand Your ways, and to walk in them, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Tuesday August 18, 2015

Beware of the storms of spiritual misgiving. The security of the saint’s life is his relationship to Jesus and obedience to His Word. Oswald Chambers

KJV James 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

NKJ James 1:22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. (*1)

NIV James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. (*2)

AMP James 1:22 But be doers of the Word [obey the message], and not merely listeners to it, betraying yourselves [into deception by reasoning contrary to the Truth]. (*3)

YLT James 1:22 and become ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves, (*4)

Prayer about Spiritual Misgivings

Heavenly Father, in the Name of my Lord Jesus, I take to the cross any spiritual misgivings and crucify them with Him. I ask that You fix firmly into my being instant obedience to You and Your Word, so that You may be glorified. Amen.

 

Monday August 17, 2015

The cross is laid on every Christian. It begins with the call to abandon the attachments of this world. It is that dying of the old man which is the result of his encounter with Christ. Dietrich Bonhoeffer

KJV Romans 6:6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.

NKJ Romans 6:6 knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin. (*1)

NIV Romans 6:6 For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin– (*2)

AMP Romans 6:6 We know that our old (unrenewed) self was nailed to the cross with Him in order that [our] body [which is the instrument] of sin might be made ineffective {and} inactive for evil, that we might no longer be the slaves of sin. (*3)

YLT Romans 6:6 this knowing, that our old man was crucified with him, that the body of the sin may be made useless, for our no longer serving the sin; (*4)

Praying Romans 6:6

Heavenly Father, I know that my old un-renewed self was nailed to the cross with our Lord Jesus, in order that my body, which is the instrument of sin, might be made ineffective and inactive for evil and that I might no longer be a slave of sin. I thank and praise You for that. Amen.

 

Saturday August 15, 2015

Fame is a vapor, popularity an accident, riches take wings, and only character endures. Horace Greeley

KJV Psalm 26:1 Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.

NKJ Psalm 26:1 Vindicate me, O LORD, For I have walked in my integrity. I have also trusted in the LORD; I shall not slip. (*1)

NIV Psalm 26:1 Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. (*2)

AMP Psalm 26:1 VINDICATE ME, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity; I have [expectantly] trusted in, leaned on, {and} relied on the Lord without wavering {and} I shall not slide. (*3)

YLT Psalm 26:1 Judge me, O Jehovah, for I in mine integrity have walked, And in Jehovah I have trusted, I slide not. (*4)

Proclaiming Psalm 26:1-2 Amplified Version

Heavenly Father, I proclaim: Vindicate me O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity; I have expectantly trusted in, leaned on, and relied on You Lord without wavering, I shall not slide. Examine me O Lord, and prove me, try my mind and my heart, through the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Friday August 14, 2015

We should not only want to be merciful and patient persons but should be making plans to become so. Dallas Willard

KJV Galatians 5:25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

NKJ Galatians 5:25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. (*1)

NIV Galatians 5:25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. (*2)

AMP Galatians 5:25 If we live by the [Holy] Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. [If by the Holy Spirit we have our life in God, let us go forward walking in line, our conduct controlled by the Spirit.] (*3)

YLT Galatians 5:25 if we may live in the Spirit, in the Spirit also we may walk; (*4)

Praying Galatians 5:24-25

Heavenly Father, because I am Yours and have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires, please download a greater power to live, walk and keep in step with Holy Spirit, through the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen

 

Thursday August 13, 2015

No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another. Charles Dickens

KJV 1 Peter 4:10 As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

NKJ 1 Peter 4:10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. (*1)

NIV 1 Peter 4:10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. (*2)

AMP 1 Peter 4:10 As each of you has received a gift (a particular spiritual talent, a gracious divine endowment), employ it for one another as [befits] good trustees of God’s many-sided grace [faithful stewards of the extremely diverse powers and gifts granted to Christians by unmerited favor]. (*3)

YLT 1 Peter 4:10 each, according as he received a gift, to one another ministering it, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God; (*4)

Prayer about Divine Endowments

Father of Lord Jesus, as I have received gifts, spiritual talents and gracious divine endowments, please equip me to be a good trustee of them and to employ them for the benefit of others and for Your glory. Amen.

 

Wednesday August 12, 2015

There is nothing that detects spiritual rottenness so unerringly as to ask not with the lips, but with the will. “Ye shall ask what ye will” said Jesus. Oswald Chambers

KJV John 15:7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

NKJ John 15:7 If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. (*1)

NIV John 15:7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. (*2)

AMP John 15:7 If you live in Me [abide vitally united to Me] and My words remain in you {and} continue to live in your hearts, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you. (*3)

YLT John 15:7 if ye may remain in me, and my sayings in you may remain, whatever ye may wish ye shall ask, and it shall be done to you. (*4)

Prayer for a Refashioned Heart

Father God, if I have asked amiss in my prayers the past, I ask for forgiveness. Please refashion my heart as to always ask according to Your will, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Tuesday August 11, 2015

You need both blessings and difficulties, because one without the other is neither. Unknown

KJV 2 Corinthians 1:7 And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.

NKJ 2 Corinthians 1:7 And our hope for you is steadfast, because we know that as you are partakers of the sufferings, so also you will partake of the consolation. (*1)

NIV 2 Corinthians 1:7 And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort. (*2)

AMP 2 Corinthians 1:7 And our hope for you [our joyful and confident expectation of good for you] is ever unwavering (assured and unshaken); for we know that just as you share {and} are partners in [our] sufferings {and} calamities, you also share {and} are partners in [our] comfort (consolation and encouragement). (*3)

YLT 2 Corinthians 1:7 and our hope is stedfast for you, knowing that even as ye are partakers of the sufferings — so also of the comfort. (*4)

Prayer about Comfort, Consolation and Encouragement

Heavenly Father, I know that just as I share in sufferings and calamities in this world, so also will I share in comfort, consolation and encouragement, here and in eternity, through my Lord Jesus Christ, thank You! Amen.

 

Monday August 10, 2015

We have placed too much hope in politics and social reforms, only to find out that we were being deprived of our most precious possession: our spiritual life. Alexander Solzhenitsyn

KJV 1 Corinthians 2:15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.

NKJ 1 Corinthians 2:15 But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged by no one. (*1)

NIV 1 Corinthians 2:15 The spiritual man makes judgments about all things, but he himself is not subject to any man’s judgment: <(*2)

AMP 1 Corinthians 2:15 But the spiritual man tries all things [he examines, investigates, inquires into, questions, and discerns all things], yet is himself to be put on trial and judged by no one [he can read the meaning of everything, but no one can properly discern {or} appraise {or} get an insight into him]. (*3)

YLT 1 Corinthians 2:15 and he who is spiritual, doth discern indeed all things, and he himself is by no one discerned; (*4)

Praying 1 Corinthians 2:14-16

Father of Lord Jesus, my natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to me; nor can I know them, because they are spiritually discerned. But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged by no one…But I have the mind of Christ and do hold the thoughts, feelings and purposes of His heart! Amen.

 

Saturday August 8, 2015

Today is mine. Tomorrow is none of my business. If I peer anxiously into the fog of the future, I will strain my spiritual eyes so that I will not see clearly what is required of me now. Elisabeth Elliott

KJV Isaiah 55:9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

NKJ Isaiah 55:9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts. (*1)

NIV Isaiah 55:9 As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. (*2)

AMP Isaiah 55:9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. (*3)

YLT Isaiah 55:9 For high have the heavens been above the earth, So high have been My ways above your ways, And My thoughts above your thoughts. (*4)

Prayer about Today’s Requirements

Heavenly Father, today is mine and tomorrow is none of my business. If I peer anxiously into the fog of the future, I will strain my spiritual eyes so that I will not see clearly what is required of me now; please empower me to see what is required of me today and walk in it, through the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Friday August 7, 2015

Fear vanishes when it is exposed to the promises of God’s Word. Billy Graham

KJV 1 John 2:25 And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.

NKJ 1 John 2:25 And this is the promise that He has promised us — eternal life. (*1)

NIV 1 John 2:25 And this is what he promised us– even eternal life. (*2)

AMP 1 John 2:25 And this is what He Himself has promised us–the life, the eternal [life]. (*3)

YLT 1 John 2:25 and this is the promise that He did promise us — the life the age-during. (*4)

Prayer about my Eternal Life

Father God, I praise and thank You that fear vanishes when it is exposed to the promises of Your word; and this is what You have promised me, eternal life through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen.

 

Thursday August 6, 2015

Faith sees the invisible, believes the incredible and receives the impossible! Unknown

KJV Revelation 14:12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.

NKJ Revelation 14:12 Here is the patience of the saints; here are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. (*1)

NIV Revelation 14:12 This calls for patient endurance on the part of the saints who obey God’s commandments and remain faithful to Jesus. (*2)

AMP Revelation 14:12 Here [comes in a call for] the steadfastness of the saints [the patience, the endurance of the people of God], those who [habitually] keep God’s commandments and [their] faith in Jesus. (*3)

YLT Revelation 14:12 Here is endurance of the saints: here are those keeping the commands of God, and the faith of Jesus.’ (*4)

Praying Revelation 14:12

Heavenly Father, please grant me the power and the steadfastness of the saints, which is, the patience, the endurance of the people of God, those who habitually keep Your commandments and their faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Wednesday August 5, 2015

I love the fact that God has a plan for every tomorrow of my life on earth and beyond. Luci Swindoll

KJV Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

NKJ Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. (*1)

NIV Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (*2)

AMP Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts {and} plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts {and} plans for welfare {and} peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome. (*3)

YLT Jeremiah 29:11 For I have known the thoughts that I am thinking towards you — an affirmation of Jehovah; thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give to you posterity and hope. (*4)

A prayer of thanks for my Final Outcome

Father of Lord Jesus, I thank You that You have a plan for my every tomorrow, on earth and beyond, and those plans are for peace and not evil, to give me a future and a hope in my final outcome, I praise You! Amen.

 

Tuesday August 4, 2015

Watch to see where God is at work and join Him! Henry Blackaby

KJV Proverbs 16:9 A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

NKJ Proverbs 16:9 A man’s heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 16:9 In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 16:9 A man’s mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps {and} makes them sure. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 16:9 The heart of man deviseth his way, And Jehovah establisheth his step. (*4)

Prayer to see the Lord’s work

Heavenly Father, open my eyes to see where You are at work and please empower me to join in with You; because my heart may plan my way, but You direct my steps, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Monday August 3, 2015

You are the only you that God made. Max Lucado

KJV Isaiah 43:7 Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.

NKJ Isaiah 43:7 Everyone who is called by My name, Whom I have created for My glory; I have formed him, yes, I have made him.” (*1)

NIV Isaiah 43:7 everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.” (*2)

AMP Isaiah 43:7 Even everyone who is called by My name, whom I have created for My glory, whom I have formed, whom I have made. (*3)

YLT Isaiah 43:7 Every one who is called by My name, Even for My honour I have created him, I have formed him, yea, I have made him. (*4)

I am created for His glory

Father of Lord Jesus, I thank You that I am the only me that You have ever created, and that everyone who is called by Your name is created for Your glory. Amen.

 

Saturday August 1, 2015

We must love ourselves if we are going to be any good at loving others. Leith Anderson

KJV 1 John 4:7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.

NKJ 1 John 4:7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. (*1)

NIV 1 John 4:7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. (*2)

AMP 1 John 4:7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is (springs) from God; and he who loves [his fellowmen] is begotten (born) of God and is coming [progressively] to know {and} understand God [to perceive and recognize and get a better and clearer knowledge of Him]. (*3)

YLT 1 John 4:7 Beloved, may we love one another, because the love is of God, and every one who is loving, of God he hath been begotten, and doth know God; (*4)

Praying 1 John 4:7

Father God, please equip me to love others more, for love springs from You. And he who loves his fellowmen is begotten of You Father, and is coming progressively to know, understand, perceive, recognize and get a better and clearer knowledge of You, through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Friday July 31, 2015

God is not interested in my image; He is concerned with my heart. Luci Swindoll

KJV 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.

NKJ 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” (*1)

NIV 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” (*2)

AMP 1 Samuel 16:7 But the Lord said to Samuel, Look not on his appearance or at the height of his stature, for I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees; for man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart. (*3)

YLT 1 Samuel 16:7 And Jehovah saith unto Samuel, ‘Look not unto his appearance, and unto the height of his stature, for I have rejected him; for it is not as man seeth — for man looketh at the eyes, and Jehovah looketh at the heart.’ (*4)

Prayer to not Judge Appearance

Father of Lord Jesus, please formulate in my being the ability to not judge on the outward appearance, like most people do, but empower me to look on people’s hearts, just as You do. Amen.

 

Thursday July 30, 2015

Watch spiritual hardness, if ever you have the tiniest trace of it, haul up everything else till you get back your softness to the Spirit of God. Oswald Chambers

KJV Romans 2:5 But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;

NKJ Romans 2:5 But in accordance with your hardness and your impenitent heart you are treasuring up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God, (*1)

NIV Romans 2:5 But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God’s wrath, when his righteous judgment will be revealed. (*2)

AMP Romans 2:5 But by your callous stubbornness {and} impenitence of heart you are storing up wrath {and} indignation for yourself on the day of wrath {and} indignation, when God’s righteous judgment (just doom) will be revealed. (*3)

YLT Romans 2:5 but, according to thy hardness and impenitent heart, thou dost treasure up to thyself wrath, in a day of wrath and of the revelation of the righteous judgment of God, (*4)

Prayer about Hardness of Heart

Father of Lord Jesus, please remove any hardness of heart from within me. If I have even the tiniest measure, I give You permission to get rid of it, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Wednesday July 29, 2015

The great of this world are those who simply loved God more than others did. A. W. Tozer

KJV Luke 10:27 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.

NKJ Luke 10:27 So he answered and said, ” ‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,’ and ‘your neighbor as yourself.’ “(*1)

NIV Luke 10:27 He answered: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.'” (*2)

AMP Luke 10:27 And he replied, You must love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself. (*3) YLT Luke 10:27 And he answering said, ‘Thou shalt love the Lord thy God out of all thy heart, and out of all thy soul, and out of all thy strength, and out of all thy understanding, and thy neighbour as thyself.’ (*4)

Praying Luke 10:27

Father of Lord Jesus, I pray that You would empower me in greater measure to love You Lord God, with all my heart and with all my soul and with all my strength and with all my mind, and to love my neighbor as myself. Amen.

 

Tuesday July 28, 2015

Get all you can, save all you can, and give all you can. John Wesley

KJV Hebrews 13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

NKJ Hebrews 13:5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (*1)

NIV Hebrews 13:5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” (*2)

AMP Hebrews 13:5 Let your character {or} moral disposition be free from love of money [including greed, avarice, lust, and craving for earthly possessions] and be satisfied with your present [circumstances and with what you have]; for He [God] Himself has said, I will not in any way fail you {nor} give you up {nor} leave you without support. [I will] not, [I will] not, [I will] not in any degree leave you helpless {nor} forsake {nor} let [you] down (relax My hold on you)! [Assuredly not!] (*3)

YLT Hebrews 13:5 Without covetousness the behaviour, being content with the things present, for He hath said, ‘No, I will not leave, no, nor forsake thee,’ (*4)

Praying Hebrews 13:5

Heavenly Father, please empower me to have my character and moral disposition be free from the love of money; including greed, avarice, lust, and craving for earthly possessions, and establish in my heart a greater power to be satisfied with my present circumstances, and with what I have, through the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Monday July 27, 2015

Who indeed deserves our praise but the God who originated every good and perfect gift. Philip Yancey

KJV James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

NKJ James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. (*1)

NIV James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. (*2)

AMP James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect (free, large, full) gift is from above; it comes down from the Father of all [that gives] light, in [the shining of] Whom there can be no variation [rising or setting] or shadow cast by His turning [as in an eclipse]. (*3)

YLT James 1:17 every good giving, and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the lights, with whom is no variation, or shadow of turning; (*4)

Prayer to the God of Gifts

Father of Lord Jesus, You indeed deserve my praise because You are the God who originated every good and perfect gift, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning, thank You Abba Daddy. Amen.

 

Saturday July 25, 2015

We show our love for God when we love His Family. Cindy Hess Kasper

KJV Romans 12:10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

NKJ Romans 12:10 Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; (*1)

NIV Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. (*2)

AMP Romans 12:10 Love one another with brotherly affection [as members of one family], giving precedence {and} showing honor to one another. (*3)

YLT Romans 12:10 in the love of brethren, to one another kindly affectioned: in the honour going before one another; (*4)

Lord, Please Protect me from Your Followers

Father God, at times I feel like the preacher’s sermon, “Lord, please protect me from Your followers.” In the areas where I have judged others for their lack of love, please forgive me. Establish in my being the power to love Your believers as You love them, in the Name of Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Friday July 24, 2015

Jesus Christ demands more complete allegiance than any dictator who ever lived. The difference is, he has the right to. Vance Havner

KJV Matthew 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

NKJ Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. (*1)

NIV Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. (*2)

AMP Matthew 7:21 Not everyone who says to Me, Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father Who is in heaven. (*3)

YLT Matthew 7:21 ‘Not every one who is saying to me Lord, lord, shall come into the reign of the heavens; but he who is doing the will of my Father who is in the heavens. (*4)

Praying Matthew 7:21

Father of Lord Jesus, not everyone who says to You, Lord Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of Your Father Who is in heaven. Lord, remove all fear about being one who does not do Your will and please equip me to do it, for Your glory. Amen.

 

Thursday July 23, 2015

Praise frees you to get your mind off yourself and onto the Lord. Stormie Omartain

KJV Matthew 4:10 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

NKJ Matthew 4:10 Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve.’ “(*1)

NIV Matthew 4:10 Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.'” (*2)

AMP Matthew 4:10 Then Jesus said to him, Begone, Satan! For it has been written, You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him alone shall you serve. (*3)

YLT Matthew 4:10 Then saith Jesus to him, ‘Go — Adversary, for it hath been written, The Lord thy God thou shalt bow to, and Him only thou shalt serve.’ (*4)

Praying Matthew 4:10

Heavenly Father, like my Lord Jesus I proclaim: Away from me Adversary! For it is written, I shall worship the Lord my God, and Him alone shall I serve. Thank You for empowering me to get my mind off myself and onto You Lord. Amen.

 

Wednesday July 22, 2015

The important thing is not to think much but to love much. St. Teresa of Avila

KJV Proverbs 17:17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

NKJ Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times, and is born, as is a brother, for adversity. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 17:17 At all times is the friend loving, And a brother for adversity is born. (*4)

Prayer to be a Greater Friend

Heavenly Father, the important thing is not to think much but to love much. Please equip me to be a friend that loves at all times and to be a brother (or sister) that is born for adversity, because of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Tuesday July 21, 2015

Patience means waiting for God’s time without doubting His love. Dennis De Haan

KJV Psalm 27:14 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

NKJ Psalm 27:14 Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD! (*1)

NIV Psalm 27:14 Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD. (*2)

AMP Psalm 27:14 Wait {and} hope for {and} expect the Lord; be brave {and} of good courage and let your heart be stout {and} enduring. Yes, wait for {and} hope for {and} expect the Lord. (*3)

YLT Psalm 27:14 Look unto Jehovah — be strong, And He doth strengthen thy heart, Yea, look unto Jehovah! (*4)

Praying Psalm 27:14 Amplified

Father of Lord Jesus, I wait, hope for and expect You Lord; I will be brave and of good courage and my heart will be stout and enduring; yes I wait, hope for, and expect You Great Jehovah. Amen.

 

Monday July 20, 2015

The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church. Tertllian

KJV 1 Peter 4:16 Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

NKJ 1 Peter 4:16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter. (*1)

NIV 1 Peter 4:16 However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. (*2)

AMP 1 Peter 4:16 But if [one is ill-treated and suffers] as a Christian [which he is contemptuously called], let him not be ashamed, but give glory to God that he is [deemed worthy to suffer] in this name. (*3)

YLT 1 Peter 4:16 and if as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; and let him glorify God in this respect; (*4)

Praying 1 Peter 4:16

Father of Lord Jesus, when I am ill-treated and suffer as a Christian, let me not be ashamed, but let me give glory to You Lord, because I am deemed worthy to suffer for Your Name. Amen.

 

Saturday July 18, 2015

Honoring God’s ways and living for man’s awe are mutually incompatible goals. Alicia Britt Chole

KJV Proverbs 28:25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

NKJ Proverbs 28:25 He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the LORD will be prospered. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 28:25 A greedy man stirs up dissension, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 28:25 He who is of a greedy spirit stirs up strife, but he who puts his trust in the Lord shall be enriched {and} blessed. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 28:25 Whoso is proud in soul stirreth up contention, And whoso is trusting on Jehovah is made fat. (*4)

Prayer about my Walking in Pride

Heavenly Father, in the areas of my heart where I have walked in pride and stirred up strife, please forgive me; now equip and release me to trust in You in a greater measure, and then I shall be enriched and blessed, through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Friday July 17, 2015

I am drawn to God by the irresistible magnetism of His own Greatness. Phillip Keller

KJV Psalm 138:5 Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the glory of the LORD.

NKJ Psalm 138:5 Yes, they shall sing of the ways of the LORD, For great is the glory of the LORD. (*1)

NIV Psalm 138:5 May they sing of the ways of the LORD, for the glory of the LORD is great. (*2)

AMP Psalm 138:5 Yes, they shall sing of the ways of the Lord {and} joyfully celebrate His mighty acts, for great is the glory of the Lord. (*3)

YLT Psalm 138:5 And they sing in the ways of Jehovah, For great is the honour of Jehovah. (*4)

Prayer about His Irresistible Magnetism

Father of Lord Jesus, I am drawn to You by the irresistible magnetism of Your own greatness and power, and I will sing of Your ways and joyfully celebrate Your mighty acts, for great is Your Honor and Glory. Amen.

 

Thursday July 16, 2015

When we genuinely forgive, we set a prisoner free and then discover that the prisoner we set free was us. Lewis Smedes

KJV Matthew 6:14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:

NKJ Matthew 6:14 For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. (*1)

NIV Matthew 6:14 For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. (*2)

AMP Matthew 6:14 For if you forgive people their trespasses [their reckless and willful sins, leaving them, letting them go, and giving up resentment], your heavenly Father will also forgive you. (*3)

YLT Matthew 6:14 ‘For, if ye may forgive men their trespasses He also will forgive you — your Father who is in the heavens; (*4)

Praying Matthew 6:14 Amplified

Heavenly Father, if I forgive people their trespasses, their reckless and willful sins, letting them go, and giving up all my resentment, You will also forgive me of my sins; please grace me to forgive in a greater way, this very day, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Wednesday July 15, 2015

Failure is the path of least persistence. Bruce Bickel

KJV 2 Samuel 22:33 God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect.

NKJ 2 Samuel 22:33 God is my strength and power, And He makes my way perfect. (*1)

NIV 2 Samuel 22:33 It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. (*2)

AMP 2 Sam 22:33 God is my strong Fortress; He guides the blameless in His way {and} sets him free. (*3)

YLT 2 Samuel 22:33 God — my bulwark, my strength, And He maketh perfect my way; (*4)

Proclaiming 2 Samuel 22:31-33

Father of Lord Jesus, I proclaim: As for You Lord God, Your way is perfect; Your Word is proven; You are a shield to all who trust in You. For who is God, except my Lord? And who is a rock except my God? God is my strength and power, and You Father make my way perfect. Amen.

 

Tuesday July 14, 2015

We can’t expect to experience the fruit of God’s blessings if we don’t recognize the importance of doing our part. Joanie Yoder

KJV Galatians 6:7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

NKJ Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. (*1)

NIV Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. (*2)

AMP Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived {and} deluded {and} misled; God will not allow Himself to be sneered at (scorned, disdained, or mocked by mere pretensions or professions, or by His precepts being set aside.) [He inevitably deludes himself who attempts to delude God.] For whatever a man sows, that {and} that only is what he will reap. (*3)

YLT Galatians 6:7 Be not led astray; God is not mocked; for what a man may sow — that also he shall reap, (*4)

Prayer to do my Part Even More

Heavenly Father, I cannot expect to experience the fruit of Your blessings if I do not recognize the importance of doing my part; please empower me to do just that, even more, through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Monday July 13, 2015

The fullness of the blessing God wants to give you and me can be summed up in one word-Jesus. Anne Graham Lotz

KJV Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

NIV Ephesians 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. (*1)

NKJ Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, (*2)

AMP Ephesians 1:3 May blessing (praise, laudation, and eulogy) be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah) Who has blessed us {in Christ} with every spiritual (given by the Holy Spirit) blessing in the heavenly realm! (*3)

YLT Ephesians 1:3 Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who did bless us in every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, (*4)

Praying Ephesians 1:3

Heavenly Father, may blessing, (praise, laudation, and eulogy) be to the God and Father of my Lord Jesus Christ Who has blessed me with every spiritual blessing, given by Holy Spirit in the heavenly realm! Amen!

 

Saturday July 11, 2015

Insist on taking the initiative for God in every place you are in. As a worker, always determine to give God “the first foot.” Oswald Chambers

KJV 1 Peter 2:21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

NKJ 1 Peter 2:21 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps: (*1)

NIV 1 Peter 2:21 To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. (*2)

AMP 1 Peter 2:21 For even to this were you called [it is inseparable from your vocation]. For Christ also suffered for you, leaving you [His personal] example, so that you should follow in His footsteps. (*3)

YLT 1 Peter 2:21 for to this ye were called, because Christ also did suffer for you, leaving to you an example, that ye may follow his steps, (*4)

Prayer to be Ready for Him

Father God, I ask that You would create and release the power in me to be ready in season and out of season; please establish in me the ability to take the initiative for You in every place I go, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Friday July 10, 2015

Grace teaches us that God loves because of who God is, not because of who we are. Philip Yancey

KJV Luke 10:20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

NKJ Luke 10:20 “Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven.” (*1)

NIV Luke 10:20 However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven. (*2)

AMP Luke 10:20 Nevertheless, do not rejoice at this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are enrolled in heaven. (*3)

YLT Luke 10:20 but, in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subjected to you, but rejoice rather that your names were written in the heavens.’ (*4)

Praying Luke 10:20 Amplified

Father God, I will not rejoice that evil spirits are subject to me, but I will rejoice and celebrate that my name is written and enrolled in heaven, thank You Lord Jesus! Amen.

 

Thursday July 9, 2015

We can be sure of God’s consolation in our trials, of His hope in our despair. Marva Dawn

KJV Isaiah 40:1 Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.

NKJ Isaiah 40:1 Comfort, yes, comfort My people! Says your God. (*1)

NIV Isaiah 40:1 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. (*2)

AMP Isaiah 40:1 COMFORT, COMFORT My people, says your God. (*3)

YLT Isaiah 40:1 Comfort ye, comfort ye, My people, saith your God. (*4)

A Prayer of Thanks in the Time of Trouble

Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your consolation in my trials and of Your hope in my despair. I thank You that You are my God, my Refuge and Strength, You a very present and well-proved help in trouble, through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Wednesday July 8, 2015

Aim at haven and you will get earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you will get neither. C. S. Lewis

KJV Psalm 18:30 As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.

NKJ Psalm 18:30 As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the LORD is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.

NIV Psalm 18:30 As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him.

AMP Psalm 18:30 As for God, His way is perfect! The word of the Lord is tested and tried; He is a shield to all those who take refuge and put their trust in Him.

YLT Psalm 18:30 God! perfect is His way, The saying of Jehovah is tried, A shield is He to all those trusting in Him.

Praying Psalm 18:30

Father of Lord Jesus, as for You Lord God, Your way is perfect! Your word, is tested and tried; You are a shield to all those who take refuge and put their trust in You; please empower me to trust, cling to and rely on You even greater in the days ahead. Amen.

 

Tuesday July 7, 2015

Note the things your thinking does not account for. Oswald Chambers

KJV Galatians 6:3 For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

NKJ Galatians 6:3 For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. (*1)

NIV Galatians 6:3 If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. (*2)

AMP Galatans 6:3 For if any person thinks himself to be somebody [too important to condescend to shoulder another’s load] when he is nobody [of superiority except in his own estimation], he deceives {and} deludes {and} cheats himself. (*3)

YLT Galatians 6:3 for if any one doth think himself to be something — being nothing — himself he doth deceive; (*4)

Prayer for Greater Meekness

Father of Lord Jesus, if I have thought of myself more highly than I ought, I ask for Your forgiveness. Please establish in my heart a spirit of humility and meekness in a greater way, in the name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Monday July 6, 2015

We have no business to limit God’s revelations to the bias of the human mind. Oswald Chambers

KJV 2 Corinthians 12:1 It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

NKJ 2 Corinthians 12:1 It is doubtless not profitable for me to boast. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord: (*1)

NIV 2 Corinthians 12:1 I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. (*2)

AMP 2 Corinthians 12:1 TRUE, THERE is nothing to be gained by it, but [as I am obliged] to boast, I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. (*3)

YLT 2 Corinthians 12:1 To boast, really, is not profitable for me, for I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. (*4)

Prayer for Increase in Visions

Father God, I ask that You increase my visions and revelations. If I have limited You because of my own bias please forgive me and break any imprecations off of my being; now create the faith necessary for an increase, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Saturday July 4, 2015

When we lie like fallow ground, God puts in new seeds and the harvest is the ripe fruit of God; otherwise it is ripe fruit of naturalness only. Lying fallow is always the secret of spiritual growth. Oswald Chambers

KJV Hosea 10:12 Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.

NKJ Hosea 10:12 Sow for yourselves righteousness; Reap in mercy; Break up your fallow ground, For it is time to seek the LORD, Till He comes and rains righteousness on you. (*1)

NIV Hosea 10:12 Sow for yourselves righteousness, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the LORD, until he comes and showers righteousness on you. (*2)

AMP Hosea 10:12 Sow for yourselves according to righteousness (uprightness and right standing with God); reap according to mercy {and} loving-kindness. Break up your uncultivated ground, for it is time to seek the Lord, to inquire for {and} of Him, {and} to require His favor, till He comes and teaches you righteousness {and} rains His righteous gift of salvation upon you. (*3)

YLT Hosea 10:12 Sow for yourselves in righteousness, Reap according to loving-kindness, Till for yourselves tillage of knowledge, To seek Jehovah, Till he come and shew righteousness to you. (*4)

Prayer for More Forbearance

Father God, I ask that You would establish in my heart a greater realm of forbearance, patience and self-control when I am in a fallow time, because lying fallow is always the secret of spiritual growth, in the name of my Lord Jesus. Amen

 

Friday July 3, 2015

Always beware of vowing, it is a risky thing. If you promise to do a thing and don’t do it, it means the weakening of your moral nature. Oswald Chambers

KJV Ecclesiastes 5:4 When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed.

NKJ Ecclesiastes 5:4 When you make a vow to God, do not delay to pay it; For He has no pleasure in fools. Pay what you have vowed. (*1)

NIV Ecclesiastes 5:4 When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it. He has no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vow. (*2)

AMP Ecclesiastes 5:4 When you vow a vow {or} make a pledge to God, do not put off paying it; for God has no pleasure in fools (those who witlessly mock Him). Pay what you vow. (*3)

YLT Ecclesiastes 5:4 When thou vowest a vow to God, delay not to complete it, for there is no pleasure in fools; that which thou vowest — complete. (*4)

Prayer about My Vows

Father God, if I have made vows in the past and did not keep them, I ask you to forgive me, and break every curse I may have placed on myself. Please formulate within me the power to hold my tongue, and to use wisdom when making vows, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Thursday July 2, 2015

Fearless devotion to Jesus Christ ought to mark the saint today, but more often it is devotion to our set that marks us. We are more concerned about being in agreement with Christians than about being in agreement with God. Oswald Chambers

KJV Psalm 119:38 Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.

NKJ Psalm 119:38 Establish Your word to Your servant, Who is devoted to fearing You. (*1)

NIV Psalm 119:38 Fulfill your promise to your servant, so that you may be feared. (*2)

AMP Psalm 119:38 Establish Your word {and} confirm Your promise to Your servant, which is for those who reverently fear {and} devotedly worship You. (*3)

YLT Psalm 119:38 Establish to Thy servant Thy saying, That is concerning Thy fear. (*4)

A Prayer to Confirm Your Promise

Heavenly Father, I ask that You would establish Your word and confirm Your promise to me, Your servant, and download into my being a greater measure of the Fear of the Lord, in the name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Wednesday July 1, 2015

A man discovers intellectual things for himself but he cannot discover God by his intellect. Oswald Chambers

KJV 1 Corinthians 2:11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.

NKJ 1 Corinthians 2:11 For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God. (*1)

NIV 1 Corinthians 2:11 For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man’s spirit within him? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. (*2)

AMP 1 Corinthians 2:11 For what person perceives (knows and understands) what passes through a man’s thoughts except the man’s own spirit within him? Just so no one discerns (comes to know and comprehend) the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. (*3)

YLT 1 Corinthians 2:11 for who of men hath known the things of the man, except the spirit of the man that is in him? so also the things of God no one hath known, except the Spirit of God. (*4)

Prayer to Know Him Even Greater

Father God, I desire that You would establish in my heart the power to know and comprehend You in a greater way, now in this life. I give You permission Holy Spirit to create and establish this within me, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Tuesday June 30, 2015

Fear God, and you will have nothing else to fear. Bill Crowder

KJV Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

NKJ Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 9:10 The reverent {and} worshipful fear of the Lord is the beginning (the chief and choice part) of Wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight {and} understanding. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 9:10 The commencement of wisdom is the fear of Jehovah, And a knowledge of the Holy Ones is understanding. (*4)

Praying Proverbs 9:10

Father God, the reverent and worshipful fear of You Lord is the beginning, the chief and choice part of Wisdom, and the knowledge of Your Holy One (Lord Jesus) is insight and understanding; please download greater Godly fear into my being. Amen.

 

Monday June 29, 2015

The greatest good in life is to live for and to worship God. Leith Anderson

KJV Psalm 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

NKJ Psalm 91:1 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. (*1)

NIV Psalm 91:1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. (*2)

AMP Psalm 91:1 HE WHO dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall remain stable {and} fixed under the shadow of the Almighty [Whose power no foe can withstand]. (*3)

YLT Psalm 91:1 He who is dwelling In the secret place of the Most High, In the shade of the Mighty lodgeth habitually, (*4)

Prayer about the Secret Place

Heavenly Father, thank You for the secret place of the Most High (Elyown), and because of my Lord Jesus, I can remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty (Shadday) whose power no foe can withstand. Amen.

 

Saturday June 27, 2015

If God can work through me He can work through anyone. St. Francis of Assisi

KJV John 14:12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.

NKJ John 14:12 Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. (*1)

NIV John 14:12 I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. (*2)

AMP John 14:12 I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, if anyone steadfastly believes in Me, he will himself be able to do the things that I do; and he will do even greater things than these, because I go to the Father. (*3)

YLT John 14:12 ‘Verily, verily, I say to you, he who is believing in me, the works that I do — that one also shall do, and greater than these he shall do, because I go on to my Father; (*4)

Prayer about the Greater Works

Father of Lord Jesus, because I believe in You, the works that You do and have done I will also do, and greater works than these I will do, because You are with the Father, prepare me to believe and to do this in a greater way. Amen.

 

Friday June 26, 2015

The moments of severest temptation are the moments of His divinest succor. Oswald Chambers

KJV 1 Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

NKJ 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. (*1)

NIV 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. (*2)

AMP 1 Corinthians 10:13 For no temptation (no trial regarded as enticing to sin), [no matter how it comes or where it leads] has overtaken you {and} laid hold on you that is not common to man [that is, no temptation or trial has come to you that is beyond human resistance and that is not adjusted and adapted and belonging to human experience, and such as man can bear]. But God is faithful [to His Word and to His compassionate nature], and He [can be trusted] not to let you be tempted {and} tried {and} assayed beyond your ability {and} strength of resistance {and} power to endure, but with the temptation He will [always] also provide the way out (the means of escape to a landing place), that you may be capable {and} strong {and} powerful to bear up under it patiently. (*3)

YLT 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation hath taken you — except human; and God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above what ye are able, but He will make, with the temptation, also the outlet, for your being able to bear it. (*4)

Prayer of Thanks to Him

Father of Lord Jesus, I thank You for Your faithfulness in keeping me from temptations, but when I am enticed to sin, You are faithful to make a way of escape. Amen.

 

Thursday June 25, 2015

Patience is the companion of wisdom. St. Augustine

KJV Psalm 40:1 I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

NKJ Psalm 40:1 I waited patiently for the LORD; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry. (*1)

NIV Psalm 40:1 I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. (*2)

AMP Psalm 40:1 I WAITED patiently and expectantly for the Lord; and He inclined to me and heard my cry. (*3)

YLT Psalm 40:1 I have diligently expected Jehovah, And He inclineth to me, and heareth my cry, (*4)

Praying Psalm 40:1-3

Father of Lord Jesus, I waited patiently for the You Lord, and You inclined to me, and heard my cry. You also brought me up out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my steps. You have put a new song in my mouth–Praise to our God; many will see it and fear, and will trust in You Lord. Amen.

 

Wednesday June 24, 2015

Listening is an art, and I must learn to listen to God. Philip Yancey

KJV Proverbs 8:32 Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.

NKJ Proverbs 8:32 Now therefore, listen to me, my children, For blessed are those who keep my ways. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 8:32 Now then, my sons, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 8:32 Now therefore listen to me, O you sons; for blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) are those who keep my ways. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 8:32 And now, ye sons, hearken to me, Yea, happy are they who keep my ways. (*4)

Praying Proverbs 8:32-35

Heavenly Father, I will listen to You (Wisdom), for blessed are those who keep Your ways. I will hear instruction and be wise, and I will not disdain it, because blessed is the man who listens to You, watching daily at your gates. For whoever finds You (Wisdom), finds life and obtains favor, thank You Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Tuesday June 23, 2015

God is far more interested in our personal passion for Him than He is in our academic perceptions about Him. Jack Hayford

KJV Psalm 145:5 I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.

NKJ Psalm 145:5 I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty, And on Your wondrous works. (*1)

NIV Psalm 145:5 They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful works. (*2)

AMP Psalm 145:5 On the glorious splendor of Your majesty and on Your wondrous works I will meditate. (*3)

YLT Psalm 145:5 The honour — the glory of Thy majesty, And the matters of Thy wonders I declare. (*4)

Praying Psalm 145:5-6

Heavenly Father, I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty, and on Your wondrous works. Men shall speak of the might of Your awesome acts, and I will declare Your greatness today and every day, because of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Monday June 22, 2015

Keep the powers of your mind going full pace, always maintaining the secret life right with God. Oswald Chambers

KJV Psalm 25:14 The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.

NKJ Psalm 25:14 The secret of the LORD is with those who fear Him, And He will show them His covenant. (*1)

NIV Psalm 25:14 The LORD confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them. (*2)

AMP Psalm 25:14 The secret [of the sweet, satisfying companionship] of the Lord have they who fear (revere and worship) Him, and He will show them His covenant {and} reveal to them its [deep, inner] meaning. (*3)

YLT Psalm 25:14 The secret of Jehovah is for those fearing Him, And His covenant — to cause them to know. (*4)

Prayer about His Secret Place

Father God, I ask that You would create in me a greater ability to stay in the secret place, that sweet, satisfying companionship of the Most High, and that You would show me greater realms of Your covenant, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Friday June 19, 2015

Rather than being concerned with what kind of friends we have, we ought to consider what kind of friends we are. Bill Crowder

KJV Proverbs 17:17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

NKJ Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times, and is born, as is a brother, for adversity. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 17:17 At all times is the friend loving, And a brother for adversity is born. (*4)

Prayer to be a Friend that Loves

Father of Lord Jesus, rather than being concerned with what kind of friends I have, I ought to consider what kind of friend I am; please empower me to be a friend that loves at all times. Amen.

 

Wednesday June 17, 2015

Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire? Corrie Ten Boom

KJV Colossians 4:2 Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;

NKJ Colossians 4:2 Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; (*1)

NIV Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. (*2)

AMP Colossians 4:2 Be earnest {and} unwearied {and} steadfast in your prayer [life], being [both] alert {and} intent in [your praying] with thanksgiving. (*3)

YLT Colossians 4:2 In the prayer continue ye, watching in it in thanksgiving; (*4)

Praying Colossians 4:2 Amplified

Heavenly Father, I pray that I would be earnest, unwearied and steadfast in my prayer life, being both alert and intent in my praying with thanksgiving, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Tuesday June 16, 2015

Hand your dream over to God, and leave it in His keeping. Catherine Marshall

KJV Psalm 113:7 He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;

NKJ Psalm 113:7 He raises the poor out of the dust, And lifts the needy out of the ash heap, (*1)

NIV Psalm 113:7 He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; (*2)

AMP Ps 113:7 [The Lord] raises the poor out of the dust {and} lifts the needy from the ash heap {and} the dung hill, (*3)

YLT Psalm 113:7 He is raising up from the dust the poor, From a dunghill He exalteth the needy. (*4)

Prayer about my Dreams

Father God, I give to our Lord Jesus my hopes, dreams and visions for His safe keeping; please grace me to trust that You will empower me to fulfill what I am called to do in this life. Amen.

 

Monday June 15, 2015

Christianity makes no allowance for heroic moods. It is easy to feel heroic in an armchair, when everything goes well, but Christianity deals with God’s standard in the common days when you are out of your armchair, and when things are not going well. Oswald Chambers

KJV Romans 8:37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

NKJ Romans 8:37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. (*1)

NIV Romans 8:37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. (*2)

AMP Romans 8:37 Yet amid all these things we are more than conquerors {and} gain a surpassing victory through Him Who loved us. (*3)

YLT Romans 8:37 but in all these we more than conquer, through him who loved us; (*4)

Prayer for More Surpassing Knowledge

Father God, please establish in my being a greater surpassing knowledge that I am more than a conquer through Him who loves me, in the Name of my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Saturday June 13, 2015

People often err at two extremes in their view of Satan. Some dismiss him while others attribute more power to him than he deserves. C. P. Hia

KJV Revelation 12:10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.

NKJ Revelation 12:10 Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, “Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down. (*1)

NIV Revelation 12:10 Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: “Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ. For the accuser of our brothers, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down. (*2)

AMP Revelation 12:10 Then I heard a strong (loud) voice in heaven, saying, Now it has come–the salvation and the power and the kingdom (the dominion, the reign) of our God, and the power (the sovereignty, the authority) of His Christ (the Messiah); for the accuser of our brethren, he who keeps bringing before our God charges against them day and night, has been cast out! (*3)

YLT Revelation 12:10 And I heard a great voice saying in the heaven, ‘Now did come the salvation, and the power, and the reign, of our God, and the authority of His Christ, because cast down was the accuser of our brethren, who is accusing them before our God day and night; (*4)

Prayer about Fearing the Dark Side

Heavenly Father, I take any fear, terror or dread of the dark side or of Satan to the cross of my Lord Jesus and crucify with Him. Please, establish in my heart in a greater way the truth of 1 John 4:4: He who lives in me is greater and mightier than he who is in the world! Amen.

 

Friday June 12, 2015

It is difficult to speak of loving our enemies when we have a hard time just loving our friends. Frederick Buechner

KJV John 15:14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.

NKV John 15:14 You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. (*1)

NIV John 15:14 You are my friends if you do what I command. (*2)

AMP John 15:14 You are My friends if you keep on doing the things which I command you to do. (*3)

YLT John 15:14 ye are my friends, if ye may do whatever I command you; (*4)

Prayer about Loving My Friends

Heavenly Father, it is difficult to speak of loving my enemies when I have a hard time just loving my friends; please grace me to love them as You love me, because of what my Lord Jesus did for me. Amen.

 

Thursday June 11, 2015

One does not become holy all at once. Brother Lawerence

KJV Philippians 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

NKJ Philippians 3:14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. (*1)

NIV Philippians 3:14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (*2)

AMP Philippians 3:14 I press on toward the goal to win the [supreme and heavenly] prize to which God in Christ Jesus is calling us upward. (*3)

YLT Philippians 3:14 to the mark I pursue for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. (*4)

Praying Philippians 3:14 Amplified

Heavenly Father, like the Apostle Paul, I press on toward the goal to win the [supreme and heavenly] prize to which You, in Christ Jesus are calling me upward. Lord, please empower me to reach this goal each and every day Amen.

 

Wednesday June 10, 2015

God’s guidance is always for our good. And it will always come when we need it most. Peter Wallace

KJV Psalm 16:7 I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.

NKJ Psalm 16:7 I will bless the LORD who has given me counsel; My heart also instructs me in the night seasons. (*1)

NIV Psalm 16:7 I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me. (*2)

AMP Psalm 16:7 I will bless the Lord, Who has given me counsel; yes, my heart instructs me in the night seasons. (*3)

YLT Psalm 16:7 I bless Jehovah who hath counselled me; Also in the nights my reins instruct me. (*4)

Praying Psalm 16:7-9

Heavenly Father, I will bless You, who has given me counsel; my heart also instructs me in the night seasons. I have set You Lord always before me; because You are at my right hand I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices; my flesh also will rest in hope, through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Tuesday June 9, 2015

When we take responsibility for our lives we’re empowered to make changes. Henry Cloud

KJV Psalm 143:10 Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.

NKJ Psalm 143:10 Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God; Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness. (*1)

NIV Psalm 143:10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. (*2)

AMP Psalm 143:10 Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; let Your good Spirit lead me into a level country and into the land of uprightness. (*3)

YLT Psalm 143:10 Teach me to do Thy good pleasure, For Thou art my God — Thy Spirit is good, Lead me into a land of uprightness. (*4)

Praying Psalm 143:10-11

Heavenly Father, teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; let Your good Spirit lead me into a level country and into the land of uprightness. Save my life, O Lord, for Your name’s sake; in Your righteousness, bring my life out of trouble and free me from distress, through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Monday June 8, 2015

Logic is simply the method man’s intellect follows in making things definable to himself, but you can’t define what is greater than yourself. Oswald Chambers

KJV 1 John 5:9 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son.

NKJ 1 John 5:9 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater; for this is the witness of God which He has testified of His Son. (*1)

NIV 1 John 5:9 We accept man’s testimony, but God’s testimony is greater because it is the testimony of God, which he has given about his Son. (*2)

AMP 1 John 5:9 If we accept [as we do] the testimony of men [if we are willing to take human authority], the testimony of God is greater (of stronger authority), for this is the testimony of God, even the witness which He has borne regarding His Son. (*3)

YLT 1 John 5:9 If the testimony of men we receive, the testimony of God is greater, because this is the testimony of God that He hath testified concerning His Son. (*4)

Prayer to Receive the Greater Witness

Father of Lord Jesus, I have received the witness of men, but the witness of You is greater. Lord, please bring about in me the capacity to receive the greater witness through Your Son and through Your Spirit. Amen.

 

Saturday June 6, 2015

When we observe God’s amazing creation, our only response can be that of Job: These are “things too wonderful for me.” Dave Branon

KJV Job 5:8-9 I would seek unto God, and unto God would I commit my cause: Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things without number:

NKJ Job 5:8-9 But as for me, I would seek God, And to God I would commit my cause Who does great things, and unsearchable, Marvelous things without number. (*1)

NIV Job 5:8-9 But if it were I, I would appeal to God; I would lay my cause before him. He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted. (*2)

AMP Job 5:8-9 As for me, I would seek God and inquire of and require Him, and to God would I commit my cause Who does great things and unsearchable, marvelous things without number, (*3)

YLT Job 5:8-9 Yet I — I inquire for God, And for God I give my word, Doing great things, and there is no searching. Wonderful, till there is no numbering. (*4)

Like Job I Pray

Heavenly Father, like Job I pray: As for me, I will seek God and inquire of and require Him, and to God would I commit my cause, Who does great things and unsearchable, marvelous things without number, thank You Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Friday June 5, 2015

God is with us no matter what future we wake up in. Leslie Williams

KJV Psalm 96:4 For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.

NKJ Psalm 96:4 For the LORD is great and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. (*1)

NIV Psalm 96:4 For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods. (*2)

AMP Psalm 96:4 For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; He is to be reverently feared {and} worshiped above all [so-called] gods. (*3)

YLT Psalm 96:4 For great is Jehovah, and praised greatly, Fearful He is over all gods. (*4)

Praying Psalm 96: 2-4

Father of Lord Jesus, I will sing to the You Lord, I will bless Your name; I will proclaim the good news of Your salvation from day to day. I will declare Your glory among the nations, Your wonders among all peoples. For You Lord, are great and greatly to be praised; You are to be feared above all gods. Amen.

 

Thursday June 4, 2015

The resentment of discipline of any kind will warp the whole life away from God’s purpose. Oswald Chambers

KJV Proverbs 15:10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

NKJ Proverbs 15:10 Harsh discipline is for him who forsakes the way, And he who hates correction will die. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 15:10 Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 15:10 There is severe discipline for him who forsakes God’s way; and he who hates reproof will die [physically, morally, and spiritually]. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 15:10 Chastisement is grievous to him who is forsaking the path, Whoso is hating reproof dieth. (*4)

Prayer about My Quick Repentance

Father God, I ask that You would establish in me a heart that is quick to repent. I do not want to forsake Your path and come under chastisement, but I will receive You correction promptly, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Wednesday June 3, 2015

The plan of our life comes through the haphazard moments, but behind it is the order of God. Oswald Chambers

KJV Psalm 37:23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.

NKJ Psalm 37:23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, And He delights in his way. (*1)

NIV Psalm 37:23 If the LORD delights in a man’s way, he makes his steps firm; (*2)

AMP Psalm 37:23 The steps of a [good] man are directed {and} established by the Lord when He delights in his way [and He busies Himself with his every step]. (*3)

YLT Psalm 37:23 From Jehovah are the steps of a man, They have been prepared, And his way he desireth. (*4)

Prayer of Thanks for My Ordered Steps

Heavenly Father, thank You for ordering all of my steps; thank You that they are directed, established and prepared by my Lord Jesus, and that You take delight in my ways. Amen.

 

Tuesday June 2, 2015

It is God’s love that arranges our tomorrows and whatever they bring. Charles R. Swindoll

KJV Matthew 6:34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

NKJ Matthew 6:34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. (*1)

NIV Matthew 6:34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. (*2)

AMP Matthew 6:34 So do not worry or be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will have worries and anxieties of its own. Sufficient for each day is its own trouble. (*3)

YLT Matthew 6:34 Be not therefore anxious for the morrow, for the morrow shall be anxious for its own things; sufficient for the day is the evil of it. (*4)

Prayer about My Current Time

Father God, I ask for Your grace to not worry or be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will have worries and anxieties of its own, Thank You for the gift of the current or present time, and the ability to abide in it, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Monday June 1, 2015

Don’t run away with the idea that everything that runs contrary to your complacent scheme of things is of the devil. Oswald Chambers

KJV 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

NKJ 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. (*1)

NIV 1 Peter 5:8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. (*2)

AMP 1 Peter 5:8 Be well balanced (temperate, sober of mind), be vigilant {and} cautious at all times; for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring [in fierce hunger], seeking someone to seize upon {and} devour. (*3)

YLT 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, vigilant, because your opponent the devil, as a roaring lion, doth walk about, seeking whom he may swallow up, (*4)

Prayer to be Well Balanced

Father of Lord Jesus, I request that You establish in my being the power to be well balanced, temperate and sober of mind, and that I would be vigilant and cautious at all times, resisting the devil, steadfast in the faith, now and for all time. Amen.

 

Saturday May 30, 2015

Courage is fear prayed for. Unknown

KJV Psalm 31:24 Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.

NKJ Psalm 31:24 Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart, All you who hope in the LORD. (*1)

NIV Psalm 31:24 Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD. (*2)

AMP Psalm 31:24 Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for and hope for and expect the Lord! (*3)

YLT Psalm 31:24 Be strong, and He strengtheneth your heart, All ye who are waiting for Jehovah! (*4)

Prayer about My Courage

Father of Lord Jesus, I will be strong and of good courage and You will strengthen my heart, because I wait for, and hope for, and expect from You Lord God! Amen.

 

Friday May 29, 2015

To be content in whatever state we are is the wisdom to accept with gratitude the experience of not having what we wish for. Lewis Smedes

KJV Philippians 4:11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.

NKJ Philippians 4:11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: (*1)

NIV Philippians 4:11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. (*2)

AMP Philippians 4:11 Not that I am implying that I was in any personal want, for I have learned how to be content (satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or disquieted) in whatever state I am. (*3)

YLT Philippians 4:11 not that in respect of want I say it, for I did learn in the things in which I am — to be content; (*4)

Prayer to be More Content

Heavenly Father, like the Apostle Paul, I ask that I would be more content, that is, sufficient and satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or disquieted in whatever state of being I find myself, through and because of my relationship with my Lord Jesus and our Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

Thursday May 28, 2015

One does not become holy all at once. Brother Lawrence

KJV Philippians 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

NKJ Philippians 3:14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. (*1)

NIV Philippians 3:14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (*2)

AMP Philippians 3:14 I press on toward the goal to win the [supreme and heavenly] prize to which God in Christ Jesus is calling us upward. (*3)

YLT Philippians 3:14 to the mark I pursue for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. (*4)

Prayer to hear His Call

Father God, please help me to hear Your call, and to be obedient to it each and every day, and let me not become dull of hearing, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Wednesday May 27, 2015

It takes a long time to get rid of atheism in thinking. Oswald Chambers

KJV 1 Corinthians 10:12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

NKJ 1 Corinthians 10:12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. (*1)

NIV 1 Corinthians 10:12 So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! (*2)

AMP 1 Corinthians 10:12 Therefore let anyone who thinks he stands [who feels sure that he has a steadfast mind and is standing firm], take heed lest he fall [into sin]. (*3)

YLT 1 Corinthians 10:12 so that he who is thinking to stand — let him observe, lest he fall. (*4)

Prayer about My Spiritual Pride

Father God, if there is pride in my heart concerning my walk with You, or if I feel sure that I have a steadfast mind and I am standing firm, let me take heed, lest I fall into sin, in the name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Tuesday May 26, 2015

Everything is not going to get fixed and healed in this lifetime–that is what Heaven is for. Anita Renfroe

KJV 2 Peter 3:13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

NKJ 2 Peter 3:13 Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. (*1)

NIV 2 Peter 3:13 But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness. (*2)

AMP 2 Peter 3:13 But we look for new heavens and a new earth according to His promise, in which righteousness (uprightness, freedom from sin, and right standing with God) is to abide. (*3)

YLT 2 Peter 3:13 and for new heavens and a new earth according to His promise we do wait, in which righteousness doth dwell; (*4)

Prayer about the New Heavens and Earth

Heavenly Father, I understand that not everything is going to get fixed here on earth in my lifetime; but I look for the new heavens and earth according to Your promise, in which righteousness will dwell and abide, thank You Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Monday May 25, 2015

The object of our faith is God, not our feelings, not faith itself, but almighty God. Warren W. Wiersbe

KJV Psalm 73:25-26 Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever.

NKJ Psalm 73:25-26 Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. (*1)

NIV Psalm 73:25-26 Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. (*2)

AMP Psalm 73:25-26 Whom have I in heaven but You? And I have no delight or desire on earth besides You. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the Rock and firm Strength of my heart and my Portion forever. (*3)

YLT Psalm 73:25-26 Whom have I in the heavens? And with Thee none I have desired in earth. Consumed hath been my flesh and my heart, The rock of my heart and my portion is God to the age. (*4)

Praying Psalm 73:25-26 Amplified

Father of Lord Jesus, whom have I in heaven but You? And I have no delight or desire on earth besides You. My flesh and my heart may fail, but You Lord God, are my Rock and firm Strength of my heart and my Portion forever. Amen.

 

Saturday May 23, 2015

Attempt great things for God; expect great things from God. William Carey

KJV 1 Corinthians 10:31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

NKJ 1 Corinthians 10:31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. (*1)

NIV 1 Corinthians 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. (*2)

AMP 1 Corinthians 10:31 So then, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you may do, do all for the honor and glory of God. (*3)

YLT 1 Corinthians 10:31 Whether, then, ye eat, or drink, or do anything, do all to the glory of God; (*4)

Prayer for Even Greater Expectations

Father of Lord Jesus, I expect great things from You and I will attempt great things for You; please establish in my being a desire for even greater expectations and greater endeavors, for Your purpose, honor and glory. Amen.

 

Friday May 22, 2015

Being like Jesus is not about keeping the rules, going to church and tithing. It is about knowing His forgiveness, and committing acts of grace and mercy on a consistent basis. Joe Stowell

KJV Romans 8:29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.

NKJ Romans 8:29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. (*1)

NIV Romans 8:29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. (*2)

AMP Romans 8:29 For those whom He foreknew [of whom He was aware and loved beforehand], He also destined from the beginning [foreordaining them] to be molded into the image of His Son [and share inwardly His likeness], that He might become the firstborn among many brethren. (*3)

YLT Romans 8:29 because whom He did foreknow, He also did fore-appoint, conformed to the image of His Son, that he might be first-born among many brethren; (*4)

Prayer about My Acts of Grace and Mercy

Heavenly Father, You destined and foreordained me to be molded and conformed into the image of my Lord Jesus; please empower me to walk in His forgiveness and commit acts of grace and mercy to others on a more consistent basis. Amen.

 

Thursday May 21, 2015

The Bible idea of sacrifice is that I give as a love-gift the very best thing I have. Oswald Chambers

KJV Hebrews 13:15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

NKJ Hebrews 13:15 Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. (*1)

NIV Hebrews 13:15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise– the fruit of lips that confess his name. (*2)

AMP Hebrews 13:15 Through Him, therefore, let us constantly {and} at all times offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, which is the fruit of lips that thankfully acknowledge {and} confess {and} glorify His name. (*3)

YLT Hebrews 13:15 through him, then, we may offer up a sacrifice of praise always to God, that is, the fruit of lips, giving thanks to His name; (*4)

Praying Hebrews 13:15 Amplified

Father God, please let me through my Lord Jesus, therefore, constantly and at all times offer up to You Father, a sacrifice of praise, which is the fruit of my lips that thankfully acknowledge, confess and glorify Your Holy Name. Amen.

 

Wednesday May 20, 2015

Choice without regret is a wonderful thing. Jan Silvious

KJV Proverbs 19:20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

NKJ Proverbs 19:20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter days. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 19:20 Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 19:20 Hear counsel, receive instruction, and accept correction, that you may be wise in the time to come. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 19:20 Hear counsel and receive instruction, So that thou art wise in thy latter end. (*4)

A Prayer for Hearing Ears
Father of Lord Jesus, I ask for hearing ears, so that I will hear counsel, receive instruction and accept correction, so that through that, I may have wisdom in the time to come. Amen.

 

Tuesday May 19, 2015

The stronghold of the Christian faith is the joy of God, not my joy in God…God reigns and rules and rejoices, and His joy is our strength. Oswald Chambers

KJV 1 Peter 4:13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

NKJ 1 Peter 4:13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. (*1)

NIV 1 Peter 4:13 But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. (*2)

AMP 1 Peter 4:13 But insofar as you are sharing Christ’s sufferings, rejoice, so that when His glory [full of radiance and splendor] is revealed, you may also rejoice with triumph [exultantly]. (*3)

YLT 1 Peter 4:13 but, according as ye have fellowship with the sufferings of the Christ, rejoice ye, that also in the revelation of his glory ye may rejoice — exulting; (*4)

Prayer for More Joy of Holy Spirit

Heavenly Father, I take to the cross my previous history of lack of joy and crucify it with Lord Jesus so that it is no longer reaped in my life. Now resurrect within my being the ability to receive and walk in a greater measure of the Joy of Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

Monday May 18, 2015

Deposit only positive thoughts in your mind. Withdraw only positive thoughts from your mind. Unknown

KJV Proverbs 16:3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.

NKJ Proverbs 16:3 Commit your works to the LORD, And your thoughts will be established. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 16:3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 16:3 Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him; He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will, and] so shall your plans be established {and} succeed. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 16:3 Roll unto Jehovah thy works, And established are thy purposes, (*4)

Praying Proverbs 16:3 Amplified
Heavenly Father, I roll my works upon Lord Jesus, I commit and trust them wholly to Him and He will cause my thoughts to become agreeable to His will, so that my plans will be established and succeed, in order that He may be glorified on the earth. Amen.

 

Saturday May 16, 2015

Every day, we are literally overwhelmed by an abundance of goodness from the hand of God. Peter Wallace
KJV Psalm 68:19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.
NKJ Psalm 68:19 Blessed be the Lord, Who daily loads us with benefits, The God of our salvation! Selah (*1)
NIV Psalm 68:19 Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. Selah (*2)
AMP Psalm 68:19 Blessed be the Lord, Who bears our burdens {and} carries us day by day, even the God Who is our salvation! Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]! (*3)
YLT Psalm 68:19 Blessed is the Lord, day by day He layeth on us. God Himself is our salvation. Selah. (*4)
Praying Psalm 68:19-20

Father of Lord Jesus, blessed are You Lord, who bears my burdens and carries me day by day, the God Who is my salvation! You are to me a God of deliverance and an escape from death, setting me free, I thank and praise You! Amen.

 

Friday May 15, 2015

All our worry can accomplish absolutely nothing. But all our praying entreats God to accomplish anything. Beth Moore

KJV Job 23:14 For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him.

NKJ Job 23:14 For He performs what is appointed for me, And many such things are with Him. (*1)

NIV Job 23:14 He carries out his decree against me, and many such plans he still has in store. (*2)

AMP Job 23:14 For He performs [that which He has] planned for me, and of many such matters He is mindful. (*3)

YLT Job 23:14 For He doth complete my portion, And many such things are with Him. (*4)

Prayer about My Worrying
Heavenly Father, I know that my worrying will accomplish absolutely nothing, so please equip me to pray always for all things, because You will perform that what You have planned for me, and in all my ways You are mindful of me, thank You Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Thursday May 14, 2015

Let’s be careful not to hide our sin. When we uncover our sins by confessing them to God, we are covered with His forgiveness. Marvin Williams

KJV Psalm 32:5 I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.

NKJ Psalm 32:5 I acknowledged my sin to You, And my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” And You forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah (*1)

NIV Psalm 32:5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD”– and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah (*2)

AMP Psalm 32:5 I acknowledged my sin to You, and my iniquity I did not hide. I said, I will confess my transgressions to the Lord [continually unfolding the past till all is told]–then You [instantly] forgave me the guilt {and} iniquity of my sin. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]! (*3)

YLT Psalm 32:5 My sin I cause Thee to know, And mine iniquity I have not covered. I have said, ‘I confess concerning My transgressions to Jehovah,’ And Thou — Thou hast taken away, The iniquity of my sin. Selah. (*4)

Praying Psalm 32:5
Father of Lord Jesus, I acknowledged my sin to You, and my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the iniquity of my sin, thank You Abba Daddy. Amen.

 

Wednesday May 13, 2015

We are called to an undistracted and lifelong preoccupation with Christ. Fawn Parish

KJV Psalm 89:52 Blessed be the LORD for evermore. Amen, and Amen.

NKJ Psalm 89:52 Blessed be the LORD forevermore! Amen and Amen. (*1)

NIV Psalm 89:52 Praise be to the LORD forever! Amen and Amen. (*2)

AMP Psalm 89:52 Blessed be the Lord forevermore! Amen and Amen. (*3)

YLT Psalm 89:52 Blessed is Jehovah to the age. Amen, and amen! (*4)

Prayer about Being Undistracted
Father God, I am called to an undistracted and lifelong preoccupation with my Lord Jesus, and I give You permission to change my heart in order to accomplish this, I thank and praise You. Amen.

 

Tuesday May 12, 2015

Keep the intuitive secret life clear and right with God at all costs. Oswald Chambers

KJV Deuteronomy 29:29 The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.

NKJ Deuteronomy 29:29 The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but those things which are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law. (*1)

NIV Deuteronomy 29:29 The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law. (*2)

AMP Deuteronomy 29:29 The secret things belong unto the Lord our God, but the things which are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all of the words of this law. (*3)

YLT Deuteronomy 29:29 The things hidden are to Jehovah our God, and the things revealed are to us and to our sons — to the age, to do all the words of this law. (*4)

Prayer about His Secret Things
Father God, I thank You for Your secret things, and I ask that You reveal them to me, and my generations forever (to the ages), as I walk in all the words of Your law, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Monday May 11, 2015

God speaks to us often and says “Let Me worry about that.” Kathy Troccoli

KJV Psalm 2:12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.

NKJ Psalm 2:12 Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, And you perish in the way, When His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him. (*1)

NIV Psalm 2:12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry and you be destroyed in your way, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him. (*2)

AMP Psalm 2:12 Kiss the Son [pay homage to Him in purity], lest He be angry and you perish in the way, for soon shall His wrath be kindled. O blessed (happy, fortunate, and to be envied) are all those who seek refuge {and} put their trust in Him! (*3)

YLT Psalm 2:12 Kiss the Chosen One, lest He be angry, And ye lose the way, When His anger burneth but a little, O the happiness of all trusting in Him! (*4)

Praying Psalm 2:12 First Person
Heavenly Father, I will kiss the Son, my Lord Jesus and I will pay homage to Him in purity, lest He be angry and I perish in the way, for soon shall His wrath be kindled; O blessed is all those who seek refuge and put their trust in Him! Amen.

 

Saturday May 9, 2015

When you don’t understand why, just trust God! Trust His heart! Trust His purpose! Anne Graham Lotz

KJV Isaiah 43:2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

NKJ Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you. (*1)

NIV Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. (*2)

AMP Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned or scorched, nor will the flame kindle upon you. (*3)

YLT Isaiah 43:2 When thou passest into waters, I am with thee, And into floods, they do not overflow thee, When thou goest into fire, thou art not burnt, And a flame doth not burn against thee. (*4)

Praying Isaiah 43:2 Amplified
Heavenly Father, I thank you that when I pass through the waters, You will be with me, and through the rivers, they will not overwhelm me. When I walk through the fire, I will not be burned or scorched, nor will the flame set me ablaze, because of what my Lord Jesus did for me. Amen.

 

Friday May 8, 2015

They do not truly love who do not show their love. William Shakespeare

KJV 1 Corinthians 13:13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

NKJ 1 Corinthians 13:13 And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. (*1)

NIV 1 Corinthians 13:13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. (*2)

AMP 1 Corinthians 13:13 And so faith, hope, love abide [faith–conviction and belief respecting man’s relation to God and divine things; hope–joyful and confident expectation of eternal salvation; love–true affection for God and man, growing out of God’s love for and in us], these three; but the greatest of these is love. (*3)

YLT 1 Corinthians 13:13 and now there doth remain faith, hope, love — these three; and the greatest of these is love. (*4)

Prayer about His Love Demonstrated
Heavenly Father, there are days when I do not demonstrate Your love like I should, please forgive me. Create in my being the ability to manifest Your love, even on my tough days, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Thursday May 7, 2015

Praise is the switch that turns on the light of joy in our lives even when it is “dark” outside. Anne Graham Lotz

KJV Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

NKJ Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! (*1)

NIV Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! (*2)

AMP Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, gladden yourselves in Him]; again I say, Rejoice! (*3)

YLT Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice; (*4)

I will rejoice in the Lord
Father of Lord Jesus, I will rejoice in You always, because praising You is the switch that turns on the light of joy in my heart, even when my circumstances are dark. I Praise You! Amen.

 

Wednesday May 6, 2015

Jesus Christ is everywhere; he is behind everything we see if only we have eyes to see him; and he is the Lord of history if only we penetrate deep enough beneath the surface. Charles Malik

KJV Colossians 1:16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

NKJ Colossians 1:16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. (*1)

NIV Colossians 1:16 For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. (*2)

AMP Col 1:16 For it was in Him that all things were created, in heaven and on earth, things seen and things unseen, whether thrones, dominions, rulers, or authorities; all things were created {and} exist through Him [by His service, intervention] and in {and} for Him. (*3)

YLT Colossians 1:16 because in him were the all things created, those in the heavens, and those upon the earth, those visible, and those invisible, whether thrones, whether lordships, whether principalities, whether authorities; all things through him, and for him, have been created, (*4)

Prayer to Dig Even Deeper
Father God, You are behind everything I see, if only I have eyes to see; and You are the Lord of history, if only I can penetrate deep enough beneath the surface. Lord, please give me eyes to see and grant me grace to dig even deeper in my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Tuesday May 5, 2015

Does your faith rejoice in victory over death? Vernon Grounds

KJV 1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

NKJ 1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (*1)

NIV 1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (*2)

AMP 1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, Who gives us the victory [making us conquerors] through our Lord Jesus Christ. (*3)

YLT 1 Corinthians 15:57 and to God — thanks, to Him who is giving us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ; (*4)

Praying 1 Corinthians 15:57-58
Heavenly Father, I pray and say thanks be to God, who gives me the victory through my Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, I will be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that my labor is not in vain in the Lord. Amen

 

Monday May 4, 2015

When you can’t sleep, don’t count sheep, talk to the Shepherd. Henry Gariepy

KJV Psalm 4:8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.

NKJ Psalm 4:8 I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. (*1)

NIV Psalm 4:8 I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. (*2)

AMP Psalm 4:8 In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for You, Lord, alone make me dwell in safety and confident trust. (*3)

YLT Psalm 4:8 In peace together I lie down and sleep, For Thou, O Jehovah, alone, In confidence dost cause me to dwell! (*4)

Confessing Psalm 4:8 Amplified
Father of Lord Jesus, I confess: In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for You Lord alone, make me dwell in safety and confident trust. AMEN!

 

Saturday May 2, 2015

Be a worker with an equal knowledge of sin, of the human heart and of God. Oswald Chambers

KJV Genesis 6:5 And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.

NKJ Genesis 6:5 Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. (*1)

NIV Genesis 6:5 The LORD saw how great man’s wickedness on the earth had become, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil all the time. (*2)

AMP Genesis 6:5 The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination {and} intention of all human thinking was only evil continually. (*3)

YLT Genesis 6:5 And Jehovah seeth that abundant is the wickedness of man in the earth, and every imagination of the thoughts of his heart only evil all the day; (*4)

Prayer about a Greater Revelation of my Heart
Father God, please establish in me a greater revelation of my heart and the hearts of others. Let me not put faith in men, but let me put faith in the Son of God, who is greater than our hearts, in the name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Friday May 1, 2015

When God created the rabbit, it couldn’t have been with a straight face. Agnieszka Tennant

KJV Psalm 9:1 I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.

NKJ Psalm 9:1 I will praise You, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. (*1)

NIV Psalm 9:1 I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders. (*2)

AMP Psalm 9:1 I WILL praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will show forth (recount and tell aloud) all Your marvelous works {and} wonderful deeds! (*3)

YLT Psalm 9:1 I confess, O Jehovah, with all my heart, I recount all Thy wonders, (*4)

Praying Psalm 9:1 Amplified
Father of Lord Jesus, I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will show forth, recount and tell aloud all Your marvelous works and wonderful deeds, while I have my being. Amen.

 

Thursday April 30, 2015

Bible study is not merely to inform us, it is meant to transform us. Dave Branon

KJV Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

NKJ Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. (*1)

NIV Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. (*2)

AMP Colossians 3:16 Let the word [spoken by] Christ (the Messiah) have its home [in your hearts and minds] {and} dwell in you in [all its] richness, as you teach and admonish {and} train one another in all insight {and} intelligence {and} wisdom [in spiritual things, and as you sing] psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, making melody to God with [His] grace in your hearts. (*3)

YLT Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing each other, in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs, in grace singing in your hearts to the Lord; (*4)

Praying Colossians 3:16
Heavenly Father, I pray that the word of Christ would dwell in me richly in all wisdom, so that I could teach and admonish others in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in my heart to You, Lord. Amen.

 

Wednesday April 29, 2015

Character is not born. Character is formed. Jeff O’Leary

KJV Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

NKJ Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. (*1)

NIV Psalm 51:10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. (*2)

AMP Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right, persevering, and steadfast spirit within me. (*3)

YLT Psalm 51:10 A clean heart prepare for me, O God, And a right spirit renew within me. (*4)

Praying Psalm 51:10-13
Heavenly Father, please create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right, persevering, and steadfast spirit within me. Cast me not away from Your presence and take not Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and uphold me with a willing spirit. Then will I teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners shall be converted and return to You, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Tuesday April 28, 2015

Religion is the story of what a sinful man tries to do for a holy God; the gospel is the story of what a holy God has done for sinful men. Roy Gustafson

KJV Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

NKJ Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. (*1)

NIV Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. (*2)

AMP Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the Gospel (good news) {of Christ,} for it is God’s power working unto salvation [for deliverance from eternal death] to everyone who believes {with} a personal trust {and} a confident surrender {and} firm reliance, to the Jew first and also to the Greek, (*3)

YLT Romans 1:16 for I am not ashamed of the good news of the Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation to every one who is believing, both to Jew first, and to Greek. (*4)

Proclaiming Romans 1:16 Amplified
Heavenly Father, I proclaim that I am not ashamed of the Gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ, for it is Your power working unto salvation, (for deliverance from eternal death), to everyone who believes with a personal trust and a confident surrender and firm reliance; please work that within me today. Amen.

 

Monday April 27, 2015

God loves you simply because He has chosen to do so. Max Lucado

KJV Psalm 35:9 And my soul shall be joyful in the LORD: it shall rejoice in his salvation.

NKJ Psalm 35:9 And my soul shall be joyful in the LORD; It shall rejoice in His salvation. (*1)

NIV Psalm 35:9 Then my soul will rejoice in the LORD and delight in his salvation. (*2)

AMP Psalm 35:9 Then I shall be joyful in the Lord; I shall rejoice in His deliverance. (*3)

YLT Psalm 35:9 And my soul is joyful in Jehovah, It rejoiceth in His salvation. (*4)

A Prayer of Thanks about His Love for Me
Father of Lord Jesus, thank You for choosing to love me, and because of that my soul shall be joyful and be glad in You; I shall rejoice in Your salvation, deliverance and victory. Amen.

 

Saturday April 25, 2015

A man is never the same after he has seen Jesus Christ. We are to be judged by our immortal moments. Oswald Chambers

KJV Revelation 20:13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.

NKJ Revelation 20:13 The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works. (*1)

NIV Revelation 20:13 The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and each person was judged according to what he had done. (*2)

AMP Revelation 20:13 And the sea delivered up the dead who were in it, death and Hades (the state of death or disembodied existence) surrendered the dead in them, and all were tried {and} their cases determined by what they had done [according to their motives, aims, and works]. (*3)

YLT Revelation 20:13 and the sea did give up those dead in it, and the death and the hades did give up the dead in them, and they were judged, each one according to their works; (*4)

Prayer for Greater Fear of the Lord
Abba Father, I ask that You would forge in my spirit, soul and body, a greater measure of the fear of You. Lord, knowing that I will stand in Your judgment one day, I request that You would help me to actualize the Lord Jesus Christ, moment by moment, for the rest of my life. Amen.

 

Friday April 24, 2015

Take God seriously, but don’t take yourself too seriously. Charles R. Swindoll

KJV Isaiah 25:1 O LORD, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.

NKJ Isaiah 25:1 O LORD, You are my God. I will exalt You, I will praise Your name, For You have done wonderful things; Your counsels of old are faithfulness and truth. (*1)

NIV Isaiah 25:1 O LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done marvelous things, things planned long ago. (*2)

AMP Isaiah 25:1 O LORD, You are my God; I will exalt You, I will praise Your name, for You have done wonderful things, even purposes planned of old [and fulfilled] in faithfulness and truth. (*3)

YLT Isaiah 25:1 O Jehovah, my God art Thou, I exalt Thee, I confess Thy name, For Thou hast done a wonderful thing, Counsels of old, stedfastness, O stedfast One. (*4)

Praying Isaiah 25:1 Amplified
Heavenly Father, You are my God; I will exalt You, I will praise Your name, for You have done wonderful things, even purposes planned of old, fulfilled in faithfulness and truth, thank You for my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Thursday April 23, 2015

True happiness comes from the pursuit of God. Billy Graham

KJV Jeremiah 29:13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.

NKJ Jeremiah 29:13 And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. (*1)

NIV Jeremiah 29:13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. (*2)

AMP Jeremiah 29:13 Then you will seek Me, inquire for, {and} require Me [as a vital necessity] and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. (*3)

YLT Jeremiah 29:13 And ye have sought Me, and have found, for ye seek Me with all your heart; (*4)

Prayer to Seek Him More
Heavenly Father, I pray for a greater grace to seek You, to inquire for and to find You; please empower me to search for You with all my heart, soul, mind and strength, because of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Wednesday April 22, 2015

Someday when we get to heaven, there will be no more sorrow or separation or pain, and God will wipe away every tear from our eyes. In the meantime, the tears may flow. No apologies needed. Anne Cetas

KJV Revelation 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

NKJ Revelation 21:4 And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away. (*1)

NIV Revelation 21:4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. (*2)

AMP Revelation 21:4 God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more, neither shall there be anguish (sorrow and mourning) nor grief nor pain any more, for the old conditions {and} the former order of things have passed away. (*3)

YLT Revelation 21:4 and God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes, and the death shall not be any more, nor sorrow, nor crying, nor shall there be any more pain, because the first things did go away. (*4)

Prayer about my Tears
Father of Lord Jesus, I thank You for Revelation 21:4, which is one of the greatest and most powerful promises in the Bible; but until that day, I ask for Your grace in the midst of my tears. Amen.

 

Tuesday April 21, 2015

The phrase “free will” is only used by the Bible in the context of stewardship. It is never used in the context of coming to Christ in faith. Sinclair Ferguson

KJV Leviticus 22:29 And when ye will offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving unto the LORD, offer it at your own will.

NKJ Leviticus 22:29 And when you offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving to the LORD, offer it of your own free will. (*1)

NIV Leviticus 22:29 When you sacrifice a thank offering to the LORD, sacrifice it in such a way that it will be accepted on your behalf. (*2)

AMP Leviticus 22:29 And when you sacrifice an offering of thanksgiving to the Lord, sacrifice it so that you may be accepted. (*3)

YLT Leviticus 22:29 And when ye sacrifice a sacrifice of thanksgiving to Jehovah, at your pleasure ye do sacrifice, (*4)

Prayer about my Sacrifice of Thanksgiving
Father of Lord Jesus, when I make a sacrifice, an offering of thanksgiving unto You Lord, I pray that I would sacrifice in a manner that would be accepted in Your sight, and that You would be glorified through it. Amen.

 

Monday April 20, 2015

Without regular cleansing, the conscience slowly becomes clogged and dirty. Jeff O’Leary

KJV Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

NKJ Proverbs 4:23 Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 4:23 Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of life. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 4:23 Above every charge keep thy heart, For out of it are the outgoings of life. (*4)

Praying Proverbs 4:23 Amplified
Heavenly Father, I pray that You would empower me to keep and guard my heart (my inner man) with all diligence and vigilance, for out of it flows the wellsprings of life, through the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Saturday April 18, 2015

God cannot trust us with His unsearchable riches if we are not faithful in the least things. “The cares of this world” will make us put the least things as the most important. Oswald Chambers

KJV Mark 4:19 And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.

NKJ Mark 4:19 and the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things entering in choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. (*1)

NIV Mark 4:19 but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful. (*2)

AMP Mark 4:19 Then the cares {and} anxieties of the world {and} distractions of the age, and the pleasure {and} delight {and} false glamour {and} deceitfulness of riches, and the craving {and} passionate desire for other things creep in and choke {and} suffocate the Word, and it becomes fruitless. (*3)

YLT Mark 4:19 and the anxieties of this age, and the deceitfulness of the riches, and the desires concerning the other things, entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. (*4)

Praying Mark 4:19
Father of Lord Jesus, if the anxieties of this age, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires concerning other things have entered into my life in a pronounced and manifest way, please forgive me; I renounce and repent of them and ask that You would fabricate in me the fruit of the Spirit in a greater way, unto eternal Life. Amen.

 

Friday April 17, 2015

He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose. Jim Elliot

KJV Ecclesiastes 2:11 Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labour that I had laboured to do: and, behold, all was vanity and vexation of spirit, and there was no profit under the sun.

NKJ Ecclesiastes 2:11 Then I looked on all the works that my hands had done And on the labor in which I had toiled; And indeed all was vanity and grasping for the wind. There was no profit under the sun. (*1)

NIV Ecclesiastes 2:11 Yet when I surveyed all that my hands had done and what I had toiled to achieve, everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind; nothing was gained under the sun. (*2)

AMP Ecclesiastes 2:11 Then I looked on all that my hands had done and the labor I had spent in doing it, and behold, all was vanity and a striving after the wind {and} a feeding on it, and there was no profit under the sun. (*3)

YLT Ecclesiastes 2:11 and I have looked on all my works that my hands have done, and on the labour that I have laboured to do, and lo, the whole is vanity and vexation of spirit, and there is no advantage under the sun! (*4)

Prayer about my Earthly Kingdom
Heavenly Father, like the writer of Ecclesiastes, I look on all that my hands have done, and the labor I have spent in doing it and realize it is all vanity, emptiness and void, (in things pertaining to this world). Please make it possible for me to keep my mind on You, and use me to help establish Your heavenly kingdom here on earth, for the glory of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Thursday April 16, 2015

Nothing we can do or fail to do can stop the shining of God’s great love. Catherine Marshall

KJV 1 John 4:19 We love him, because he first loved us.

NKJ 1 John 4:19 We love Him because He first loved us. (*1)

NIV 1 John 4:19 We love because he first loved us. (*2)

AMP 1 John 4:19 We love Him, because He first loved us. (*3)

YLT 1 John 4:19 we — we love him, because He — He first loved us; (*4)

Praying 1 John 4:18-19
Heavenly Father, I love You because You first loved me, and there is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment; but when I fear I have not been made perfect in love, please set me free from that fear, through the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Wednesday April 15, 2015

All human attempts to explain God are inadequate. Julie Ackerman Link

KJV 1 Corinthians 2:5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

NKJ 1 Corinthians 2:5 that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. (*1)

NIV 1 Corinthians 2:5 so that your faith might not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power. (*2)

AMP 1 Corinthians 2:5 So that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men (human philosophy), but in the power of God. (*3)

YLT 1 Corinthians 2:5 that your faith may not be in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. (*4)

Praying 1 Corinthians 2:5
Father God, I pray that my faith might not rest in the wisdom of human philosophy or in the knowledge and practice of men, but in Your strength, Your ability, and Your (Dunamis) power, for the glory of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Tuesday April 14, 2015

God loves you dearly, and the fact that you’ve been foolish does not diminish His love one single ounce. Beth Moore

KJV Psalm 94:18 When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up.

NKJ Psalm 94:18 If I say, “My foot slips,” Your mercy, O LORD, will hold me up. (*1)

NIV Psalm 94:18 When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your love, O LORD, supported me. (*2)

AMP Psalm 94:18 When I said, My foot is slipping, Your mercy and loving-kindness, O Lord, held me up. (*3)

YLT Psalm 94:18 If I have said, ‘My foot hath slipped,’ Thy kindness, O Jehovah, supporteth me. (*4)

A Prayer about His Love for Me
Father God, I thank You for loving me dearly, and the fact that I have been foolish does not diminish Your love for me one ounce; You Lord Jesus hold, support, comfort and sustain me, praise You! Amen.

 

Monday April 13, 2015

God is our rest and refuge right in the thick of our situation. Mark Buchanan

KJV Psalm 34:17 The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

NKJ Psalm 34:17 The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears, And delivers them out of all their troubles. (*1)

NIV Psalm 34:17 The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. (*2)

AMP Psalm 34:17 When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their distress and troubles. (*3)

YLT Psalm 34:17 They cried, and Jehovah heard, And from all their distresses delivered them. (*4)

Confession about His Rest and Refuge
Heavenly Father, I confess You are my rest and refuge right in the thick of my situation. And when I cry for help, You hear and deliver me out of all my distress and troubles, thank You Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Saturday April 11, 2015

God is eternal, infinite, sovereign, omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, and immutable. Luci Swindoll

KJV Job 36:22 Behold, God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like him?

NKJ Job 36:22 Behold, God is exalted by His power; Who teaches like Him? (*1)

NIV Job 36:22 God is exalted in his power. Who is a teacher like him? (*2)

AMP Job 36:22 Behold, God exalts and does loftily in His power; who is a ruler or a teacher like Him? (*3)

YLT Job 36:22 Lo, God doth sit on high by His power, Who is like Him — a teacher? (*4)

Father You Are…
Father of Lord Jesus, You are Eternal, Infinite, Sovereign, Omnipotent, Omniscient, Omnipresent, and Immutable; You are exalted by Your Power, please teach and touch me in Your ways this day. Amen.

 

Friday April 10, 2015

Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God. William Carey

KJV Matthew 7:11 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?

NKJ Matthew 7:11 If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him! (*1)

NIV Matthew 7:11 If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! (*2)

AMP Matthew 7:11 If you then, evil as you are, know how to give good {and} advantageous gifts to your children, how much more will your Father Who is in heaven [perfect as He is] give good {and} advantageous things to those who keep on asking Him! (*3)

YLT Matthew 7:11 if, therefore, ye being evil, have known good gifts to give to your children, how much more shall your Father who is in the heavens give good things to those asking him? (*4)

Praying about My Great Things
Heavenly Father, please empower me to expect great things from You and to attempt great things for You; show me what to ask and believe for, through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen.

 

Thursday April 9, 2015

The measure of love is what one is willing to give up for it. Unknown

KJV John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

NKJ John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. (*1)

NIV John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. (*2)

AMP John 15:13 No one has greater love [no one has shown stronger affection] than to lay down (give up) his own life for his friends. (*3)

YLT John 15:13 greater love than this hath no one, that any one his life may lay down for his friends; (*4)

Praying John 15:13
Heavenly Father, no one has greater love, no one has shown stronger affection than to lay down and give up their own life for their friends, please empower me to walk in this love in a greater way, for Jesus’ sake. Amen.

 

Wednesday April 8, 2015

Everyone gives their life for what they believe. Sometimes people believe in little or nothing and yet they give their lives to that little or nothing. One life is all we have, we live it and it’s gone. What do you live for? Joan of Arc

KJV Acts 20:24 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

NKJ Acts 20:24 “But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. (*1)

NIV Acts 20:24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me– the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace. (*2)

AMP Acts 20:24 But {none of these things move me;} neither do I esteem my life dear to myself, if only I may finish my course {with joy} and the ministry which I have obtained from [which was entrusted to me by] the Lord Jesus, faithfully to attest to the good news (Gospel) of God’s grace (His unmerited favor, spiritual blessing, and mercy). (*3)

YLT Acts 20:24 but I make account of none of these, neither do I count my life precious to myself, so that I finish my course with joy, and the ministration that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify fully the good news of the grace of God. (*4)

Praying Acts 20:24
Heavenly Father, none of my trials move me, neither do I esteem my life dear to myself, if only I may finish my course with joy and the ministry which I have obtained from my Lord Jesus, and that I would faithfully attest to the good news of Your grace. Amen.

 

Tuesday April 7, 2015

Whatever is going on in my life, whether good or painful, is part of a larger story that reaches from eternity to eternity. Jan Winebrenner

KJV Psalm 100:5 For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.

NKJ Psalm 100:5 For the LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting, And His truth endures to all generations. (*1)

NIV Psalm 100:5 For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. (*2)

AMP Psalm 100:5 For the Lord is good; His mercy and loving-kindness are everlasting, His faithfulness and truth endure to all generations. (*3)

YLT Psalm 100:5 For good is Jehovah, to the age His kindness, And to generation and generation His faithfulness! (*4)

Praying Psalm 100:4-5
Father of Lord Jesus, You, Lord are good; Your mercy and loving-kindness are everlasting, Your faithfulness and truth endure to all generations. I will continually enter into Your gates with thanksgiving and into Your courts with praise! Amen.

 

Monday April 6, 2015

The more a true saint loves God with a truly gracious love, the more he desires to love Him, and the more miserable he is at his lack of love to Him. Jonathan Edwards

KJV 1 Corinthians 8:3 But if any man love God, the same is known of him.

NKJ 1 Corinthians 8:3 But if anyone loves God, this one is known by Him. (*1)

NIV 1 Corinthians 8:3 But the man who loves God is known by God. (*2)

AMP 1 Corinthians 8:3 But if one loves God truly [with affectionate reverence, prompt obedience, and grateful recognition of His blessing], he is known by God [recognized as worthy of His intimacy and love, and he is owned by Him]. (*3)

YLT 1 Corinthians 8:3 and if any one doth love God, this one hath been known by Him. (*4)

Confessing 1 Corinthians 8:3 Amplified
Father of Lord Jesus I confess: I love You Lord God truly, with affectionate reverence, prompt obedience, and grateful recognition of Your blessing. Plus, I am known by You, I am recognized as worthy of Your intimacy and love, and I am owned by You, praise You Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Saturday April 4, 2015

He was created of a mother whom He created. He was carried by hands that He formed. He cried in the manger in wordless infancy, He the Word, without whom all human eloquence is mute. Augustine of Hippo

KJV John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

NKJ John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. (*1)

NIV John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. (*2)

AMP John 1:14 And the Word (Christ) became flesh (human, incarnate) and tabernacled (fixed His tent of flesh, lived awhile) among us; and we [actually] saw His glory (His honor, His majesty), such glory as an only begotten son receives from his father, full of grace (favor, loving-kindness) and truth. (*3)

YLT John 1:14 And the Word became flesh, and did tabernacle among us, and we beheld his glory, glory as of an only begotten of a father, full of grace and truth. (*4)

Praying John 1:14 Amplified
Father God, thank You for sending my Lord Jesus to become flesh and blood and that he tabernacled among us and that we saw and will see His glory, honor and majesty, such glory as an only begotten Son receives from his Father, full of grace, favor, loving-kindness and truth. Amen.

 

Friday April 3, 2015

True love for God begins with delight in His holiness. Jack Hayford

KJV Psalm 24:3-5 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? 4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. 5 He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.

NKJ Psalm 24:3-5 Who may ascend into the hill of the LORD? Or who may stand in His holy place? 4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, Nor sworn deceitfully. 5 He shall receive blessing from the LORD, And righteousness from the God of his salvation. (*1)

NIV Psalm 24:3-5 Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place? 4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false. 5 He will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from God his Savior. (*2)

AMP Psalm 24:3-5 Who shall go up into the mountain of the Lord? Or who shall stand in His Holy Place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who has not lifted himself up to falsehood {or} to what is false, nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive blessing from the Lord and righteousness from the God of his salvation. (*3)

YLT Psalm 24:3-5 Who goeth up into the hill of Jehovah? And who riseth up in His holy place? 4 The clean of hands, and pure of heart, Who hath not lifted up to vanity his soul, Nor hath sworn to deceit. 5 He beareth away a blessing from Jehovah, Righteousness from the God of his salvation. (*4)

Praying Psalm 24:3-5
Father of Lord Jesus, who may ascend onto Your mountain Lord? Or who may stand in Your holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart; who has not lifted up their soul to an idol, nor sworn deceitfully. We shall receive blessings from You Lord, and righteousness from the God of our salvation. Amen.

 

Thursday April 2, 2015

To avoid an embarrassing fall, do not jump to a wrong conclusion. Unknown

KJV Ecclesiastes 7:9 Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.

NKJ Ecclesiastes 7:9 Do not hasten in your spirit to be angry, For anger rests in the bosom of fools. (*1)

NIV Ecclesiastes 7:9 Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools. (*2)

AMP Ecclesiastes 7:9 Do not be quick in spirit to be angry or vexed, for anger and vexation lodge in the bosom of fools. (*3)

YLT Ecclesiastes 7:9 Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry, For anger in the bosom of fools resteth. (*4)

Praying Ecclesiastes 7:9
Father God, I pray that I will not be hasty and provoked in my spirit man or be filled with angry or wrath, because anger rests in the bosom of fools; Lord Jesus, please create and establish a greater level of freedom from anger in me. Amen.

 

Wednesday April 1, 2015

The word impossible melts away with God. Catherine Marshall

KJV Matthew 19:26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

NKJ Matthew 19:26 But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” (*1)

NIV Matthew 19:26 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” (*2)

AMP Matthew 19:26 But Jesus looked at them and said, With men this is impossible, but all things are possible with God. (*3)

YLT Matthew 19:26 And Jesus having earnestly beheld, said to them, ‘With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.’ (*4)

Prayer about the Impossible
Father of Lord Jesus, I thank You that the word impossible melts away with You, because, ALL things are possible WITH You. Amen.

 

Tuesday March 31, 2015

Prayer honors God, acknowledges his being, exalts his power, adores his providence, and secures his aid. E. M. Bounds

KJV Psalm 4:1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.

NKJ Psalm 4:1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer. (*1)

NIV Psalm 4:1 Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer. (*2)

AMP Psalm 4:1 ANSWER ME when I call, O God of my righteousness (uprightness, justice, and right standing with You)! You have freed me when I was hemmed in {and} enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me and hear my prayer. (*3)

YLT Psalm 4:1 In my calling answer Thou me, O God of my righteousness. In adversity Thou gavest enlargement to me; Favour me, and hear my prayer. (*4)

Praying Psalm 4:1
Heavenly Father, please answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have freed me when I was hemmed in and enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me and hear my prayer, because of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Monday March 30, 2015

The Bible, like a bank, is most helpful when it’s open. David Egner

KJV Psalm 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

NKJ Psalm 119:11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You! (*1)

NIV Psalm 119:11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. (*2)

AMP Psalm 119:11 Your word have I laid up in my heart, that I might not sin against You. (*3)

YLT Psalm 119:11 In my heart I have hid Thy saying, That I sin not before Thee. (*4)

Prayer for a Willing Heart
Father God, in the Name of my Lord Jesus, please construct and release within my being a willing mind, to obey Your word that I have hidden in my heart, so that I might not sin against You. Amen.

 

Saturday March 28, 2015

The proof of spiritual maturity is not how “pure” you are but your awareness of your impurity. That very awareness opens the door to God’s grace. Philip Yancey

KJV 1 John 3:20-21 For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.

NKJ 1 John 3:20-21 For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence toward God. (*1)

NIV 1 John 3:20-21 whenever our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God (*2)

AMP 1 John 3:20-21 Whenever our hearts in [tormenting] self-accusation make us feel guilty {and} condemn us. [For we are in God’s hands.] For He is above {and} greater than our consciences (our hearts), and He knows (perceives and understands) everything [nothing is hidden from Him]. And, beloved, if our consciences (our hearts) do not accuse us [if they do not make us feel guilty and condemn us], we have confidence (complete assurance and boldness) before God, (*3)

YLT 1 John 3:20-21 because if our heart may condemn — because greater is God than our heart, and He doth know all things. Beloved, if our heart may not condemn us, we have boldness toward God, (*4)

Praying 1 John 3:20-21
Heavenly Father, whenever my heart is in a tormenting self-accusation mode and it makes me feel guilty and condemns me, You are above and greater than my conscience and heart, You know everything. And if my conscience does not accuse me, I have confidence (complete assurance and boldness) before You, through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Friday March 27, 2015

Praise gives God entrance into every area of your life and allows Him to be enthroned there. Stormie Omartian

KJV Psalm 145:3 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.

NKJ Psalm 145:3 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; And His greatness is unsearchable. (*1)

NIV Psalm 145:3 Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. (*2)

AMP Psalm 145:3 Great is the Lord and highly to be praised; and His greatness is [so vast and deep as to be] unsearchable. (*3)

YLT Psalm 145:3 Great is Jehovah, and praised greatly, And of His greatness there is no searching. (*4)

Praying Psalm 145:1-3
Father God, I will extol You, my God and King and I will bless Your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever. Great are You Lord and greatly to be praised; Your greatness is unsearchable, thank You through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Thursday March 26, 2015

Our minds should worship the One whose glory is revealed through His eternity, deity, activity, and identity. Anne Graham Lotz

KJV Isaiah 40:28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.

NKJ Isaiah 40:28 Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the LORD, The Creator of the ends of the earth, Neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable. (*1)

NIV Isaiah 40:28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. (*2)

AMP Isaiah 40:28 Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, does not faint or grow weary; there is no searching of His understanding. (*3)

YLT Isaiah 40:28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard? The God of the age — Jehovah, Preparer of the ends of the earth, Is not wearied nor fatigued, There is no searching of His understanding. (*4)

Praying Isaiah 40:28-31
Father God, I praise You that You, the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, neither faints nor is weary and Your understanding is unsearchable. You give power to the weak, and to those who have no might You increase strength. And those who wait on You Lord, shall renew their strength; I shall mount up with wings like eagles, I shall run and not be weary, I shall walk and not faint; thank You Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Wednesday March 25, 2015

Safety is not found in the absence of danger but in the presence of God. Unknown

KJV Psalm 56:3-4 What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.

NKJ Psalm 56:3-4 Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. In God (I will praise His word), In God I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can flesh do to me? (*1)

NIV Psalm 56:3-4 When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me? (*2)

AMP Psalm 56:3-4 What time I am afraid, I will have confidence in {and} put my trust {and} reliance in You. By [the help of] God I will praise His word; on God I lean, rely, {and} confidently put my trust; I will not fear. What can man, who is flesh, do to me? (*3)

YLT Psalm 56:3-4 The day I am afraid I am confident toward Thee. In God I praise His word, in God I have trusted, I fear not what flesh doth to me. (*4)

Praying Psalm 56:3-4
Father of Lord Jesus, whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. In You Lord God, I will praise Your word; In You I have put my trust; I will not fear, what can mortal man do to me? Amen.

 

Tuesday March 24, 2015

Pride is self-absorption whether we are absorbed with how miserable we are or how wonderful we are. Beth Moore

KJV Psalm 25:9 The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.

NKJ Psalm 25:9 The humble He guides in justice, And the humble He teaches His way. (*1)

NIV Psalm 25:9 He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. (*2)

AMP Psalm 25:9 He leads the humble in what is right, and the humble He teaches His way. (*3)

YLT Psalm 25:9 He causeth the humble to tread in judgment, And teacheth the humble His way. (*4)

Praying Psalm 25:9-10
Father of Lord Jesus, as I humble myself under Your mighty hand, You will lead and guide me in justice and in what is right, and then I will walk in Your paths, which are mercy and truth. Amen.

 

Monday March 23, 2015

We want answers to our questions because sometimes they are easier to trust than God. Beth Booram

KJV Psalm 3:3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

NKJ Psalm 3:3 But You, O LORD, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head. (*1)

NIV Psalm 3:3 But you are a shield around me, O LORD; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head. (*2)

AMP Psalm 3:3 But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. (*3)

YLT Psalm 3:3 And Thou, O Jehovah, art a shield for me, My honour, and lifter up of my head. (*4)

Prayer about My Questions
Heavenly Father, I sometimes want answers to my questions because they are easier to trust than You, Lord please change my heart in this area. And I declare: You, O Lord, are a shield for me, my glory and the One who lifts up my head, through the Name of my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Saturday March 21, 2015

God often digs wells of joy with the spade of sorrow. Dave Branon

KJV Romans 5:3-5 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

NKJ Romans 5:3-5 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (*1)

NIV Romans 5:3-5 Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. (*2)

AMP Romans 5:3-5 Moreover [let us also be full of joy now!] let us exult {and} triumph in our troubles {and} rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that pressure {and} affliction {and} hardship produce patient {and} unswerving endurance. And endurance (fortitude) develops maturity of character (approved faith and tried integrity). And character [of this sort] produces [the habit of] joyful and confident hope of eternal salvation. Such hope never disappoints {or} deludes {or} shames us, for God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit Who has been given to us. (*3)

YLT Romans 5:3-5 And not only so, but we also boast in the tribulations, knowing that the tribulation doth work endurance; and the endurance, experience; and the experience, hope; and the hope doth not make ashamed, because the love of God hath been poured forth in our hearts through the Holy Spirit that hath been given to us. (*4)

Praying Romans 5:3-5
Father of Lord Jesus, I glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because Your Love, O God, has been poured out in my heart by the Holy Spirit, who was given to me. Amen.

 

Friday March 20, 2015

Repentance provides two sacrifices God finds pleasure in: a broken spirit and a contrite heart. Charles R. Swindoll

KJV Psalm 51:17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

NKJ Psalm 51:17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A broken and a contrite heart — These, O God, You will not despise. (*1)

NIV Psalm 51:17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. (*2)

AMP Psalm 51:17 My sacrifice [the sacrifice acceptable] to God is a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart [broken down with sorrow for sin and humbly and thoroughly penitent], such, O God, You will not despise. (*3)

YLT Psalm 51:17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A heart broken and bruised, O God, Thou dost not despise. (*4)

Praying Psalm 51:17 Amplified
Father of Lord Jesus, my sacrifice, the sacrifice acceptable to You Lord, is a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart, broken down with sorrow for sin and humbly and thoroughly penitent, such, O God, You will not despise. Amen.

 

Thursday March 19, 2015

Don’t waste time asking God to keep you from doing things don’t do them! Oswald Chambers

KJV Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

NKJ Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? (*1)

NIV Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill? (*2)

AMP Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that He should tell {or} act a lie, neither the son of man, that He should feel repentance {or} compunction [for what He has promised]. Has He said and shall He not do it? Or has He spoken and shall He not make it good? (*3)

YLT Numbers 23:19 God is not a man — and lieth, And a son of man — and repenteth! Hath He said — and doth He not do it? And spoken — and doth He not confirm it? (*4)

Prayer about My Inexpedient Practices
Father God, I take to the cross of my Lord Jesus, any inexpedient practices that are not pleasing to You and reckon them crucified with Him, so that they are no longer reaped in my life; now resurrect within me the power to say no. Amen.

 

Wednesday March 18, 2015

Beware every time you notice yourself doing a good thing, because you ruin it by the notice. Oswald Chambers

KJV Matthew 6:2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward.

NKJ Matthew 6:2 Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. (*1)

NIV Matthew 6:2 So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. I tell you the truth; they have received their reward in full. (*2)

AMP Matthew 6:2 Thus, whenever you give to the poor, do not blow a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites in the synagogues and in the streets like to do, that they may be recognized {and} honored {and} praised by men. Truly I tell you, they have their reward in full already. (*3)

YLT Matthew 6:2 whenever, therefore, thou mayest do kindness, thou mayest not sound a trumpet before thee as the hypocrites do, in the synagogues, and in the streets, that they may have glory from men; verily I say to you — they have their reward! (*4)

Prayer about My Pure Giving
Heavenly Father, I ask that You form within me a pure heart in giving to others; I give you permission to show me my motives for wanting to give, and establish in my being the heart of a cheerful, prompt to do it giver, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Tuesday March 17, 2015

Like a mother hen brooding over her chicks, the Father invites you under His wings to be protected. Peter Wallace

KJV Psalm 36:7 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.

NKJ Psalm 36:7 How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your wings. (*1)

NIV Psalm 36:7 How priceless is your unfailing love! Both high and low among men find refuge in the shadow of your wings. (*2)

AMP Psalm 36:7 How precious is Your steadfast love, O God! The children of men take refuge and put their trust under the shadow of Your wings. (*3)

YLT Psalm 36:7 How precious is Thy kindness, O God, And the sons of men In the shadow of Thy wings do trust. (*4)

Praying Psalm 36:7-9
Father of Lord Jesus, how precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! Therefore I will put my trust under the shadow of Your wings. I am abundantly satisfied with the fullness of Your house, and You give me drink from the river of Your pleasures. For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light I see light. Amen.

 

Monday March 16, 2015

Never misunderstand the shadow of God’s Hand; when He leaves you alone it is assuredly to lead you into the inner meaning of Philippians 3:10. Oswald Chambers

KJV Philippians 3:10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;

NKJ Philippians 3:10 that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death, (*1)

NIV Philippians 3:10 I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, (*2)

AMP Philippians 3:10 [For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him [that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His Person more strongly and more clearly], and that I may in that same way come to know the power outflowing from His resurrection [which it exerts over believers], and that I may so share His sufferings as to be continually transformed [in spirit into His likeness even] to His death, [in the hope] (*3)

YLT Philippians 3:10 to know him, and the power of his rising again, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being conformed to his death, (*4)

Praying Philippians 3:10 Amplified
Father God, I pray that my determined purpose would be: That I may know the Lord Jesus, that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving, recognizing and understanding the wonders of His Person more strongly and more clearly, and that I may in that same way come to know the power out flowing from His resurrection, which it exerts over me, and that I may so share His sufferings as to be continually transformed in spirit into His likeness even to His death. Amen.

 

Saturday March 14, 2015

God does not comfort us so that we will be comfortable; we are comforted by God so that we might be comforters. Marvin Williams

KJV 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

NKJ 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. (*1)

NIV 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. (*2)

AMP 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of sympathy (pity and mercy) and the God [Who is the Source] of every comfort (consolation and encouragement), Who comforts (consoles and encourages) us in every trouble (calamity and affliction), so that we may also be able to comfort (console and encourage) those who are in any kind of trouble {or} distress, with the comfort (consolation and encouragement) with which we ourselves are comforted (consoled and encouraged) by God. (*3)

YLT 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Blessed is God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of the mercies, and God of all comfort, who is comforting us in all our tribulation, for our being able to comfort those in any tribulation through the comfort with which we are comforted ourselves by God; (*4)

Praying 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Heavenly Father, blessed be You, the God and Father of my Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; who comforts me in all my tribulation, so that I may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which I have been comforted by You, thank You Lord! Amen!

 

Friday March 13, 2015

What Christ asks us to do as His followers is to concentrate on keeping close to Him. Phillip Keller

KJV Psalm 32:8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.

NKJ Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye. (*1)

NIV Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. (*2)

AMP Psalm 32:8 I (the Lord) will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you. (*3)

YLT Psalm 32:8 I cause thee to act wisely, And direct thee in the way that thou goest, I cause mine eye to take counsel concerning thee. (*4)

Prayer to Concentrate on Lord Jesus
Father God, I thank You for Your instruction, and teaching me in the way I should go; I praise You for counseling me and watching over me; please I pray, bestow on me the ability to concentrate on keeping close to the Spirit of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Thursday March 12, 2015

We never know how well we think or speak until we find someone who listens. Eugene H. Peterson

KJV Psalm 37:5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

NKJ Psalm 37:5 Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass. (*1)

NIV Psalm 37:5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: (*2)

AMP Psalm 37:5 Commit your way to the Lord [roll and repose each care of your load on Him]; trust (lean on, rely on, and be confident) also in Him and He will bring it to pass. (*3)

YLT Psalm 37:5 Roll on Jehovah thy way, And trust upon Him, and He worketh, (*4)

Proclaiming Psalm 37:4-7
Heavenly Father, when I delight myself in You Lord, You shall give me the desires of my heart. I commit my way to You, and it shall come it to pass. Father, You shall bring forth my righteousness as the light, and my justice as the noonday, I rest in my Lord Jesus, and wait patiently for Him. Amen.

 

Wednesday March 11, 2015

In the presence of eternity, the mountains are as transient as the clouds. Robert Green Ingersoll

KJV Ecclesiastes 3:11 He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.

NKJ Ecclesiastes 3:11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end. (*1)

NIV Ecclesiastes 3:11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end. (*2)

AMP Ecclesiastes 3:11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He also has planted eternity in men’s hearts {and} minds [a divinely implanted sense of a purpose working through the ages which nothing under the sun but God alone can satisfy], yet so that men cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end. (*3)

YLT Ecclesiastes 3:11 The whole He hath made beautiful in its season; also, that knowledge He hath put in their heart without which man findeth not out the work that God hath done from the beginning even unto the end. (*4)

Praying Ecclesiastes 3:11 Amplified
Heavenly Father, You have made everything beautiful in its time. You have also planted eternity in my being and You have implanted a sense of purpose working through the ages which nothing under the sun but You can satisfy; please satisfy and assure me this day, Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Tuesday March 10, 2015

The Creator who created all the earthly beauty we enjoy is the same Creator who has prepared our heavenly home. Anne Graham Lotz

KJV John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

NKJ John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. (*1)

NIV John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. (*2)

AMP John 14:3 And when (if) I go and make ready a place for you, I will come back again and will take you to Myself, that where I am you may be also. (*3)

YLT John 14:3 and if I go on and prepare for you a place, again do I come, and will receive you unto myself, that where I am ye also may be; (*4)

Praying John 14:3
Father of Lord Jesus, thank You Jesus for going and preparing a place for me, and that You are coming back again and will take me to Yourself, that where You are, I may be also. Amen.

 

Monday March 9, 2015

The wonder we feel as we behold our universe should serve as a road sign pointing to the One who created it. Dennis Fisher

KJV Psalm 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

NKJ Psalm 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. (*1)

NIV Psalm 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. (*2)

AMP Psalm 19:1 THE HEAVENS declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows and proclaims His handiwork. (*3)

YLT Psalm 19:1 The heavens are recounting the honour of God, And the work of His hands The expanse is declaring. (*4)

Praying Psalm 8:3-6
Heavenly Father, when I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have ordained, what is man that You are mindful of us, and the son of man that You visit us? For You have made us a little lower than the angels, and You have crowned us with glory and honor. You have made us to have dominion over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under our feet, thank You Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Saturday March 7, 2015

Allow God’s love to change the way you look at you. Max Lucado

KJV Isaiah 61:10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.

NKJ Isaiah 61:10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, My soul shall be joyful in my God; For He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness, As a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments, And as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. (*1)

NIV Isaiah 61:10 I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. (*2)

AMP Isaiah 61:10 I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. (*3)

YLT Isaiah 61:10 I greatly rejoice in Jehovah, Joy doth my soul in my God, For He clothed me with garments of salvation, With a robe of righteousness covereth Me, As a bridegroom prepareth ornaments, And as a bride putteth on her jewels. (*4)

Praying Isaiah 61:10
Father God, I will greatly rejoice in You Lord, my soul will exult, celebrate and be glad in my God; for You have armed and clothed me with the garments of salvation, You have covered me with the robe of righteousness, thank You Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Friday March 6, 2015

Daily, we are becoming reflections of what we say and do. Jeff O’Leary

KJV Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

NKJ Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 1:7 The reverent {and} worshipful fear of the Lord is the beginning {and} the principal {and} choice part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence]; but fools despise skillful {and} godly Wisdom, instruction, {and} discipline. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 1:7 Fear of Jehovah is a beginning of knowledge, Wisdom and instruction fools have despised! (*4)

Prayer about My Reflections
Heavenly Father, daily, I am becoming reflections of what I say and do, and this scares me; please fabricate and release in my being a greater reflection and manifestation of my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Thursday March 5, 2015

As churches grow wealthier and more successful, they’re less likely to sing ‘this world is not my home, I’m just a passin through’ and more likely to intone, ‘This is my Father’s world.’” Philip Yancey

KJV Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

NKJ Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (*1)

NIV Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (*2)

AMP Matthew 5:3 Blessed (happy, to be envied, and spiritually prosperous–with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the poor in spirit (the humble, who rate themselves insignificant), for theirs is the kingdom of heaven! (*3)

YLT Matthew 5:3 Happy the poor in spirit — because theirs is the reign of the heavens. (*4)

A Prayer to be Humble
Father of Lord Jesus, the more humble or poor in spirit or when I rate myself insignificant, the more, I then become greater in the kingdom of heaven; that is I am happy and spiritually prosperous; please Holy Spirit, assist me to walk this out daily. Amen.

 

Wednesday March 4, 2015

If we really believed that God meant what He said—what should we be like? Dare I really let God be to me all that He says He will be? Oswald Chambers

KJV Habakkuk 1:5 Behold ye among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvellously: for I will work a work in your days, which ye will not believe, though it be told you.

NKJ Habakkuk 1:5 Look among the nations and watch — Be utterly astounded! For I will work a work in your days Which you would not believe, though it were told you. (*1)

NIV Habakkuk 1:5 Look at the nations and watch– and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told. (*2)

AMP Habakkuk 1:5 Look around [you, Habakkuk, replied the Lord] among the nations and see! And be astonished! Astounded! For I am putting into effect a work in your days [such] that you would not believe it if it were told you. (*3)

YLT Habakkuk 1:5 Look ye on nations, and behold and marvel greatly. For a work He is working in your days, Ye do not believe though it is declared. (*4)

Prayer for Faith Now
Heavenly Father, the question in me is, “Dare I really let You be to me all that You say I will be?” At times, I think not. Please formulate in my being, faith to believe You and Your Word now; that I may walk in the fullness of Holy Spirit now, in this life for Your Glory now, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Tuesday March 3, 2015

God is most glorified in you when you are most satisfied in Him. Archibald D. Hear

KJV Psalm 91:16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.

NKJ Psalm 91:16 With long life I will satisfy him, And show him My salvation.” (*1)

NIV Psalm 91:16 With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation.” (*2)

AMP Psalm 91:16 With long life will I satisfy him and show him My salvation. (*3)

YLT Psalm 91:16 With length of days I satisfy him, And I cause him to look on My salvation! (*4)

Prayer for Deeper Satisfaction
Heavenly Father, I know that nothing in this world will ever completely satisfy me except a deeper relationship with You, through my Lord Jesus Christ; please create in me the capacity to dig deeper, thank You. Amen.

 

Monday March 2, 2015

Because of God’s power, we can do whatever He asks of us-through Him. We can base our confidence not in our own abilities, but in God’s absolute promises. Cindy Hess Kasper

KJV Ephesians 3:20-21 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

NKJ Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. (*1)

NIV Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. (*2)

AMP Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over {and} above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]–To Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations forever and ever. Amen (so be it). (*3)

YLT Ephesians 3:20-21 and to Him who is able above all things to do exceeding abundantly what we ask or think, according to the power that is working in us, to Him is the glory in the assembly in Christ Jesus, to all the generations of the age of the ages. Amen. (*4)

Praying Ephesians 3:14-21 in First Person
Heavenly Father, for this reason I bow my knees to the You, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named. That You would grant me, according to the riches of Your glory, to be strengthened with might through Your Spirit in my inner man; that Christ may dwell in my heart through faith, that I being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints, what is the width and length and depth and height–to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge and that I may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that I ask or think, according to the power that works in me, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

 

Saturday February 28, 2015

True humility is not thinking lowly of yourself but thinking accurately of yourself. Max Lucado

KJV Proverbs 22:4 By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.

NKJ Proverbs 22:4 By humility and the fear of the LORD Are riches and honor and life. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 22:4 Humility and the fear of the LORD bring wealth and honor and life. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 22:4 The reward of humility and the reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 22:4 The end of humility is the fear of Jehovah, Riches, and honour, and life. (*4)

Praying the Promise of Proverbs 22:4
Father of Lord Jesus, I thank You for Your promise of Proverbs 22:4 that says: By humility, meekness, gentleness and the reverent, respectful and worshipful fear of our Lord Jehovah, brings wealth, riches, abundance, honor and life. Amen. So be it!!

 

Friday February 27, 2015

Men and women who refuse to acknowledge God’s existence do so, in the final analysis, because it is contrary to their manner of living. They do not want to bow to the moral claims of a holy God on their lives. R. C. Sproul

KJV Philippians 2:10-11 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

NKJ Philippians 2:10-11 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (*1)

NIV Philippians 2:10-11 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (*2)

AMP Philippians 2:10 That in (at) the name of Jesus every knee should (must) bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, And every tongue [frankly and openly] confess {and} acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (*3)

YLT Philippians 2:10-11 that in the name of Jesus every knee may bow — of heavenlies, and earthlies, and what are under the earth and every tongue may confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (*4)

Confessing Philippians 2:10-11
Heavenly Father, at the name of my Lord Jesus, I bow my knee to Him here on earth, and one day in heaven; and with my tongue, I confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, for Your Glory Most High God. Amen.

 

Thursday February 26, 2015

If you and I want to be fruitful, we do not concentrate on fruit bearing; we concentrate on our personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Anne Graham Lotz

KJV John 15:5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

NKJ John 15:5 I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. (*1)

NIV John 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. (*2)

AMP John 15:5 I am the Vine; you are the branches. Whoever lives in Me and I in him bears much (abundant) fruit. However, apart from Me [cut off from vital union with Me] you can do nothing. (*3)

YLT John 15:5 ‘I am the vine, ye the branches; he who is remaining in me, and I in him, this one doth bear much fruit, because apart from me ye are not able to do anything; (*4)

Praying John 15:5
Father God, You are the Vine and I am a part of the branch. Please empower me to live in You through Christ Jesus, and because of that, I will bear a great deal of plentiful fruit, because apart from You, I am not able to do anything. Amen.

 

Wednesday February 25, 2015

Every time you speak, your mind is on parade. Anne Cetas

KJV Matthew 15:18 But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.

NKJ Matthew 15:18 But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man. (*1)

NIV Matthew 15:18 But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these make a man ‘unclean.’ (*2)

AMP Matthew 15:18 But whatever comes out of the mouth comes from the heart, and this is what makes a man unclean and defiles (him). (*3)

YLT Matthew 15:18 but the things coming forth from the mouth from the heart do come forth, and these defile the man; (*4)

Prayer about my Parading Mind
Heavenly Father, every time I speak, my mind is on parade, because what comes out of my mouth comes from my heart. Lord, please formulate within me, the ability to control, supervise and harness my tongue to a greater extent, through the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Tuesday February 24, 2015

With every catastrophe comes this gift-the opportunity to see God at work in our lives. Jan Winebrenner

KJV Psalm 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

NKJ Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden on the LORD, And He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved. (*1) NIV Psalm 55:22 Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. (*2)

AMP Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden on the Lord [releasing the weight of it] and He will sustain you; He will never allow the [consistently] righteous to be moved (made to slip, fall, or fail). (*3)

YLT Psalm 55:22 Cast on Jehovah that which He hath given thee, And He doth sustain thee, He doth not suffer for ever the moving of the righteous. (*4)

Praying Psalm 55:22 Amplified
Father of Lord Jesus, I will cast my burden on You, Lord, I will release the weight of it and You will sustain me; You will never allow the consistently righteous to be moved, made to slip, fall or fail. Amen.

 

Monday February 23, 2015

The world, the flesh and the devil will put imaginary grief in your way just when Jesus Christ is wanting you to enter into fellowship with His sufferings. Oswald Chambers

KJV Ephesians 5:11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.

NKJ Ephesians 5:11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. (*1)

NIV Ephesians 5:11 Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. (*2)

AMP Ephesians 5:11 Take no part in {and} have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds {and} enterprises of darkness, but instead [let your lives be so in contrast as to] expose {and} reprove {and} convict them. (*3)

YLT Ephesians 5:11 and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of the darkness and rather even convict, (*4)

Praying Ephesians 5:11 Amplified
Father God, I ask that You would institute within me the power to take no part in and have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds and enterprises of darkness, but instead let my life be so in contrast as to expose, reprove and convict them, in the Name of our Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Saturday February 21, 2015

As a consistent habit of life, regular discipline is of far greater value to any athlete than last minute preparation…The key to going the distance is the discipline of running every day. David McCasland

KJV 1 Corinthians 9:24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

NKJ 1 Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. (*1)

NIV 1 Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. (*2)

AMP 1 Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but [only] one receives the prize? So run [your race] that you may lay hold [of the prize] {and} make it yours. (*3)

YLT 1 Corinthians 9:24 have ye not known that those running in a race — all indeed run, but one doth receive the prize? so run ye, that ye may obtain; (*4)

Prayer for Greater Empowerment for the Race
Father God, please empower me in a greater way to run my race in such a way that I may lay hold of the prize and make it mine; help me with regular discipline every day, and to be temperate and self-controlled in all things, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Friday February 20, 2015

Instead of seeing your job as a burden, see it as a responsibility given you by God. Billy Graham

KJV Ecclesiastes 2:24 There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God.

NKJ Ecclesiastes 2:24 Nothing is better for a man than that he should eat and drink, and that his soul should enjoy good in his labor. This also, I saw, was from the hand of God. (*1)

NIV Ecclesiastes 2:24 A man can do nothing better than to eat and drink and find satisfaction in his work. This too, I see, is from the hand of God, (*2)

AMP Ecclesiastes 2:24 There is nothing better for a man than that he should eat and drink and make himself enjoy good in his labor. Even this, I have seen, is from the hand of God. (*3)

YLT Ecclesiastes 2:24 There is nothing good in a man who eateth, and hath drunk, and hath shewn his soul good in his labour. This also I have seen that it is from the hand of God. (*4)

Prayer about my Job if I am Tired
Father of Lord Jesus, if I have become tired and burned out concerning my employment, please forgive me, and cleanse me from any bad attitudes I may have; please empower me to see my job as a responsibility given by You, for Your Glory. Amen.

 

Thursday February 19, 2015

The longer you read the Bible, the more you will like it; it will grow sweeter and sweeter; and the more you get into the spirit of it, the more you will get into the spirit of Christ. William Romaine

KJV Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

NKJ Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. (*1)

NIV Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. (*2)

AMP Hebrews 4:12 For the Word that God speaks is alive and full of power [making it active, operative, energizing, and effective]; it is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating to the dividing line of the breath of life (soul) and [the immortal] spirit, and of joints and marrow [of the deepest parts of our nature], exposing {and} sifting {and} analyzing {and} judging the very thoughts and purposes of the heart. (*3)

YLT Hebrews 4:12 for the reckoning of God is living, and working, and sharp above every two-edged sword, and piercing unto the dividing asunder both of soul and spirit, of joints also and marrow, and a discerner of thoughts and intents of the heart; (*4)

Prayer to Read the Bible More
Heavenly Father, thank You for the Bible, Your Word, and I pray for a greater grace to read, study, memorize and meditate on it with an ongoing unction from Holy Spirit. Let it grow sweeter and sweeter the more I get into it, and please let me get to know my Lord Jesus even more. Amen.

 

Wednesday February 18, 2015

Whatever our circumstances, Jesus is present with His love, compassion, and grace. He is proof, presence, and provision enough to carry us safely through. Dave Egner

KJV Matthew 14:27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

NKJ Matthew 14:27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.” (*1)

NIV Matthew 14:27 But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” (*2)

AMP Matthew 14:27 But instantly He spoke to them, saying, Take courage! I AM! Stop being afraid! (*3)

YLT Matthew 14:27 and immediately Jesus spake to them, saying, ‘Be of good courage, I am he, be not afraid.’ (*4)

Prayer about my Circumstances
Father God, whatever my circumstances are, I praise You that my Lord Jesus is present with His love, compassion, and grace; He is proof, presence, and provision enough to carry me safely through, thank You Daddy! Amen.

 

Tuesday February 17, 2015

A joyful heart is the normal result of a heart burning with love. Mother Teresa

KJV Psalm 35:9 And my soul shall be joyful in the LORD: it shall rejoice in his salvation.

NKJ Psalm 35:9 And my soul shall be joyful in the LORD; It shall rejoice in His salvation. (*1)

NIV Psalm 35:9 Then my soul will rejoice in the LORD and delight in his salvation. (*2)

AMP Psalm 35:9 Then I shall be joyful in the Lord; I shall rejoice in His deliverance. (*3)

YLT Psalm 35:9 And my soul is joyful in Jehovah, It rejoiceth in His salvation. (*4)

Prayer for a Greater Joyful Soul
Father God, through the Name of my Lord Jesus, please establish in my being a soul that will have a greater measure of joyfulness, and the aptitude to rejoice in Your salvation. Amen.

 

Monday February 16, 2015

Only as our wills are brought into submission to God’s will do we discover the secret of divine power. Phillip Keller

KJV Philippians 2:13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

NKJ Philippians 2:13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. (*1)

NIV Philippians 2:13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. (*2)

AMP Philippians 2:13 [Not in your own strength] for it is God Who is all the while effectually at work in you [energizing and creating in you the power and desire], both to will and to work for His good pleasure {and} satisfaction {and} delight. (*3)

YLT Philippians 2:13 for God it is who is working in you both to will and to work for His good pleasure. (*4)

Praying Philippians 2:13 Amplified
Father of Lord Jesus, thank You that my walk with You is not in or because of my own strength, for it is You Who is all the while effectually at work in me, energizing and creating in me the power and desire both to will and to work for Your good pleasure, satisfaction and delight. Amen.

 

Saturday February 14, 2015

Only one life, it will soon be past; only what’s done for Christ will last. Unknown

KJV Philippians 3:7-8 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,

NKJ Philippians 3:7-8 But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ (*1)

NIV Philippians 3:7-8 But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ (*2)

AMP Philippians 3:7-8 But whatever former things I had that might have been gains to me, I have come to consider as [one combined] loss for Christ’s sake. Yes, furthermore, I count everything as loss compared to the possession of the priceless privilege (the overwhelming preciousness, the surpassing worth, and supreme advantage) of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord {and} of progressively becoming more deeply {and} intimately acquainted with Him [of perceiving and recognizing and understanding Him more fully and clearly]. For His sake I have lost everything and consider it all to be mere rubbish (refuse, dregs), in order that I may win (gain) Christ (the Anointed One), (*3)

YLT Philippians 3:7-8 But what things were to me gains, these I have counted, because of the Christ, loss; What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ (*4)

Praying Philippians 3:7-8
Heavenly Father, what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ, thank You for Your grace. Amen.

 

Friday February 13, 2014

People will know we are Christians, not because we bear the name, but because we live the life. Max Lucado

KJV John 13:35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

NKJ John 13:35 “By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” (*1)

NIV John 13:35 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (*2)

AMP John 13:35 By this shall all [men] know that you are My disciples, if you love one another [if you keep on showing love among yourselves]. (*3)

YLT John 13:35 in this shall all know that ye are my disciples, if ye may have love one to another.’ (*4)

Prayer about Love for the Brethren
Heavenly Father, loving relatives is sometimes the hardest thing to do, but by this shall all men know that I am Your disciple, that is, if I have love for the brethren and if I keep on showing love for the believers, thank You Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Thursday February 12, 2015

The primary reason for living in this world is to reflect the likeness of Christ. Vernon Grounds

KJV 2 Corinthians 3:18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

NKJ 2 Corinthians 3:18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. (*1)

NIV 2 Corinthians 3:18 And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. (*2)

AMP 2 Corinthians 3:18 And all of us, as with unveiled face, [because we] continued to behold [in the Word of God] as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are constantly being transfigured into His {very own} image in ever increasing splendor {and} from one degree of glory to another; [for this comes] from the Lord [Who is] the Spirit. (*3)

YLT 2 Corinthians 3:18 and we all, with unvailed face, the glory of the Lord beholding in a mirror, to the same image are being transformed, from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. (*4)

Praying 2 Corinthians 3:18 Amplified
Heavenly Father, we all with unveiled faces, continue to behold as in a mirror the glory of You, Lord, and are constantly being transfigured, transformed and changed into Your very own image and likeness, in ever increasing splendor, and from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord Who is the Holy Spirit and through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Wednesday February 11, 2015

Humility is not an ideal; it is the unconscious result of the life being rightly related to God. Oswald Chambers

KJV Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.

NKJ Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 15:33 The reverent {and} worshipful fear of the Lord brings instruction in Wisdom, and humility comes before honor. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 15:33 The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom, And before honour is humility! (*4)

Prayer for more Godly fear of Lord Jehovah
Heavenly Father, I ask that You would create and release in my being a greater measure of the fear of You, Lord Jehovah. I reckon dead my previous history of not fearing You and I repent of it; now please establish a more reverent and worshipful fear of You, with the instruction of wisdom and humility, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Tuesday February 10, 2015

Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God’s grace. And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of God’s grace. Jerry Bridges

KJV Revelation 22:21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

NKJ Revelation 22:21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. (*1)

NIV Revelation 22:21 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen. (*2)

AMP Rev 22:21 The grace (blessing and favor) of the Lord Jesus {Christ (the Messiah)} be with all the saints (God’s holy people, those set apart for God, to be, as it were, exclusively His). Amen (so let it be)! (*3)

YLT Revelation 22:21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ is with you all. Amen. (*4)

A Prayer of Thanks for His Grace
Father of Lord Jesus, I thank You that my worst days are never so bad that I am beyond the reach of Your grace; and my best days are never so good that I am beyond the need of Your grace as well; Lord, I am grateful for Your grace! Amen.

 

Monday February 9, 2015

We are consecrated and dedicated to God; therefore, we may not hereafter think, speak, meditate or do anything but with a view to His glory. We are God’s; to Him, therefore, let us live and die. John Calvin

KJV Romans 14:8 For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s.

NKJ Romans 14:8 For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s. (*1)

NIV Romans 14:8 If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. (*2)

AMP Romans 14:8 If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or we die, we belong to the Lord. (*3)

YLT Romans 14:8 for both, if we may live, to the Lord we live; if also we may die, to the Lord we die; both then if we may live, also if we may die, we are the Lord’s; (*4)

Proclaiming Romans 14:8
Heavenly Father, I proclaim: If I live, I live to You Lord, and if I die, I die to You Lord. So then whether I live or if I die, I belong to You Father, through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Saturday February 7, 2015

We would rather work for God than sit for one moment before Him and let the Spirit riddle us through with His light. Oswald Chambers

KJV 1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

NKJ 1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. (*1)

NIV 1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. (*2)

AMP 1 John 1:7 But if we [really] are living {and} walking in the Light, as He [Himself] is in the Light, we have [true, unbroken] fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus {Christ} His Son cleanses (removes) us from all sin {and} guilt [keeps us cleansed from sin in all its forms and manifestations]. (*3)

YLT 1 John 1:7 and if in the light we may walk, as He is in the light — we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son doth cleanse us from every sin; (*4)

Prayer for More of His Light
Father of Lord Jesus, I give You permission to search my heart with Your Light and show me areas that are not pleasing to You; and I ask that You would establish in me a greater purity, and to be a Light bearer for Your Glory. Amen.

 

Friday February 6, 2015

The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more. Jonas Salk

KJV Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

NKJ Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going. (*1)

NIV Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the grave, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom. (*2)

AMP Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol (the place of the dead), where you are going. (*3)

YLT Ecclesiastes 9:10 All that thy hand findeth to do, with thy power do, for there is no work, and device, and knowledge, and wisdom in Sheol whither thou art going. (*4)

Praying Ecclesiastes 9:10 POTD Version*
Father of Lord Jesus, whatever my hand finds to do, please empower me to do it with all my strength, my power, my ability and my might, because there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave. Amen.

*Pray of the day Version

 

Thursday February 5, 2015

Those who store up treasure only on earth discover, too late, that such storage is merely composting. Mark Buchanan

KJV Proverbs 11:24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.

NKJ Proverbs 11:24 There is one who scatters, yet increases more; And there is one who withholds more than is right, But it leads to poverty. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 11:24 One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 11:24 There are those who (generously) scatter abroad, and yet increase more; there are those who withhold more than is fitting or what is justly due, but it results only in want. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 11:24 There is who is scattering, and yet is increased, And who is keeping back from uprightness, only to want. (*4)

Prayer about Hyper-prosperity Abuse
Heavenly Father, if I have been hurt by hyper-prosperity teaching and thus have a hard time giving, please break this curse off of me. I forgive and release those who have abused me through their teachings; now please create in my heart the power to give freely and generously, because of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Wednesday February 4, 2015

What bothers us is that God does not act like we think He should act. Charles R. Swindoll

KJV Psalm 111:4 He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.

NKJ Psalm 111:4 He has made His wonderful works to be remembered; The LORD is gracious and full of compassion. (*1)

NIV Psalm 111:4 He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate. (*2)

AMP Psalm 111:4 He has made His wonderful works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious, merciful, and full of loving compassion. (*3)

YLT Psalm 111:4 A memorial He hath made of His wonders, Gracious and merciful is Jehovah. (*4)

Prayer about His Acts
Heavenly Father, on the days I feel like You are not acting like I think You should act, please forgive me, and I give You permission to change my heart in this area; because You are gracious, merciful, and full of loving compassion, through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Tuesday February 3, 2015

Pride and disdain for the people you talk to, will shut your mouth quicker than anything. When you speak, see that behind your voice is the life of God. Oswald Chambers

KJV 1 Peter 4:11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

NKJ 1 Peter 4:11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. (*1)

NIV 1 Peter 4:11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. (*2)

AMP 1 Peter 4:11 Whoever speaks, [let him do it as one who utters] oracles of God; whoever renders service, [let him do it] as with the strength which God furnishes abundantly, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ (the Messiah). To Him be the glory and dominion forever and ever (through endless ages). Amen (so be it). (*3)

YLT 1 Peter 4:11 if any one doth speak — ‘as oracles of God;’ if any one doth minister — ‘as of the ability which God doth supply;’ that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom is the glory and the power — to the ages of the ages. Amen. (*4)

Praying 1 Peter 4:11 Amplified
Father God, whenever I speak, let me do it as one who utters the oracles of the God. Whenever I render service, let me do it with the strength, which You furnish abundantly, so that in all things You, Father God, may be glorified through me and my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen! (So be it).

 

Monday February 2, 2015

God’s word to us is joy in the midst of sorrow and pain, peace in the midst of tension and anxiety. Harva Dawn

KJV Psalm 119:114 Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

NKJ Psalm 119:114 You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word. (*1)

NIV Psalm 119:114 You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word. (*2)

AMP Psalm 119:114 You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word. (*3)

YLT Psalm 119:114 My hiding place and my shield art Thou, For Thy word I have hoped. (*4)

Proclaiming Psalm 119:114
Father God, I proclaim: You are my hiding place, my covering, my shelter, my protection and my shield; I hope in, wait for and expect in Your Word, because of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Saturday January 31, 2015

Grace and glory differ very little; the one is the seed, the other is the flower; grace is glory militant, glory is grace triumphant. Thomas Brooks

KJV Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.

NKJ Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly. (*1)

NIV Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless. (*2)

AMP Psalm 84:11 For the Lord God is a Sun and Shield; the Lord bestows [present] grace {and} favor and [future] glory (honor, splendor, and heavenly bliss)! No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly. (*3)

YLT Psalm 84:11 For a sun and a shield is Jehovah God, Grace and honour doth Jehovah give. He withholdeth not good To those walking in uprightness. (*4)

Praying Psalm 84:11 Amplified
Father God, You are MY Sun and Shield; You bestow present grace, favor and future glory (honor, splendor and heavenly bliss)! No good thing will You withhold from those who walk uprightly, thank You Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Friday January 30, 2015

Only God knows what it will take to conform us into the image of His Son. Kathy Troccoli

KJV Proverbs 3:12 For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

NKJ Proverbs 3:12 For whom the LORD loves He corrects, Just as a father the son in whom he delights. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 3:12 because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 3:12 For whom the Lord loves He corrects, even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 3:12 For whom Jehovah loveth He reproveth, Even as a father the son He is pleased with. (*4)

Prayer about Being Conformed
Father God, only You know what it is going to take to conform me into the image of my Lord Jesus. And because You love me, You will correct me, just as a father corrects a son or daughter in whom he delights. Amen.

 

Thursday January 29, 2015

Hand your dream over to God, and leave it in His keeping. Catherine Marshall

KJV Psalm 121:8 The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.

NKJ Psalm 121:8 The LORD shall preserve your going out and your coming in From this time forth, and even forevermore. (*1)

NIV Psalm 121:8 the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. (*2)

AMP Psalm 121:8 The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore. (*3)

YLT Psalm 121:8 Jehovah preserveth thy going out and thy coming in, From henceforth even unto the age! (*4)

Prayer about HIS dreams
Heavenly Father, I hand my unfulfilled dreams over to You for Your safe keeping. I pray that YOUR dreams will be fulfilled in my life here on earth, to help bring forth Your kingdom, for Your purpose and glory, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Wednesday January 28, 2015

Repentance restores and renews our intimacy with the Lord. Joe Stowell

Repentance: 1 : to turn from sin and dedicate oneself to the amendment of one’s life 2 a : to feel regret or contrition b : to change one’s mind.– Merriam-Webster

KJV Revelation 3:19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

NKJ Revelation 3:19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent. (*1)

NIV Revelation 3:19 Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent. (*2)

AMP Revelation 3:19 Those whom I [dearly and tenderly] love, I tell their faults and convict {and} convince {and} reprove and chasten [I discipline and instruct them]. So be enthusiastic {and} in earnest {and} burning with zeal and repent [changing your mind and attitude]. (*3)

YLT Revelation 3:19 As many as I love, I do convict and chasten; be zealous, then, and reform; (*4)

Prayer for a Greater Measure of Repentance
Heavenly Father, I ask for a greater measure of repentance in my heart and mind; please grant me the power to turn from sin, and dedicate myself anew to Your Zoe life, because of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Tuesday January 27, 2015

Solomon’s wisdom was the gift of God to a man humble enough to ask for it. George O. Wood

KJV James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

NKJ James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. (*1)

NIV James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. (*2)

AMP James 1:5 If any of you is deficient in wisdom, let him ask of the giving God [Who gives] to everyone liberally {and} ungrudgingly, without reproaching {or} faultfinding, and it will be given him. (*3)

YLT James 1:5 and if any of you do lack wisdom, let him ask from God, who is giving to all liberally, and not reproaching, and it shall be given to him; (*4)

Praying James 1:5-6
Father God, I am deficient in wisdom and I ask You, the living God, Who gives to everyone liberally, ungrudgingly and without faultfinding, for a greater measure of wisdom, and in faith, I ask with no doubting, because of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Monday January 26, 2015

One of the great needs of the Christian life is to have a place where we deliberately attend to realities. That is the real meaning of prayer. Oswald Chambers

KJV 1 Peter 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

NKJ 1 Peter 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. (*1)

NIV 1 Peter 4:7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. (*2)

AMP 1 Peter 4:7 But the end {and} culmination of all things has now come near; keep sound minded {and} self-restrained and alert therefore for [the practice of] prayer. (*3)

YLT 1 Peter 4:7 And of all things the end hath come nigh; be sober-minded, then, and watch unto the prayers, (*4)

Prayer about Prayer
Heavenly Father, in the Name of my Lord Jesus, I ask that You keep me sound minded, self-restrained and alert for the practice of prayer, so that I might deliberately attend to realities. Amen.

 

Saturday January 24, 2015

Either we conform our desires to the truth or we conform the truth to our desires. Os Guinness

KJV Acts 3:19-20 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; 20 And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you:

NKJ Acts 3:19-20 Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, 20 and that He may send Jesus Christ, who was preached to you before, (*1)

NIV Acts 3:19-20 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, 20 and that he may send the Christ, who has been appointed for you– even Jesus. (*2)

AMP Acts 3:19-20 So repent (change your mind and purpose); turn around {and} return [to God], that your sins may be erased (blotted out, wiped clean), that times of refreshing (of recovering from the effects of heat, of reviving with fresh air) may come from the presence of the Lord; 20 And that He may send [to you] the Christ (the Messiah), Who before was designated {and} appointed for you–even Jesus, (*3)

YLT Acts 3:19-20 reform ye, therefore, and turn back, for your sins being blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, 20 and He may send Jesus Christ who before hath been preached to you, (*4)

Praying Acts 3:19 Amplified
Father of Lord Jesus, I ask that You would grant a greater level of repentance in my life, that is I would change my mind and purpose; that I would turn around and return to You Lord God, that my sins may be erased (blotted out, wiped clean), and that times of refreshing (of recovering from the effects of heat and sin, of reviving with fresh air) may come from the presence of Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

Friday January 23, 2015
God honors integrity, maybe not immediately, but ultimately. Charles R. Swindoll

KJV Psalm 26:1 Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.

NKJ Psalm 26:1 Vindicate me, O LORD, For I have walked in my integrity. I have also trusted in the LORD; I shall not slip. (*1)

NIV Psalm 26:1 Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. (*2)

AMP Psalm 26:1 VINDICATE ME, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity; I have [expectantly] trusted in, leaned on, {and} relied on the Lord without wavering {and} I shall not slide. (*3)

YLT Psalm 26:1 Judge me, O Jehovah, for I in mine integrity have walked, And in Jehovah I have trusted, I slide not. (*4)

Praying Psalm 26:1 Amplified
Heavenly Father, please vindicate me O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity; I have expectantly trusted in, leaned on, and relied on You Lord, without wavering, and I shall not slide, because of my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Thursday January 22, 2015

One day all Christians will join in a doxology and sing God’s praises with perfection. But even today, individually and corporately, we are not only to sing the doxology, but to be the doxology. Francis Schaeffer

KJV Revelation 15:3 And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.

NKJ Revelation 15:3 They sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of theLamb, saying: “Great and marvelous are Your works, Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the saints! (*1)

NIV Revelation 15:3 and sang the song of Moses the servant of God and the song of the Lamb: “Great and marvelous are your deeds, Lord God Almighty. Just and true are your ways, King of the ages. (*2)

AMP Revelation 15:3 And they sang the song of Moses the servant of God and the song of the Lamb, saying, Mighty and marvelous are Your works, O Lord God the Omnipotent! Righteous (just) and true are Your ways, O Sovereign of the ages (King of the {nations})! (*3)

YLT Revelation 15:3 and they sing the song of Moses, servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, ‘Great and wonderful are Thy works, O Lord God, the Almighty, righteous and true are Thy ways, O King of saints, (*4)

Singing the Song of Moses
Father of Lord Jesus, I proclaim the Song of Moses the servant of God and the song of the Lamb, saying: Mighty and marvelous are Your works, O Lord God the Omnipotent! Righteous, just, and true are Your ways, O Sovereign of the ages, My King of the nations! Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy! For all nations shall come and worship before You! Amen!

 

Wednesday January 21, 2015

It is not my ability, but my response to God’s ability that counts. Corrie Ten Boom

KJV Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

NKJ Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. (*1)

NIV Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. (*2)

AMP Ephesians 6:10 In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [be empowered through your union with Him]; draw your strength from Him [that strength which His boundless might provides]. (*3)

YLT Ephesians 6:10 As to the rest, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might; (*4)

Prayer to be Strong in the Lord
Father God, it is not my ability, but my response to Your ability is what counts. Therefore, I will be physically and spiritually powerful in You Lord, and draw my strength from You through the power of Your might, that You may be glorified in the earth through me, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Tuesday January 20, 2015

God never turns His back on those who ask honest questions. Max Lucado

KJV Psalm 65:5 By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea:

NKJ Psalm 65:5 By awesome deeds in righteousness You will answer us, O God of our salvation, You who are the confidence of all the ends of the earth, And of the far-off seas; (*1)

NIV Psalm 65:5 You answer us with awesome deeds of righteousness, O God our Savior, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas, (*2)

AMP Psalm 65:5 By fearful {and} glorious things [that terrify the wicked but make the godly sing praises] do You answer us in righteousness (rightness and justice), O God of our salvation, You Who are the confidence and hope of all the ends of the earth and of those far off on the seas; (*3)

YLT Psalm 65:5 By fearful things in righteousness Thou answerest us, O God of our salvation, The confidence of all far off ends of earth and sea. (*4)

Prayer about Honest Questions and Answers
Father of Lord Jesus, You will never turn Your back on those who ask honest questions, but by fearful and glorious things You will answer me in righteousness, O God of my salvation; You are the confidence and hope of all the ends of the earth, thank You! Amen.

 

Monday January 19, 2015

As Christ’s followers, we do not have the luxury of just talking a good game; we must live lives of exemplary faith in Jesus Christ. We must walk the walk. Bill Crowder

KJV 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

NKJ 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. (*1)

NIV 1 Timothy 4:12 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. (*2)

AMP 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one despise or think less of you because of your youth, but be an example (pattern) for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity. (*3)

YLT 1 Timothy 4:12 let no one despise thy youth, but a pattern become thou of those believing in word, in behaviour, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity; (*4)

Prayer to be an Example in Faith
Father God, please endow me to live my life in exemplary faith in Jesus Christ; that I would be an example for the believers, and for unbelievers; in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity, for Your Glory. Amen.

 

Saturday January 17, 2015

God never wastes suffering. Warren Wiersbe

KJV John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

NKJ John 16:33 “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (*1)

NIV John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (*2)

AMP John 16:33 I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace {and} confidence. In the world you have tribulation {and} trials {and} distress {and} frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.] (*3)

YLT John 16:33 these things I have spoken to you, that in me ye may have peace, in the world ye shall have tribulation, but take courage — I have overcome the world.’ (*4)

Praying John 16:33
Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your Word in which You have told me that I may have perfect peace and confidence. Because in the world I will have tribulation, trials, distress and frustration; but I resolve to be of good cheer, for You Lord Jesus, have overcome the world. Amen.

 

Friday January 16, 2015

There are no crown wearers in heaven, who were not cross bearers on earth. C, H. Spurgeon

KJV Revelation 3:11 Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

NKJ Revelation 3:11 Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown. (*1)

NIV Revelation 3:11 I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown. (*2)

AMP Revelation 3:11 I am coming quickly; hold fast what you have, so that no one may rob you and deprive you of your crown. (*3)

YLT Revelation 3:11 Lo, I come quickly, be holding fast that which thou hast, that no one may receive thy crown. (*4)

Prayer about my Holding Fast
Heavenly Father, thank You for coming quickly! Please empower, sanction and authorize me to hold fast to what I have, so that no one may rob me and deprive me of my crown, through the power of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Thursday January 15, 2015

There is only one purpose for your life, and that is the satisfaction of the Lord Jesus Christ. Oswald Chambers

KJV Colossians 1:10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

NKJ Colossians 1:10 that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; (*1)

NIV Colossians 1:10 And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, (*2)

AMP Colossians 1:10 That you may walk (live and conduct yourselves) in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him {and} desiring to please Him in all things, bearing fruit in every good work and steadily growing {and} increasing in {and} by the knowledge of God [with fuller, deeper, and clearer insight, acquaintance, and recognition]. (*3)

YLT Colossians 1:10 to your walking worthily of the Lord to all pleasing, in every good work being fruitful, and increasing to the knowledge of God, (*4)

Praying Colossians 1:10 Amplified
Heavenly Father, I ask that I may walk (live and conduct myself) in a manner worthy of You Lord, fully pleasing to You and desiring to please You in all things, bearing fruit in every good work and steadily growing and increasing in and by the knowledge of God [with fuller, deeper, and clearer insight, acquaintance, and recognition], in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Wednesday January 14, 2015

Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless. Mother Theresa

KJV Proverbs 15:23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

NKJ Proverbs 15:23 A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is! (*1)

NIV Proverbs 15:23 A man finds joy in giving an apt reply– and how good is a timely word! (*2)

AMP Proverbs 15:23 A man has joy in making an apt answer, and a word spoken at the right moment–how good it is! (*3)

YLT Proverbs 15:23 Joy is to a man in the answer of his mouth, And a word in its season — how good! (*4)

Prayer about Kind Words
Father of Lord Jesus, I pray that I would be more sensitive to those who need a kind word this day, and the days ahead, because a word spoken at the right moment, how good it is! Amen.

 

Tuesday January 13, 2015

God has a way of flushing us out of our quiet little places, and when He does we must be ready to speak for Him. Lee Eclov

KJV 1 Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

NKJ 1 Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; (*1)

NIV 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, (*2)

AMP 1 Pet 3:15 But in your hearts set Christ apart as holy [and acknowledge Him] as Lord. Always be ready to give a logical defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope that is in you, but do it courteously and respectfully. (*3)

YLT 1 Peter 3:15 and the Lord God sanctify in your hearts. And be ready always for defence to every one who is asking of you an account concerning the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; (*4)

Praying 1 Peter 3:15 Amplified
Father God, I pray that my heart would always be set apart as holy unto Christ Jesus. Please empower me to constantly be ready to give a logical, rational and sound defense to anyone who asks me to account for the hope that is in me, with meekness, trepidation, and in the spirit of respect. Amen.

 

Monday January 12, 2015

Faith is deliberate confidence in the character of God. Oswald Chambers

KJV Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

NKJ Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. (*1)

NIV Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. (*2)

AMP Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ [in Him I have shared His crucifixion]; it is no longer I who live, but Christ (the Messiah) lives in me; and the life I now live in the body I live by faith in (by adherence to and reliance on and complete trust in) the Son of God, Who loved me and gave Himself up for me. (*3)

YLT Galatians 2:20 with Christ I have been crucified, and live no more do I, and Christ doth live in me; and that which I now live in the flesh — in the faith I live of the Son of God, who did love me and did give himself for me; (*4)

Praying Galatians 2:20 Amplified
Heavenly Father, I have been crucified with Christ [in Him I have shared His crucifixion]; it is no longer I who live, but Christ (the Messiah) lives in me; and the life I now live in the body I live by faith in (by adherence to and reliance on and complete trust in) the Son of God, Who loved me and gave Himself up for me. Amen.

 

Saturday January 10, 2015

There are only two days on my calendar, today and the Day of Judgment. Martin Luther

KJV 2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

NKJ 2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. (*1)

NIV 2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. (*2)

AMP 2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear {and} be revealed as we are before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive [his pay] according to what he has done in the body, whether good or evil [considering what his purpose and motive have been, and what he has achieved, been busy with, and given himself and his attention to accomplishing]. (*3)

YLT 2 Corinthians 5:10 for all of us it behoveth to be manifested before the tribunal of the Christ, that each one may receive the things done through the body, in reference to the things that he did, whether good or evil; (*4)

Prayer about the Day of My Judgment

Father of Lord Jesus, like Martin Luther, please create in me the ability to have only two days on my calendar, today, and the Day of my Judgment; because I can’t change the past and I don’t know my future; but of this I am certain, there is a Day of MY Judgment. Amen.

 

Friday January 9, 2015

We are not our possessions, but our material things reveal where our hearts lie. Leslie Williams

KJV Psalm 62:10 if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.

NKJ Psalm 62:10 If riches increase, Do not set your heart on them. (*1)

NIV Psalm 62:10 though your riches increase, do not set your heart on them. (*2)

AMP Psalm 62:10 if riches increase, set not your heart on them. (*3)

YLT Psalm 62:10 Wealth — when it increaseth — set not the heart. (*4)

Prayer about My Changing Riches
Father of Lord Jesus, like the quote of the day says: Our material things reveal where our hearts lie. Lord, if riches increase or decrease, I will not set my heart on them. Amen.

 

Thursday January 8, 2015

I’m just a nobody trying to tell everybody about Somebody who can save anybody. Unknown

KJV Romans 10:15 as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!

NKJ Romans 10:15 As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!” (*1)

NIV Romans 10:15 As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” (*2)

AMP Romans 10:15 As it is written, How beautiful are the feet of those who bring glad tidings! [How welcome is the coming of those who preach the good news of His good things!] (*3)

YLT Romans 10:15 according as it hath been written, ‘How beautiful the feet of those proclaiming good tidings of peace, of those proclaiming good tidings of the good things!’ (*4)

Prayer for Beautiful Feet
Father God, thank You for the beautiful feet that proclaimed the good news and glad tidings of the Gospel to me. I pray for those same beautiful feet for myself; to boldly proclaim to others in this year ahead, through the Name of my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Wednesday January 7, 2015

Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious conviction. Blaise Pascal

KJV Matthew 10:28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

NKJ Matthew 10:28 And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. (*1)

NIV Matthew 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. (*2)

AMP Matthew 10:28 And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; but rather be afraid of Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell (Gehenna). (*3)

YLT Matthew 10:28 And be not afraid of those killing the body, and are not able to kill the soul, but fear rather Him who is able both soul and body to destroy in gehenna. (*4)

Prayer about the Coming Persecutions
Father God, I pray that You would prepare and equip me in a greater way for the coming persecutions. Please empower me to stand fast in the liberty by which Christ Jesus has made me free, and to not fear those who can kill the body. Amen.

 

Tuesday January 6, 2015

You can trust God wholeheartedly for every aspect of life. Peter Wallace

KJV Psalm 36:5 Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.

NKJ Psalm 36:5 Your mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. (*1)

NIV Psalm 36:5 Your love, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. (*2)

AMP Psalm 36:5 Your mercy and loving-kindness, O Lord, extend to the skies, and Your faithfulness to the clouds. (*3)

YLT Psalm 36:5 O Jehovah, in the heavens is Thy kindness, Thy faithfulness is unto the clouds. (*4)

Praying Psalm 36:5-6
Heavenly Father, Your mercy and loving-kindness, O Lord, extend to the skies, and Your faithfulness to the clouds. How precious is Your steadfast love, O God! We, the children of men take refuge and put our trust under the shadow of Your wings. Great Jehovah, let this be a greater living reality this year in my life, through the Name of my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Monday January 5, 2015

God gave you a message to share; don’t keep it to yourself. Bill Crowder

KJV Romans 15:20 Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s foundation:

NKJ Romans 15:20 And so I have made it my aim to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build on another man’s foundation, (*1)

NIV Romans 15:20 It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation. (*2)

AMP Romans 15:20 Thus my ambition has been to preach the Gospel, not where Christ’s name has already been known, lest I build on another man’s foundation; (*3)

YLT Romans 15:20 and so counting it honour to proclaim good news, not where Christ was named — that upon another’s foundation I might not build – (*4)

Prayer to Preach the Gospel
Heavenly Father, I pray that You would make it my main ambition to preach (announce, declare, proclaim and instruct) the Gospel to others in my walk of life; Lord, You gave me a message to share, let me not keep it to myself, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Saturday January 3, 2015

Time belongs to God. He has it all in the palm of His hand, and He is never in a hurry. Jeff O’Leary

KJV Lamentations 3:25-26 The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him. 26 It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.

NKJ Lamentations 3:25-26 The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, To the soul who seeks Him. 26 It is good that one should hope and wait quietly For the salvation of the LORD. (*1)

NIV Lamentations 3:25-26 The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; 26 it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD. (*2)

AMP Lamentations 3:25-26 The Lord is good to those who wait hopefully and expectantly for Him, to those who seek Him (inquire of and for Him and require Him by right of necessity and on the authority of God’s word). 26 It is good that one should hope in and wait quietly for the salvation (the safety and ease) of the Lord. (*3)

YLT Lamentations 3:25-26 Good is Jehovah to those waiting for Him, To the soul that seeketh Him. 26 Good! when one doth stay and stand still For the salvation of Jehovah. (*4)

Prayer about the My Wait
Father God, I thank You that You are good to those who wait hopefully and expectantly for You; to those who seek and inquire of You, and it is good that I should hope in and wait quietly for Your salvation, safety and ease, through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Friday January 2, 2015

Christ died not just for my blatant sins, but for the subtle ones as well. Leslie Williams

KJV Psalm 71:23 My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.

NKJ Psalm 71:23 My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing to You, And my soul, which You have redeemed. (*1)

NIV Psalm 71:23 My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you– I, whom you have redeemed. (*2)

AMP Psalm 71:23 My lips shall shout for joy when I sing praises to You, and my inner being, which You have redeemed. (*3)

YLT Psalm 71:23 My lips cry aloud when I sing praise to Thee, And my soul that Thou hast redeemed, (*4)

Praying Psalm 71:23-24
Father of Lord Jesus, my lips shall shout for joy when I sing praises to You, and my inner being, which You have redeemed. My tongue also shall talk of Your righteousness all the day long; for they are put to shame, for they are confounded, who seek and demand my hurt and harm. Amen.

 

Thursday January 1, 2015

God’s greatest work is His redemption of us. Marvin Williams

KJV Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

NKJ Ephesians 2:10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. (*1)

NIV Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (*2)

AMP Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live]. (*3)

YLT Ephesians 2:10 for of Him we are workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to good works, which God did before prepare, that in them we may walk. (*4)

Praying Ephesians 2:10 Amplified
Father God, I am Your own handiwork, Your workmanship, recreated in Christ Jesus, that I may do those good works which You predestined, (planned beforehand) for me, that I should walk in them [living the good life which You prearranged and made ready for me to live]. Lord, please empower me to fulfill each and every good work this day, this new year, and for the rest of my life. Amen.

 

Wednesday December 31, 2014

A sense of possession is sufficient to render us spiritually dense. Watch the havoc the winds of God play with possessions. Oswald Chambers

KJV Matthew 7:25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.

NKJ Matthew 7:25 “and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock. (*1)

NIV Matthew 7:25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. (*2)

AMP Matthew 7:25 And the rain fell and the floods came and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. (*3)

YLT Matthew 7:25 and the rain did descend, and the streams came, and the winds blew, and they beat on that house, and it fell not, for it had been founded on the rock. (*4)

Prayer about My Holding Earthly Possessions
Father God, if I have been holding onto my earthly possessions to closely, I ask for forgiveness, and give You permission to change my heart; and if through this, I have become spiritually dense, please render this null and void, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Tuesday December 30, 2014

Adversity is the diamond dust Heaven polishes its jewels with. Robert Leighton

KJV Luke 12:32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

NKJ Luke 12:32 “Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. (*1)

NIV Luke 12:32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. (*2)

AMP Luke 12:32 Do not be seized with alarm and struck with fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom! (*3)

YLT Luke 12:32 Fear not, little flock, because your Father did delight to give you the reign; (*4)

Praying Luke 12:32
Father of Lord Jesus, I will not be worried or be seized with alarm or be afraid, because it is Your good pleasure to give me (us) the kingdom of God, and to help reign in it. Amen.

 

Monday December 29, 2014

We sometimes need a reminder that acquiring “things” is not nearly as important as appreciating the people God has placed in our lives. Cindy Hess Kasper

KJV Ephesians 5:1-2 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.

NKJ Ephesians 5:1-2 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. (*1)

NIV Ephesians 5:1-2 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. (*2)

AMP Ephesians 5:1 THEREFORE BE imitators of God [copy Him {and} follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father]. And walk in love, [esteeming and delighting in one another] as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us, a slain offering and sacrifice to God [for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance. (*3)

YLT Ephesians 5:1-2 Become, then, followers of God, as children beloved, and walk in love, as also the Christ did love us, and did give himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odour of a sweet smell, (*4)

Praying Ephesians 5:1-2 Amplified
Father God, I will therefore be an imitator of You, I will copy You and follow Your example, as well-beloved child. And I will walk in love, esteeming and delighting in others, just as Christ loved me and gave Himself up for me, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. Amen.

 

Saturday December 27, 2014

What we see depends mainly on what we look for. John Lubbock

KJV 2 Corinthians 4:18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

NKJ 2 Corinthians 4:18 while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal. (*1)

NIV 2 Corinthians 4:18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. (*2)

AMP 2 Cor 4:18 Since we consider {and} look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen; for the things that are visible are temporal (brief and fleeting), but the things that are invisible are deathless {and} everlasting. (*3)

YLT 2 Corinthians 4:18 we not looking to the things seen, but to the things not seen; for the things seen are temporary, but the things not seen are age-during. (*4)

Praying 2 Corinthians 4:18 Amplified
Father of Lord Jesus, You have put eternity in my being, and because of that I look not to the things that are seen, but to the things that are unseen; for the things that are visible are temporal, brief and fleeting, but the things that are invisible are deathless and everlasting. Amen.

 

Friday December 26, 2014

When I consider my crosses, tribulations, and temptations, I shame myself almost to death thinking of what they are in comparison to the sufferings of my blessed Savior, Jesus Christ. Martin Luther

KJV Psalm 22:1 My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?

NKJ Psalm 22:1 My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? Why are You so far from helping Me, And from the words of My groaning? (*1)

NIV Psalm 22:1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from the words of my groaning? (*2)

AMP Psalm 22:1 MY GOD, my God, why have You forsaken me? Why are You so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning? (*3)

YLT Psalm 22:1 My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me? Far from my salvation, The words of my roaring? (*4)

Prayer about His Sufferings
Heavenly Father, like Martin Luther, when I consider my crosses, tribulations, and temptations, I shame myself almost to death thinking of what they are in comparison to the sufferings of my blessed Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, thank You for sending Him for me Father God. Amen.

 

Thursday December 25, 2014

God came to live with us so that we could live with Him. Dave Branon

KJV Luke 2:19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

NKJ Luke 2:19 But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. (*1)

NIV Luke 2:19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. (*2)

AMP Luke 2:19 But Mary was keeping within herself all these things (sayings), weighing {and} pondering them in her heart. (*3)

YLT Luke 2:19 and Mary was preserving all these things, pondering in her heart; (*4)

A Prayer of Thanks for Our Lord Jesus
Heavenly Father, I thank You for sending our Lord Jesus to vanquish and overcome the sins of the world; and like Mary, I ponder and weigh that in my heart. As I celebrate the birth of my Savior, please open the eyes of my understanding, in revelation knowledge of Him. Amen.

 

Wednesday December 24, 2014

Christ is there with us on our way as surely as the way itself is there. Frederick Buechner

KJV Deuteronomy 31:8 And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

NKJ Deuteronomy 31:8 “And the LORD, He is the one who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.” (*1)

NIV Deuteronomy 31:8 The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” (*2)

AMP Deuteronomy 31:8 It is the Lord Who goes before you; He will [march] with you; He will not fail you {or} let you go or forsake you; [let there be no cowardice or flinching, but] fear not, neither become broken [in spirit–depressed, dismayed, and unnerved with alarm]. (*3)

YLT Deuteronomy 31:8 and Jehovah is He who is going before thee, He himself is with thee; He doth not fail thee nor forsake thee; fear not, nor be affrighted.’ (*4)

Praying Deuteronomy 31:8
Father God, I thank You that You go before me; You will march with me; You will not fail me, let me go or forsake me. I will not fear, neither will I become broken in spirit, depressed, dismayed or unnerved with alarm, because of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Tuesday December 23, 2014

No child of God sins to that degree as to make himself incapable of forgiveness. John Bunyan

KJV Acts 26:18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.

NKJ Acts 26:18 ‘to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.’ (*1)

NIV Acts 26:18 to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’ (*2)

AMP Acts 26:18 To open their eyes that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may thus receive forgiveness and release from their sins and a place and portion among those who are consecrated and purified by faith in Me. (*3)

YLT Acts 26:18 to open their eyes, to turn them from darkness to light, and from the authority of the Adversary unto God, for their receiving forgiveness of sins, and a lot among those having been sanctified, by faith that is toward me. (*4)

Praying Acts 26:18
Father God, I pray that You would open my eyes (in a greater way), so that I may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to You, and that I may receive forgiveness and release from my sins, and a place and portion among those who are consecrated and purified by faith in our Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Monday December 22, 2014

Pride is a deification of self. J. Oswald Sanders

KJV James 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

NKJ James 4:6 But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” (*1)

NIV James 4:6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” (*2)

AMP James 4:6 But He gives us more and more grace (power of the Holy Spirit, to meet this evil tendency and all others fully). That is why He says, God sets Himself against the proud and haughty, but gives grace [continually] to the lowly (those who are humble enough to receive it). (*3)

YLT James 4:6 and greater grace he doth give, wherefore he saith, ‘God against proud ones doth set Himself up, and to lowly ones He doth give grace?’ (*4)

Prayer for More of His Grace
Heavenly Father, I recognize the need for more of Your grace in my life. James 4:6 says that You give “more grace,” and I receive more grace from You by faith today. Fill me with Your grace, fill me with Your Holy Spirit today. Teach me to know the difference between flesh and spirit; teach me to walk in the added grace in my life, in the name of my Lord Jesus, Amen.

 

Saturday December 20, 2014

God is not necessarily looking for ability, He is looking for availability. Unknown

KJV 1 Corinthians 1:26-27 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

NKJ 1 Corinthians 1:26-27 For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; (*1)

NIV 1 Corinthians 1:26-27 Brothers, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. (*2)

AMP 1 Corinthians 1:26-27 For [simply] consider your own call, brethren; not many [of you were considered to be] wise according to human estimates {and} standards, not many influential {and} powerful, not many of high {and} noble birth. [No] for God selected (deliberately chose) what in the world is foolish to put the wise to shame, and what the world calls weak to put the strong to shame. (*3)

YLT 1 Corinthians 1:26-27 for see your calling, brethren, that not many are wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble; but the foolish things of the world did God choose, that the wise He may put to shame; and the weak things of the world did God choose that He may put to shame the strong; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about My Availability
Heavenly Father, I may not have a vast amount of ability, skills or talent, but what I do have, I offer to You. I give You permission to use me, and I make myself available to further Your kingdom, through the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Friday December 19, 2014

Thanking God in all circumstances recognizes His sovereignty and nurtures a response of faith. Dennis Fisher

KJV Job 2:10 What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.

NKJ Job 2:10 Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not accept adversity?” In all this Job did not sin with his lips. (*1)

NIV Job 2:10 Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?” In all this, Job did not sin in what he said. (*2)

AMP Job 2:10 What? Shall we accept [only] good at the hand of God and shall we not accept [also] misfortune {and} what is of a bad nature? In [spite of] all this, Job did not sin with his lips. (*3)

YLT Job 2:10 Yea, the good we receive from God, and the evil we do not receive.’ In all this Job hath not sinned with his lips. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about a Response of Faith on My Part
Father of Lord Jesus, please formulate in my heart the ability to give thanks in all circumstances, in all events, and in every situation; because in this, I recognize Your sovereignty, and it nurtures a response of faith on my part. Amen.

 

Thursday December 18, 2014

At every point where we doubt ourselves, we really doubt God. Mike Mason

KJV Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

NKJ Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. (*1)

NIV Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. (*2)

AMP Ephesians 6:10 In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [be empowered through your union with Him]; draw your strength from Him [that strength which His boundless might provides]. (*3)

YLT Ephesians 6:10 As to the rest, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about My Projections
Heavenly Father, in the areas where I doubt myself and I am projecting my doubts onto You, please nullify this curse, and establish in my being the power to be strong in You and in the power of Your might, thank You Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Wednesday December 17, 2014

Whom God calls, He qualifies; whom He qualifies, He sends. Bill Crowder

KJV Isaiah 6:8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.

NKJ Isaiah 6:8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” (*1)

NIV Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” (*2)

AMP Isaiah 6:8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send? And who will go for Us? Then said I, Here am I; send me. (*3)

YLT Isaiah 6:8 And I hear the voice of the Lord, saying: ‘Whom do I send? and who doth go for Us?’ And I say, ‘Here am I, send me.’ (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer to Go like Isaiah
Heavenly Father, like Isaiah, when I hear Your voice calling me to go, let me NOT harden my heart to the call, make it possible for me through Holy Spirit to say YES! Here am I, send me, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Tuesday December 16, 2014

In God it is never too late to be what you might have been. Sheila Walsh

KJV Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

NKJ Philippians 1:6 being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ; (*1)

NIV Philippians 1:6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. (*2)

AMP Philippians 1:6 And I am convinced {and} sure of this very thing, that He Who began a good work in you will continue until the day of Jesus Christ [right up to the time of His return], developing [that good work] {and} perfecting {and} bringing it to full completion in you. (*3)

YLT Philippians 1:6 having been confident of this very thing, that He who did begin in you a good work, will perform it till a day of Jesus Christ, (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Proclaiming Philippians 1:6
Heavenly Father, I proclaim: I am convinced and sure of this very thing, that You Who began a good work in me, will continue until the day of Jesus Christ, right up to the time of His return, developing that good work, perfecting and bringing it to full completion in me, for You Glory. Amen.

 

Monday December 15, 2014

When no one else will give you the time of day, Jesus will give you the words of eternity. Max Lucado

KJV Psalm 94:14 For the LORD will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance.

NKJ Psalm 94:14 For the LORD will not cast off His people, Nor will He forsake His inheritance. (*1)

NIV Psalm 94:14 For the LORD will not reject his people; he will never forsake his inheritance. (*2)

AMP Psalm 94:14 For the Lord will not cast off nor spurn His people, neither will He abandon His heritage. (*3)

YLT Psalm 94:14 For Jehovah leaveth not His people, And His inheritance forsaketh not. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
More Words of Eternity
Father God, when no one else will give me the time of day, my Lord Jesus will give me the words of eternity, and they are: The Lord will not cast off nor spurn His people, neither will He abandon His heritage. Amen.

 

Saturday December 13, 2014

He is truly wise who gains his wisdom from the experience of others. Dennis Fisher

KJV Proverbs 1:8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

NKJ Proverbs 1:8 My son, hear the instruction of your father, And do not forsake the law of your mother; (*1)

NIV Proverbs 1:8 Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 1:8 My son, hear the instruction of your father; reject not nor forsake the teaching of your mother. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 1:8 Hear, my son, the instruction of thy father, And leave not the law of thy mother, (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer to Learn from Spiritual Fathers and Mothers
Heavenly Father, I pray for the grace, wisdom and humility to learn from my spiritual fathers and mothers. Let not pride, arrogance or my previous history, hinder my ability to glean and garner the truths of old, and implement them into my life, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Friday December 12, 2014

Not only do we not know God except through Jesus Christ; we do not even know ourselves except through Jesus Christ. Blaise Pascal

KJV John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

NKJ John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (*1)

NIV John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (*2)

AMP John 1:1 IN THE beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. (*3)

YLT John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
A Prayer about the Son in Me
Father of Lord Jesus, as I look at Your Son, I see who You created me to be, and that part of my heart that is blind to Who the Word is in me, I bring to the cross and reckon it as dead; now loose Holy Spirit to show me who I am in Your Son Jesus Christ, for Your purpose and glory. Amen.

 

Thursday December 11, 2014

Can you trust Jesus Christ where your common sense cannot trust Him? Oswald Chambers

KJV Psalm 2:12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.

NKJ Psalm 2:12 Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, And you perish in the way, When His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him. (*1)

NIV Psalm 2:12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry and you be destroyed in your way, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him. (*2)

AMP Psalm 2:12 Kiss the Son [pay homage to Him in purity], lest He be angry and you perish in the way, for soon shall His wrath be kindled. O blessed (happy, fortunate, and to be envied) are all those who seek refuge {and} put their trust in Him! (*3)

YLT Psalm 2:12 Kiss the Chosen One, lest He be angry, And ye lose the way, When His anger burneth but a little, O the happiness of all trusting in Him! (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about My Common Sense
Father God, I give You permission to change my heart where my common sense overrides trusting in You. Please establish in me unshakable trust, so that You will call me blessed, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Wednesday December 10, 2014

We glorify God by reflecting the character of God in the way we think and act. James Sire

KJV 1 John 4:13 Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.

NKJ 1 John 4:13 By this we know that we abide in Him, and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit. (*1)

NIV 1 John 4:13 We know that we live in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. (*2)

AMP 1 John 4:13 By this we come to know (perceive, recognize, and understand) that we abide (live and remain) in Him and He in us: because He has given (imparted) to us of His [Holy] Spirit. (*3)

YLT 1 John 4:13 in this we know that in Him we do remain, and He in us, because of His Spirit He hath given us. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying 1 John 4:13-14 Amplified
Father God, by this I have come to know, perceive, recognize and understand that I abide, live and remain in You and You in me, because You have given and imparted to me Holy Spirit. And I will continue to testify that You, the Father, have sent the Son, my Lord Jesus, as Savior of the world. Amen.

 

Tuesday December 9, 2014

What you know and believe about God is the foundation of every decision you will make. Jan Silvious

KJV 1 Corinthians 3:11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

NKJ 1 Corinthians 3:11 For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. (*1)

NIV 1 Corinthians 3:11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. (*2)

AMP 1 Corinthians 3:11 For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is [already] laid, which is Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One). (*3)

YLT 1 Corinthians 3:11 for other foundation no one is able to lay except that which is laid, which is Jesus the Christ; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
My Prayer about Right Choices
Heavenly Father, what I know and believe about You is the foundation of every decision I will make. Lord, please equip me to Hear Your voice and make the proper choices when the need arises, through the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Monday December 8, 2014

Those who know God best do not judge Him for His judgments: rather, they worship and affirm His actions. Joe Stowell

KJV Revelation 15:4 Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.

NKJ Revelation 15:4 Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. For all nations shall come and worship before You, For Your judgments have been manifested.” (*1)

NIV Revelation 15:4 Who will not fear you, O Lord, and bring glory to your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before you, for your righteous acts have been revealed.” (*2)

AMP Revelation 15:4 Who shall not reverence and glorify Your name, O Lord [giving You honor and praise in worship]? For You only are holy. All the nations shall come and pay homage {and} adoration to You, for Your just judgments (Your righteous sentences and deeds) have been made known {and} displayed. (*3)

YLT Revelation 15:4 who may not fear Thee, O Lord, and glorify Thy name? because Thou alone art kind, because all the nations shall come and bow before Thee, because Thy righteous acts were manifested.’ (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Revelation 15:4
Father of Lord Jesus, who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. For all nations shall come and worship before You, for Your judgments have and will be manifested. Amen.

 

Saturday December 6, 2014

Endurance is a dogged determination to pursue holiness when the conditions of holiness are not favorable. Charles R. Swindoll

KJV Psalm 119:165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.

NKJ Psalm 119:165 Great peace have those who love Your law, And nothing causes them to stumble. (*1)

NIV Psalm 119:165 Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble. (*2)

AMP Psalm 119:165 Great peace have they who love Your law; nothing shall offend them or make them stumble. (*3)

YLT Psalm 119:165 Abundant peace have those loving Thy law, And they have no stumbling-block. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer for Greater Endurance in Holiness
Heavenly Father, I pray for endurance, which is a dogged determination to pursue holiness even when the conditions of holiness are not favorable; please establish this in my life in a greater degree, for Your Glory Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Friday December 5, 2014

We have to keep in the light as God is in the light and the grace of God will supply supernatural life all the time. Thank God there is no end to His grace if we will keep in the humble place. Oswald Chambers

KJV 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

NKJ 2 Peter 3:18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.
(*1)

NIV 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. (*2)

AMP 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace (undeserved favor, spiritual strength) and recognition {and} knowledge {and} understanding of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (the Messiah). To Him [be] glory (honor, majesty, and splendor) both now and to the day of eternity. Amen (so be it)! (*3)

YLT 2 Peter 3:18 and increase ye in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; to him is the glory both now, and to the day of the age! Amen. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer to Grow in His Grace
Heavenly Father, help me to grow in grace, spiritual strength, recognition, knowledge and understanding of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Please empower me to receive His grace that will supply supernatural life all the time. Amen

 

Thursday December 4, 2014

The reason we know so little about God’s wisdom is that we will only trust Him as far as we can work things out according to our own reasonable common sense. Oswald Chambers

KJV Job 11:6 And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that they are double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.

NKJ Job 11:6 That He would show you the secrets of wisdom! For they would double your prudence. Know therefore that God exacts from you Less than your iniquity deserves. (*1)

NIV Job 11:6 and disclose to you the secrets of wisdom, for true wisdom has two sides. Know this: God has even forgotten some of your sin. (*2)

AMP Job 11:6 And that He would show you the secrets of wisdom! For He is manifold in understanding! Know therefore that God exacts of you less than your guilt {and} iniquity [deserve]. (*3)

YLT Job 11:6 And declare to thee secrets of wisdom, For counsel hath foldings. And know thou that God forgetteth for thee, Some of thine iniquity. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Job 11:6 Amplified
Father of Lord Jesus, I ask that You would show me the secrets of wisdom! You are Manifold in understanding! I thank You that You exact from me less than my guilt and iniquity deserve. Amen.

 

Wednesday December 3, 2014

Separation is the law of earth; reunion is the law of heaven. Marvin Williams

KJV Revelation 21:3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.

NKJ Revelation 21:3 And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. (*1)

NIV Revelation 21:3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. (*2)

AMP Revelation 21:3 Then I heard a mighty voice from the throne {and} I perceived its distinct words, saying, See! The abode of God is with men, and He will live (encamp, tent) among them; and they shall be His people, and God shall personally be with them and be their God. (*3)

YLT Revelation 21:3 and I heard a great voice out of the heaven, saying, ‘Lo, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will tabernacle with them, and they shall be His peoples, and God Himself shall be with them — their God, (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about My Coming Tabernacle
Father God, I thank You for Your gift of eternal life through my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! I long for the day when I will be clothed from on high and Your tabernacle is with men, and You will dwell with us, and we shall be Your people, and You will be with us, and be our God. Amen.

 

Tuesday December 2, 2014

What we do for Jesus is vastly less important than who we are in Him. W. Phillip Keller

KJV Romans 6:11 Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.

NKJ Romans 6:11 Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. (*1)

NIV Romans 6:11 In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. (*2)

AMP Romans 6:11 Even so consider yourselves also dead to sin {and} your relation to it broken, but alive to God [living in unbroken fellowship with Him] in Christ Jesus. (*3)

YLT Romans 6:11 so also ye, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to the sin, and living to God in Jesus Christ our Lord. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Romans 6:11-12 Amplified
Heavenly Father, I consider myself dead to sin and my relation to it broken, but alive in You (I am living in unbroken fellowship with You) in Christ Jesus. Let not sin therefore rule as my king in my mortal (short-lived, perishable) body, to make me yield to its cravings and be subject to its lusts and evil passions. Amen.

 

Monday December 1, 2014

The devil would like us to believe that we are in a losing battle; nothing of the sort! We are “more than conquerors,” hilariously more than victors, “through Him that loved us.” Oswald Chambers

KJV Romans 8:37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

NKJ Romans 8:37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. (*1)

NIV Romans 8:37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. (*2)

AMP Romans 8:37 Yet amid all these things we are more than conquerors {and} gain a surpassing victory through Him Who loved us. (*3)

YLT Romans 8:37 but in all these we more than conquer, through him who loved us; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer for Greater Surpassing Victory
Father God, I thank You for sending our Lord Jesus to die for my sin, so that I can be perfect, complete and lacking nothing. I ask that You would establish in my being the capacity to gain that surpassing victory daily, in a greater way, through Him Who loves me. Amen.

 

Saturday November 29, 2014

God has placed obvious limits on our intelligence, but none whatsoever on our stupidity. Anthony Destefano

KJV Isaiah 50:4 The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.

NKJ Isaiah 50:4 The Lord GOD has given Me The tongue of the learned, That I should know how to speak a word in season to him who is weary. He awakens Me morning by morning, He awakens My ear To hear as the learned. (*1)

NIV Isaiah 50:4 The Sovereign LORD has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught. (*2)

AMP Isaiah 50:4 [The Servant of God says] The Lord God has given Me the tongue of a disciple {and} of one who is taught, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him who is weary. He wakens Me morning by morning, He wakens My ear to hear as a disciple [as one who is taught]. (*3)

YLT Isaiah 50:4 The Lord Jehovah hath given to me The tongue of taught ones, To know to aid the weary by a word, He waketh morning by morning, He waketh for me an ear to hear as taught ones. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Isaiah 50:4 Amplified
Father of Lord Jesus, the servant of God says: The Lord God has given me the tongue of a disciple and of one who is taught, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him who is weary. He wakens me morning by morning, He wakens my ear to hear as a disciple, as one who is taught. Amen.

 

Friday November 28, 2014

All our difficulties are only platforms for the manifestation of His grace, power, and love. Hudson Taylor

KJV Romans 8:18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

NKJ Romans 8:18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. (*1)

NIV Romans 8:18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. (*2)

AMP Romans 8:18 [But what of that?] For I consider that the sufferings of this present time (this present life) are not worth being compared with the glory that is about to be revealed to us {and} in us {and} for us {and} conferred on us! (*3)

YLT Romans 8:18 For I reckon that the sufferings of the present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory about to be revealed in us; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Romans 8:18 Amplified
Heavenly Father, I consider, count and reckon that the sufferings, the evils and calamities of this present time (this present life) are not worth being compared with the glory, the magnificent majesty and splendor that is about to be revealed to us and in us and for us and conferred on us, through my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen!

 

Thursday November 27, 2014

Wisdom is looking at life from God’s point of view. Charles R. Swindoll

KJV Job 28:28 And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.

NKJ Job 28:28 And to man He said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, And to depart from evil is understanding.’ “(*1)

NIV Job 28:28 And he said to man, ‘The fear of the Lord– that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.'” (*2)

AMP Job 28:28 But to man He said, Behold, the reverential and worshipful fear of the Lord–that is Wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding. (*3)

YLT Job 28:28 And He saith to man: — ‘Lo, fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, And to turn from evil is understanding.’ (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Job 28:28
Father God, I pray for a greater degree of reverential and worshipful fear of You, because that is Wisdom; and the power to depart from evil in my life, for that is understanding, through the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Wednesday November 26, 2014

To trust in the Lord is to be foolish enough to know that if we fulfill God’s commands, He will look after everything. Oswald Chambers

KJV Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

NKJ Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 3:5-6 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. (*2)

AMP Prov 3:5-6 Lean on, trust in, {and} be confident in the Lord with all your heart {and} mind and do not rely on your own insight {or} understanding. In all your ways know, recognize, {and} acknowledge Him, and He will direct {and} make straight {and} plain your paths. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust unto Jehovah with all thy heart, And unto thine own understanding lean not. In all thy ways know thou Him, And He doth make straight thy paths. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Proverbs 3:5-6 Amplified
Father God, I ask that You would foster in me the power to: Lean on, trust in, and be confident in You with all my heart and mind, and that I will not rely on my own insight or understanding. That in all my ways I would know, recognize, and acknowledge You; and I ask Holy Spirit to direct and make straight and plain my paths, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Tuesday November 25, 2014

Faith that is sure of itself is not faith. Faith that is sure of God is the only faith there is. Oswald Chambers

KJV Psalm 62:8 Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.

NKJ Psalm 62:8 Trust in Him at all times, you people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Selah (*1)

NIV Psalm 62:8 Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. Selah (*2)

AMP Psalm 62:8 Trust in, lean on, rely on, {and} have confidence in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is a refuge for us (a fortress and a high tower). Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]! (*3)

YLT Psalm 62:8 Trust in Him at all times, O people, Pour forth before Him your heart, God is a refuge for us. Selah. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
A Proclamation of Trust
Heavenly Father, I proclaim: I will trust in You at all times, I will pour out my heart before You; You are a Refuge for me and Lord Jesus is my Salvation and my Glory, the Rock of my Strength, and my Shelter, I praise You! Amen.

 

Monday November 24, 2014

The most important thing we ever hope for from God is God Himself. Lewis Smedes

KJV Psalm 119:114 Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

NKJ Psalm 119:114 You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word. (*1)

NIV Psalm 119:114 You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word. (*2)

AMP Psalm 119:114 You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word. (*3)

YLT Psalm 119:114 My hiding place and my shield art Thou, For Thy word I have hoped. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 119:114 & 116
Father of Lord Jesus, You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word. Uphold me according to Your word, that I may live; and do not let me be ashamed of my hope. Amen

 

Saturday November 22, 2014

In order to become more like Christ Jesus, meditate on who He is. Cindy Hess Kasper

KJV Psalm 145:5 I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.

NKJ Psalm 145:5 I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty, And on Your wondrous works. (*1)

NIV Psalm 145:5 They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful works. (*2)

AMP Psalm 145:5 On the glorious splendor of Your majesty and on Your wondrous works I will meditate. (*3)

YLT Psalm 145:5 The honour — the glory of Thy majesty, And the matters of Thy wonders I declare. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about His Glorious Splendor
Heavenly Father, I pray that I would meditate in a higher way on the glorious splendor of Your majesty and on Your wondrous works, and I give You permission to continue to conform me into Your Glorious image and likeness, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Friday November 21, 2014

People do not so much lose their faith as cease to use their faith. Os Guiness

KJV 1 Corinthians 16:13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

NKJ 1 Corinthians 16:13 Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. (*1)

NIV 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. (*2)

AMP 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be alert {and} on your guard; stand firm in your faith (your conviction respecting man’s relationship to God and divine things, keeping the trust and holy fervor born of faith and a part of it). Act like men {and} be courageous; grow in strength! (*3)

YLT 1 Corinthians 16:13 Watch ye, stand in the faith; be men, be strong; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying 1 Corinthians 16:13 Amplified
Father of Lord Jesus, please empower me to be alert and on my guard; help me to stand firm in my faith, (my conviction respecting my relationship to You and to divine things, keeping the trust and holy fervor born of faith) and that I will be courageous and grow in strength! Amen!

 

Thursday November 20, 2014

Everything that happens on this earth falls within the framework of exactly what God has purposed. Charles R. Swindoll

KJV Daniel 4:35 And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?

NKJ Daniel 4:35 All the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing; He does according to His will in the army of heaven And among the inhabitants of the earth. No one can restrain His hand Or say to Him, “What have You done?” (*1)

NIV Daniel 4:35 All the peoples of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as he pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No one can hold back his hand or say to him: “What have you done?” (*2)

AMP Daniel 4:35 And all the inhabitants of the earth are accounted as nothing. And He does according to His will in the host of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth, and none can stay His hand or say to Him, What are You doing? (*3)

YLT Daniel 4:35 and all who are dwelling on the earth as nothing are reckoned, and according to his will He is doing among the forces of the heavens and those dwelling on the earth, and there is none that doth clap with his hand, and saith to Him, What hast Thou done? (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about HIS Purpose
Father God, I thank You that everything that happens on this earth falls within the framework of exactly what You have purposed. So I need not fear when trials and tribulations occur in my life, or when the nations cry out, or when all creation groans with birth pangs. I will still say: Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven, through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Wednesday November 19, 2014

We do not need to see the way if we are following the One who is the Way. Joe Stowell

KJV John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

NKJ John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. (*1)

NIV John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (*2)

AMP John 14:6 Jesus said to him, I am the Way and the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father except by (through) Me. (*3)

YLT John 14:6 Jesus saith to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life, no one doth come unto the Father, if not through me; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about the Way Maker
Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Lord Jesus to reconcile the world to Yourself. I praise You that He is my Way Maker, because He is the Way, the Truth and the Zoe Life, great is His mercy toward me…Thanks again Daddy. Amen.

 

Tuesday November 18, 2014

It is a safe rule in interpreting Scripture, that in places mentioning the love and grace of God to us, the words are to be taken in their utmost significance. John Owen

KJV Romans 5:5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

NKJ Romans 5:5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (*1)

NIV Romans 5:5 And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. (*2)

AMP Romans 5:5 Such hope never disappoints or deludes or shames us, for God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit Who has been given to us. (*3)

YLT Romans 5:5 and the hope doth not make ashamed, because the love of God hath been poured forth in our hearts through the Holy Spirit that hath been given to us. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Romans 5:3-5
Father of Lord Jesus, I glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because Your Love Oh God, has been poured out in my heart by the Holy Spirit, who was given to me. Amen.

 

Monday November 17, 2014

Never try to explain God until you have obeyed Him. The only bit of God we understand is the bit we have obeyed. Oswald Chambers

KJV Romans 6:17 But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.

NKJ Romans 6:17 But God be thanked that though you were slaves of sin, yet you obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered. (*1)

NIV Romans 6:17 But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you were entrusted. (*2)

AMP Romans 6:17 But thank God, though you were once slaves of sin, you have become obedient with all your heart to the standard of teaching in which you were instructed {and} to which you were committed. (*3)

YLT Romans 6:17 and thanks to God, that ye were servants of the sin, and — were obedient from the heart to the form of teaching to which ye were delivered up; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer for a Consistent Obedience Walk
Heavenly Father, in the Name of my Lord Jesus, I ask that You would develop in me the wherewithal to walk in a consistent state of obedience, with all my heart, soul, mind and strength, to the standard of teaching, with which I have been entrusted. Amen.

 

Saturday November 15, 2014

The single, overwhelming fact of history is the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Eugene H. Peterson

KJV Galatians 6:14 But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.

NKJ Galatians 6:14 But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. (*1)

NIV Galatians 6:14 May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. (*2)

AMP Galatians 6:14 But far be it from me to glory [in anything or anyone] except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah) through Whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world! (*3)

YLT Galatians 6:14 And for me, let it not be — to glory, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which to me the world hath been crucified, and I to the world; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Galatians 6:14
Heavenly Father, far be it from me to glory in anything or anyone except in the cross of my Lord Jesus Christ the Messiah, through Whom
the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world! Amen.

 

Friday November 14, 2014

Grace means there is nothing we can do to make God love us more, or love us less. Philip Yancey

KJV John 1:17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

NKJ John 1:17 For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. (*1)

NIV John 1:17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. (*2)

AMP John 1:17 For while the Law was given through Moses, grace (unearned, undeserved favor and spiritual blessing) and truth came through Jesus Christ. (*3)

YLT John 1:17 for the law through Moses was given, the grace and the truth through Jesus Christ did come; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Ever Increasing Abundance
Heavenly Father, I praise You for the merciful kindness Your holy influence exerts upon my soul; You turn me closer to my Lord Jesus and keep me strengthened and increase in me the Christian faith, knowledge, and virtues, in ever increasing abundance, thank You. Amen.

 

Thursday November 13, 2014

It is impossible to get exhausted in work for God; we get exhausted because we try to do God’s work in our own way and refuse to do it in dependence on Him. Oswald Chambers

KJV Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

NKJ Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (*1)

NIV Philippians 4:13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength. (*2)

AMP Phil 4:13 I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into me; I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency]. (*3)

YLT Philippians 4:13 For all things I have strength, in Christ’s strengthening me; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer for a Greater Empowerment
Father of Lord Jesus, if I have been doing Your work in my own strength and without dependence on You, I ask for forgiveness. I request that You establish in me the empowerment needed to get the job done by Holy Spirit, so, I will be self-sufficient in Your sufficiency. Amen.

 

Wednesday November 12, 2014

When trouble comes we have two options, we can view it as an outrage or we can see it as an opportunity. Charles R. Swindoll

KJV Romans 8:37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

NKJ Romans 8:37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. (*1)

NIV Romans 8:37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. (*2)

AMP Romans 8:37 Yet amid all these things we are more than conquerors and gain a surpassing victory through Him Who loved us. (*3)

YLT Romans 8:37 but in all these we more than conquer, through him who loved us; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Romans 8:37-39
Father God, yet amid all these things I am more than a conqueror and I gain a surpassing victory through Him Who loved me. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate me from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus my Lord. Amen.

 

Tuesday November 11, 2014

Whatever real success you have will be measured in how well you please Christ, not anyone else. Frederick Buechner

KJV Proverbs 11:18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

NKJ Proverbs 11:18 The wicked man does deceptive work, But he who sows
righteousness will have a sure reward. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 11:18 The wicked man earns deceptive wages, but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 11:18 The wicked man earns deceitful wages, but he who sows righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation) shall have a sure reward [permanent and satisfying]. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 11:18 The wicked is getting a lying wage, And whoso is sowing righteousness — a true reward. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about My Real Success
Father God, it is truth, that whatever real success I will have will be measured in how well I please Lord Jesus and not anyone else. Lord, please empower me to sow righteousness, moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation, then, I shall have a sure reward. Amen.

 

Monday November 10, 2014

Our days are too precious to be squandered on our own selfish little selves. Phillip Keller

KJV Proverbs 4:26 Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.

NKJ Proverbs 4:26 Ponder the path of your feet, And let all your ways be established. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 4:26 Make level paths for your feet and take only ways that are firm. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 4:26 Consider well the path of your feet, and let all your ways be established and ordered aright. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 4:26 Ponder thou the path of thy feet, And all thy ways are established. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about being Self-consumed
Father God, I confess that I am self-consumed at times, concerned about my own needs and wants instead of furthering Your Kingdom here on earth. I give You permission to change my heart in this area and conform me to Your perfect will, through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Saturday November 8, 2014

We must have a right view of eternity to know the real value of time. David McCasland

KJV Psalm 90:2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.

NKJ Psalm 90:2 Before the mountains were brought forth, Or ever You had formed the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God. (*1)

NIV Psalm 90:2 Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. (*2)

AMP Psalm 90:2 Before the mountains were brought forth or ever You had formed and given birth to the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting You are God. (*3)

YLT Psalm 90:2 Before mountains were brought forth, And Thou dost form the earth and the world, Even from age unto age Thou art God. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about a Right View of Eternity
Heavenly Father, I pray that I would have a right view of eternity and to know the real value of time. And I proclaim: Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God, my God, through Christ Jesus my Lord. Amen.

 

Friday November 7, 2014

When you are thinking of the grudge you owe someone, let the Spirit of God bring back to your mind how you have treated God. Oswald Chambers

KJV Psalm 130:4 But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.

NKJ Psalm 130:4 But there is forgiveness with You, That You may be feared. (*1)

NIV Psalm 130:4 But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared. (*2)

AMP Psalm 130:4 But there is forgiveness with You [just what man needs], that You may be reverently feared {and} worshiped. (*3)

YLT Psalm 130:4 But with Thee is forgiveness, that Thou mayest be feared. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about My Grudges
Heavenly Father, I reckon dead any grudges I may have toward others, and I crucify them on the cross of my Lord Jesus, so that they are no longer reaped in my life. Please bring forth in my heart the power to forgive as You have forgiven me. Amen.

 

Thursday November 6, 2014

King David could have chosen pity, anger, loneliness, frustration, or fear, he chose joy. Alicia Britt Chole

KJV Psalm 16:11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

NKJ Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. (*1)

NIV Psalm 16:11 You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. (*2)

AMP Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy, at Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore. (*3)

YLT Psalm 16:11 Thou causest me to know the path of life; Fulness of joys is with Thy presence, Pleasant things by Thy right hand for ever! (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer: I Choose Joy!
Father of Lord Jesus, You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy, at Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore; and like King David, I choose joy! Amen.

 

Wednesday November 5, 2014

If I am full of myself there is no way I can be full of God. Richard Owen Roberts

KJV John 7:38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.

NKJ John 7:38 He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water. (*1)

NIV John 7:38 Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him. (*2)

AMP John 7:38 He who believes in Me [who cleaves to {and} trusts in {and} relies on Me] as the Scripture has said, From his innermost being shall flow [continuously] springs {and} rivers of living water. (*3)

YLT John 7:38 he who is believing in me, according as the Writing said, Rivers out of his belly shall flow of living water; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying John 7:38
Father God, I thank You for the promise that because I believe in, cleave to, trust in and rely on You, as the Scripture has said, from my innermost being shall flow continuously springs and rivers of living water, because of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Tuesday November 4, 2014

God does not give us overcoming life: He gives life to the man who overcomes. Oswald Chambers

KJV 1 John 5:5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

NKJ 1 John 5:5 Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? (*1)

NIV 1 John 5:5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. (*2)

AMP 1 John 5:5 Who is it that is victorious over [that conquers] the world but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God [who adheres to, trusts in, and relies on that fact]? (*3)

YLT 1 John 5:5 who is he who is overcoming the world, if not he who is believing that Jesus is the Son of God? (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer to be an Greater Overcomer
Father God, I believe that Lord Jesus is the Son of God (and God the Son) and I adhere to, trust in, and rely on Him for life eternal and everlasting life; please develop and manifest in me a superior life, that of an overcomer, in a greater way. Amen.

 

Monday November 3, 2014

God is more interested in changing your thinking than in changing your circumstances. Mark Buchanan

KJV Job 23:10 But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.

NKJ Job 23:10 But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold. (*1)

NIV Job 23:10 But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. (*2)

AMP Job 23:10 But He knows the way that I take [He has concern for it, appreciates, and pays attention to it]. When He has tried me, I shall come forth as refined gold [pure and luminous]. (*3)

YLT Job 23:10 For He hath known the way with me, He hath tried me — as gold I go forth. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Job 23:10-12
Father God, You know the way that I will take and when You have tested me, I shall come forth as refined gold. My foot has held fast to Your steps; I have kept Your way and not turned aside. I have not departed from the commandment of Your lips and I have treasured the words of Your mouth more than my necessary food; thank You for You, Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Saturday November 1, 2014

Without education we are in a horrible and deadly danger of taking educated people seriously. Gilbert Keith Chesterton

KJV Matthew 15:9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

NKJ Matthew 15:9 And in vain they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’ ” (*1)

NIV Matthew 15:9 They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men.'” (*2)

AMP Matthew 15:9 Uselessly do they worship Me, for they teach as doctrines the commands of men. (*3)

YLT Matthew 15:9 and in vain do they worship Me, teaching teachings -commands of men.’ (*4)

(Pray out loud)
A Prayer for Greater Discernment for Teaching
Father God, I pray for an increased level of discernment concerning bible based teaching I receive, in my church, on TV and elsewhere. So many are teaching as doctrines the commandments of men; please download a greater measure of the Spirit of Wisdom, Revelation and Discernment, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Friday October 31, 2014

To know that God is for us is to know that no one and nothing can ever prevail against us. R. C. Sproul

KJV Romans 8:38-39 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

NKJ Romans 8:38-39 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (*1)

NIV Romans 8:38-39 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (*2)

AMP Romans 8:38-39 For I am persuaded beyond doubt (am sure) that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities, nor things impending {and} threatening nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (*3)

YLT Romans 8:38-39 for I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor messengers, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things about to be, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of god, that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Romans 8:38-39
Heavenly Father, I am persuaded beyond doubt, I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities, nor things impending and threatening nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate me from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus my Lord.

 

Thursday October 30, 2014

When you are in the dark, listen, and God will give you a very precious message for someone else when you get into the light. Oswald Chambers

KJV Matthew 10:27 What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops.

NKJ Matthew 10:27 Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in the ear, preach on the housetops. (*1)

NIV Matthew 10:27 What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs. (*2)

AMP Matthew 10:27 What I say to you in the dark, tell in the light; and what you hear whispered in the ear, proclaim upon the housetops. (*3)

YLT Matthew 10:27 that which I tell you in the darkness, speak in the light, and that which you hear at the ear, proclaim on the house-tops. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer for More Grace when in the Darkness
Father God, I ask that You would download greater grace when I am in darkness, and give me hearing ears to hear what You are saying to me for others when there, and boldness to proclaim it from the housetops, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Wednesday October 29, 2014

To know love, open your heart to Jesus; to show love, open your heart to others. Marvin Williams

KJV John 13:15 For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.

NKJ John 13:15 “For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you. (*1)

NIV John 13:15 I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. (*2)

AMP John 13:15 For I have given you this as an example, so that you should do [in your turn] what I have done to you. (*3)

YLT John 13:15 For an example I gave to you, that, according as I did to you, ye also may do; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about My Heart Wounds
Heavenly Father, I take to the cross of Lord Jesus my previous history of heart wounds and give them to Him. In all the areas where I have been hurt by others, I forgive and release them; please empower me to open my heart further to people once again, so that Your purposes will be fulfilled. Amen.

 

Tuesday October 28, 2014

God does not cause all the things we do not like, but He does permit them. Elisabeth Elliot

KJV Lamentations 3:22-23 It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.

NKJ Lamentations 3:22-23 Through the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. (*1)

NIV Lamentations 3:22-23 Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (*2)

AMP Lamentations 3:22-23 It is because of the Lord’s mercy {and} loving-kindness that we are not consumed, because His [tender] compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great {and} abundant is Your stability {and} faithfulness. (*3)

YLT Lamentations 3:22-23 The kindnesses of Jehovah! For we have not been consumed, For not ended have His mercies. New every morning, abundant is thy faithfulness. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Lamentations 3:22-24
Father of Lord Jesus, it is because of Your mercy and loving kindness that I am not consumed, because Your tender compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great and abundant is Your stability and faithfulness. The LORD is my portion, says my soul, Therefore I hope in Him! Amen!

 

Monday October 27, 2014

Repentance is not something we can do unless we have the prompting of the Holy Spirit; it is a gift from God. Pray for repentance today. Marvin Williams

KJV Matthew 3:8 Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:

NKJ Matthew 3:8 Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance, (*1)

NIV Matthew 3:8 Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. (*2)

AMP Matthew 3:8 Bring forth fruit that is consistent with repentance [let your lives prove your change of heart]; (*3)

YLT Matthew 3:8 bear, therefore, fruits worthy of the reformation, (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer for a Greater Measure of Repentance
Father of Lord Jesus, I ask for a greater measure of the Spirit of Repentance in my life. I give You permission to convict, convince, reprove and chasten me in anyway You see fit for this to be accomplished in my life. Amen.

 

Saturday October 25, 2014

A great many Christian workers worship their work. Oswald Chambers

KJV Ecclesiastes 3:17 I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.

NKJ Ecclesiastes 3:17 I said in my heart, “God shall judge the righteous and the wicked, For there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.” (*1)

NIV Ecclesiastes 3:17 I thought in my heart, “God will bring to judgment both the righteous and the wicked, for there will be a time for every activity, a time for every deed.” (*2)

AMP Ecclesiastes 3:17 I said in my heart, God will judge the righteous and the wicked, for there is a time [appointed] for every matter {and} purpose and for every work. (*3)

YLT Ecclesiastes 3:17 I said in my heart, ‘The righteous and the wicked doth God judge, for a time is to every matter and for every work there.’ (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer for Right Motives
Father God, I thank you for the opportunity to carry out my gifts and callings. But if I am doing them with the wrong motive, I give you permission to show me my heart in this area and to change it, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Friday October 24, 2014

God did not choose us because we were worthy, but by choosing us He makes us worthy. Thomas Watson

KJV Ephesians 1:4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:

NKJ Ephesians 1:4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, (*1)

NIV Ephesians 1:4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love (*2)

AMP Ephesians 1:4 Even as [in His love] He chose us [actually picked us out for Himself as His own] in Christ before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy (consecrated and set apart for Him) and blameless in His sight, {even} above reproach, before Him in love. (*3)

YLT Ephesians 1:4 according as He did choose us in him before the foundation of the world, for our being holy and unblemished before Him, in love, (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Ephesians 1:4 Amplified
Heavenly Father, I praise You than in Your love, You chose me, actually picked me out for Yourself as Your own in Christ Jesus, before the foundation of the world, that I should be holy, consecrated and set apart for You, and blameless in Your sight, even above reproach before You in love, thank You Daddy. Amen.

 

Thursday October 23, 2014

The cross of discipleship is that I daily and hourly delight to tell my human nature that I am not my own, I no longer claim my right to myself. Oswald Chambers

KJV 1 Corinthians 6:19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

NKJ 1 Corinthians 6:19 Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? (*1)

NIV 1 Corinthians 6:19 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; (*2)

AMP 1 Corinthians 6:19 Do you not know that your body is the temple (the very sanctuary) of the Holy Spirit Who lives within you, Whom you have received [as a Gift] from God? You are not your own, (*3)

YLT 1 Corinthians 6:19 Have ye not known that your body is a sanctuary of the Holy Spirit in you, which ye have from God? and ye are not your own, (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer to Master my Human Nature
Father God, I ask that You would create in me the power to tell my human nature, daily, hourly and minute by minute, that I am not my own; that I was bought with a price, and that I am the very sanctuary of Holy Spirit, for the Glory of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Wednesday October 22, 2014

The sooner we focus on Him and His power, the quicker we will see relief from our fear and self-pity. Albert Lee

KJV Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

NKJ Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! (*1)

NIV Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” (*2)

AMP Psalm 46:10 Let be {and} be still, and know (recognize and understand) that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations! I will be exalted in the earth! (*3)

YLT Psalm 46:10 Desist, and know that I am God, I am exalted among nations, I am exalted in the earth. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 46:10-11
Heavenly Father, I will be still and know that You are God, You will be exalted among the nations, You will be exalted in the earth! The LORD of hosts is with me; the God of Jacob is my refuge, my stronghold and my high place, through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Tuesday October 21, 2014

We kneel, only to find we rise taller. Philip Yancey

KJV Psalm 73:24 Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.

NKJ Psalm 73:24 You will guide me with Your counsel, And afterward receive me to glory. (*1)

NIV Psalm 73:24 You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. (*2)

AMP Psalm 73:24 You will guide me with Your counsel, and afterward receive me to honor and glory. (*3)

YLT Psalm 73:24 With Thy counsel Thou dost lead me, And after honour dost receive me. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 73:24
Father of Lord Jesus, I thank You that You will guide me with Your counsel and afterward receive me to glory; and when my flesh and my heart fail, You will be the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

 

Monday October 20, 2014

Life is a glorious opportunity if it is used to condition us for eternity. Billy Graham

KJV Psalm 142:5 I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.

NKJ Psalm 142:5 I cried out to You, O LORD: I said, “You are my refuge, My portion in the land of the living. (*1)

NIV Psalm 142:5 I cry to you, O LORD; I say, “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.” (*2)

AMP Psalm 142:5 I cried to You, O Lord; I said, You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living. (*3)

YLT Psalm 142:5 I have cried unto thee, O Jehovah, I have said, ‘Thou art my refuge, My portion in the land of the living.’ (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer to be Conditioned Here for Eternity
Father God, I pray that You would use this life here to condition me for eternity. And I proclaim that You are my refuge and shelter from rain, storms and from danger of falsehood, and You are my portion, my inheritance and award in the land of the living, through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Saturday October 18, 2014
We have a very serious problem on our hands here in America concerning Ebola. (And of course West Africa and other nations) We have composed a prayer against Ebola, please forward this to everyone you know…Thank you.
KJV Psalm 91:3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.

NKJ Psalm 91:3 Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler And from the perilous pestilence. (*1)

NIV Psalm 91:3 Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. (*2)

AMP Psalm 91:3 For [then] He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. (*3)

YLT Psalm 91:3 For He delivereth thee from the snare of a fowler, From a calamitous pestilence. (*4)

(Pray out Loud)
Prayer against Ebola
Father God, I take the fear that is being propagated by the state run media about Ebola to the cross of my Lord Jesus; I will not entertain fear; I will not be caught in its trap. Granted, that this is a very real threat to mankind, but the shed blood of my Lord Jesus is much greater. I thank You for the promise of Psalm 91:3 that says, “Surely He shall deliver me from the snare of the fowler and from the perilous pestilence.” I take authority for my family and myself and claim this promise, and place a hedge of protection round about us. I also proclaim that, “No evil will befall us, nor shall any plague come near our dwelling.” (Psalm 91:10) I stand in faith believing that this is done, thank You Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Friday October 17, 2014

The time of our death is not determined by anyone or anything here on earth. That decision is made in the councils of heaven. David Roper

KJV Psalm 112:6 Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

NKJ Psalm 112:6 Surely he will never be shaken; The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance. (*1)

NIV Psalm 112:6 Surely he will never be shaken; a righteous man will be remembered forever. (*2)

AMP Psalm 112:6 He will not be moved forever; the [uncompromisingly] righteous (the upright, in right standing with God) shall be in everlasting remembrance. (*3)

YLT Psalm 112:6 For — to the age he is not moved; For a memorial age-during is the righteous. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about the Time of My Death
Father God, I thank You that the time of my death is not determined by anyone or anything here on earth, but that decision is made in the councils of heaven; and because of that, I will not fear my own death, because of what my Lord Jesus did for me. Amen.

 

Thursday October 16, 2014

God never gives anyone too much to do. We do that to ourselves. Dallas Willard

KJV 1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

NKJ 1 Peter 5:7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. (*1)

NIV 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. (*2)

AMP 1 Peter 5:7 Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately {and} cares about you watchfully. (*3)

YLT 1 Peter 5:7 all your care having cast upon Him, because He careth for you. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying 1 Peter 5:7
Heavenly Father, I cast the whole of my cares, all my anxieties, all my worries, all my concerns, once and for all on my Lord Jesus, for He cares for me affectionately and cares about me watchfully. Amen.

 

Wednesday October 15, 2014

When we are in living touch with God, we begin to discern that nothing happens by chance. Oswald Chambers

KJV Psalm 105:7 He is the LORD our God: his judgments are in all the earth.

NKJ Psalm 105:7 He is the LORD our God; His judgments are in all the earth. (*1)

NIV Psalm 105:7 He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth. (*2)

AMP Psalm 105:7 He is the Lord our God; His judgments are in all the earth. (*3)

YLT Psalm 105:7 He is Jehovah our God, In all the earth are His judgments. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer for Greater Daily Cognition
Heavenly Father, You are Jehovah my God, please increase in my being my ability to live in touch with You a greater way, daily. Create in my understanding a profound cognition that nothing happens by chance (by accident, fortuity or mistake) and that all things are ordained by You and for Your purpose, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Tuesday October 14, 2014

Faith for my deliverance is not faith in God. Faith means, whether I am visibly delivered or not, I will stick to my belief that God is love. There are some things only learned in a fiery furnace. Oswald Chambers

KJV Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

NKJ Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (*1)

NIV Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. (*2)

AMP Hebrews 11:1 NOW FAITH is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see {and} the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses]. (*3)

YLT Hebrews 11:1 And faith is of things hoped for a confidence, of matters not seen a conviction, (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer for Greater Love for God
Heavenly Father, even though I do not always understand why I go through the things I do, I know that Romans 8:28 is true: That all things work together for good for those who love You, Father; please create in me the ability to love You more, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen

 

Monday October 13, 2014

Believing God truly cares is worth a fortune in hope, victory, and spiritual rest. Luci Swindoll

KJV Psalm 31:24 Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.

NKJ Psalm 31:24 Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart, All you who hope in the LORD. (*1)

NIV Psalm 31:24 Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD. (*2)

AMP Psalm 31:24 Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for and hope for and expect the Lord! (*3)

YLT Psalm 31:24 Be strong, and He strengtheneth your heart, All ye who are waiting for Jehovah! (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 31:24
Father of Lord Jesus, I will be strong and I will let my heart take courage, because I wait for and hope for and expect You, Lord Jehovah! Amen.

 

Saturday October 11, 2014

It takes a long time to realize that God has no respect for anything I bring Him; all He wants from me is unconditional surrender. Oswald Chambers

KJV Psalm 74:20 Have respect unto the covenant: for the dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelty.

NKJ Psalm 74:20 Have respect to the covenant; For the dark places of the earth are full of the haunts of cruelty. (*1)

NIV Psalm 74:20 Have regard for your covenant, because haunts of violence fill the dark places of the land. (*2)

AMP Psalm 74:20 Have regard for the covenant [You made with Abraham], for the dark places of the land are full of the habitations of violence. (*3)

YLT Psalm 74:20 Look attentively to the covenant, For the dark places of earth, Have been full of habitations of violence. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer for Greater Respect of the New Covenant
Father God, I thank You for the New Covenant that Lord Jesus brought to mankind at the cross. I ask that You would download within me a greater respect for that Covenant, and the capacity to walk in it in a greater measure. Amen.

 

Friday October 10, 2014

The true measure of God’s love is that He loves without measure. David Egner

KJV John 15:12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.

NKJ John 15:12 This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. (*1)

NIV John 15:12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. (*2)

AMP John 15:12 This is My commandment: that you love one another [just] as I have loved you. (*3)

YLT John 15:12 ‘This is my command, that ye love one another, according as I did love you; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Loving Others More
Father God, I ask that You would empower me to fulfill one of Your greatest commandments: That I would love others just as You loved me, through the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Thursday October 9, 2014

Those who lay up treasure in heaven are the richest people on earth. Dennis De Haan

KJV Luke 12:21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.

NKJ Luke 12:21 “So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.” (*1)

NIV Luke 12:21 “This is how it will be with anyone who stores up things for himself but is not rich toward God.” (*2)

AMP Luke 12:21 So it is with the one who continues to lay up {and} hoard possessions for himself and is not rich [in his relation] to God [this is how he fares]. (*3)

YLT Luke 12:21 so is he who is treasuring up to himself, and is not rich toward God.’ (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer to seek His Kingdom even More
Father of Lord Jesus, I pray that You would empower me to: Not worry about my life, what I will eat, nor about my body or what I will put on, because life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing. Please endow me to seek Your kingdom, Your righteousness and all these things shall be added to me. Amen.

 

Wednesday October 8, 2014

The cross is laid on every Christian. It begins with the call to abandon the attachments of this world. It is that dying of the old man which is the result of his encounter with Christ. Dietrich Bonhoeffer

KJV Galatians 6:14 But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.

NKJ Galatians 6:14 But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. (*1)

NIV Galatians 6:14 May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. (*2)

AMP Galatians 6:14 But far be it from me to glory [in anything or anyone] except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah) through Whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world! (*3)

YLT Galatians 6:14 And for me, let it not be — to glory, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which to me the world hath been crucified, and I to the world; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Galatians 6:14
Father God, far be it from me to glory in anything or in anyone except in the cross of my Lord Jesus Christ, through Whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world! Amen.

 

Tuesday October 7, 2014

Salvation from sin is frequently confounded with, deliverance from sins. A man can deliver himself from sins without any special work of God’s grace. The bedrock of New Testament salvation is repentance, and repentance is based on relationship to a Person. Oswald Chambers

KJV Acts 3:19-20 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you:

NKJ Acts 3:19-20 Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, “and that He may send Jesus Christ, who was preached to you before, (*1)

NIV Acts 3:19-20 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, and that he may send the Christ, who has been appointed for you, even Jesus. (*2)

AMP Acts 3:19-20 So repent (change your mind and purpose); turn around {and} return [to God], that your sins may be erased (blotted out, wiped clean), that times of refreshing (of recovering from the effects of heat, of reviving with fresh air) may come from the presence of the Lord; And that He may send [to you] the Christ (the Messiah), Who before was designated {and} appointed for you, even Jesus, (*3)

YLT Acts 3:19-20 reform ye, therefore, and turn back, for your sins being blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and He may send Jesus Christ who before hath been preached to you, (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer for a Greater Level of Repentance
Heavenly Father, please formulate within me a greater bedrock of New Testament salvation, which is repentance. I ask for an abiding Spirit of Repentance in my life, and create the power within me to repent quickly, so that my sins may be erased (blotted out, wiped clean), and that times of refreshing may come from Your presence, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Monday October 6, 2014

Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, sun, moon, and stars in their courses above join with all nature in manifold witness to Thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. Thomas Chisholm

KJV Lamentations 3:22-23 It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.

NKJ Lamentations 3:22-23 Through the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. (*1)

NIV Lamentations 3:22-23 Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (*2)

AMP Lamentations 3:22-23 It is because of the Lord’s mercy {and} loving-kindness that we are not consumed, because His [tender] compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great {and} abundant is Your stability {and} faithfulness. (*3)

YLT Lamentations 3:22-23 The kindnesses of Jehovah! For we have not been consumed, For not ended have His mercies. New every morning, abundant is thy faithfulness. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Lamentations 3:22-23
Father God, it is because of Your mercy and loving kindness that I am not consumed, because Your tender compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great and abundant is Your stability and faithfulness through my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Saturday October 4, 2014

Man, made in the image of God, has a purpose, to be in relationship to God, who is there. Man forgets his purpose and thus he forgets who he is and what life means. Francis Schaeffer

KJV Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

NKJ Genesis 1:27 So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. (*1)

NIV Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. (*2)

AMP Genesis 1:27 So God created man in His own image, in the image and likeness of God He created him; male and female He created them. (*3)

YLT Genesis 1:27 And God prepareth the man in His image; in the image of God He prepared him, a male and a female He prepared them. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer to not Forget My Purpose
Father God, please bring about in my being a revelation of what it means to be created in the image of God, and allow me to not ever forget my purpose, and thus forget who I am and what life means, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Friday October 3, 2014

Keep your eyes fixed on the prize. Bill Crowder

KJV Philippians 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

NKJ Philippians 3:14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. (*1)

NIV Philippians 3:14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (*2)

AMP Philippians 3:14 I press on toward the goal to win the [supreme and heavenly] prize to which God in Christ Jesus is calling us upward. (*3)

YLT Philippians 3:14 to the mark I pursue for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Philippians 3:14
Heavenly Father, I pray for a continued grace, power, anointing and dedication to press on toward the goal to win the supreme and heavenly prize to which You in Christ Jesus are calling me upward. Amen.

 

Thursday October 2, 2014

We like pat answers because they seem more certain than a mysterious God. Beth Booram

KJV Job 9:10 Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number.

NKJ Job 9:10 He does great things past finding out, Yes, wonders without number. (*1)

NIV Job 9:10 He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted. (*2)

AMP Job 9:10 Who does great things past finding out, yes, marvelous things without number. (*3)

YLT Job 9:10 Doing great things till there is no searching, And wonderful, till there is no numbering. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about My Need for Quick Answers
Heavenly Father, I take the need for quick earthly answers to the cross of my Lord Jesus and give them to Him. Please formulate in my heart the power to wait in expectation on You, knowing that You do great and marvelous things past finding out, and wonders without number. Amen.

 

Wednesday October 1, 2014

Witnessing is not just something a Christian says, but what he is. Dave Branon

KJV Ephesians 5:1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;

NKJ Ephesians 5:1 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. (*1)

NIV Ephesians 5:1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children (*2)

AMP Eph 5:1 THEREFORE BE imitators of God [copy Him {and} follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father].

YLT Ephesians 5:1 Become, then, followers of God, as children beloved, (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Ephesians 5:1-2
Father of Lord Jesus, I pray for a greater empowerment to be an imitator of You, that I would copy You and follow Your example as a well beloved child, and that I would walk in love, esteeming and delighting in others as Lord Jesus loved me and gave Himself up for me. Amen.

 

Tuesday September 30, 2014

The discipline of our mind is the one domain God has put in our keeping. It is impossible to be of any use to God if we are lazy. God will not cure laziness, we have to cure it. Oswald Chambers

KJV Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

NKJ Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 12:24 Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in slave labor. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but the slothful will be put to forced labor. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent ruleth, And slothfulness becometh tributary. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about My Laziness
Father God, if I have been lazy now or in the past, I confess my action as sin and ask that this curse be broken. Please help me to establish in my being the power to work, in all things as unto You, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Monday September 29, 2014

Who is the person rich in friends and affection? The one willing to give himself away to others. Phillip Keller

KJV Proverbs 18:24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

NKJ Proverbs 18:24 A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 18:24 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 18:24 The man of many friends [a friend of all the world] will prove himself a bad friend, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 18:24 A man with friends is to show himself friendly, And there is a lover adhering more than a brother! (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer for More Godly Friends
Father God, I pray for more godly friends in my life, friends that will speak into my life and help draw me closer to my Lord Jesus; and those acquaintances that are a bad influence on me, please eliminate them from my life. Amen.

 

Saturday September 27, 2014

The antidote to fear is faith. Anne Graham Lotz

KJV Psalm 34:4 I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.

NKJ Psalm 34:4 I sought the LORD, and He heard me, And delivered me from all my fears. (*1)

NIV Psalm 34:4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. (*2)

AMP Psalm 34:4 I sought (inquired of) the Lord {and} required Him [of necessity and on the authority of His Word], and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. (*3)

YLT Psalm 34:4 I sought Jehovah, and He answered me, And from all my fears did deliver me. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer to Crucify My Fear
Heavenly Father, in the Name of my Lord Jesus, I take to His cross the fears in my life and crucify them with Him, and I ask that they would no longer be reaped in my life. Now create and release in my heart faith, on the authority of Your Word, and deliver me from my fears. Amen.

 

Friday September 26, 2014

The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched; they must be felt with the heart. Helen Keller

KJV 1 John 4:12 No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.

NKJ 1 John 4:12 No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us. (*1)

NIV 1 John 4:12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. (*2)

AMP 1 John 4:12 No man has at any time [yet] seen God. But if we love one another, God abides (lives and remains) in us and His love (that love which is essentially His) is brought to completion (to its full maturity, runs its full course, is perfected) in us! (*3)

YLT 1 John 4:12 God no one hath ever seen; if we may love one another, God in us doth remain, and His love is having been perfected in us; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying 1 John 4:12 Amplified Version
Father of Lord Jesus, no man has at any time yet seen You. But if I love others, You abide, live and remain in me, and Your love, that love which is essentially Yours, is brought to completion, to its full maturity, runs its full course, and is perfected in me! Amen.

 

Thursday September 25, 2014

Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God. Corrie Ten Boom

KJV Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

NKJ Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. (*1)

NIV Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (*2)

AMP Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome. (*3)

YLT Jeremiah 29:11 For I have known the thoughts that I am thinking towards you — an affirmation of Jehovah; thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give to you posterity and hope. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Jeremiah 29:11
Father of Lord Jesus, I thank You for the thoughts that You have toward me, they are an affirmation of Jehovah; they are thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give me posterity and hope in my final outcome. Amen.

 

Wednesday September 24, 2014

Putting our trust in God and depending on his intrinsic goodness frees us from the need to find explanations for everything. Frank Retief

KJV Psalm 52:1 Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.

NKJ Psalm 52:1 Why do you boast in evil, O mighty man? The goodness of God endures continually. (*1)

NIV Psalm 52:1 Why do you boast of evil, you mighty man? Why do you boast all day long, you who are a disgrace in the eyes of God? (*2)

AMP Psalm 52:1 WHY BOAST you of mischief done against the loving-kindness of God [and the godly], O mighty [sinful] man, day after day? (*3)

YLT Psalm 52:1 What, boasteth thou in evil, O mighty one? The kindness of God is all the day. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about His Intrinsic Goodness
Father God, I thank You that Your goodness, kindness and faithfulness endures continually, forever and for all time, and by my putting my trust in You, and depending on Your intrinsic goodness, frees me from the need to find explanations for everything, thank You Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Tuesday September 23, 2014

The scrutiny we give other people should be for ourselves. You will never be able to cast out the mote in your brother’s eye unless you have had a beam removed, or to be removed, from your own eye. Oswald Chambers

KJV Matthew 7:3-4 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye?

NKJ Matthew 7:3-4 “And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove the speck from your eye’; and look, a plank is in your own eye? (*1)

NIV Matthew 7:3-4 “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? (*2)

AMP Matthew 7:3-4 Why do you stare from without at the very small particle that is in your brother’s eye but do not become aware of {and} consider the beam of timber that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, Let me get the tiny particle out of your eye, when there is the beam of timber in your own eye? (*3)

YLT Matthew 7:3-4 ‘And why dost thou behold the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, and the beam that is in thine own eye dost not consider? Or, how wilt thou say to thy brother, Suffer I may cast out the mote from thine eye, and lo, the beam is in thine own eye? (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about My Judgments
Heavenly Father, where I have judged others is usually the very area where I am guilty, that is why I have no love to cover. I reckon dead these imprecations, and I ask that you would vanquish them, and please resurrect in me Your Love to cover, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Monday September 22, 2014

The great of this world are those who simply loved God more than others did. A. W. Tozer

KJV Luke 10:27 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.

NKJ Luke 10:27 So he answered and said, ” ‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,’ and ‘your neighbor as yourself.’ ” (*1)

NIV Luke 10:27 He answered: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.'” (*2)

AMP Luke 10:27 And he replied, You must love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself. (*3)

YLT Luke 10:27 And he answering said, ‘Thou shalt love the Lord thy God out of all thy heart, and out of all thy soul, and out of all thy strength, and out of all thy understanding, and thy neighbour as thyself.’ (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer to Love the Lord even More
Father of Lord Jesus, I pray that You would empower, formulate and create in my being, through the power of Holy Spirit, the ability to love You with all my heart, soul, mind, strength and understanding, and to love my neighbor as myself. Amen.

 

Saturday September 20. 2014

The discipline of our mind is the one domain God has put in our keeping. It is impossible to be of any use to God if we are lazy. God will not cure laziness, we have to cure it. Oswald Chambers

KJV Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

NKJ Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 12:24 Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in slave labor. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but the slothful will be put to forced labor. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent ruleth, And slothfulness becometh tributary. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about My Laziness
Father God, if I have been lazy now or in the past, I confess my action as sin and ask that this curse be broken. Please help me to establish in my being the power to work, in all things, as unto You, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Friday September 19, 2014
The more we talk about work, the less we work, and the same with prayer. Oswald Chambers

KJV 1 Peter 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

NKJ 1 Peter 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. (*1)

NIV 1 Peter 4:7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. (*2)

AMP 1 Peter 4:7 But the end {and} culmination of all things has now come near; keep sound minded {and} self-restrained and alert therefore for [the practice of] prayer. (*3)

YLT 1 Peter 4:7 And of all things the end hath come nigh; be sober-minded, then, and watch unto the prayers, (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer for More Prayer
Heavenly Father, I ask that You keep me sound minded, self-restrained and alert, and that I would be obedient and watchful for the practice of prayer, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Thursday September 18, 2014

All I can say is I look for perpetual conflicts and struggles in this life, and I hope for no other peace, only a cross, while on this side of eternity. George Whitefield

KJV Mark 10:21 Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.

NKJ Mark 10:21 Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.” (*1)

NIV Mark 10:21 Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” (*2)

AMP Mark 10:21 And Jesus, looking upon him, loved him, and He said to him, You lack one thing; go and sell all you have and give [the money] to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come [and] accompany Me [walking the same road that I walk]. (*3)

YLT Mark 10:21 And Jesus having looked upon him, did love him, and said to him, ‘One thing thou dost lack; go away, whatever thou hast — sell, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven, and come, be following me, having taken up the cross.’ (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Conflicts
Heavenly Father, like George Whitefield, all I can say is I look for perpetual conflicts and struggles in this life and I hope for no other peace, only a cross, while on this side of eternity; but I thank You for treasure in heaven, through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Wednesday September 17, 2014

When a man is regenerated and bears the Name of Christ the Spirit of God will see to it that he is scrutinized by the world, and the more we are able to meet that scrutiny the healthier will we be as Christians. Oswald Chambers

KJV 1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

NKJ 1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. (*1)

NIV 1 Corinthians 2:14 The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. (*2)

AMP 1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural, nonspiritual man does not accept {or} welcome {or} admit into his heart the gifts {and} teachings {and} revelations of the Spirit of God, for they are folly (meaningless nonsense) to him; and he is incapable of knowing them [of progressively recognizing, understanding, and becoming better acquainted with them] because they are spiritually discerned {and} estimated {and} appreciated. (*3)

YLT 1 Corinthians 2:14 and the natural man doth not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for to him they are foolishness, and he is not able to know them, because spiritually they are discerned; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer to Bear Scrutiny
Heavenly Father, please perfect in me the aptitude to bear the scrutiny of the world. When they hold me to a standard that they themselves do not keep, let me not be judgmental, but let them see Your love radiating in and through me, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Tuesday September 16, 2014

The test of sanctification is not our talk about holiness and singing pious hymns; but what are we like where no one sees us, with those who know us best? Oswald Chambers

KJV 1 Thessalonians 4:4 That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;

NKJ 1 Thessalonians 4:4 that each of you should know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor, (*1)

NIV 1 Thessalonians 4:4 that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable, (*2)

AMP 1 Thessalonians 4:4 That each one of you should know how to possess (control, manage) his own body in consecration (purity, separated from things profane) and honor, (*3)

YLT 1 Thessalonians 4:4 that each of you know his own vessel to possess in sanctification and honour, (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Greater Consecration
Father God, I ask that You would establish in my being the power to know how to possess, to control and manage my body and soul in consecration and in purity and honor, and that You would empower me to separate myself from things profane, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Monday September 15, 2014

Christ departed so that the Holy Spirit could be imparted. Dennis Fisher

KJV John 7:38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.

NKJ John 7:38 “He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” (*1)

NIV John 7:38 Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him. (*2)

AMP John 7:38 He who believes in Me [who cleaves to {and} trusts in {and} relies on Me] as the Scripture has said, From his innermost being shall flow [continuously] springs {and} rivers of living water. (*3)

YLT John 7:38 he who is believing in me, according as the Writing said, Rivers out of his belly shall flow of living water;’ (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying John 7:38
Father God, I thank You for the promise that because I believe in You, as the Scripture has said, from my innermost being shall flow continuously springs and rivers of living water, because of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Saturday September 13, 2014

When you trust God, everything about your life becomes more joyful and more manageable. Neil Clark Warren

KJV Psalm 139:2 Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.

NKJ Psalm 139:2 You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off. (*1)

NIV Psalm 139:2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. (*2)

AMP Psalm 139:2 You know my downsitting and my uprising; You understand my thought afar off. (*3)

YLT Psalm 139:2 Thou — Thou hast known my sitting down, And my rising up, Thou hast attended to my thoughts from afar. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Greater Trust
Father of Lord Jesus, please create in me the power to trust You in, and with everything; my life, my family, and my stuff, and when that is established in a greater way in my life, everything will become more joyful and more manageable. Amen.

 

Friday September 12, 2014

Wisdom is to do now what you will be satisfied with later. Unknown

KJV Proverbs 24:14 So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.

NKJ Proverbs 24:14 So shall the knowledge of wisdom be to your soul; If you have found it, there is a prospect, And your hope will not be cut off. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 24:14 Know also that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 24:14 So shall you know skillful and godly Wisdom to be thus to your life; if you find it, then shall there be a future and a reward, and your hope and expectation shall not be cut off. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 24:14 So is the knowledge of wisdom to thy soul, If thou hast found that there is a posterity And thy hope is not cut off. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer for Greater Daily Wisdom
Heavenly Father, clearly wisdom requires using self-control to choose to do what is better, and a wise person looks at the end results instead of focusing only on immediate circumstances. In short, wisdom is to do now what I will be satisfied with later; please empower me to walk in this wisdom daily, through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Thursday September 11, 2014

Inspiration won’t come irrespective of study, but only because of it. Oswald Chambers

KJV 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

NKJ 2 Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (*1)

NIV 2 Timothy 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. (*2)

AMP 2 Timothy 2:15 Study {and} be eager {and} do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing {and} accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth. (*3)

YLT 2 Timothy 2:15 be diligent to present thyself approved to God – a workman irreproachable, rightly dividing the word of the truth; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying 2 Timothy 2:15 Amplified
Father God, help me to study, be eager and do my utmost to present myself to You approved (tested by trial and found not lacking), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling, skillfully teaching and obeying] the Word of Truth, in the Name of Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Wednesday September 10, 2014

No matter how much we have personally lost because of sin, we have gained far more through the resurrection victory of Jesus Christ. David McCasland

KJV Romans 5:20 But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:

NKJ Romans 5:20 But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more, (*1)

NIV Romans 5:20 But where sin increased, grace increased all the more, (*2)

AMP Romans 5:20 But where sin increased {and} abounded, grace (God’s unmerited favor) has surpassed it {and} increased the more {and} super abounded, (*3)

YLT Romans 5:20 and where the sin did abound, the grace did overabound, (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Abounding Sin
Heavenly Father, I thank You that where sin increased and abounded, Your grace and unmerited favor has surpassed it, and increased the more and super abounded, so that as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life, through Jesus Christ my Lord.

 

Tuesday September 9, 2014

The heart of the matter is and always will be the matter of the heart. Max Lucado

KJV Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

NKJ Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. (*1)

NIV Psalm 51:10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. (*2)

AMP Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right, persevering, and steadfast spirit within me. (*3)

YLT Psalm 51:10 A clean heart prepare for me, O God, And a right spirit renew within me. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 51:10-13
Father God, please create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right, persevering, and steadfast spirit within me. Cast me not away from Your presence and take not Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and uphold me with a willing spirit. Then will I teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners shall be converted and return to You, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Monday September 8, 2014

Measure your growth in grace by your sensitiveness to sin. Oswald Chambers

KJV Proverbs 20:9 Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?

NKJ Proverbs 20:9 Who can say, “I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin”? (*1)

NIV Proverbs 20:9 Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin”? (*2)

AMP Proverbs 20:9 Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin? (*3)

YLT Proverbs 20:9 Who saith, ‘I have purified my heart, I have been cleansed from my sin?’ (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer for Greater Aptness
Heavenly Father, I ask that You would produce in me the aptness to obtain a greater measure of grace, (Divine assistance) in my life. As I sense sin in my daily walk with You, please release abundant power, to renounce and repent of it, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Saturday September 6, 2014

It is not the circumstance that matters; it is God in the circumstance. Max Lucado

KJV Psalm 34:4 I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.

NKJ Psalm 34:4 I sought the LORD, and He heard me, And delivered me from all my fears. (*1)

NIV Psalm 34:4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. (*2)

AMP Psalm 34:4 I sought (inquired of) the Lord {and} required Him [of necessity and on the authority of His Word], and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. (*3)

YLT Psalm 34:4 I sought Jehovah, and He answered me, And from all my fears did deliver me. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about My Circumstances
Father God, like the quote of the day says: It is not the circumstance that matters; it is God in the circumstance. Lord, let that reign true in my life, because I sought You and You answered me and delivered me from all my fears, through the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Friday September 5, 2014

We can do great things for the Lord if we are willing to do little things for others. David McCasland

KJV Matthew 20:26 But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;

NKJ Matthew 20:26 Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant. (*1)

NIV Matthew 20:26 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, (*2)

AMP Matthew 20:26 Not so shall it be among you; but whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant, (*3)

YLT Matthew 20:26 but not so shall it be among you, but whoever may will among you to become great, let him be your ministrant; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer for Great Things
Father of Lord Jesus, I can do great things for You, Lord, if I am willing to do little things for others; I give You permission to change my heart! Amen.

 

Thursday September 4, 2014

Not to forgive imprisons me in the past and locks out all potential for change. Philip Yancey

KJV 1 John 3:18 My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.

NKJ 1 John 3:18 My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth. (*1)

NIV 1 John 3:18 Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. (*2)

AMP 1 John 3:18 Little children, let us not love [merely] in theory {or} in speech but in deed and in truth (in practice and in sincerity). (*3)

YLT 1 John 3:18 My little children, may we not love in word nor in tongue, but in word and in truth! (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Potential Change
Heavenly Father, when I do not forgive, it imprisons me in the past and locks out all potential for change. Lord, please empower me to forgive anyone I need to forgive and institute in me greater agape love, not just in theory or in speech but in deed and in truth, through the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Wednesday September 3, 2014

Knowing that heaven is our real home makes it easier to pass through the tough times here on earth. Bill Bright

KJV Hebrews 13:14 For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.

NKJ Hebrews 13:14 For here we have no continuing city, but we seek the one to come. (*1)

NIV Hebrews 13:14 For here we do not have an enduring city, but we are looking for the city that is to come. (*2)

AMP Hebrews 13:14 For here we have no permanent city, but we are looking for the one which is to come. (*3)

YLT Hebrews 13:14 for we have not here an abiding city, but the coming one we seek; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about the Coming City
Father of Lord Jesus, knowing that heaven is my real home makes it easier to pass through the tough and challenging times here on the earth; for here I have no permanent city or abode, but I look for, wait for and crave for the one that is to come. Amen.

 

Tuesday September 2, 2014

In order to expound a passage, live in it well beforehand. Oswald Chambers

KJV 2 Corinthians 3:3 Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.

NKJ 2 Corinthians 3:3 clearly you are an epistle of Christ, ministered by us, written not with ink but by the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of flesh, that is, of the heart. (*1)

NIV 2 Corinthians 3:3 You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts. (*2)

AMP 2 Corinthians 3:3 You show {and} make obvious that you are a letter from Christ delivered by us, not written with ink but with [the] Spirit of [the] living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts. (*3)

YLT 2 Corinthians 3:3 manifested that ye are a letter of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God, not in the tablets of stone, but in fleshy tablets of the heart, (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer to be an Living Epistle
Father God, please bring into existence, in my disposition, the ability to be a living epistle by the power of Holy Spirit; not on tablets of stone but written on the tablets of my flesh, that is my heart, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

Monday September 1, 2014

The difference between believers and atheists is not that believers suffer any less, they do not, it is that they suffer with hope. Anthony Destefano

KJV Psalm 39:7 And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.

NKJ Psalm 39:7 And now, Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in You. (*1)

NIV Psalm 39:7 But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you. (*2)

AMP Psalm 39:7 And now, Lord, what do I wait for and expect? My hope and expectation are in You. (*3)

YLT Psalm 39:7 And, now, what have I expected? O Lord, my hope — it is of Thee. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Some of Psalm 39
Heavenly Father, and now, Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in You. Deliver me from all my transgressions, and do not make me the reproach of the foolish. Hear my prayer, O Lord, and give ear to my cry. Do not be silent at my tears; for I am a stranger with You, A sojourner, as all my fathers were. O look away from me and spare me, that I may recover cheerfulness and encouraging strength, and know gladness before I go and am no more! Thank You Lord Jesus! Amen.

 

Saturday August 30, 2014

People who discover the grace to forgive almost always discover the grace of hope besides. Lewis Smedes

KJV Ephesians 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.

NKJ Ephesians 4:32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you. (*1)

NIV Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. (*2)

AMP Ephesians 4:32 And become useful {and} helpful {and} kind to one another, tenderhearted (compassionate, understanding, loving-hearted), forgiving one another [readily and freely], as God in Christ forgave you. (*3)

YLT Ephesians 4:32 and become one to another kind, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, according as also God in Christ did forgive you. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Exonerating Others
Heavenly Father, I pray for a greater measure of tenderhearted, compassionate, understanding forgiveness toward others, and that I would readily and freely exonerate those who have, and those who will hurt me, just as my Lord Jesus exonerated me. Amen.

 

Friday August 29, 2014

To place ourselves in range of God’s choicest gifts, we have to walk with God, work with God, lean on God, cling to God, come to have the sense and feel of God, and refer all things to God. Cornelius Plantinga

KJV Psalm 119:31 I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O LORD, put me not to shame.

NKJ Psalm 119:31 I cling to Your testimonies; O LORD, do not put me to shame! (*1)

NIV Psalm 119:31 I hold fast to your statutes, O LORD; do not let me be put to shame. (*2)

AMP Psalm 119:31 I cleave to Your testimonies; O Lord, put me not to shame! (*3)

YLT Psalm 119:31 I have adhered to Thy testimonies, O Jehovah, put me not to shame. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer for the Choicest Gifts
Father God, please empower me to place myself in range of Your choicest gifts. Please help me to walk with You, work with You, lean on You, cling to You, come to have the sense and feel for You, and to refer all things to You, through the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.