Thursday December 6, 2018

It is when tomorrow’s burden is added to the burden of today that the weight is more than a man can bear. George MacDonald

KJV Acts 15:28 For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;

NKJ Acts 15:28 For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things: (*1)

NIV Acts 15:28 It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond the following requirements: (*2)

AMP Acts 15:28 For it has seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to lay upon you any greater burden than these indispensable requirements: (*3)

YLT Acts 15:28 ‘For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, no more burden to lay upon you, except these necessary things: (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about my Burdens
Heavenly Father, You are the burden-lifter. I give You my burdens regarding the future. I receive from You grace for today, and today only, just as You promised. I cast all my cares on the Lord Jesus, for He cares for me. Amen.

Wednesday December 5, 2018

Every virtue divorced from thankfulness is maimed and limps along the spiritual road. John Henry Fowett

JV Colossians 2:7 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

NKJ Colossians 2:7 rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. (*1)

NIV Colossians 2:7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. (*2)

AMP Colossians 2:7 Have the roots [of your being] firmly {and} deeply planted [in Him, fixed and founded in Him], being continually built up in Him, becoming increasingly more confirmed {and} established in the faith, just as you were taught, and abounding {and} overflowing in it with thanksgiving. (*3)

YLT Colossians 2:7 being rooted and built up in him, and confirmed in the faith, as ye were taught — abounding in it in thanksgiving. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Thankfulness
Father in Heaven, thankfulness sharpens me. It reinforces my understanding of Your goodness. If there is a situation that I don’t quite understand, please help me to praise You in the midst of it, through the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Tuesday December 4, 2018

Whenever trouble is in the way for us, it is for this good purpose; to develop moral and spiritual strength. George Hodges

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)
Proclaiming Romans 8:38-39
Heavenly Father I Proclaim: I am persuaded beyond doubt and 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. Amen.

Monday December 3, 2018

It is never Do, do with the Lord, but Be, be and He will do through you. Oswald Chambers

KJV Revelation 22:14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.

NKJ Revelation 22:14 Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city. (*1)

NIV Revelation 22:14 Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city. (*2)

AMP Revelation 22:14 Blessed (happy and to be envied) are those who cleanse their garments, that they may have the authority {and} right to [approach] the tree of life and to enter through the gates into the city. (*3)

YLT Revelation 22:14 Happy are those doing His commands that the authority shall be theirs unto the tree of the life, and by the gates they may enter into the city; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Doing His Commands
Father God, I ask that You would establish in my heart the ability to do Your commands. I confess my weakness and failings and ask for Your forgiveness; I also forgive others for their weakness and failings. Now bring forth in me the strength needed to get the job done, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Saturday December 1, 2018

Faith in God will not get for you everything you may want, but is will get for you what God wants you to have. The unbeliever does not need what he wants; the Christian should want only what he needs. Vance Havner

KJV Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

NKJ Philippians 4:19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (*1)

NIV Philippians 4:19 And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. (*2)

AMP Philippians 4:19 And my God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (*3)

YLT Philippians 4:19 and my God shall supply all your need, according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Philippians 4:19 Amplified Personalized
Father in Heaven, I thank You for Philippines 4:19 that says: And my God will liberally supply (fill to the full) MY every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Friday November 30, 2018

Happy and strong and brave shall we be, able to endure all things, and to do all things, if we believe that every day, every hour, every moment of our life is in God’s hands. Henry Van Dyke

KJV Matthew 10:30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

NKJ Matthew 10:30 “But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. (*1)

NIV Matthew 10:30 And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. (*2)

AMP Matthew 10:30 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. (*3)

YLT Matthew 10:30 and of you — even the hairs of the head are all numbered; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about my Hair
Father of Lord Jesus, You love me so much, that You even number my hairs, (or lack thereof). Thank You for Your immeasurable riches lavished upon me in this life and the life to come. Amen.

Thursday November 29, 2018

Certain thoughts are prayers. There are moments when, whatever be the attitude of the body, the soul is on its knees. Victor Hugo

KJV Matthew 6:8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

NKJ Matthew 6:8 “Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him. (*1)

NIV Matthew 6:8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. (*2)

AMP Matt 6:8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him. (*3)

YLT Matthew 6:8 be ye not therefore like to them, for your Father doth know those things that ye have need of before your asking him; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about my Day
Heavenly Father, throughout this day, please help me to turn my heart frequently toward You, with the Holy Spirit’s help, and through my Lord Jesus’ Name, thank You. Amen.

Wednesday November 28, 2018

God whats us to worship Him. He doesn’t need us, for He couldn’t be a self-sufficient God and need anything or anybody. But He wants us. A. W. Tozer

KJV Psalm 29:2 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.

NKJ Psalm 29:2 Give unto the LORD the glory due to His name; Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. (*1)

NIV Psalm 29:2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness. (*2)

AMP Psalm 29:2 Give to the Lord the glory due to His name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness {or} in holy array. (*3)

YLT Psalm 29:2 Ascribe to Jehovah the honour of His name, Bow yourselves to Jehovah, In the beauty of holiness. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about when I am Distant
Father in Heaven, You want me, rather than need me, fills me with awe and humility. When I am distant from You, You are calling my name. Please help me not to stray far, but to draw near in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Tuesday November 27, 2018

No pain, no palm; no thorns, no throne; no gall, no glory; no cross, no crown. William Penn

KJV Matthew 16:24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

NKJ Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. (*1)

NIV Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. (*2)

AMP Matthew 16:25 For whoever is bent on saving his [temporal] life [his comfort and security here] shall lose it [eternal life]; and whoever loses his life [his comfort and security here] for My sake shall find it [life everlasting]. (*3)

YLT Matthew 16:24 Then said Jesus to his disciples, ‘If any one doth will to come after me, let him disown himself, and take up his cross, and follow me, (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about my Cross
Father God, I can’t have the benefits of my Lord Jesus Christ without also identifying with Him in His sufferings. If I would have resurrection life, I must first endure the cross; but I know it will be worth it. Please grace me for this. Amen.

Monday November 26, 2018

Consecration is going out into the world where God Almighty is taking and using every power for His glory. Henry Ward Beecher

KJV Leviticus 20:7 Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I am the LORD your God.

NKJ Leviticus 20:7 ‘Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy, for I am the LORD your God. (*1)

NIV Leviticus 20:7 “‘Consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am the LORD your God. (*2)

AMP Leviticus 20:7 Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy; for I am the Lord your God. (*3)

YLT Leviticus 20:7 ‘And ye have sanctified yourselves, and ye have been holy, for I am Jehovah your God; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about my Walk
Father of Lord Jesus, if I am consecrated to You, then certainly my days have also been set aside hallowed by You. It is up to me to walk in the daily knowledge that all the problems and opportunities I face, and all the people I meet, are ordered by You Lord God for me, thank You. Amen.

Saturday November 24, 2018

When God wants to make an oak, He takes a hundred years, but when He wants to make a squash, He requires only two months. Unknown

KJV Psalm 31:15 My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.

NKJ Psalm 31:15 My times are in Your hand; Deliver me from the hand of my enemies, And from those who persecute me. (*1)

NIV Psalm 31:15 My times are in your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me. (*2)

AMP Psalm 31:15 My times are in Your hands; deliver me from the hands of my foes and those who pursue me {and} persecute me. (*3)

YLT Psalm 31:15 In Thy hand are my times, Deliver me from the hand of my enemies, And from my pursuers. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 31:15-16 Amplified Personalized
Father in Heaven, my times are in Your hands; please deliver me from the hands of my foes and those who pursue me and persecute me. Let Your face shine on Your servant; thank You for saving me for Your mercy’s sake, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Friday November 23, 2018

All of God’s acts are consistent with all of His attributes. No attribute contradicts any other, but all harmonize and blend into each other in the infinite abyss of the Godhead. All that God does agrees with all that God is, and being and doing are one in Him. A. W. Tozer

KJV 2 Samuel 22:31 As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him.

NKJ 2 Samuel 22:31 As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the LORD is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him. (*1)

NIV 2 Samuel 22:31 “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. (*2)

AMP 2 Samuel 22:31 As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is tried. He is a Shield to all those who trust {and} take refuge in Him. (*3)

YLT 2 Samuel 22:31 God! Perfect is His way, The saying of Jehovah is tried, A shield He is to all those trusting in Him. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying 2 Samuel 22:31 Amplified Personalized
Father of Lord Jesus, as for You, Your way is perfect; Your word Lord Jehovah is tried. You are a Shield to all those who trust and take refuge in You, and that includes me! Amen.

Thursday November 22, 2018

He who moves not forward, goes backward. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

KJV Genesis 19:26 But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.

NKJ Genesis 19:26 But his wife looked back behind him, and she became a pillar of salt. (*1)

NIV Genesis 19:26 But Lot’s wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt. (*2)

AMP Genesis 19:26 But [Lot’s] wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt. (*3)

YLT Genesis 19:26 And his wife looketh expectingly from behind him, and she is — a pillar of salt! (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about looking back
Heavenly Father, please empower me to always be looking ahead and not looking behind. Let me not be like Lot’s wife, but that I would always be pressing ahead, through Christ Jesus my Lord. Amen.

Wednesday November 21, 2018

I am sure we would be staggered if we could see what will be possible a hundred years from now. If Jesus were here today, I have no doubt He would make use of every means possible to declare His message. Billy Graham

KJV Philippians 1:18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.

NKJ Philippians 1:18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice. (*1)

NIV Philippians 1:18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, (*2)

AMP Philippians 1:18 But what does it matter, so long as either way, whether in pretense [for personal ends] or in all honesty [for the furtherance of the Truth], Christ is being proclaimed? And in that I [now] rejoice, yes, and I shall rejoice [hereafter] also. (*3)

YLT Philippians 1:18 what then? in every way, whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is proclaimed — and in this I rejoice, yea, and shall rejoice. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Innovations
Father of Lord Jesus, in my attempts of evangelism and ministry, please give me innovative ways to do what You have called me to do, so that much fruit is gathered in for Your glory. Amen.

Tuesday November 20, 2018

Live near to God, and all things will appear to you little in comparison with eternal realities. Robert Murray McCheyne

KJV James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

NKJ James 4:8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. (*1)

NIV James 4:8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. (*2)

AMP James 4:8 Come close to God and He will come close to you. [Recognize that you are] sinners, get your soiled hands clean; [realize that you have been disloyal] wavering individuals with divided interests, and purify your hearts [of your spiritual adultery]. (*3)

YLT James 4:8 draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you; cleanse hands, ye sinners! and purify hearts, ye two-souled! (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer to come near to God
Father of Heaven, as I come near to You, my troubles get smaller and smaller. What seems troublesome today, when seen in the light of eternity, will be minuscule indeed. Please grace me to stay close to You always, through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Monday November 19, 2018

If we have been created in the image of an Artist, then we should look for expressions of artistry, and be sensitive to beauty, responsive to what has been created for our appreciation. Edith 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 about the Arts
Father of Lord Jesus, if my ability to work in the arts has become dormant, I ask that You awaken them once again; empower me to glorify You in the arts starting today. Amen.

Saturday November 17, 2018

Compassion costs. It is easy enough to argue, criticize and condemn, but redemption is costly, and comfort draws from the deep. Brains can argue, but it takes heart to comfort. Samuel Chadwick

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 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)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer to be a Greater Blessing
Father of Lord Jesus, thank You for the comfort I have received from You, please establish in my being a greater measure of comfort for others in their time of need, and let me bless them as I have been blessed. Amen.

Friday November 16, 2018

If you see ten troubles coming down the road, you can be sure that nine will run into the ditch before they reach you. Calvin Coolidge

KJV 2 Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;

NKJ 2 Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God, (*1)

NIV 2 Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. (*2)

AMP 2 Corinthains 3:5 Not that we are fit (qualified and sufficient in ability) of ourselves to form personal judgments {or} to claim {or} count anything as coming from us, but our power {and} ability {and} sufficiency are from God. (*3)

YLT 2 Corinthians 3:5 not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything, as of ourselves, but our sufficiency is of God, (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Fresh Wounds
Father, I consider the fresh wounds I inflict on my Lord Jesus when I don’t allow His sufficiency to cover my every need. Please empower me to press on. I know my current situation will change, thank You. Amen.

Thursday November 15, 2018

My goal is to proclaim the gospel to as many people as possible and to build bridges of friendship and peace regardless of political or economic systems. Billy Graham

KJV 1 Corinthians 1:17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.

NKJ 1 Corinthians 1:17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of no effect. (*1)

NIV 1 Corinthians 1:17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel– not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. (*2)

AMP 1 Corinthians 1:17 For Christ (the Messiah) sent me out not to baptize but [to evangelize by] preaching the glad tidings (the Gospel), and that not with verbal eloquence, lest the cross of Christ should be deprived of force {and} emptied of its power {and} rendered vain (fruitless, void of value, and of no effect). (*3)

YLT 1 Corinthians 1:17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but — to proclaim good news; not in wisdom of discourse, that the cross of the Christ may not be made of none effect; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Pray about Building Friendships
Father of Lord Jesus, one way to be an effective witness is to build friendships with nonbelievers with whom I have a common interest. Please show me who to befriend and help lead to Your saving grace today. Amen.

Wednesday November 14, 2018

Learn to say no; it will be of more use to you than to be able to read Latin. Charles Haddon Spurgeon

KJV Matthew 5:37 But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

NKJ Matthew 5:37 “But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more than these is from the evil one. (*1)

NIV Matthew 5:37 Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one. (*2)

AMP Matthew 5:37 Let your Yes be simply Yes, and your No be simply No; anything more than that comes from the evil one. (*3)

YLT Matthew 5:37 but let your word be, Yes, Yes, No, No, and that which is more than these is of the evil. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer to say No
Father in Heaven, being conformed to my Lord Jesus Christ does not mean always having to say yes to everything. Please help me to be wise. If I take on too much, I will accomplish less than if I give myself to that which is most important. Amen.

Tuesday November 13, 2018

As lax, loose, lustful, and lazy Laodicieans, we are challenging God to spew us out of His mouth. God pity us, or smite us! Have we a Moses to stand in the gap if God determines to liquidate this sinning age? Leonard Ravenhill

KJV Colossians 1:28 Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:

NKJ Colossians 1:28 Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus. (*1)

NIV Colossians 1:28 We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. (*2)

AMP Col 1:28 Him we preach {and} proclaim, warning {and} admonishing everyone and instructing everyone in all wisdom (comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God), that we may present every person mature (full-grown, fully initiated, complete, and perfect) in Christ (the Anointed One). (*3)

YLT Colossians 1:28 whom we proclaim, warning every man, and teaching every man, in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus, (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer to Clean up my Act
Father, given the age we are in, I must use my time wisely. Please help me to redeem the time, clean up my act, and fulfill my high calling of God in Christ Jesus on a daily basis, for Your glory. Amen.

Monday November 12, 2018

This is the thing to which we are called and the way to do that is positively to avoid grieving the Spirit, and to walk in Him, to dwell in Him as He dwells in us, and to be led by Him in all things. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

KJV Ephesians 4:30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

NKJ Ephesians 4:30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. (*1)

NIV Ephesians 4:30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. (*2)

AMP Ephesians 4:30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God [do not offend or vex or sadden Him], by Whom you were sealed (marked, branded as God’s own, secured) for the day of redemption (of final deliverance through Christ from evil and the consequences of sin). (*3)

YLT Ephesians 4:30 and make not sorrowful the Holy Spirit of God, in which ye were sealed to a day of redemption. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Ephesians 4:30 Amplified Personalized
Father God, please empower me to not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, so that I will not offend or vex or sadden Him, by Whom I was sealed (marked, branded as Your own, secured) for the day of redemption (of final deliverance through Christ from evil and the consequences of sin), for Your glory Lord Jesus. Amen.

Saturday November 10, 2018

Trust is rooted in the closeness of our walk with God. Calvin Miller

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)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 18:2 Amplified Personalized
Father God, I thank You that You are my Lord and 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, thank You Papa, in and through and because of Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen

Friday November 9, 2018

I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened. Mark Train

KJV Luke 12:22 And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.

NKJ Luke 12:22 Then He said to His disciples, “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will put on. (*1)

NIV Luke 12:22 Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. (*2)

AMP Luke 12:22 And [Jesus] said to His disciples, Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious {and} troubled [with cares] about your life, as to what you will [have to] eat; or about your body, as to what you will [have to] wear. (*3)

YLT Luke 12:22 And he said unto his disciples, ‘Because of this, to you I say, Be not anxious for your life, what ye may eat; nor for the body, what ye may put on; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Worry
Father in Heaven, ninety percent of what I worry about will never come to pass, and most of the other ten percent I can’t change anyway. So help me to cast my cares on my Lord Jesus and let Him worry about them. Amen.

Thursday November 8, 2018

It is time we awaken to the fact that conformity to a sick society is to be sick. Richard Goster

KJV Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

NKJ Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (*1)

NIV Romans 12:2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is– his good, pleasing and perfect will. (*2)

AMP Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its new ideals and its new attitude], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, {even} the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His sight for you]. (*3)

YLT Romans 12:2 and be not conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, for your proving what is the will of God — the good, and acceptable, and perfect. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about the Media
Heavenly Father, it is critical that I separate myself from the propaganda that is so prevalent today. I must not let the CIA run media form my understanding or tell my how to think. Please grace me to discern what a lie and what is truth, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Wednesday November 7, 2018

I give thanks to my God that I am worthy to be one whom the world hates. Jerome

KJV John 15:18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.

NKJ John 15:18 ” If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. (*1)

NIV John 15:18 “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. (*2)

AMP John 15:18 If the world hates you, know that it hated Me before it hated you. (*3)

YLT John 15:18 if the world doth hate you, ye know that it hath hated me before you; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about being Hated
Father of Heaven, though the spiritually hungry will be attracted to my actions, most people will think of me the same way the masses thought about my Lord Jesus in His Day, they will hate me; please grace me for this. Amen.

Tuesday November 6, 2018

The greatest thing a man can so for his heavenly Father is to be kind to some of His other children. Henry Drummond

KJV Galatians 6:10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

NKJ Galatians 6:10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. (*1)

NIV Galatians 6:10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. (*2)

AMP Galatians 6:10 So then, as occasion {and} opportunity open up to us, let us do good [morally] to all people [not only being useful or profitable to them, but also doing what is for their spiritual good and advantage]. Be mindful to be a blessing, especially to those of the household of faith [those who belong to God’s family with you, the believers]. (*3)

YLT Galatians 6:10 therefore, then, as we have opportunity, may we work the good to all, and especially unto those of the household of the faith. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Galatians 6:10A Personalized Amplified
Heavenly Father, as occasion and opportunity open up to me, please help me to do good morally to all people, not only being useful or profitable to them, but also doing what is for their spiritual good and advantage, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Monday November 5, 2018

Every temptation is great or small according as the man is. Jeremy Taylor

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)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Temptation
Father of Lord Jesus, I thank You for the promise that no temptation is beyond the strength that You supply to resist, and further, that I will be provided a “way out” so that I can withstand it. It is by appropriating such promises that I am able to overcome all temptation ad obstacles. Amen.

Saturday November 3, 2018

If God had granted all the silly prayers I’ve made in my life, where should I be now? C. S. Lewis

KJV 2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

NKJ 2 Corinthians 12:9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. (*1)

NIV 2 Corinthians 12:9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. (*2)

AMP 2 Cor 12:9 But He said to me, My grace (My favor and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger and enables you to bear the trouble manfully]; for {My} strength {and} power are made perfect (fulfilled and completed) {and show themselves most effective} in [your] weakness. Therefore, I will all the more gladly glory in my weaknesses {and} infirmities, that the strength {and} power of Christ (the Messiah) may rest (yes, may pitch a tent over and dwell) upon me! (*3)

YLT 2 Corinthians 12:9 and He said to me, ‘Sufficient for thee is My grace, for My power in infirmity is perfected;’ most gladly, therefore, will I rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of the Christ may rest on me: (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Silly Prayers
Father in Heaven, I have been disappointed at times by what seemed like unanswered prayer, yet in hindsight that was not in my best interest. Thank You for looking out for my best interests in spite of myself, in Jesus Name. Amen.

Friday November 2, 2018

The most wonderful thing about the Bible is that it reveals a God who satisfies his appetite for joy answering prayers. John Piper

KJV Revelation 5:8 And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.

NKJ Revelation 5:8 Now when He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. (*1)

NIV Revelation 5:8 And when he had taken it, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. (*2)

AMP Revelation 5:8 And when He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders [of the heavenly Sanhedrin] prostrated themselves before the Lamb. Each was holding a harp (lute or guitar), and they had golden bowls full of incense (fragrant spices and gums for burning), which are the prayers of God’s people (the saints). (*3)

YLT Revelation 5:8 And when he took the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell before the Lamb, having each one harps and golden vials full of perfumes, which are the prayers of the saints, (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Persistent Prayer
Heavenly Father, persistent prayer is an integral part of the Christian life, knowing that prayer is indispensable for success in godly endeavors. Please grace me to offer up to You the incense of my unceasing prayer, and that would be well pleasing to Father God in heaven. Amen.

Thursday November 1, 2018

A realist is an idealist who has gone through the fire and been purified. A skeptic is an idealist who has gone through the fire and been burned. Warren Wiersbe

KJV Hebrews 12:28-29 Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: For our God is a consuming fire.

NKJ Hebrews 12:28-29 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear. For our God is a consuming fire. (*1)

NIV Hebrews 12:28-29 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our “God is a consuming fire.” (*2)
AMP Hebrews 12:28 Let us therefore, receiving a kingdom that is firm {and} stable {and} cannot be shaken, offer to God pleasing service {and} acceptable worship, with modesty {and} pious care and godly fear {and} awe; For our God [is indeed] a consuming fire. (*3)

YLT Hebrews 12:28-29 wherefore, a kingdom that cannot be shaken receiving, may we have grace, through which we may serve God well-pleasingly, with reverence and religious fear; for also our God is a consuming fire. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Hebrews 12:28 Amplified Personalized
Father of Lord Jesus, let me therefore, receiving a kingdom that is firm and stable and cannot be shaken, offer to You pleasing service and acceptable worship, with modesty and pious care and godly fear and awe; For You Lord God are indeed a consuming fire! Amen.

Wednesday October 31, 2018

Of all the acts of man, repentance is the most divine. The greatest of all faults is to be conscious of none. Thomas Carlyle

KJV 2 Corinthians 7:9 Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing.

NKJ 2 Corinthians 7:9 Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but that your sorrow led to repentance. For you were made sorry in a godly manner, that you might suffer loss from us in nothing. (*1)

NIV 2 Corinthians 7:9 yet now I am happy, not because you were made sorry, but because your sorrow led you to repentance. For you became sorrowful as God intended and so were not harmed in any way by us. (*2)

AMP 2 Corinthians 7:9 Yet I am glad now, not because you were pained, but because you were pained into repentance [and so turned back to God]; for you felt a grief such as God meant you to feel, so that in nothing you might suffer loss through us {or} harm for what we did. (*3)

YLT 2 Corinthians 7:9 I now do rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye were made sorry to reformation, for ye were made sorry toward God, that in nothing ye might receive damage from us; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Repentance
Father of Lord Jesus, repentance is never ending, just when I think I’ve taken care of all impure motives, You reveal yet another. Repentance is like an onion that must be peeled away, layer by layer. But joy is the result, thank You! Amen.

Tuesday October 30, 2018

The sweetest lesson I have learned in God’s school is to let the Lord choose for me. Dwight L. Moody

KJV Luke 22:42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.

NKJ Luke 22:42 saying, “Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done.” (*1)

NIV Luke 22:42 “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” (*2)

AMP Luke 22:42 Saying, Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me; yet not My will, but [always] Yours be done. (*3)

YLT Luke 22:42 saying, ‘Father, if Thou be counselling to make this cup pass from me — ;but, not my will, but Thine be done.’ – (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Tough Decisions
Heavenly Father, I take my tough decisions and give them to my Lord Jesus and let Him decide. Help me to have no will about the matters at hand and I will experience the best You have to offer. Amen.

Monday October 29, 2018

We all long for heaven where God is, but we have it in our power to be in heaven with Him right now, to be happy with Him at this very moment. Mother Teresa

KJV Philippians 3:20 For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:

NKJ Philippians 3:20 For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, (*1)

NIV Philippians 3:20 But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, (*2)

AMP Philippians 3:20 But we are citizens of the state (commonwealth, homeland) which is in heaven, and from it also we earnestly {and} patiently await [the coming of] the Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah) [as] Savior, (*3)

YLT Philippians 3:20 For our citizenship is in the heavens, whence also a Saviour we await — the Lord Jesus Christ – (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Proclaiming Philippians 3:20 Amplified Personalized
Father God, I proclaim: I am citizen of the state (commonwealth, homeland) which is in heaven, and from it also I earnestly and patiently await the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ my Messiah as Savior, even so come! Amen.

Saturday October 27, 2018

Hold fast to Christ, but take His cross and Himself cheerfully. Christ and His cross are not separable in this life; however, they part at heaven’s door. Samuel Rutherford

KJV Matthew 10:39 He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.

NKJ Matthew 10:39 “He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it. (*1)

NIV Matthew 10:39 Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. (*2)

AMP Matthew 10:39 Whoever finds his [lower] life will lose it [the higher life], and whoever loses his [lower] life on My account will find it [the higher life]. (*3)

YLT Matthew 10:39 ‘He who found his life shall lose it, and he who lost his life for my sake shall find it. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about my Cross
Father God, my Lord Jesus went to the cross and if I am to follow Him, I must see myself “crucified with Christ” on that same cross. This is my freedom. As with His resurrection, so I will be resurrected; help me live in the power of His resurrection in this life this very day. Amen.

Friday October 26, 2018

Do you wish to be great? Then begin by being humble. The higher your structure is to be, the deeper must be its foundation. Augustine of Hippo

KJV Matthew 18:4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

NKJ Matthew 18:4 “Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. (*1)

NIV Matthew 18:4 Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. (*2)

AMP Matthew 18:4 Whoever will humble himself therefore and become like this little child [trusting, lowly, loving, forgiving] is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. (*3)

YLT Matthew 18:4 whoever then may humble himself as this child, he is the greater in the reign of the heavens. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about a Low Place
Father of Heaven, through my adverse circumstances, You bring me to a low place for the very purpose of laying a more solid foundation! Because of that, I can rest assure, it can only mean You are building even a greater structure in my life, thank You Lord Jesus. Amen.

Thursday October 25, 2018

The divine order, the best human order, is for each of us to do our own business and to refrain from meddling with the business of anyone else. Hannah Whitall Smith

KJV John 21:22 Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me.

NKJ John 21:22 Jesus said to him, “If I will that he remain till I come, what is that to you? You follow Me.” (*1)

NIV John 21:22 Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” (*2)

AMP John 21:22 Jesus said to him, If I want him to stay (survive, live) until I come, what is that to you? [What concern is it of yours?] You follow Me! (*3)

YLT John 21:22 Jesus saith to him, ‘If him I will to remain till I come, what — to thee? be thou following me.’ This word, therefore, went forth to the brethren that that disciple doth not die, (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Meddling
Father of Lord Jesus, I know that You have Your own unique plan for my life. Please empower me to focus on that and not to worry about, envy or meddle with what You are doing with other people. Amen.

Wednesday October 24, 2018

To be like Christ is to be a Christian. William Penn

KJV Galatians 3:27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

NKJ Galatians 3:27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. (*1)

NIV Galatians 3:27 for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. (*2)

AMP Galatians 3:27 For as many [of you] as were baptized into Christ [into a spiritual union and communion with Christ, the Anointed One, the Messiah] have put on (clothed yourselves with) Christ. (*3)

YLT Galatians 3:27 for as many as to Christ were baptized did put on Christ; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Putting on Lord Jesus
Heavenly Father, thank You for clothing me with our Lord Jesus Christ. I am adorned with the best. Please grace me so that my countenance complements my diving apparel. Amen.

Tuesday October 23, 2018

Do not be in a hurry, but be diligent. Enter into the sublime patience of the Lord, God can afford to wait; why cannot we since we have Him to fall back upon. George MacDonald

KJV James 1:4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

NKJ James 1:4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. (*1)

NIV James 1:4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (*2)

AMP James 1:4 But let endurance {and} steadfastness {and} patience have full play {and} do a thorough work, so that you may be [people] perfectly and fully developed [with no defects], lacking in nothing. (*3)

YLT James 1:4 and let the endurance have a perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire — in nothing lacking; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Patience
Father of Lord Jesus, please empower me to have patience with You, myself and with other people, and give it to me Now! Amen.

Monday October 22, 2018

Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be. Thomas a Kempis

KJV Romans 2:3 And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?

NKJ Romans 2:3 And do you think this, O man, you who judge those practicing such things, and doing the same, that you will escape the judgment of God? (*1)

NIV Romans 2:3 So when you, a mere man, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? (*2)

AMP Romans 2:3 And do you think {or} imagine, O man, when you judge {and} condemn those who practice such things and yet do them yourself, that you will escape God’s judgment {and} elude His sentence {and} adverse verdict? (*3)

YLT Romans 2:3 And dost thou think this, O man, who art judging those who such things are practising, and art doing them, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God? (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Dealing Gently with Others
Father God, help me to deal gently with others as our Lord Jesus did when He offered mercy to sinners. Father have mercy on me, lest I judge others more harshly then I wish to be judged by You. Amen.

Saturday October 20, 2018

Boldness enables Christians to forsake all rather than Christ, and to prefer to offend all rather than to offend Him. Jonathan Edwards

KJV Proverbs 28:1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

NKJ Proverbs 28:1 The wicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous are bold as a lion. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 28:1 The wicked man flees though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 28:1 THE WICKED flee when no man pursues them, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous are bold as a lion. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 28:1 The wicked have fled and there is no pursuer. And the righteous as a young lion is confident. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Pray to be Bold
Father of Lord Jesus, if I am to be bold, it must be Christ in me being bold. His boldness is not offensive to sinners, only to pretenders to righteousness; please give me boldness this very day. Amen.

Friday October 19, 2018

We are not the righteous person who occasionally sins, we are the sinful person who occasionally, by God’s grace, gets it right. James Bryan Smith

KJV Romans 7:18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.

NKJ Romans 7:18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells; for to will is present with me, but how to perform what is good I do not find. (*1)

NIV Romans 7:18 I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. (*2)

AMP Romans 7:18 For I know that nothing good dwells within me, that is, in my flesh. I can will what is right, but I cannot perform it. [I have the intention and urge to do what is right, but no power to carry it out.] (*3)

YLT Romans 7:18 for I have known that there doth not dwell in me, that is, in my flesh, good: for to will is present with me, and to work that which is right I do not find, (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Forgiving Myself
Father of Lord Jesus, forgiving myself for my failures is a big task. Please grace me to lighten up on myself. You have called me to Yourself, and I am loved by You. How can I belittle what You love so much? Help me with this! Amen.

Thursday October 18, 2018

For me the supreme truth of Christianity is that in Jesus I see God. William Barclay

KJV John 10:30 I and my Father are one.

NKJ John 10:30 “I and My Father are one.” (*1)

NIV John 10:30 I and the Father are one.” (*2)

AMP John 10:30 I and the Father are One. (*3)

YLT John 10:30 I and the Father are one.’ (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer of thanks for our Lord Jesus
Father God, I stop right now and thank You for sending our Lord Jesus. Because, he is the image of the invisible God, the Firstborn over all creation, and that includes me! Amen.

Wednesday October 17, 2018

Use a sharp knife with yourself, say little, serve all, and pass on. This is true greatness, to serve unnoticed and work unseen. John Nelson Darby

KJV Philippians 2:8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

NKJ Philippians 2:7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. (*1)

NIV Philippians 2:7 but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death– even death on a cross! (*2)

AMP Philippians 2:7 But stripped Himself [of all privileges and rightful dignity], so as to assume the guise of a servant (slave), in that He became like men {and} was born a human being. (*3)

YLT Philippians 2:7 but did empty himself, the form of a servant having taken, in the likeness of men having been made, 8 and in fashion having been found as a man, he humbled himself, having become obedient unto death — death even of a cross, (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about being Unnoticed
Heavenly Father, let me not be afraid to count myself among the throng of the unnoticed and unseen, for in so doing I reflect the lowliness of Christ Jesus my Lord. Amen.

Tuesday October 16, 2018

We need to pray continually that God would keep the door of our lips and set a watch before our mouths. Only love should be permitted to interpret itself in speech. Bitterness and all evil should be restrained. J. R. Miller

KJV Psalm 141:3 Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.

NKJ Psalm 141:3 Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; Keep watch over the door of my lips. (*1)

NIV Psalm 141:3 Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips. (*2)

AMP Psalm 141:3 Set a guard, O Lord, before my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips. (*3)

YLT Psalm 141:3 Set, O Jehovah, a watch for my mouth, Watch Thou over the door of my lips. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 141:3
Father God, I pray: Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips, in and through and because of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Monday October 15, 2018

The Christian life is a marathon, not a 100-yard dash. Howard Hendicks

KJV 2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

NKJ 2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. (*1)

NIV 2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. (*2)

AMP 2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good (worthy, honorable, and noble) fight, I have finished the race, I have kept (firmly held) the faith. (*3)

YLT 2 Timothy 4:7 the good strife I have striven, the course I have finished, the faith I have kept, (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about My Marathon
Father in Heaven, many Christians begin in the faith with a bang, but before long all that is left is a whimper. Lord Jesus, You seek disciples, not customers. Please empower me to finish the long race, for Your glory. Amen.

Saturday October 13, 2018

The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day…I am convinced that life is 10 percent what happens to me and 90 percent how I react to it. Charles Swindoll

KJV Ephesians 4:22-23 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;

NKJ Ephesians 4:22-23 that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; (*1)

NIV Ephesians 4:22-23 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; (*2)

AMP Ephesians 4:22-23 Strip yourselves of your former nature [put off and discard your old unrenewed self] which characterized your previous manner of life and becomes corrupt through lusts {and} desires that spring from delusion; And be constantly renewed in the spirit of your mind [having a fresh mental and spiritual attitude], (*3)

YLT Ephesians 4:22-23 ye are to put off concerning the former behaviour the old man, that is corrupt according to the desires of the deceit, and to be renewed in the spirit of your mind, (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about My Attitude
Father in Heaven, if I am armed with the attitude of my Lord Jesus, then the actual implementation is fairly easy. The problem is that because life goes by so quickly, my decisions are often made by reaction, rather than contemplation; please help me with this. Amen.

Friday October 12, 2018

The remarkable thing about fearing God is that when you fear God you fear nothing else, whereas if you do not fear God you fear everything else. Oswald Chambers

KJV Luke 12:4 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.

NKJ Luke 12:4 ” And I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. (*1)

NIV Luke 12:4 “I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. (*2)

AMP Luke 12:4 I tell you, My friends, do not dread {and} be afraid of those who kill the body and after that have nothing more that they can do. (*3)

YLT Luke 12:4 ‘And I say to you, my friends, be not afraid of those killing the body, and after these things are not having anything over to do; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about the Fear of the Lord
Father of Lord Jesus, You are to be feared in every way. Though You are my Heavenly Father who loves me beyond measure, it is no contradiction to know that even with all Your love for me, You are worthy of my fear; because, “the fear of the Lord is my strength.” Amen.

Thursday October 11, 2018

If you do not worship God seven days a week, you do not worship Him on one day a week. A. W. Tozer

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)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about my Day
Father, I thank You that the joy of my life is if I live in Christ Jesus my Lord daily. He comes in my ordinary day and makes it extraordinary. I give Him permission to be part of all I do today. Amen.

Wednesday October 10, 2018

The most ignorant peasant who is a Christian possesses more real knowledge than the wisest of the ancient philosophers. Tertullian

KJV Psalm 19:7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

NKJ Psalm 19:7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; (*1)

NIV Psalm 19:7 The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. (*2)

AMP Psalm 19:7 The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the [whole] person; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. (*3)

YLT Psalm 19:7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, refreshing the soul, The testimonies of Jehovah are stedfast, Making wise the simple, (4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Child-like Faith
Heavenly Father, I pray that I would be known not for my worldly wisdom, but for my childlike faith in my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Tuesday October 9, 2018

Our world is hungry for genuinely changed people. Richard Foster

KJV 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

NKJ 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. (*1)

NIV 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! (*2)

AMP 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any person is [ingrafted] in Christ (the Messiah) he is a new creation (a new creature altogether); the old [previous moral and spiritual condition] has passed away. Behold, the fresh {and} new has come! (*3)

YLT 2 Corinthians 5:17 so that if any one is in Christ — he is a new creature; the old things did pass away, lo, become new have the all things. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying 2 Corinthians 5:17 Amplified Personalized
Father God, I thank You that I am ingrafted in Christ my Messiah. I am a new creation (a new creature altogether); the old [previous moral and spiritual condition] has passed away. Behold, the fresh {and} new has come! Amen.

Monday October 8, 2018

The joy of a good man is the witness of a good conscience; have a good conscience and you shall ever have gladness. Thomas a Kempis

KJV Acts 24:16 And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.

NKJ Acts 24:16 “This being so, I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men. (*1)

NIV Acts 24:16 So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man. (*2)

AMP Acts 24:16 Therefore I always exercise {and} discipline myself [mortifying my body, deadening my carnal affections, bodily appetites, and worldly desires, endeavoring in all respects] to have a clear (unshaken, blameless) conscience, void of offense toward God and toward men. (*3)

YLT Acts 24:16 and in this I do exercise myself, to have a conscience void of offence toward God and men always. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about a Good Conscience
Father in Heaven, like the Apostle Paul, please empower me to keep a clear conscience before You Lord Jesus and man. If my conscience needs tending to, help me to take the Biblical route to restoration, repentance, confession, and forgiveness by faith. Amen.

Saturday October 6, 2018

Thoughts invite us, more than words and deeds, to continue in sin, for thoughts can be concealed, while words and deeds cannot. Soren Kirkegaard

KJV 2 Corinthians 10:5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

NKJ 2 Corinthians 10:5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, (*1)

NIV 2 Corinthians 10:5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. (*2)

AMP 2 Corinthians 10:5 [Inasmuch as we] refute arguments {and} theories {and} reasonings and every proud {and} lofty thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God; and we lead every thought {and} purpose away captive into the obedience of Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One), (*3)

YLT 2 Corinthians 10:5 reasonings bringing down, and every high thing lifted up against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of the Christ, (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying 2 Corinthians 10:5 Amplified Personalized
Heavenly Father, I refute arguments, theories, reasonings and every proud and lofty thing that sets itself up against the true knowledge of You in my life; and I lead every thought and purpose away captive into the obedience of Christ Jesus my Lord. Amen.

Friday October 5, 2018

To me the Lord’s coming is not a question of prophecy, but my present hope…there is no event between me and heaven. John Nelson Darby

KJV Ephesians 2:6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:

NKJ Ephesians 2:6 and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, (*1)

NIV Ephesians 2:6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, (*2)

AMP Ephesians 2:6 And He raised us up together with Him and made us sit down together [giving us joint seating with Him] in the heavenly sphere [by virtue of our being] in Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed One). (*3)

YLT Ephesians 2:6 and did raise us up together, and did seat us together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about living Victoriously
Father in Heaven, I thank You that I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms. My citizenship is in heaven, I am merely passing through this world. It is my heavenly position in Jesus that enables me to live victoriously and to do what He would do. Amen.

Thursday October 4, 2018

Love, and the unity it attests to, is the mark Christ gave Christians to wear before the world. Only with this mark may the world know that Christians are indeed Christians and the Jesus was sent by the Father, Francis Schaeffer

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)

(Pray out loud)
Praying John 13:35 Amplified Personalized
Father of Lord Jesus, by this shall all people know that I am Your disciple, if I love others and if I keep on showing love for others; please help me with this. Amen.

Wednesday October 3, 2018

As long as anyone has the means of doing good to his neighbors and does not do so, he shall be reckoned a stranger to the love of the Lord. Irenaeas

KJV Deuteronomy 15:7 If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:

NKJ Deuteronomy 15:7 ” If there is among you a poor man of your brethren, within any of the gates in your land which the LORD your God is giving you, you shall not harden your heart nor shut your hand from your poor brother, (*1)

NIV Deuteronomy 15:7 If there is a poor man among your brothers in any of the towns of the land that the LORD your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward your poor brother. (*2)

AMP Deuteronomy 15:7 If there is among you a poor man, one of your kinsmen in any of the towns of your land which the Lord your God gives you, you shall not harden your [minds and] hearts or close your hands to your poor brother; (*3)

YLT Deuteronomy 15:7 ‘When there is with thee any needy one of one of thy brethren, in one of thy cities, in thy land which Jehovah thy God is giving to thee, thou dost not harden thy heart, nor shut thy hand from thy needy brother; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer to be a Blessing
Father in Heaven, I ask You to show me in an unexpected way how to bless someone today, for Your glory Lord Jesus. Amen.

Tuesday October 2, 2018

To find His place and fill it is success for a man. Phillips Brooks

KJV Matthew 9:38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.

NKJ Matthew 9:38 “Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” (*1)

NIV Matthew 9:38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” (*2)

AMP Matthew 9:38 So pray to the Lord of the harvest to force out {and} thrust laborers into His harvest. (*3)

YLT Matthew 9:38 beseech ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he may put forth workmen to His harvest.’ (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about the Workers
Father God, even though our Lord Jesus spoke those words in Matthew 9:38 two thousand years ago, the workers are still few. So I pray today that You thrust and force out laborers into the harvest, and show me my part in it. Amen.

Monday October 1, 2018

I must, in order to be acting according to His Mind, first follow Him. It is not merely that I must be converted, but I must take the same course as that which He has taken. J. B. Stoney

KJV Luke 5:10 …Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.

NKJ Luke 5:10 …”Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men.” (*1)

NIV Luke 5:10 …”Don’t be afraid; from now on you will catch men.” (*2)

AMP Luke 5:10 …Have no fear; from now on you will be catching men! (*3)

YLT Luke 5:10 …’Fear not, henceforth thou shalt be catching men;’ (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Consecrated Steps
Heavenly Father, I consecrate my steps to You Lord Jesus, and I trust it will mean divine appointments and even unlikely situations, to help further Your kingdom today. Amen.

Saturday September 29, 2018

Sin is first a simple suggestion, then a strong imagination, then delight, then assent. Thomas a Kempis

KJV James 1:14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.

NKJ James 1:14 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. (*1)

NIV James 1:14 but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. (*2)

AMP James 1:14 But every person is tempted when he is drawn away, enticed {and} baited by his own evil desire (lust, passions). (*3)

YLT James 1:14 and each one is tempted, by his own desires being led away and enticed, (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Temptation
Father God, when the enemy offers a simple suggestion that is the time for action. Please empower me to action before it moves to the next stage. Help me to learn to instantly deflect satans’s darts with the shield of faith, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Friday September 28, 2018

The kingdom of God includes all sides of human life, and it is a kingdom of absolute righteousness. You are either a loyal subject or a traitor. When the King comes, how will he find you doing? Archibald Hodge

KJV Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

NKJ Romans 14:17 for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. (*1)

NIV Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, (*2)

AMP Romans 14:17 [After all] the kingdom of God is not a matter of [getting the] food and drink [one likes], but instead it is righteousness (that state which makes a person acceptable to God) and [heart] peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. (*3)

YLT Romans 14:17 for the reign of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Romans 14:17 Amplified Personalized
Father of Lord Jesus, the kingdom of God is not a matter of getting the food and drink I like, but instead it is righteousness (that state which makes a person acceptable to God) and heart peace and joy in the Holy Spirit; I ask for more of this. Amen.

Thursday September 27, 2018

He who sees the beauty of holiness…sees the greatest and most important thing in the world. Jonathan Edwards

KJV 1 Chronicles 16:29 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.

NKJ 1 Chronicles 16:29 Give to the LORD the glory due His name; Bring an offering, and come before Him. Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness! (*1)

NIV 1 Chronicles 16:29 ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name. Bring an offering and come before him; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness. (*2)

AMP 1 Chronicles 16:29 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name. Bring an offering and come before Him; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness {and} in holy array. (*3)

YLT 1 Chronicles 16:29 Ascribe to Jehovah the honour of His name, Lift up a present, and come before Him. Bow yourselves to Jehovah, In the beauty of holiness. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying 1 Chronicles 16:29 Amplified Personalized
Father in heaven, I will ascribe to You the glory due You Name. I will bring an offering and come before You; I will worship You Lord, in the beauty of holiness and in holy array; because of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Wednesday September 26, 2018

I reckon him a Christian indeed who is not ashamed of the Gospel, nor a shame to it. Matthew Henry

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)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about being Embarrassed
Father, please grace me with boldness as I witness for You in the market place. I reckon as dead embarrassment and shame, and crucify it with my Lord Jesus, so it is not reaped in my life. Amen.

Tuesday September 25, 2018

The longer I live, the larger allowances I make for human infirmities. John Wesley

KJV Jude 1:16 These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men’s persons in admiration because of advantage.

NKJ Jude 1:16 These are grumblers, complainers, walking according to their own lusts; and they mouth great swelling words, flattering people to gain advantage. (*1)

NIV Jude 1:16 These men are grumblers and faultfinders; they follow their own evil desires; they boast about themselves and flatter others for their own advantage. (*2)

AMP Jude 1:16 These are inveterate murmurers (grumblers) who complain [of their lot in life], going after their own desires [controlled by their passions]; their talk is boastful {and} arrogant, [and they claim to] admire men’s persons {and} pay people flattering compliments to gain advantage. (*3)

YLT Jude 1:16 These are murmurers, repiners; according to their desires walking, and their mouth doth speak great swellings, giving admiration to persons for the sake of profit; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Allowances
Heavenly Father, maturity is marked by the ability to overlook the misdeeds of others, especially those misdeeds directed toward me. Lord, help me take a leap towards more maturity today by looking at the faults of others through the eyes of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Monday September 24, 2018

It is only imperfection that complains of what is imperfect. The more perfect we are the gentler and quiet we become toward the defect of others. Francois Fenelon

KJV Matthew 5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

NKJ Matthew 5:48 “Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect. (*1)

NIV Matthew 5:48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. (*2)

AMP Matthew 5:48 You, therefore, must be perfect [growing into complete maturity of godliness in mind and character, having reached the proper height of virtue and integrity], as your heavenly Father is perfect. (*3)

YLT Matthew 5:48 ye shall therefore be perfect, as your Father who is in the heavens is perfect. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Matthew 5:48 Amplified Personalized
Father of Lord Jesus, I therefore must be perfect [growing into complete maturity of godliness in mind and character, having reached the proper height of virtue and integrity], as You, heavenly Father are perfect. Amen.

Saturday September 22, 2018

The person who does not habitually worship is but a pair of spectacles behind which there is no eye. Thomas Carlyle

KJV John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

NKJ John 4:24 “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (*1)

NIV John 4:24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.” (*2)

AMP John 4:24 God is a Spirit (a spiritual Being) and those who worship Him must worship {Him} in spirit and in truth (reality). (*3)

YLT John 4:24 God is a Spirit, and those worshipping Him, in spirit and truth it doth behove to worship.’ (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about More Worship
Father, You are a Spirit and those who worship You must worship You in spirit and in truth. I am not there yet. Please grace me to do so, today, tomorrow, and forever, for Your Glory Lord Jesus. Amen.

Friday September 21, 2018

When God contemplates some great work, He begins it by the hand of some poor, weak, human creature, to whom He afterwards gives aid, so the enemies who seek to obstruct it are overcome. Martin Luther

KJV Psalm 143:12 And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant.

NKJ Psalm 143:12 In Your mercy cut off my enemies, And destroy all those who afflict my soul; For I am Your servant. (*1)

NIV Psalm 143:12 In your unfailing love, silence my enemies; destroy all my foes, for I am your servant. (*2)

AMP Psalm 143:12 And in your mercy {and} loving-kindness, cut off my enemies and destroy all those who afflict my inner self, for I am Your servant. (*3)

YLT Psalm 143:12 And in Thy kindness cuttest off mine enemies, And hast destroyed all the adversaries of my soul, For I am Thy servant! (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about my Detractors
Heavenly Father, please help me to not worry about my detractors or enemies; if I keep my eye on them, my eye can’t be on my Lord Jesus. In my weakness, I will rejoice, because in the end, we win! Amen.

Thursday September 20, 2018

Our desires always increase with our possessions. The knowledge that something remains yet un-enjoyed impairs our enjoyment of the good before us. Samuel Johnson

KJV Luke 12:15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

NKJ Luke 12:15 And He said to them, “Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.” (*1)

NIV Luke 12:15 Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” (*2)

AMP Luke 12:15 And He said to them, Guard yourselves and keep free from all covetousness (the immoderate desire for wealth, the greedy longing to have more); for a man’s life does not consist in {and} is not derived from possessing overflowing abundance {or} that which is over and above his needs. (*3)

YLT Luke 12:15 And he said unto them, ‘Observe, and beware of the covetousness, because not in the abundance of one’s goods is his life.’ (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Luke 12:15 Amplified Personalized
Father of Heaven, please empower me to: Guard myself and keep me free from all covetousness (the immoderate desire for wealth, the greedy longing to have more); for my life does not consist in and is not derived from possessing overflowing abundance or that which is over and above my needs, through Christ Jesus my Lord. Amen.

Wednesday September 19, 2018

To yield and give way to our passions is the lowest slavery, even as to rule over them is the only liberty. Justin Martyr

KJV Proverbs 25:28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

NKJ Proverbs 25:28 Whoever has no rule over his own spirit Is like a city broken down, without walls. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 25:28 Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 25:28 He who has no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down and without walls. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 25:28 A city broken down without walls, Is a man without restraint over his spirit! (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Lack of Self-Control
Father of Lord Jesus, lack of self-control is a problem common to many believers. Giving in to the impulses of the moment take a toll, both spiritually and physically. The Apostle Paul lists self-control as one to the fruits of the Holy Spirit; Lord I ask for more of this fruit in my life, this very day. Amen.

Tuesday September 18, 2018

One man with God is always in the majority. John Knox

KJV Matthew 12:30 He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.

NKJ Matthew 12:30 “He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad. (*1)

NIV Matthew 12:30 “He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me scatters. (*2)

AMP Matthew 12:30 He who is not with Me [definitely on My side] is against Me, and he who does not [definitely] gather with Me {and} for My side scatters. (*3)

YLT Matthew 12:30 ‘He who is not with me is against me, and he who is not gathering with me, doth scatter. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about being in the Majority
Father God, when I find myself alone in Christ Jesus, surrounded by those who don’t share my faith, please empower me to understand that the company of the One Companion compensates for all else. Amen.

Monday September 17, 2018

Our grand business is not to see what lies dimly in the distance, but to do what lies clearly at hand. Thomas Carlyle

KJV Luke 17:33 Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.

NKJ Luke 17:33 “Whoever seeks to save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it. (*1)

NIV Luke 17:33 Whoever tries to keep his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it. (*2)

AMP Luke 17:33 Whoever tries to preserve his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will preserve and quicken it. (*3)

YLT Luke 17:33 Whoever may seek to save his life, shall lose it; and whoever may lose it, shall preserve it. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Luke 17:33 Personalized
Father of Lord Jesus, if I have been trying to preserve my life, You said I would lose it, but whoever loses their life will preserve and quicken it; please help me with this. Amen.

Saturday September 15, 2018

A truly humble person looks for opportunities to give himself freely to others. Charles Swindoll

KJV 1 John 5:4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.

NKJ 1 John 5:4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world — our faith. (*1)

NIV 1 John 5:4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. (*2)

AMP 1 John 5:4 For whatever is born of God is victorious over the world; and this is the victory that conquers the world, even our faith. (*3)

YLT 1 John 5:4 because every one who is begotten of God doth overcome the world, and this is the victory that did overcome the world — our faith; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying 1 John 5:4-5
Heavenly Father, whoever is born of You God is victorious over the world; and this is the victory that conquers the world, even our faith. Who is it that is victorious over the world but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God; and that includes me! Amen.

Friday September 14, 2018

It is wonderful what God can do with a broken heart, if He gets all the pieces. Samuel Chadwick

KJV Psalm 34:18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

NKJ Psalm 34:18 The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit. (*1)

NIV Psalm 34:18 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. (*2)

AMP Psalm 34:18 The Lord is close to those who are of a broken heart and saves such as are crushed with sorrow for sin {and} are humbly {and} thoroughly penitent. (*3)

YLT Psalm 34:18 Near is Jehovah to the broken of heart, And the bruised of spirit He saveth. (4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about My Broken Heart
Heavenly Father, I give to my Lord Jesus, all the pieces of my broken heart, so that He would restore, mend, fuse and merge them together, into a heart fully equipped and yielded to Him and His purposes. Amen.

Thursday September 13, 2018

Be carefully careless about everything saving your relationship to God. Refuse to be swamped by the cares of this life. Oswald Chambers

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)
Prayer for Casting Care
Heavenly Father, I reckon dead my previous history of worry and fear and crucify them with my Lord Jesus, so that they are no longer reaped in my life. Now resurrect within me the ability to cast all my cares on Him because He cares about me affectionately and watchfully. Amen.

Wednesday September 12, 2018

The best way to handle criticism and slander is to do good works and let God do the rest. Warren W. Wiersbe

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)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 145:18-19
Father of Lord Jesus, You are near to all who call upon You, to all who call upon You sincerely and in truth. You will fulfill the desires of those who reverently and worshipfully fear You; You also will hear our cry and will save us, thank You! Amen.

Tuesday September 11, 2018

If God can tolerate my mistakes, can’t I tolerate the mistakes of others? Max Lucado

KJV Hebrews 6:12 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

NKJ Hebrews 6:12 that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. (*1)

NIV Hebrews 6:12 We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. (*2)

AMP Hebrews 6:12 In order that you may not grow disinterested {and} become [spiritual] sluggards, but imitators, behaving as do those who through faith (by their leaning of the entire personality on God in Christ in absolute trust and confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness) and by practice of patient endurance {and} waiting are [now] inheriting the promises. (*3)

YLT Hebrews 6:12 that ye may not become slothful, but followers of those who through faith and patient endurance are inheriting the promises. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Hebrews 6:12 Amplified Version
Heavenly Father, I pray that I may not grow disinterested and become a spiritual sluggard, but a imitator, behaving as do those who through faith (by their leaning of the entire personality on You God in Christ in absolute trust and confidence in Your power, wisdom, and goodness) and by practice of patient endurance and waiting are now inheriting the promises. Amen.

Monday September 10, 2018

I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station through which God speaks to us every hour, if we will only tune in. George Washington Carver

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)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer to Appreciate His Creation
Father of Lord Jesus, I pray that You would bring forth in me the ability to appreciate and admire Your creation in a greater measure; the earth, the seas, the moon and the stars; let me not take for granted what You have created for mankind. Amen.

Saturday September 8, 2018

God often works His miracles in un-miraculous procedures. Peter Marshall

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)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 27:13-14 Amplified
Father of Lord Jesus, what would have become of me, had I not believed that I would see Your goodness in the land of the living? I will wait and hope for and expect You Lord; I will be brave and of good courage; please empower my heart be stout and enduring. Yes I will wait for,  hope for and expect from You Lord! Amen.

Friday September 7, 2018

You can do more than pray, after you have prayed, but you cannot do more than pray until you have prayed. John Bunyan

KJV 1 Timothy 2:8 I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

NKJ 1 Timothy 2:8 I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting; (*1)

NIV 1 Timothy 2:8 I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing. (*2)

AMP 1 Timothy 2:8 I desire therefore that in every place men should pray, without anger {or} quarreling {or} resentment or doubt [in their minds], lifting up holy hands. (*3)

YLT 1 Timothy 2:8 I wish, therefore, that men pray in every place, lifting up kind hands, apart from anger and reasoning; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying 1 Timothy 2:8
Father of Lord Jesus, You desire that in every place men and women should pray, without anger, quarreling, resentment or doubt in our minds and lifting up holy hands; please grace me for a greater measure and lucidity of this. Amen.

Thursday September 6, 2018

We often get so obsessed with our own needs that we neglect giving to the needs of others. David Ferguson

KJV Luke 6:38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

NKJ Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you. (*1)

NIV Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. (*2)

AMP Luke 6:38 Give, and [gifts] will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will they pour into [the pouch formed by] the bosom [of your robe and used as a bag]. For with the measure you deal out [with the measure you use when you confer benefits on others], it will be measured back to you. (*3)

YLT Luke 6:38 Give, and it shall be given to you; good measure, pressed, and shaken, and running over, they shall give into your bosom; for with that measure with which ye measure, it shall be measured to you again. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Luke 6:37-38
Father of Lord Jesus, please grace me to judge not, and then I shall not be judged. Help me to condemn not, and I shall not be condemned. Empower me to forgive, and I will be forgiven. Use me to give, and it will be given to me: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into my bosom. For with the same measure that I use, it will be measured back to me. Amen.

Wednesday September 5, 2018

There is no heart so hard that God cannot touch it and melt it. J. Heinrich Arnold

KJV Psalm 86:15 But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.

NKJ Psalm 86:15 But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious, Longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth. (*1)

NIV Psalm 86:15 But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness. (*2)

AMP Psalm 86:15 But You, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in mercy {and} loving-kindness and truth. (*3)

YLT Psalm 86:15 And Thou, O Lord, art God, merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abundant in kindness and truth. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 86:15-16 Amplified
Father of Lord Jesus, You O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in mercy, loving-kindness and truth. O turn to me and have mercy and be gracious to me; grant strength (might and inflexibility to temptation) to Your servant and save the son (daughter) of Your handmaiden. Amen.

Tuesday September 4, 2018

God wants to transform our troubles into trust, our problems into promises. Henry Gariepy

KJV Proverbs 12:25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

NKJ Proverbs 12:25 Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 12:25 An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 12:25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but an encouraging word makes it glad. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 12:25 Sorrow in the heart of a man boweth down, And a good word maketh him glad. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Transforming Troubles
Father of Lord Jesus, I give You permission to create in me the ability to transform my troubles into trust, and my problems into promises; please enable me to receive good words and to shake off the bad. Amen.

Monday September 3, 2018

All of God’s good gifts are given by pure grace. Catherine Marshall

KJV 3 John 1:11 Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

NKJ 3 John 1:11 Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. He who does good is of God, but he who does evil has not seen God. (*1)

NIV 3 John 1:11 Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from God. Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God. (*2)

AMP 3 John 1:11 Beloved, do not imitate evil, but imitate good. He who does good is of God; he who does evil has not seen (discerned or experienced) God [has enjoyed no vision of Him and does not know Him at all]. (*3)

YLT 3 John 1:11 Beloved, be not thou following that which is evil, but that which is good; he who is doing good, of God he is, and he who is doing evil hath not seen God; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying 3 John 1:11 Amplified Version Personalized
Heavenly Father, please grace me to not imitate evil, but imitate good. Because he who does good is of God; he who does evil has not seen (discerned or experienced) God [has enjoyed no vision of Him and does not know Him at all]; but I thank You that I know You through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Saturday September 1, 2018

Until we make the decision that we will not go back, regardless of how painful it gets, we will not go forward with the force of faith that it will take to fulfill our destiny. Rick Joyner

KJV Jonah 2:8 They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy.

NKJ Jonah 2:8 Those who regard worthless idols Forsake their own Mercy. (*1)

NIV Jonah 2:8 Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs. (*2)

AMP Jonah 2:8 Those who pay regard to false, useless, {and} worthless idols forsake their own [Source of] mercy {and} loving-kindness. (*3)

YLT Jonah 2:8 Those observing lying vanities their own mercy forsake. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Jonah 2:7-9 Amplified Personalized
Father of Lord Jesus, when my soul fainted within me, I earnestly and seriously remembered You Lord; and my prayer came to You, into Your holy temple. Those who pay regard to false, useless, and worthless idols forsake their own Source of mercy and loving-kindness. But as for me, I will sacrifice to You with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that which I have vowed. Salvation and deliverance belong to You Lord! Amen.

Friday August 31, 2018

We only find out who we are when we find out who God is and what He expects of us. Calvin Miller

KJV Revelation 5:12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

NKJ Revelation 5:12 saying with a loud voice: Worthy is the Lamb who was slain To receive power and riches and wisdom, And strength and honor and glory and blessing! (*1)

NIV Revelation 5:12 In a loud voice they sang: Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise! (*2)

AMP Revelation 5:12 Saying in a loud voice, Deserving is the Lamb, Who was sacrificed, to receive all the power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and majesty (glory, splendor) and blessing! (*3)

YLT Revelation 5:12 saying with a great voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive the power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing! (*4)

(Pray out loud)
A Proclaiming Revelation 5:12
Father of Lord Jesus, I proclaim: Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive all the power and riches and wisdom, and strength and honor and glory and blessing! Amen!

Thursday August 30, 2018

He is a Christian who tries to be the kind of neighbor Christ would be, and the kind of citizen Christ would be. George Hodges

KJV Colossians 4:5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

NKJ Colossians 4:5 Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. (*1)

NIV Colossians 4:5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. (*2)

AMP Colossians 4:5 Behave yourselves wisely [living prudently and with discretion] in your relations with those of the outside world (the non-Christians), making the very most of the time {and} seizing (buying up) the opportunity. (*3)

YLT Colossians 4:5 in wisdom walk ye toward those without, the time forestalling; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Colossians 4:5-6 Amplified Personalized
Father of Lord Jesus, please empower me to behave myself wisely, living prudently and with discretion in my relations with those of the outside world (the non-Christians), making the very most of the time and seizing (buying up) the opportunity. Let my speech at all times be gracious (pleasant and winsome), seasoned as it were with salt, so that I may never be at a loss to know how I ought to answer anyone who puts a question to me. Amen.

Wednesday August 29, 2018

The world was designed so people would need each other, not so you would be nice, but to give you the opportunity to escape the confines of your own self. Rebbe Menachem Schneerson

KJV Colossians 3:12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

NKJ Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; (*1)

NIV Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. (*2)

AMP Colossians 3:12 Clothe yourselves therefore, as God’s own chosen ones (His own picked representatives), [who are] purified {and} holy and well-beloved [by God Himself, by putting on behavior marked by] tenderhearted pity {and} mercy, kind feeling, a lowly opinion of yourselves, gentle ways, [and] patience [which is tireless and long-suffering, and has the power to endure whatever comes, with good temper]. (*3)

YLT Colossians 3:12 Put on, therefore, as choice ones of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humble-mindedness, meekness, long-suffering, (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Colossians 3:12-13
Father of Lord Jesus, I will clothe myself as Your own chosen one, because I am purified, holy and well-beloved. And by putting on behavior marked by tenderhearted pity, mercy, kind feelings, gentle ways, patience and a lowly opinion of myself; I will be gentle and forbearing with others, and if one has a difference, grievance or complaint against me, I will readily pardon them; even as You Lord, have freely forgiven me. Amen.

Monday August 27, 2018

With God, who notes the fall of every sparrow, the events of our lives are thoughtfully and thoroughly orchestrated to bring about our redemption. John Eldredge

KJV Micah 6:8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

NKJ Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God? (*1)

NIV Micah 6:8 He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. (*2)

AMP Micah 6:8 He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, and to love kindness {and} mercy, and to humble yourself {and} walk humbly with your God? (*3)

YLT Micah 6:8 He hath declared to thee, O man, what is good; Yea, what is Jehovah requiring of thee, Except — to do judgment, and love kindness, And lowly to walk with thy God? (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Micah 6:8
Father of Lord Jesus, You have shown me O Lord, what is good, and what You require of me, that is to do justly, and to love kindness and mercy, and to humble myself and to walk lowly with You Lord God. Amen.

Saturday August 25, 2018

Daily we must go into the world, where the presence of Jesus Christ in our lives will create in us love and tolerance in a hostile, desperate world. Charles Swindoll

KJV 1 Timothy 6:11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

NKJ 1 Timothy 6:11 But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. (*1)

NIV 1 Timothy 6:11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. (*2)

AMP 1 Timothy 6:11 But as for you, O man of God, flee from all these things; aim at {and} pursue righteousness (right standing with God and true goodness), godliness (which is the loving fear of God and being Christlike), faith, love, steadfastness (patience), and gentleness of heart. (*3)

YLT 1 Timothy 6:11 and thou, O man of God, these things flee, and pursue righteousness, piety, faith, love, endurance, meekness; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying 1 Timothy 6:11 Amplified
Heavenly Father, You said: But as for you, O man (woman) of God, flee from all these things; aim at and pursue righteousness (right standing with You God and true goodness), godliness (which is the loving fear of You God and being Christlike), faith, love, steadfastness (patience), and gentleness of heart; I ask that You would release this in me in a greater way. Amen.

Friday August 24, 2018

Is there any emotion that imprisons the soul more than the unwillingness to forgive? Max Lucado

KJV Romans 14:13 Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother’s way.

NKJ Romans 14:13 Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother’s way. (*1)

NIV Romans 14:13 Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way. (*2)

AMP Romans 14:13 Then let us no more criticize {and} blame {and} pass judgment on one another, but rather decide {and} endeavor never to put a stumbling block {or} an obstacle or a hindrance in the way of a brother. (*3)

YLT Romans 14:13 no longer, therefore, may we judge one another, but this judge ye rather, not to put a stumbling-stone before the brother, or an offence. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Romans 14:13 Amplified
Father of Lord Jesus, please empower me to to no longer criticize, blame and pass judgment on others, but rather to endeavor never to put a stumbling block or an obstacle or a hindrance in the way of a brother or sister. Amen.

Thursday August 23, 2018

What Jesus gave up at Calvary…His Life…His Health…His Righteousness…His Wealth…He wants back…In your experience. Harry Greenwood

KJV 3 John 1:2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

NKJ 3 John 1:2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. (*1)

NIV 3 John 1:2 Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. (*2)

AMP 3 John 1:2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in every way and [that your body] may keep well, even as [I know] your soul keeps well {and} prospers. (*3)

YLT 3 John 1:2 beloved, concerning all things I desire thee to prosper, and to be in health, even as thy soul doth prosper, (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying 3 John 2
Heavenly Father, I pray that I may prosper in every way and that my body may keep well, even as my soul keeps well and prospers, through what my Lord Jesus did for me at Calvary. Amen.

Wednesday August 22, 2018

There are no crown wearers in heaven, who were not cross bearers on earth C.H. Spurgeon

KJV Matthew 16:24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

NKJ Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. (*1)

NIV Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. (*2)

AMP Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, If anyone desires to be My disciple, let him deny himself [disregard, lose sight of, and forget himself and his own interests] and take up his cross and follow Me [cleave steadfastly to Me, conform wholly to My example in living and, if need be, in dying, also]. (*3)

YLT Matthew 16:24 Then said Jesus to his disciples, If any one doth will to come after me, let him disown himself, and take up his cross, and follow me, (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Matthew 16:24 Amplified
Father of Lord Jesus, please empower me to deny myself, that is to disregard, lose sight of, and forget myself and my own interests and take up my cross and follow You; and that I would cleave steadfastly to You, conform wholly to Your example in living and, if need be, in dying also. Amen.

Tuesday August 21, 2018

Greed I’ve often regretted. Generosity, never. Max Lucado

KJV Psalm 25:10 All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.

NKJ Psalm 25:10 All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth, To such as keep His covenant and His testimonies. (*1)

NIV Psalm 25:10 All the ways of the LORD are loving and faithful for those who keep the demands of his covenant. (*2)

AMP Psalm 25:10 All the paths of the Lord are mercy {and} steadfast love, even truth {and} faithfulness are they for those who keep His covenant and His testimonies. (*3)

YLT Psalm 25:10 All the paths of Jehovah are kindness and truth, To those keeping His covenant, And His testimonies. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 25:10-11 Amplified Version
Heavenly Father, all Your paths, Oh Lord are mercy and steadfast love, even truth and faithfulness are for those who keep Your covenant and Your testimonies. For Your name’s sake, O Lord, pardon my iniquity and my guilt, for they are great, I thank You for forgiveness through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

August 20, 2018

Do you count your blessings daily? If not, it is the best exercise there is! June Masters Bacher

KJV Ephesians 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

NKJ Ephesians 5:20 giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, (*1)

NIV Ephesians 5:20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. (*2)

AMP Ephesians 5:20 At all times and for everything giving thanks in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father. (*3)

YLT Ephesians 5:20 giving thanks always for all things, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to the God and Father; (*4)

Proclaiming Ephesians 5:20
Heavenly Father, I proclaim: I will at all times and for everything give thanks in the Name of my Lord Jesus Christ to You, my God, and my Lord. Amen.

Saturday August 18, 2018

Be such a person, and live such a life, that if everyone were such as you, and every life a life like yours, this earth would be God’s Paradise. Phillips Brooks

KJV Matthew 7:12 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

NKJ Matthew 7:12 “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. (*1)

NIV Matthew 7:12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. (*2)

AMP Matthew 7:12 So then, whatever you desire that others would do to {and} for you, even so do also to {and} for them, for this is (sums up) the Law and the Prophets. (*3)

YLT Matthew 7:12 ‘All things, therefore, whatever ye may will that men may be doing to you, so also do to them, for this is the law and the prophets. (*4)

Praying Matthew 7:12 Amplified Personalized
Father of Heaven, whatever I desire that others would do to and for me, even so help me to do also to and for them, for this is (sums up) the Law and the Prophets, for Your glory Lord Jesus. Amen.

Friday August 17, 2018

The Christian life is preeminently a life of friendship. It is individual in its root and social in its fruits. It is when two or three are gathered together that Christianity becomes a fact for the world. Hugh Black

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)

Prayer for my Friends
Father God, how is it with me and my friends? Am I bound to them by the band of common love for Christ? Or do we need improvement? Please show me who to pray for today by name, and that we will find the deepest fulfillment in a shared experience with our common Friend Jesus. Amen.

Thursday August 16, 2018

It may seem a little old-fashioned always to begin one’s work with a prayer, but I never undertake a hymn without first asking the good Lord to be my inspiration in the work I am about to do. Fanny Crosby

KJV 1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.

NKJ 1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their prayers; But the face of the LORD is against those who do evil.” (*1)

NIV 1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” (*2)

AMP 1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous (those who are upright and in right standing with God), and His ears are attentive to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who practice evil [to oppose them, to frustrate, and defeat them]. (*3)

YLT 1 Peter 3:12 because the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and His ears — to their supplication, and the face of the Lord is upon those doing evil;’ (*4)

Prayer about my Creative Gifts
Father, like the hymn writer Fanny Crosby, I submit my creative gifts to You. I ask You to use my abilities in new ways, and I know that when I create, I am imitating You; may the results be obvious to all who see them. Amen.

Wednesday August 15, 2018

To believe is to be strong. Doubt cramps energy. Belief is power. F. W. Robertson

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)

Prayer about being Strong
Heavenly Father, what the world needs today is strong Christians. I ask that I would be one of those and that I would wield that strength wisely, because of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Tuesday August 14, 2018

The cross of Christ is the great divide…It is the boundary line between the kingdom of satan and the kingdom of God. It calls subjects out of the one kingdom into the other and compels the sinner to make a choice. Ruth Paxson

KJV Colossians 1:13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

NKJ Colossians 1:13 He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, (*1)

NIV Colossians 1:13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, (*2)

AMP Colossians 1:13 [The Father] has delivered {and} drawn us to Himself out of the control {and} the dominion of darkness and has transferred us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, (*3)

YLT Colossians 1:13 who did rescue us out of the authority of the darkness, and did translate us into the reign of the Son of His love, (*4)

Praying Colossians 1:13-14 Amplified Personalized
Father of Lord Jesus, I thank You that You have delivered and drawn me to Yourself out of the control and the dominion of darkness, and have transferred me into the kingdom of the Son of Your love, in Whom I have my redemption through His blood, which means the forgiveness of my sins. Amen.

Monday August 13, 2018

God is like a highway patrolman pursuing you down the interstate with lights flashing and siren blaring to get you to stop-not to give you a ticket, but to give you a message so good it couldn’t wait until you get home. John Piper

KJV 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him.

NKJ 2 Chronicles 16:9 “For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him. (*1)

NIV 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. (*2)

AMP 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth to show Himself strong in behalf of those whose hearts are blameless toward Him. (*3)

YLT 2 Chronicles 16:9 for Jehovah — His eyes go to and fro in all the earth, to show Himself strong for a people whose heart is perfect towards Him; (*4)

Prayer about Goodness and Mercy
Father of Heaven, I thank You that You are behind me in pursuit, to shower me with goodness and mercy all the days of my life; please create in me that loyal heart, thank you Lord Jesus. Amen.

Saturday August 11, 2018

To be out of harmony with the things, acts, and events, which God in His providence has seen fit to array around us-that is to say, not to meet them in a humble, believing, and thankful spirit-is to turn from God. Thomas C. Upham

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 about my State
Father, like the Apostle Paul please grace me to be: content (satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or disquieted) in whatever state I am. 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]. Amen.

Friday August 10, 2018

My business is, with all my might to serve my own generation; in doing so I shall best serve the next generation, should the Lord tarry. George Mueller

KJV Genesis 7:1 And the LORD said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation.

NKJ Genesis 7:1 Then the LORD said to Noah, “Come into the ark, you and all your household, because I have seen that you are righteous before Me in this generation. (*1)

NIV Genesis 7:1 The LORD then said to Noah, “Go into the ark, you and your whole family, because I have found you righteous in this generation. (*2)

AMP Genesis 7:1 AND THE Lord said to Noah, Come with all your household into the ark, for I have seen you to be righteous (upright and in right standing) before Me in this generation. (*3)

YLT Genesis 7:1 And Jehovah saith to Noah, ‘Come in, thou and all thy house, unto the ark, for thee I have seen righteous before Me in this generation; (*4)

Prayer about the Next Generation
Heavenly Father, because I’ve heard and believed the good news about Christ Jesus my Lord, I feel compelled to give back. One way of giving back is looking ahead to the next generation. Please empower me to be a witness to them. Amen.

Thursday August 9, 2018

If I had three hundred men who feared nothing but God, and hated nothing but sin, and were determined to know nothing among men but Jesus Christ and Him crucified, I would set the world on fire. John Wesley

KJV 1 Corinthians 2:2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.

NKJ 1 Corinthians 2:2 For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. (*1)

NIV 1 Corinthians 2:2 For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. (*2)

AMP 1 Corinthians 2:2 For I resolved to know nothing (to be acquainted with nothing, to make a display of the knowledge of nothing, and to be conscious of nothing) among you except Jesus Christ (the Messiah) and Him crucified. (*3)

YLT 1 Corinthians 2:2 for I decided not to know any thing among you, except Jesus Christ, and him crucified; (*4)

Praying 1 Corinthians 2:2 Amplified Personalized
Father God, for I resolve to know nothing (to be acquainted with nothing, to make a display of the knowledge of nothing, and to be conscious of nothing) among others, except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. Amen.

Wednesday August 8, 2018

Do we let our light so shine that men may see, not us, but our Father, our Savior in us; and glorify, not us, but our Gather in heaven? This is the real test. W. H. Griffith Thomas

KJV 2 Corinthians 3:2 Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men:

NKJ 2 Corinthians 3:2 You are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read by all men; (*1)

NIV 2 Corinthians 3:2 You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everybody. (*2)

AMP 2 Corinthians 3:2 [No] you yourselves are our letter of recommendation (our credentials), written in your hearts, to be known (perceived, recognized) and read by everybody. (*3)

YLT 2 Corinthians 3:2 our letter ye are, having been written in our hearts, known and read by all men, (*4)

Prayer about my Unique Personality
Father of Lord Jesus, You do not want to negate my unique personality, but to enhance it by Holy Spirit working in and through me. By so doing, Your writing a love letter to the world on the pages of my life. Amen.

Tuesday August 7, 2018

We only lose our way when we lose our aim. Francois Fenlon

KJV Amos 6:1 Woe to them that are at ease in Zion…

NKJ Amos 6:1 Woe to you who are at ease in Zion… (*1)

NIV Amos 6:1 Woe to you who are complacent in Zion… (*2)

AMP Amos 6:1 WOE TO those who are at ease in Zion…

YLT Amos 6:1 Woe to those secure in Zion… (*4)

Prayer about Complacency
Father in Heaven, when I lose my aim, I lose my way. One cause for losing my aim is complacency, a lolling to sleep, a settling in. Please help me to be alert and re-aim; the years ahead are planned by You for great victories, and I will never believe that my best years are behind me, because of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Monday August 6, 2018

It is not doing the thing we like to do, but liking to do the thing which we have to do, that makes life blessed. Johann Wolfgang van Goethe

KJV Luke 22:42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.

NKJ Luke 22:42 saying, “Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done.” (*1)

NIV Luke 22:42 “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” (*2)

AMP Luke 22:42 Saying, Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me; yet not My will, but [always] Yours be done. (*3)

YLT Luke 22:42 saying, ‘Father, if Thou be counselling to make this cup pass from me — ;but, not my will, but Thine be done.’ – (*4)

Prayer about liking have to do things
Father of Lord Jesus, help me to lay aside my preferences, to do what You would have me to do, and to like and enjoy them! Amen.

Saturday August 4, 2018

God is going to reveal to us things He never revealed before if we put our hands in His. George Washington Carver

KJV Proverbs 8:12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.

NKJ Proverbs 8:12 ” I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, And find out knowledge and discretion. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 8:12 “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 8:12 I, Wisdom [from God], make prudence my dwelling, and I find out knowledge and discretion. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 8:12 I, wisdom, have dwelt with prudence, And a knowledge of devices I find out. (*4)

Praying Proverbs 8:12&14 Personalized
Father in Heaven, I ask for Wisdom from You, and make prudence my dwelling; grace me to find out knowledge and discretion. I have counsel and sound knowledge, I have understanding, and I have might and power, because of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Friday August 3, 2018

We serve a gentle and merciful Lord who expects nothing from us beyond our strength. John Chrysostom

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. (*3)

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)

Prayer about His Strength
Father in Heaven, there is immense joy in knowing that nothing is required of me that Your strength will not supply. Your burden is easy, Your yoke is light. Help me to rest in You today, and do what You want me to do with the supernatural strength You provide, through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Thursday August 2, 2018

True repentance show itself in eager care not to offend again. This care prompts the sinner to go back on his past life and discover how it was that he came to sin and avoid the cause. F. B. Meyer

KJV John 8:11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.

NKJ John 8:11 She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” (*1)

NIV John 8:11 “No one, sir,” she said. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.” (*2)

AMP John 8:11 She answered, No one, Lord! And Jesus said, I do not condemn you either. Go on your way and from now on sin no more. (*3)

YLT John 8:11 and she said, ‘No one, Sir;’ and Jesus said to her, ‘Neither do I pass sentence on thee; be going on, and no more sin.’ (*4)

Prayer not to Offend Again
Father of Lord Jesus, we all must know our enemy and flee when he seek to entrap us. Lord, help me to look over my life and see what sin seeks to snare me again. I have been called out from my sin, empower me not to return and offend again. Amen.

Wednesday August 1, 2018

If we follow close after the Lord, we would easily see the footsteps along the way, but if we try to follow afar off, we would find it difficult to know the path of His will. Andrew Bonar

KJV 1 John 2:6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.

NKJ 1 John 2:6 He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked. (*1)

NIV 1 John 2:6 Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did. (*2)

AMP 1 John 2:6 Whoever says he abides in Him ought [as a personal debt] to walk {and} conduct himself in the same way in which He walked {and} conducted Himself. (*3)

YLT 1 John 2:6 He who is saying in him he doth remain, ought according as he walked also himself so to walk. (*4)

Prayer about His Footsteps
Heavenly Father, as I follow in my Lord Jesus’ footsteps, please empower me to not lag behind and lose my way. Amen.

Tuesday July 31, 2018

What I was an artist it seemed of some importance to me while I lived; but what I was as a believer in Jesus Christ is the only thing of importance to me now. James Bacon, sculptor

KJV Luke 17:32 Remember Lot’s wife.

NKJ Luke 17:32 “Remember Lot’s wife. (*1)

NIV Luke 17:32 Remember Lot’s wife! (*2)

AMP Luke 17:32 Remember Lot’s wife! (*3)

YLT Luke 17:32 remember the wife of Lot. (*4)

Prayer about my Mirages
Father of Lord Jesus, while we are young, many things seem important to us that, in later years, we realize were merely mirages. Lot’s wife became attached to something very temporal-and ultimately meaningless. One indication of how quickly we are advancing as a Christion, is to ask how many such mirages we experience before we’re convinced of what’s really important; please help me with this. Amen.

Monday July 30, 2018

The grand difficulty is to feel the reality of both worlds, so as to give each its due place in our thoughts and feelings, to keep our mind’s eye and our heart’s eye ever fixed on the Land of Promise, without looking away from the road we are to travel toward it. Augustus Hare

KJV John 18:36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

NKJ John 18:36 Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My kingdom is not from here.” (*1)

NIV John 18:36 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jews. But now my kingdom is from another place.” (*2)

AMP John 18:36 Jesus answered, My kingdom (kingship, royal power) belongs not to this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My followers would have been fighting to keep Me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, My kingdom is not from here (this world); [it has no such origin or source]. (*3)

YLT John 18:36 Jesus answered, ‘My kingdom is not of this world; if my kingdom were of this world, my officers had struggled that I might not be delivered up to Jews; but now my kingdom is not from hence.’ (*4)

Prayer about my Roots
Father of Heaven, if my roots are in heaven, my branches will affect earth. But if my roots are in this earth, my influence will last only as long as I breathe. I am a citizen of one world, heaven, and a traveler in another; for Your Glory Lord Jesus. Amen.

Saturday July 28, 2018

Where do you begin in your search for wisdom? Begin with God. Larry Lea

KJV Psalm 116:8 For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.

NKJ Psalm 116:8 For You have delivered my soul from death, My eyes from tears, And my feet from falling. (*1)

NIV Psalm 116:8 For you, O LORD, have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling, (*2)

AMP Ps 116:8 For You have delivered my life from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from stumbling {and} falling. (*3)

YLT Psalm 116:8 For Thou hast delivered my soul from death, My eyes from tears, my feet from overthrowing. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 116:8-9
Heavenly Father, I thank You that you have delivered my life from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from stumbling and falling. I will walk before You Lord in the land of the living, through the power of my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Friday July 27, 2018

Man should not consider his outward possessions as his own, but as common to all, so as to share them without hesitation when others are in need. Thomas Aquinas

KJV Matthew 5:42 Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

NKJ Matthew 5:42 “Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away. (*1)

NIV Matthew 5:42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. (*2)

AMP Matthew 5:42 Give to him who keeps on begging from you, and do not turn away from him who would borrow [at interest] from you. (*3)

YLT Matthew 5:42 to him who is asking of thee be giving, and him who is willing to borrow from thee thou mayest not turn away. (*4)

Prayer about Being a Steward
Father, I am a steward of what You entrusted to me. Please help me to hold them loosely, because they are only on loan from You. Amen.

Thursday July 26, 2018

I have found silence to be a powerful element in payer. To learn to be alone with God even in the presence of others is something we Christians should try to do. J. C. Penny

KJV Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

NKJ Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy — meditate on these things. (*1)

NIV Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable– if anything is excellent or praiseworthy– think about such things. (*2)

AMP Philippians 4:8 For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence {and} is honorable {and} seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely {and} lovable, whatever is kind {and} winsome {and} gracious, if there is any virtue {and} excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on {and} weigh {and} take account of these things [fix your minds on them]. (*3)

YLT Philippians 4:8 As to the rest, brethren, as many things as are true, as many as are grave, as many as are righteous, as many as are pure, as many as are lovely, as many as are of good report, if any worthiness, and if any praise, these things think upon; (*4)

Prayer for Hearing Ears
Heavenly Father, please help me to learn to be alone with You even in the presence of others. I ask for hearing ears and seeing eyes, that I may fulfill what You have called me to do, for Your glory Lord Jesus. Amen.

Wednesday July 25, 2018

Under all conditions, stay thy heart only on the Lord God. Charles Haddon Spurgeon

KJV Psalm 54:4 Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.

NKJ Psalm 54:4 Behold, God is my helper; The Lord is with those who uphold my life. (*1)

NIV Psalm 54:4 Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me. (*2)

AMP Psalm 54:4 Behold, God is my helper {and} ally; the Lord is my upholder {and} is with them who uphold my life. (*3)

YLT Psalm 54:4 Lo, God is a helper to me, The Lord is with those supporting my soul, (*4)

Prayer about being Sustained
Father God, like the Psalm says: surely You are my help; for You Lord God are the one who sustains me. And under all conditions, I will stay my heart only on my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Tuesday July 24, 2018

It is necessary that we should steadily resolve to give up anything that comes between ourselves and God. W. R. Inge

KJV 1 Corinthians 6:12 All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.

NKJ 1 Corinthians 6:12 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. (*1)

NIV 1 Corinthians 6:12 “Everything is permissible for me”– but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me”– but I will not be mastered by anything. (*2)

AMP 1 Corinthians 6:12 Everything is permissible (allowable and lawful) for me; but not all things are helpful (good for me to do, expedient and profitable when considered with other things). Everything is lawful for me, but I will not become the slave of anything {or} be brought under its power. (*3)

YLT 1 Corinthians 6:12 All things are lawful to me, but all things are not profitable; all things are lawful to me, but I — I will not be under authority by any; (*4)

Praying 1 Corinthians 6:12 Amplified Personalized
Father of Lord Jesus, everything is permissible allowable and lawful for me; but not all things are helpful (good for me to do, expedient and profitable when considered with other things). Everything is lawful for me, but I will not become a slave of anything or be brought under its power; please help me with this. Amen.

Monday July 23, 2018

Reflection is in many ways a lost art. It is an eyepiece to a world hidden away, the world within ourselves which is alive with truths and beauties, and darkness we have never glimpsed. Sue Monk Kidd

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)

Prayer about Reflecting
Father of Lord Jesus, help me to take time today and reflect on all Your goodness to me. Thank You for the many treasured memories and new experiences You bring my way; let them be stored in my heart. Amen.

Saturday July 21, 2018

Do you know that oftentimes a root has split a rock, when suffered to remain in it? Give no lodgement to the seed of evil, seeing that it will break up your faith. Cyril of Jerusalem

KJV Romans 6:14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.

NKJ Romans 6:14 For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace. (*1)

NIV Romans 6:14 For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace. (*2)

AMP Romans 6:14 For sin shall not [any longer] exert dominion over you, since now you are not under Law [as slaves], but under grace [as subjects of God’s favor and mercy]. (*3)

YLT Romans 6:14 for sin over you shall not have lordship, for ye are not under law, but under grace. (*4)

Prayer about Wedges
Father, satan’s strategy regarding sin is to just get his foot in the door as a wedge. From there, he knows he can widen that wedge until he has created a “stronghold.” I break the power of the enemy right now through the blood of my Lord Jesus, and renounce all wedgies. Amen.

Friday July 20, 2018

The noblest thing a man can do is, just humbly receive, and then go amongst others and give. David Livingstone

KJV Luke 6:30 Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.

NKJ Luke 6:30 “Give to everyone who asks of you. And from him who takes away your goods do not ask them back. (*1)

NIV Luke 6:30 Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. (*2)

AMP Luke 6:30 Give away to everyone who begs of you [who is in want of necessities], and of him who takes away from you your goods, do not demand {or} require them back again. (*3)

YLT Luke 6:30 ‘And to every one who is asking of thee, be giving; and from him who is taking away thy goods, be not asking again; (*4)

Praying Luke 6:30 Amplified Personalized
Father of Lord Jesus, please help me to give to everyone who asks of me [who is want of necessities], and of him who takes away from my stuff, help me not to demand or require them back again; and through this You may be glorified. Amen.

Thursday July 19, 2018

Confession never fails to bring a blessing. Dwight L. Moody

KJV James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

NKJ James 5:16 Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. (*1)

NIV James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. (*2)

AMP James 5:16 Confess to one another therefore your faults (your slips, your false steps, your offenses, your sins) and pray [also] for one another, that you may be healed {and} restored [to a spiritual tone of mind and heart]. The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working]. (*3)

YLT James 5:16 Be confessing to one another the trespasses, and be praying for one another, that ye may be healed; very strong is a working supplication of a righteous man; (*4)

Prayer about Restitution
Father of Heaven, restitution is an important principle for those of us who would do what Jesus admonished His disciples. That before we approach You we must make sure we have no unconfessed sin against anyone and forgive; I do this today. Amen.

Wednesday July 18, 2018

It does not take great Christians to do great things; it only takes consecrated Christians. Phillips Brooks

KJV 2 Chronicles 31:18 …for in their set office they sanctified themselves in holiness:

NKJ 2 Chronicles 31:18 …the whole company of them — for in their faithfulness they sanctified themselves in holiness. (*1)

NIV 2 Chronicles 31:18 For they were faithful in consecrating themselves. (*2)

AMP 2 Chronicles 31:18 For in their office of trust they cleansed themselves {and} set themselves apart in holiness.

YLT 2 Chronicles 31:18 …for in their faithfulness they sanctify themselves in holiness. (*4)

Prayer about being Set Apart
Father of Lord Jesus, You set us apart for Your work. Please grace me to ponder what it means to be separated for Your use in my particular circumstances. Amen.

Tuesday July 17, 2018

Take heed to your actions-there are many eyes upon you. Richard Baxter

KJV 1 Corinthians 10:32 Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:

NKJ 1 Corinthians 10:32 Give no offense, either to the Jews or to the Greeks or to the church of God, (*1)

NIV 1 Corinthians 10:32 Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God—(*2)

AMP 1 Corinthians 10:32 Do not let yourselves be [hindrances by giving] an offense to the Jews or to the Greeks or to the church of God [do not lead others into sin by your mode of life]; (*3)

YLT 1 Corinthians 10:32 become offenceless, both to Jews and Greeks, and to the assembly of God; (*4)

Prayer about Obstacles
Father of Heaven, there are people watching me all the time, hoping I may err, thus making their rejection of Christianity justified. Please empower me to take stock: is there something in my life that is an obstacle to others? Amen.

Monday July 16, 2018

But I want you to understand that God chose for you your lot in life out of myriads that were open to Him, because just where you are you might realize your noblest possibilities. F. B. Meyer

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)

Praying Ephesians 1:4 Amplified Personalized
Heavenly Father, even as in Your love You chose me [actually picked me out for Yourself as Your own] in Christ before the foundation of the world, that I should be holy (consecrated and set apart for Him) and blameless in His sight, {even} above reproach, before Him in love, thank You! Amen.

Saturday July 14, 2018

It is not what you’d do with a million,
If riches should ever be your lot,
But what are you doing at present
With the dollar and quarter you’ve got. Unknown

KJV Mark 12:42 And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.

NKJ Mark 12:42 Then one poor widow came and threw in two mites, which make a quadrans. (*1)

NIV Mark 12:42 But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. (*2)

AMP Mark 12:42 And a widow who was poverty-stricken came and put in two copper mites [the smallest of coins], which together make half of a cent. (*3)

YLT Mark 12:42 and having come, a poor widow did put in two mites, which are a farthing. (*4)

Prayer about my Dollar
Father of Lord Jesus, you have asked us to be faithful with what You have given us. I may be lacking in this area, if so, please assist me to be faith filled with the “dollar and quarter” I got. Amen.

Friday July 13, 2018

If there be lying before you any bit of work from which you shrink, go straight up to it, and do it at once. The only way to get rid of it is to do it. Alexander Maclaren

KJV Mark 1:18 And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him.

NKJ Mark 1:18 They immediately left their nets and followed Him. (*1)

NIV Mark 1:18 At once they left their nets and followed him. (*2)

AMP Mark 1:18 And at once they left their nets and [yielding up all claim to them] followed [with] Him [joining Him as disciples and siding with His party]. (*3)

YLT Mark 1:18 and immediately, having left their nets, they followed him. (*4)

Prayer about Procrastination
Father in heaven, our Lord Jesus was no procrastinator; if there are areas I need to deal with, please empower me to finish them; grace me to run the race before me with excellence. Amen.

Thursday July 12, 2018

A godly heart produces a blessed life. Sextus

KJV John 13:17 If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.

NKJ John 13:17 “If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them. (*1)

NIV John 13:17 Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. (*2)

AMP John 13:17 If you know these things, blessed {and} happy {and} to be envied are you if you practice them [if you act accordingly and really do them]. (*3)

YLT John 13:17 if these things ye have known, happy are ye, if ye may do them; (*4)

Praying John 13:17 Personalized
Father God, as I learn and know these things, (becoming like my Lord Jesus) blessed, happy and to be envied am I if I practice them [if I act accordingly and really do them]. Amen.

Wednesday July 11, 2018

The most eminent Christian is one of those of whom no one has ever heard speak, some poor laborer, or servant, whose all is Christ, and who does all for His eye, and His alone. The first shall be last. John Nelson Darby

KJV Matthew 19:30 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.

NKJ Matthew 19:30 “But many who are first will be last, and the last first. (*1)

NIV Matthew 19:30 But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first. (*2)

AMP Matthew 19:30 But many who [now] are first will be last [then], and many who [now] are last will be first [then]. (*3)

YLT Matthew 19:30 and many first shall be last, and last first. (*4)

Prayer about being a Servant
Father in Heaven, our Lord Jesus did not elbow His way to be the first, rather He came in the form of a servant. I too must be content in the role of a servant, please help me with this. Amen.

Tuesday July 10, 2018

We see the most proper image of the beauty of Christ when we see beauty in the human soul. Jonathan Edwards

KJV Mark 8:36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

NKJ Mark 8:36 “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? (*1)

NIV Mark 8:36 What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? (*2)

AMP Mark 8:36 For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his life [in the eternal kingdom of God]? (*3)

YLT Mark 8:36 for what shall it profit a man, if he may gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? (*4)

Prayer about the Human Soul
Father God, it is important to know that we are more than just what we see in the mirror. In my dealings with other people, I need to do as our Lord Jesus did and see beyond the sometimes rough exterior of a person to discover the beauty of a soul for whom Jesus died. Amen.

Monday July 9, 2018

Forgiveness ought to be like a cancelled note, torn in two and burned up, so that it can never be shown against the forgiven party again. Henry Ward Beecher

KJV Matthew 18:35 So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.

NKJ Matthew 18:35 “So My heavenly Father also will do to you if each of you, from his heart, does not forgive his brother his trespasses.” (*1)

NIV Matthew 18:35 “This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.” (*2)

AMP Matt 18:35 So also My heavenly Father will deal with every one of you if you do not freely forgive your brother from your heart {his offenses.} (*4)

YLT Matthew 18:35 so also my heavenly Father will do to you, if ye may not forgive each one his brother from your hearts their trespasses.’ (*4)

Prayer on Forgiveness
Heavenly Father, we can be emotionally and spiritually crippled for years if we haven’t learned how to forgive and move on. Lord, I set my will to forgive others as You have forgiven me, through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen.

Saturday July 7, 2018

Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. John Wooden

KJV John 2:5 His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.

NKJ John 2:5 His mother said to the servants, “Whatever He says to you, do it.” (*1)

NIV John 2:5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” (*2)

AMP John 2:5 His mother said to the servants, Whatever He says to you, do it. (*3)

YLT John 2:5 His mother saith to the ministrants, ‘Whatever he may say to you — do.’ (*4)

Prayer about what I cannot do
Heavenly Father, there are many fine things I cannot do, and I will not be discouraged about them; please help me do what I can do, through and in, and because of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Friday July 6, 2018

Wealth is like a viper, which is harmless if a man knows how to take hold of it, but if he does not, it will twine round his hand and bite him. Clement of Alexandria

KJV Matthew 19:21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.

NKJ Matthew 19:21 Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” (*1)

NIV Matthew 19:21 Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” (*2)

AMP Matthew 19:21 Jesus answered him, If you would be perfect [that is, have that spiritual maturity which accompanies self-sacrificing character], go and sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have riches in heaven; and come, be My disciple [side with My party and follow Me]. (*3)

YLT Matthew 19:21 Jesus said to him, ‘If thou dost will to be perfect, go away, sell what thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven, and come, follow me.’ (*4)

Prayer about Wealth
Father, please help me keep my wealth (or lack of it) in perspective, in a hundred years it won’t matter; empower me to grow to spiritual maturity and that accompanies a self-sacrificing character, then I will have riches in heaven. Amen.

Thursday July 5, 2018

On his fifty-ninth birthday David Livingstone wrote, “My Jesus, my King, my Life, my All, I again dedicate my whole self to Thee.” Billy Graham

KJV Matthew 10:32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.

NKJ Matthew 10:32 ” Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven. (*1)

NIV Matthew 10:32 “Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. (*2)

AMP Matthew 10:32 Therefore, everyone who acknowledges Me before men {and} confesses Me [out of a state of oneness with Me], I will also acknowledge him before My Father Who is in heaven {and} confess [that I am abiding in] him. (*3)

YLT Matthew 10:32 ‘Every one, therefore, who shall confess in me before men, I also will confess in him before my Father who is in the heavens; (*4)

Prayer about my Ministry
Father of Heaven, though few of us are called to ministries as visible as those of David Livingstone or Bill Graham, I follow the same principles they did; I do all things as unto my Lord Jesus Christ and for His glory. Amen.

Wednesday July 4, 2018

The less theorizing you do about God, the more receptive you are to His inpouring. Meister Eckhart

KJV 1 Corinthians 1:20 Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?

NKJ 1 Corinthians 1:20 Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? (*1)

AMP 1 Corinthains 1:20 Where is the wise man (the philosopher)? Where is the scribe (the scholar)? Where is the investigator (the logician, the debater) of this present time {and} age? Has not God shown up the nonsense {and} the folly of this world’s wisdom? (*3)

NIV 1 Corinthians 1:20 Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? (*2)

YLT 1 Corinthians 1:20 where is the wise? where the scribe? where a disputer of this age? did not God make foolish the wisdom of this world? (*4)

Prayer about Second Guessing
Father of Lord Jesus, I confess at times, I want to second guess You, please forgive me…my faith does not have to know why. Whatever I encounter today, I will not worry about it, I will trust in You. Amen.

Tuesday July 3, 2018

Do not pray for easy lives; pray to be stronger people. Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers; pray for powers equal to your tasks. Then the doing of your work shall be no miracle, but you shall be a miracle. Phillips Brooks

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 Philippians 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)

Prayer to be a Miracle
Heavenly Father, today I accept the weights that would drag me down with the knowledge that You have supplied the supernatural strength needed for this day. And I will remember that Your strength is the strength of Christ Jesus in me; I am a miracle and self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency! Amen.

Monday July 2, 2018

Of all acts of man repentance is the most divine. The greatest of all faults is to conscious of none. Thomas Carlyle

KJV 2 Corinthians 7:10 For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.

NKJ 2 Corinthians 7:10 For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death. (*1)

NIV 2 Corinthians 7:10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. (*2)

AMP 2 Corinthians 7:10 For godly grief {and} the pain God is permitted to direct, produce a repentance that leads {and} contributes to salvation {and} deliverance from evil, and it never brings regret; but worldly grief (the hopeless sorrow that is characteristic of the pagan world) is deadly [breeding and ending in death]. (*3)

YLT 2 Corinthians 7:10 for the sorrow toward God reformation to salvation not to be repented of doth work, and the sorrow of the world doth work death, (*4)

Praying 2 Corinthians 7:10
Father of Lord Jesus, for godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death. Lord, please show me what is in my life which You are offering me godly sorrow, and that I might repent. Amen.

Saturday June 30, 2018

If I have ever made any valuable discoveries, it has been owing more to patient attention, than any other talent. Isaac Newton

KJV Proverbs 19:11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

NKJ Proverbs 19:11 The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, And his glory is to overlook a transgression. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 19:11 A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 19:11 Good sense makes a man restrain his anger, and it is his glory to overlook a transgression {or} an offense. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 19:11 The wisdom of a man hath deferred his anger, And his glory is to pass over transgression. (*4)

Praying Proverbs 19:11 NIV
Father God, a man’s wisdom gives him (or her) patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense. If I have been offended, I forgive, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Friday June 29, 2018

When passion is on the throne, reason is out of doors. Matthew Henry

KJV Titus 3:3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

NKJ Titus 3:3 For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another. (*1)

NIV Titus 3:3 At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. (*2)

AMP Titus 3:3 For we also were once thoughtless {and} senseless, obstinate {and} disobedient, deluded {and} misled; [we too were once] slaves to all sorts of cravings {and} pleasures, wasting our days in malice and jealousy {and} envy, hateful (hated, detestable) and hating one another. (*3)

YLT Titus 3:3 for we were once — also we — thoughtless, disobedient, led astray, serving desires and pleasures manifold, in malice and envy living, odious — hating one another; (*4)

Prayer about my Passions
Father of Heaven, if my passions are interfering with my spiritual life, please forgive me. I bring my unredeemed passions to the cross and crucify them with my Lord Jesus, and I give You permission to change me in this area, for Your purposes. Amen.

Thursday June 28, 2018

The Spirit of Christ is the spirit of missions, and the nearer we get to Him the more intensely missionary we must become. Henry Martyn

KJV Luke 9:2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.

NKJ Luke 9:2 He sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. (*1)

NIV Luke 9:2 and he sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. (*2)

AMP Luke 9:2 And He sent them out to announce {and} preach the kingdom of God and to bring healing. (*3)

YLT Luke 9:2 and he sent them to proclaim the reign of God, and to heal the ailing. (*4)

Prayer about a Missionary Spirit
Father of Lord Jesus, I ask for a greater missionary spirit within myself, even if my mission field is the office, the school, or my neighborhood, or where ever I am, please grace me with this. Amen.

Wednesday June 27, 2018

The surrender of myself to Him is inseparable from the giving up of my body to Him in such a way that it can serve both Him and me as a common abode…Dallas Willard

KJV Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

NKJ Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. (*1)

NIV Romans 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God– this is your spiritual act of worship. (*2)

AMP Romans 12:1 I APPEAL to you therefore, brethren, {and} beg of you in view of [all] the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies [presenting all your members and faculties] as a living sacrifice, holy (devoted, consecrated) and well pleasing to God, which is your reasonable (rational, intelligent) service {and} spiritual worship. (*3)

YLT Romans 12:1 I call upon you, therefore, brethren, through the compassions of God, to present your bodies a sacrifice — living, sanctified, acceptable to God — your intelligent service; (*4)

Prayer about offering my Body
Father in heaven, as Jesus considered His body not His own, so I should offer my body in sacrifice to Him. It’s amazing the sin that can be overcome when I no longer consider my body my own, please empower me with this. Amen.

Tuesday June 26, 2018

Busyness is the enemy of spirituality. It is essentially laziness. It is doing the easy thing instead of the hard thing. It is filling our time with our own actions instead of paying attention to God’s actions. It is taking charge. Eugene Peterson

KJV Proverbs 21:5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

NKJ Proverbs 21:5 The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, But those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 21:5 The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 21:5 The thoughts of the [steadily] diligent tend only to plenteousness, but everyone who is impatient {and} hasty hastens only to want. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 21:5 The purposes of the diligent are only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want. (*4)

Prayer about Busyness
Heavenly Father, busyness with what we already know keeps us from advances to what we need to know next. Lord, help me to move on and take the next step, the one that stretches me, through Jesus my Lord. Amen.

Monday June 25, 2018

God has given us two hands-one to receive with and the other to give with. We are not cisterns made for hoarding; we are channels made for sharing. Billy Graham

KJV Matthew 8:3 And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

NKJ Matthew 8:3 Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing; be cleansed.” Immediately his leprosy was cleansed. (*1)

NIV Matthew 8:3 Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately he was cured of his leprosy. (*2)

AMP Matt 8:3 And He reached out His hand and touched him, saying, I am willing; be cleansed by being cured. And instantly his leprosy was cured {and} cleansed. (*3)

YLT Matthew 8:3 and having stretched forth the hand, Jesus touched him, saying, ‘I will, be thou cleansed,’ and immediately his leprosy was cleansed. (*4)

Prayer about Hoarding
Father of Lord Jesus, if I have been hoarding Your provisions, forgive me. Please empower me to be a channel made for Your purpose, which is sharing with others. Amen.

Saturday June 23, 2018

A man does not choose his neighbor; he must take the neighbor God sends him. The neighbor is just the man who is next to you at the moment. The man with whom any business has brought you into contact. George MacDonald

KJV Luke 10:29 But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?

NKJ Luke 10:29 But he, wanting to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” (*1)

NIV Luke 10:29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” (*2)

AMP Luke 10:29 And he, determined to acquit himself of reproach, said to Jesus, And who is my neighbor? (*3)

YLT Luke 10:29 And he, willing to declare himself righteous, said unto Jesus, ‘And who is my neighbour?’ (*4)

Prayer about my Neighbor
Father God, as I go about my day, please help me to be sensitive to my “neighbor.” To each one I owe kindness and if appropriate, a word of encouragement, a prayer, however You lead me, thank You Lord Jesus. Amen.

Friday June 22, 2018

Interestingly enough, pain and suffering do not cause the greatest spiritual damage, confusion it the main factor that shreds one’s faith. James Dobson

KJV 1 Corinthians 14:33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.

NKJ 1 Corinthians 14:33 For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints. (*1)

NIV 1 Corinthians 14:33 For God is not a God of disorder but of peace. As in all the congregations of the saints, (*2)

AMP 1 Corinthians 14:33 For He [Who is the source of their prophesying] is not a God of confusion {and} disorder but of peace {and} order. As [is the practice] in all the churches of the saints (God’s people), (*3)

YLT 1 Corinthians 14:33 for God is not a God of tumult, but of peace, as in all the assemblies of the saints. (*4)

Prayer about Obedience
Father of Lord Jesus, obedience to You does bring peace in the midst of turmoil and dispels the confusion that “shreds” my faith. Please empower me with greater obedience this very day. Amen.

Thursday June 21, 2018

Character is what you are in the dark. Dwight L. Moody

KJV 1 John 3:10 In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.

NKJ 1 John 3:10 In this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest: Whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is he who does not love his brother. (*1)

NIV 1 John 3:10 This is how we know who the children of God are and who the children of the devil are: Anyone who does not do what is right is not a child of God; nor is anyone who does not love his brother. (*2)

AMP 1 John 3:10 By this it is made clear who take their nature from God {and} are His children and who take their nature from the devil {and} are his children: no one who does not practice righteousness [who does not conform to God’s will in purpose, thought, and action] is of God; neither is anyone who does not love his brother (his fellow believer in Christ). (*3)

YLT 1 John 3:10 In this manifest are the children of God, and the children of the devil; every one who is not doing righteousness, is not of God, and he who is not loving his brother, (*4)

Prayer about being Conformed
Father of Heaven, you have given me a conscience and if I am to be conformed into my Lord Jesus, I will find my consciences will never give me peace if I hold myself to a different standard in the night than I do in the day; I give You permission to change me in this area. Amen.

Wednesday June 20, 2018

For God, who thrust out a proud angel, (satan) will not tolerate a proud Christian either. Richard Baxter

KJV Proverbs 11:2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.

NKJ Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 11:2 When swelling {and} pride come, then emptiness {and} shame come also, but with the humble (those who are lowly, who have been pruned or chiseled by trial, and renounce self) are skillful {and} godly Wisdom {and} soundness. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 11:2 Pride hath come, and shame cometh, And with the lowly is wisdom. (*4)

Praying Proverbs 11:2
Father God, when swelling pride comes in, then emptiness and shame comes also, but the humble (those who are lowly, who have been pruned or chiseled by trial, and renounce self) are skillful and godly and have Wisdom and soundness. I need this Lord Jesus! Amen.

Tuesday June 19, 2018

The best theology is rather a divine life than a divine knowledge. Jeremy Taylor

KJV 1 Thessalonians 1:9 For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God;

NKJ 1 Thessalonians 1:9 For they themselves declare concerning us what manner of entry we had to you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, (*1)

NIV 1 Thessalonians 1:9 for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, (*2)

AMP 1 Thessalonians 1:9 For they themselves volunteer testimony concerning us, telling what an entrance we had among you, and how you turned to God from [your] idols to serve a God Who is alive and true {and} genuine, (*3)

YLT 1 Thessalonians 1:9 for they themselves concerning us do declare what entrance we had unto you, and how ye did turn unto God from the idols, to serve a living and true God, (*4)

Prayer about Heart Knowledge
Father of Heaven, it is a heart knowledge, not a head knowledge, of “the true and living God” that brings life to us. We can’t allow our study of Christ to be merely the accumulation of facts about Him, I MUST know Him… and be known by Him; please help me with this. Amen.

Monday June 18, 2018

If we are to better the future we must disturb the present. Catherine Booth

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 the Future
Heavenly Father, to walk means to go forward, to move into the future. Our future, then, begins now, with the next step I take. Today as I walk, I will remind myself that each step is a step into Your future Lord Jesus. Amen.

Saturday June 16, 2018

Prayer Is not conquering God’s reluctance, but taking hold of God’s willingness. Phillips Brooks

KJV John 15:16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.

NKJ John 15:16 “You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you. (*1)

NIV John 15:16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit– fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. (*2)

AMP John 15:16 You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you and I have appointed you [I have planted you], that you might go and bear fruit {and} keep on bearing, and that your fruit may be lasting [that it may remain, abide], so that whatever you ask the Father in My Name [as presenting all that I AM], He may give it to you. (*3)

YLT John 15:16 ‘Ye did not choose out me, but I chose out you, and did appoint you, that ye might go away, and might bear fruit, and your fruit might remain, that whatever ye may ask of the Father in my name, He may give you. (*4)

Praying John 15:16 Amplified Personalized
Father of Heaven, You have chosen me, and You have appointed me [You have planted me], that I might go and bear fruit {and} keep on bearing, and that my fruit may be lasting [that it may remain, abide], so that whatever I ask the Father in Jesus’ Name, You may give it to me. Amen.

Friday June 15, 2018

We are “strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man.” and the strength is continuous; reserves of power come to us that we cannot exhaust. Lettie V. Cowman

KJV Ephesians 3:16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

NKJ Ephesians 3:16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, (*1)

NIV Ephesians 3:16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, (*2)

AMP Ephesians 3:16 May He grant you out of the rich treasury of His glory to be strengthened {and} reinforced with mighty power in the inner man by the [Holy] Spirit [Himself indwelling your innermost being and personality]. (*3)

YLT Ephesians 3:16 that He may give to you, according to the riches of His glory, with might to be strengthened through His Spirit, in regard to the inner man, (*4)

Prayer about Continuous Power
Father of Lord Jesus, I thank You that Your strength is continuous, inexhaustible reserves of power- given to me by You so that I can live a life of obedience. Amen.

Thursday June 14, 2018

The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church. Tertullian

KJV Acts 22:20 And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him.

NKJ Acts 22:20 ‘And when the blood of Your martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by consenting to his death, and guarding the clothes of those who were killing him.’ (*1)

NIV Acts 22:20 And when the blood of your martyr Stephen was shed, I stood there giving my approval and guarding the clothes of those who were killing him.’ (*2)

AMP Acts 22:20 And when the blood of Your witness (martyr) Stephen was shed, I also was personally standing by and consenting {and} approving and guarding the garments of those who slew him. (*3)

YLT Acts 22:20 and when the blood of thy witness Stephen was being poured forth, I also was standing by and assenting to his death, and keeping the garments of those putting him to death; (*4)

Prayer about Martyrdom
Father of Heaven, although most of us will never be martyred, we must still have the mind-set of willingness to die for our Lord, the same mind that was in my Lord Jesus when He was sent to the cross. Today, I will remember the death of the Lord on my behalf. Amen.

Wednesday June 13, 2018

The bread is day by day. The manna is new every morning. He does not give us all the directions at once lest we should get confused. F B. Meyer

KJV Exodus 16:21 And they gathered it every morning, every man according to his eating: and when the sun waxed hot, it melted.

NKJ Exodus 16:21 So they gathered it every morning, every man according to his need. And when the sun became hot, it melted. (*1)

NIV Exodus 16:21 Each morning everyone gathered as much as he needed, and when the sun grew hot, it melted away. (*2)

AMP Exodus 16:21 They gathered it every morning, each as much as he needed, for when the sun became hot it melted. (*3)

YLT Exodus 16:21 And they gather it morning by morning, each according to his eating; when the sun hath been warm, then it hath melted. (*4)

Prayer about Daily Timing
Father God, our Lord Jesus did not rush into His ministry before Your time. Yet when He knew Your timing was right, He began the visible ministry that changed the world. I will not fear stepping out either-neither will I get ahead of You, and I will be alert to Your timing. I will only do what is necessary for today’s advancement of Your kingdom. Amen.

Tuesday June 12, 2018

Consume my life, my God, for it is Yours. I seek not a long life but a full one, like Yours Lord Jesus. Jim Elliot

KJV Psalm 104:4 Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire:

NKJ Psalm 104:4 Who makes His angels spirits, His ministers a flame of fire. (*1)

NIV Psalm 104:4 He makes winds his messengers, flames of fire his servants. (*2)

AMP Psalm 104:4 Who makes winds His messengers, flames of fire His ministers. (*3)

YLT Psalm 104:4 Making His messengers — the winds, His ministers — the flaming fire. (*4)

Prayer about a Long Life
Heavenly Father, like Jim Elliot, my prayer is not to live a long life, but a full one. I ask that You would fulfill Your purpose in and through my life no matter how long I live, because of our Lord Jesus. Amen.

Monday June 11, 2018

Faith doesn’t show what a Christian you are, it shows what a God you have. A. B. Simpson

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)

Prayer about Trust
Father of Lord Jesus, I thank You that You are a Father who desperately wants to show Your grandness in providing for my every need. Because of that, You sometime put us in a place where we have no other option but to trust in You. The goal? To trust You in all things; please grace me with this. Amen.

Saturday June 9, 2018

One of God’s specialties is to make somebodies out of nobodies. Henrietta Mears

KJV Ephesians 3:8 Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;

NKJ Ephesians 3:8 To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, (*1)

NIV Ephesians 3:8 Although I am less than the least of all God’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, (*2)

AMP Ephesians 3:8 To me, though I am the very least of all the saints (God’s consecrated people), this grace (favor, privilege) was granted {and} graciously entrusted: to proclaim to the Gentiles the unending (boundless, fathomless, incalculable, and exhaustless) riches of Christ [wealth which no human being could have searched out], (*3)

YLT Ephesians 3:8 to me — the less than the least of all the saints — was given this grace, among the nations to proclaim good news — the untraceable riches of the Christ, (*4)

Prayer about being a Nobody
Father God, like the Apostle Paul, please give me a revelation of how I really am a nobody. Paul considered himself to be the “least of all the saints” yet he wrote a lot of the New Testament. In the scheme of things, I really am a nothing, but in Your book, I am “more than a conqueror through Christ Jesus my Lord. Amen.

Friday June 8, 2018

God has commanded us to be perfect in love; not because He was unaware that such a command for exceeded our abilities, but because He desired thereby to remind us of our weakness. Bernard of Clairvaux

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)

Praying 1 John 4:12 Amplified Personalized
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, is perfected) in me! Amen.

Thursday June 7, 2018

The longer I live, the more I am enabled to realize that I have but one life to live on earth, and that this one life is but a brief life, for sowing, in comparison with eternity, for reaping. George Mueller

KJV Galatians 6:8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

NKJ Galatians 6:8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. (*1)

NIV Galatians 6:8 The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. (*2)

AMP Galatians 6:8 For he who sows to his own flesh (lower nature, sensuality) will from the flesh reap decay {and} ruin {and} destruction, but he who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. (*3)

YLT Galatians 6:8 because he who is sowing to his own flesh, of the flesh shall reap corruption; and he who is sowing to the Spirit, of the Spirit shall reap life age-during; (*4)

Prayer about Sowing Seeds for Eternity
Father, each day I sow seeds for the future. Some fruit I will reap in this life, some in eternity. Please empower me to sow good seed for eternity, and someday I will be privileged to see the harvest, because of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Wednesday June 6, 2018

When home is ruled according to God’s word, angels might be asked to stay with us, and they would not find themselves out of their element. Charles Haddon Spurgeon

KJV Isaiah 32:18 And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;

NKJ Isaiah 32:18 My people will dwell in a peaceful habitation, In secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places, (*1)

NIV Isaiah 32:18 My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest. (*2)

AMP Isaiah 32:18 My people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, in safe dwellings, and in quiet resting-places. (*3)

YLT Isaiah 32:18 And dwelt hath My people in a peaceful habitation, And in stedfast tabernacles, And in quiet resting-places. (*4)

Prayer about my Dwelling Place
Father, I speak peace over my dwelling place. I ask that it would be ruled according to Your word, the Bible, and because of that, angels “would not find themselves out of their element.” Amen.

Tuesday June 5, 2018

A Christian is one who rejoices in the superiority of a rival. Edwin Booth

KJV 1 Corinthians 13:4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,

NKJ 1 Corinthians 13:4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; (*1)

NIV 1 Corinthians 13:4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. (*2)

AMP 1 Corinthians 13:4 Love endures long {and} is patient and kind; love never is envious {nor} boils over with jealousy, is not boastful {or} vainglorious, does not display itself haughtily. (*3)

YLT 1 Corinthians 13:4 The love is long-suffering, it is kind, the love doth not envy, the love doth not vaunt itself, is not puffed up, (*4)

Prayer about Competitors
Father God, nothing better exemplifies the love of my Lord Jesus than joy in another’s accomplishments. If I have jealousy for my competitors in life, please help me with this. Amen.

Monday June 4, 2018

When we preach on hell, we might at least do it with tears in our eyes. Dwight L. Moody

KJV Matthew 25:41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:

NKJ Matthew 25:41 “Then He will also say to those on the left hand, ‘Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels: (*1)

NIV Matthew 25:41 “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. (*2)

AMP Matthew 25:41 Then He will say to those at His left hand, Begone from Me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels! (*3)

YLT Matthew 25:41 Then shall he say also to those on the left hand, Go ye from me, the cursed, to the fire, the age-during, that hath been prepared for the Devil and his messengers; (*4)

Prayer about Hell
Father God, our Lord Jesus has no delight in the existence of hell. But He is longsuffering, not wanting any to perish, but yearns for everyone to come to repentance; please empower me to warn others. Amen.

Saturday June 2, 2018

We must imitate Jesus. This is to live life as He lived, to think as He thought, to conform ourselves to His image, which is the seal of our sanctification. Francois Fenelon

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 to be Conformed
Father God, I want to be conformed to my Master, Lord Jesus, in my attitudes toward others, in my ability to make wise decisions, and in my stewardship of all that You have given me. Amen.

Friday June 1, 2018

The management of time is the management of self; therefore if you manage time with God, He will be begin to manage you. Jill Briscoe

KJV Psalm 102:3 For my days are consumed like smoke, and my bones are burned as an hearth.

NKJ Psalm 102:3 For my days are consumed like smoke, And my bones are burned like a hearth. (*1)

NIV Psalm 102:3 For my days vanish like smoke; my bones burn like glowing embers. (*2)

AMP Psalm 102:3 For my days consume away like smoke, and my bones burn like a firebrand {or} like a hearth. (*3)

YLT Psalm 102:3 For consumed in smoke have been my days, And my bones as a fire-brand have burned. (*4)

Prayer about my Time
Father of Lord Jesus, please help me to better manage my time. Show me how to budget my day so that I can spend more time with You. Amen.

Thursday May 31, 2018

We bring nothing to God and He give us everything. Gary Thomas

KJV Psalm 37:4 Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

NKJ Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. (*1)

NIV Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. (*2)

AMP Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires {and} secret petitions of your heart. (*3)

YLT Psalm 37:4 And delight thyself on Jehovah, And He giveth to thee the petitions of thy heart. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer to Delight Myself in the Lord
Father God, please create in me the ability to delight myself in You Lord, and because of that, You will give me the desires and secret petitions of my heart; so that Your purpose may be establish here in the earth, through the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Wednesday May 30, 2018

When we make time to be alone with God, His presence fills us with contentment. Jan Winebrenner

KJV Psalm 5:11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.

NKJ Psalm 5:11 But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; Let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; Let those also who love Your name Be joyful in You. (*1)

NIV Psalm 5:11 But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. (*2)

AMP Psalm 5:11 But let all those who take refuge {and} put their trust in You rejoice; let them ever sing {and} shout for joy, because You make a covering over them {and} defend them; let those also who love Your name be joyful in You {and} be in high spirits. (*3)

YLT Psalm 5:11 And rejoice do all trusting in Thee, To the age they sing, and Thou coverest them over, And those loving Thy name exult in Thee. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 5:11-12 Amplified Version
Father of Lord Jesus,  let all those who take refuge and put their trust in You rejoice; let them ever sing and shout for joy, because You make a covering over them and defend them; let those also who love Your name be joyful in You and be in high spirits. For You, Lord, will bless the uncompromisingly righteous [him or her who is upright and in right standing with You]; as with a shield You will surround us with goodwill (pleasure and favor). Amen.

Monday May 28, 2018

We must allow uncluttered time for God to speak to us. Marva Dawn

KJV Psalm 42:2 My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?

NKJ Psalm 42:2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? (*1)

NIV Psalm 42:2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? (*2)

AMP Psalm 42:2 My inner self thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and behold the face of God? (*3)

YLT Psalm 42:2 My soul thirsted for God, for the living God, When do I enter and see the face of God? (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Quality Time with Father God
Father of Lord Jesus, my inner self thirsts for You, for the Living God; please empower me to spend quality time with You each day, even if it is only five minutes; please cause me to have hearing ears and seeing eyes; speak to me this very day. Amen.

Saturday May 26, 2018

We pray in simple, childlike faith urgently, persistently. Ruth Bell Graham

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)

(Pray out loud)
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.

Friday May 25, 2018

The soul would have no rainbow if the eyes had no tears. Unknown

KJV Psalm 56:8 Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book?

NKJ Psalm 56:8 You number my wanderings; Put my tears into Your bottle; Are they not in Your book? (*1)

NIV Psalm 56:8 Record my lament; list my tears on your scroll–are they not in your record? (*2)

AMP Psalm 56:8 You number {and} record my wanderings; put my tears into Your bottle–are they not in Your book? (*3)

YLT Psalm 56:8 My wandering Thou hast counted, Thou — place Thou my tear in Thy bottle, Are they not in Thy book?
(*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about my Tears and Wanderings
Father God, I thank You that You number and record my wanderings; You put my tears into Your bottle, and they are recorded in Your book. Father, I praise You that this present time is not worthy to be compared to the Glory that is about to be revealed in me, through the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Thursday May 24, 2018

We make a great mistake when we attempt to do things in our own strength. Michael Youssef

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)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Isaiah 25:1 Amplified Version
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, I thank You through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Wednesday May 23, 2018

When the stress piles up you can make the conscious decision to praise or to pout. Jan Silvious

KJV Psalm 35:27 Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.

NKJ Psalm 35:27 Let them shout for joy and be glad, Who favor my righteous cause; And let them say continually, “Let the LORD be magnified, Who has pleasure in the prosperity of His servant.” (*1)

NIV Psalm 35:27 May those who delight in my vindication shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, “The LORD be exalted, who delights in the well-being of his servant.” (*2)

AMP Psalm 35:27 Let those who favor my righteous cause {and} have pleasure in my uprightness shout for joy and be glad and say continually, Let the Lord be magnified, Who takes pleasure in the prosperity of His servant. (*3)

YLT Psalm 35:27 They sing and rejoice, who are desiring my righteousness, And they say continually, ‘Jehovah is magnified, Who is desiring the peace of His servant.’ (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 35:27-28 Amplified
Heavenly Father, You said: Let those who favor my righteous cause and have pleasure in my uprightness shout for joy and be glad and say continually, Let the Lord be magnified, Who takes pleasure in the prosperity of His servant. I say: And my tongue shall talk of Your righteousness, rightness, and justice, and of my reasons for Your praise all the day long, thank You Lord Jesus! Amen.

Tuesday May 22, 2018

Remember that the faith that moves mountains always carries a pick. Unknown

KJV Matthew 17:20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

NKJ Matthew 17:20 So Jesus said to them, Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, Move from here to there, and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. (*1)

NIV Matthew 17:20 He replied, Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, Move from here to there and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. (*2)

AMP Matthew 17:20 He said to them, Because of the littleness of your faith [that is, your lack of firmly relying trust]. For truly I say to you, if you have faith [that is living] like a grain of mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, Move from here to yonder place, and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you. (*3)

YLT Matthew 17:20 And Jesus said to them, Through your want of faith; for verily I say to you, if ye may have faith as a grain of mustard, ye shall say to this mount, Remove hence to yonder place, and it shall remove, and nothing shall be impossible to you, (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer About My Mustard Seed Faith
Father of Lord Jesus, I thank You for that mustard seed faith within me, that is growing into mountain moving faith, as I walk with You in the land of the living; please enable it to grow even more, this very day. Amen.

Monday May 21, 2018

If God’s going to answer our prayers He expects to be the Chief Executive Officer of our lives. Leith Anderson

KJV Psalm 40:8 I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.

NKJ Psalm 40:8 I delight to do Your will, O my God, And Your law is within my heart. (*1)

NIV Psalm 40:8 I desire to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart. (*2)

AMP Psalm 40:8 I delight to do Your will, O my God; yes, Your law is within my heart. (*3)

YLT Psalm 40:8 To do Thy pleasure, my God, I have delighted, And Thy law is within my heart. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 40:8
Father of Lord Jesus, I delight, take pleasure in and desire to do Your will, O my God; yes, Your law is within my heart and being; please empower me to accomplish Your will this day and for the rest of my life. Amen.

Saturday May 19, 2018

In every moment, God fully comprehends what is best for us. Alicia Britt Chole

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)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 143:10-11 Amplified
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.

Friday May 18, 2018

We need not bang a drum to get God’s full attention, we already have it. Philip Yancey

KJV Job 33:26 He shall pray unto God, and he will be favourable unto him: and he shall see his face with joy: for he will render unto man his righteousness.

NKJ Job 33:26 He shall pray to God, and He will delight in him, He shall see His face with joy, For He restores to man His righteousness. (*1)

NIV Job 33:26 He prays to God and finds favor with him, he sees God’s face and shouts for joy; he is restored by God to his righteous state. (*2)

AMP Job 33:26 He prays to God, and He is favorable to him, so that he sees His face with joy; for [God] restores to him his righteousness (his uprightness and right standing with God–with its joys). (*3)

YLT Job 33:26 He maketh supplication unto God, And He accepteth him. And he seeth His face with shouting, And He returneth to man His righteousness. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about His Full Attention
Heavenly Father, I thank You that I don’t have to bang a drum to get Your full attention, I already have it; and as I pray to You, You are favorable to me and You restore my righteousness with all its joys, through my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Wednesday May 16, 2018

God’s infinite splendor would overwhelm us if He didn’t give us samples of it in small morsels. Marva Dawn

KJV Isaiah 40:25 To whom then will ye liken me, or shall I be equal? saith the Holy One.

NKJ Isaiah 40:25 To whom then will you liken Me, Or to whom shall I be equal?” says the Holy One. (*1)

NIV Isaiah 40:25 To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One. (*2)

AMP Isaiah 40:25 To whom then will you liken Me, that I should be equal to him? says the Holy One. (*3)

YLT Isaiah 40:25 And unto whom do ye liken Me, And am I equal? saith the Holy One. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Proclaiming Isaiah 40:25-26
Heavenly Father, You said: To whom will you compare Me? Or who is My equal?” says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes on high and see! Who has created these? I proclaim: You Who brings out their starry host by number and calls them all by name (the stars); through the greatness of Your might and because You are strong in power, not one is missing or lacks anything, I worship and praise You though my Lord Jesus Christ! Amen.

Tuesday May 15, 2018

A peaceful and patient person is of more profit to himself and to others too, than a learned person who has no peace. Thomas a’ Kempis

KJV Mark 9:50 Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.

NKJ Mark 9:50 “Salt is good, but if the salt loses its flavor, how will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace with one another.” (*1)

NIV Mark 9:50 “Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with each other.” (*2)

AMP Mark 9:50 Salt is good (beneficial), but if salt has lost its saltness, how will you restore [the saltness to] it? Have salt within yourselves, and be at peace {and} live in harmony with one another. (*3)

YLT Mark 9:50 The salt is good, but if the salt may become saltless, in what will ye season it? Have in yourselves salt, and have peace in one another.’ (*4)

Prayer about Peace
Father, when assaults come that seek to rob me of my peace, I can stand if I have prepared ahead of time. You most High, are the God of Peace. Today, let the words of Jesus. “Be at peace with one another,” be my motto. Amen.

Monday May 14, 2018

Giving is true having. Charles Haddon Spurgeon

KJV Luke 6:38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

NKJ Luke 6:38 “Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.” (*1)

NIV Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” (*2)

AMP Luke 6:38 Give, and [gifts] will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will they pour into [the pouch formed by] the bosom [of your robe and used as a bag]. For with the measure you deal out [with the measure you use when you confer benefits on others], it will be measured back to you. (*3)

YLT Luke 6:38 ‘Give, and it shall be given to you; good measure, pressed, and shaken, and running over, they shall give into your bosom; for with that measure with which ye measure, it shall be measured to you again.’ (*4)

Prayer about Giving
Heavenly Father, the best thing that can be said about the Christians’ attitude toward money is the it is “more blessed to give that to receive.” Lord, I need help in this area, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Saturday May 12, 2018

The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words unsaid and deeds left undone. Harriet Beecher Stowe

KJV Romans 13:7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

NKJ Romans 13:7 Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor. (*1)

NIV Romans 13:7 Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor. (*2)

AMP Romans 13:7 Render to all men their dues. [Pay] taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, and honor to whom honor is due. (*3)

YLT Romans 13:7 render, therefore, to all their dues; to whom tribute, the tribute; to whom custom, the custom; to whom fear, the fear; to whom honour, the honour. (*4)

Prayer to tell People
Father of Lord Jesus, please help me to tell people how much they mean to me while I still have the opportunity; let me not wait another day, because we know not what a day may bring forth. Amen.

Friday May 11, 2018

Modern mankind can go anywhere, do everything and be completely curious about the universe. But only a rare person now and then is curious enough to want to know God. A. W. Tozer

KJV Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

NKJ Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. (*1)

NIV Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. (*2)

AMP Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please {and} be satisfactory to Him. For whoever would come near to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He is the rewarder of those who earnestly {and} diligently seek Him [out]. (*3)

YLT Hebrews 11:6 and apart from faith it is impossible to please well, for it behoveth him who is coming to God to believe that He is, and to those seeking Him He becometh a rewarder. (*4)

Praying Hebrews 11:6
Father of Lord Jesus, without faith it is impossible to please You, because anyone who comes to You must believe that You exist and that You reward those who earnestly seek You; please empower me to be one of those. Amen.

Thursday May 10, 2018

Where is not for the patient watchful, never wearying love of Christ, not one of us would ever get home. We are kept. J. R. Miller

KJV Jude 1:1 Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called:

NKJ Jude 1:1 Jude, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, To those who are called, sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ: (*1)

NIV Jude 1:1 Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, To those who have been called, who are loved by God the Father and kept by Jesus Christ: (*2)

AMP Jude 1:1 JUDE, A servant of Jesus Christ (the Messiah), and brother of James, [writes this letter] to those who are called (chosen), dearly loved by God the Father {and separated (set apart)} and kept for Jesus Christ: (*3)

YLT Jude 1:1 Judas, of Jesus Christ a servant, and brother of James, to those sanctified in God the Father, and in Jesus Christ kept — called, (*4)

Praying Jude 1-2
Father God, I thank You that I am called, chosen, dearly lived by You, God the father, and separated, set apart and kept for my Lord Jesus Christ. I ask that mercy, and soul peace be multiplied to me today. Amen.

Wednesday May 9, 2018

A Christian should be a striking likeness of Jesus Christ. Charles Haddon Spurgeon

KJV Acts 4:13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

NKJ Acts 4:13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus. (*1)

NIV Acts 4:13 When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. (*2)

AMP Acts 4:13 Now when they saw the boldness {and} unfettered eloquence of Peter and John and perceived that they were unlearned {and} untrained in the schools [common men with no educational advantages], they marveled; and they recognized that they had been with Jesus. (*3)

YLT Acts 4:13 And beholding the openness of Peter and John, and having perceived that they are men unlettered and plebeian, they were wondering — they were taking knowledge also of them that with Jesus they had been – (*4)

Prayer to be Like Jesus
Father, I know I will become like those with whom I spend time with. If I spend time with my Lord Jesus, I will become like Him, reflecting His values and glory. Please help me to do this. Amen.

Tuesday May 8, 2018

Our very learning to walk was an incessant falling and rising again, falling and catching ourselves before we hit the ground until finally we walked with ease, how very emblematic this is of all a human being does. Thomas Carlyle

KJV Proverbs 24:16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.

NKJ Proverbs 24:16 For a righteous man may fall seven times And rise again, But the wicked shall fall by calamity. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 24:16 for though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again, but the wicked are brought down by calamity. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 24:16 For a righteous man falls seven times and rises again, but the wicked are overthrown by calamity. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 24:16 For seven times doth the righteous fall and rise, And the wicked stumble in evil. (*4)

Prayer about Stumbling
Father God, James 3:2 says, “We all stumble in many ways,” but we all must get up and move on. I will never let my humanity discourage me. Jesus knows me quite well and He is my advocate. If He is for me, who can be against me? I will stand up straight today, because I am Yours, thank You! Amen.

Monday May 7, 2018

I shall open my eyes and ears. Once every day I shall simply stare at a tree, a flower, a cloud, or a person, I shall not them be concerned at all to ask what they are but simply be glad that they are. Clyde S. Kilby

KJV Matthew 6:28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:

NKJ Matthew 6:28 “So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; (*1)

NIV Matthew 6:28 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. (*2)

AMP Matthew 6:28 And why should you be anxious about clothes? Consider the lilies of the field {and} learn thoroughly how they grow; they neither toil nor spin. (*3)

YLT Matthew 6:28 and about clothing why are ye anxious? consider well the lilies of the field; how do they grow? they do not labour, nor do they spin; (*4)

Prayer of Thanks Because
Heavenly Father, never let me take Your creation for granted. As I look at nature around me and see the creativity of Your hands, I thank You for Your love bestowed upon me through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Saturday May 5, 2018

True godliness doesn’t turn men out of the world, but enables them to live better in it, and excites their endeavors to mend it. William Penn

KJV John 17:18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.

NKJ John 17:18 “As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. (*1)

NIV John 17:18 As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. (*2)

AMP John 17:18 Just as You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. (*3)

YLT John 17:18 as Thou didst send me to the world, I also did send them to the world; (*4)

Prayer about Mending People
Heavenly Father, in our own unique way, we all have talents given to us by You to help mend torn people. The need is great, but I can start where I am at. Show me who to help today, because of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Friday May 4, 2018

I have worked hard, very hard, that is all: and I have never refused God anything. Florence Nightingale

KJV Galatians 6:4 But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

NKJ Galatians 6:4 But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. (*1)

NIV Galatians 6:4 Each one should test his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else, (*2)

AMP Galatians 6:4 But let every person carefully scrutinize {and} examine {and} test his own conduct {and} his own work. He can then have the personal satisfaction {and} joy of doing something commendable [in itself alone] without [resorting to] boastful comparison with his neighbor. (*3)

YLT Galatians 6:4 and his own work let each one prove, and then in regard to himself alone the glorying he shall have, and not in regard to the other, (*4)

Prayer about His Work
Father of Lord Jesus, You seem to work best with available people of very ordinary ability. That sounds like me! I make myself available to You as You see fit; please help me! Amen.

Thursday May 3, 2018

As long as I see anything to be done for God, life is worth having; but O how vain and unworthy it is to live for any lower end! David Brainerd

KJV John 9:4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.

NKJ John 9:4 “I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work. (*1)

NIV John 9:4 As long as it is day, we must do the work of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work. (*2)

AMP John 9:4 We must work the works of Him Who sent Me {and} be busy with His business while it is daylight; night is coming on, when no man can work. (*3)

YLT John 9:4 it behoveth me to be working the works of Him who sent me while it is day; night doth come, when no one is able to work: — (*4)

Prayer about the Works of Him
Heavenly Father, like my Lord Jesus, as long as it is day, I must do the work You sent me to do, because night is coming when no one can work; please empower me this very day for this and beyond. Amen.

Wednesday May 2, 2018

Seek your life’s nourishment in your life’s work. Phillips Brooks

KJV John 4:34 Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

NKJ John 4:34 Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work. (*1)

NIV John 4:34 “My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work. (*2)

AMP John 4:34 Jesus said to them, My food (nourishment) is to do the will (pleasure) of Him Who sent Me and to accomplish {and} completely finish His work. (*3)

YLT John 4:34 Jesus saith to them, ‘My food is, that I may do the will of Him who sent me, and may finish His work; (*4)

My Prayer about Food
Father of Lord Jesus, if my work would nourish me, it must be the work You have given me. Lord, if I am working out of Your will, please show me, and help in this area. Amen.

Tuesday May 1, 2018

Our friendly helpers (the angels), the emissaries of God’s love, the apostles of His grace, do not haunt the roads that we make for ourselves. Alexander Maclaren

KJV Matthew 4:11 Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.

NKJ Matthew 4:11 Then the devil left Him, and behold, angels came and ministered to Him. (*1)

NIV Matthew 4:11 Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him. (*2)

AMP Matthew 4:11 Then the devil departed from Him, and behold, angels came and ministered to Him. (*3)

YLT Matthew 4:11 Then doth the Devil leave him, and lo, messengers came and were ministering to him. (*4)

Prayer about Angels
Father, if I would have angels in my midst, it must be on the road where they dwell, and that’s the road where my Lord Jesus has been. Amen.

Monday April 30, 2018

If we could only grasp the significance of the Incarnation, the word “sacrifice” would disappear from our vocabulary. Nate Saint

KJV Hebrews 9:26 For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.

NKJ Hebrews 9:26 He then would have had to suffer often since the foundation of the world; but now, once at the end of the ages, He has appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself. (*1)

NIV Hebrews 9:26 Then Christ would have had to suffer many times since the creation of the world. But now he has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of himself. (*2)

AMP Hebrews 9:26 For then would He often have had to suffer [over and over again] since the foundation of the world. But as it now is, He has once for all at the consummation {and} close of the ages appeared to put away {and} abolish sin by His sacrifice [of Himself]. (*3)

YLT Hebrews 9:26 since it had behoved him many times to suffer from the foundation of the world, but now once, at the full end of the ages, for putting away of sin through his sacrifice, he hath been manifested; (*4)

Prayer about His Sacrifice
Heavenly Father, I thank You that once and for all, You sent our Lord Jesus to put away and abolish my sin by His sacrifice of Himself. And because of that, I stand complete in Him who is ahead of all principalities and powers. Amen.

Saturday April 28, 2018

He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose. Jim Elliot

KJV Matthew 16:25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

NKJ Matthew 16:25 “For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. (*1)

NIV Matthew 16:25 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it. (*2)

AMP Matt 16:25 For whoever is bent on saving his [temporal] life [his comfort and security here] shall lose it [eternal life]; and whoever loses his life [his comfort and security here] for My sake shall find it [life everlasting]. (*3)

YLT Matthew 16:25 for whoever may will to save his life, shall lose it, and whoever may lose his life for my sake shall find it, (*4)

Prayer about Trust
Father, we can never tell what positive repercussions may result from even the most seemingly horrific tragedy. Lord, help me to look beyond any immediate pain with understanding that You know the end of my story. Daddy I trust You! Amen.

Friday April 27, 2018

In His life, Christ is an example, showing us how to live; in His death, He is a sacrifice, satisfying for our sins; in His resurrection, a conqueror; in His ascension, a king; in His intercession, a High Priest. Martin Luther

KJV 1 Corinthians 11:1 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.

NKJ 1 Corinthians 11:1 Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ. (*1)

NIV 1 Corinthians 11:1 Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. (*2)

AMP 1 Corinthains 11:1 PATTERN YOURSELVES after me [follow my example], as I imitate {and} follow Christ (the Messiah). (*3)

YLT 1 Corinthians 11:1 Followers of me become ye, as I also am of Christ. (*4)

Prayer about Examples
Heavenly Father, if I would follow hard after You, I must learn from our Lord Jesus Christ. As I read the Bible, help me to learn from the mistakes of Your disciples, and to avoid them. Amen.

Thursday April 26, 2018

God’s tests catch us unprepared, off guard. It is when we are confronted with some simple situation no one will know about that the tests of life really come. Ray Stedman.

KJV 1 Thessalonians 2:4 But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.

NKJ 1 Thessalonians 2:4 But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts. (*1)

NIV 1 Thessalonians 2:4 On the contrary, we speak as men approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please men but God, who tests our hearts. (*2)

AMP 1 Thessalonians 2:4 But just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the glad tidings (the Gospel), so we speak not to please men but to please God, Who tests our hearts [expecting them to be approved]. (*3)

YLT 1 Thessalonians 2:4 but as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the good news, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, who is proving our hearts, (*4)

Prayer about Testings
Father, You often use the unexpected to test my heart. Today, if there be such an unforeseen situation; please grace me to meet it as my Lord Jesus would. Amen.

Wednesday April 25, 2018

Faith and works should travel side by side, step answering step. Like the legs of men walking. First faith, and then works; and then faith again, and then works again-until you can scarcely distinguish which is the one and which is the other. William Booth

KJV James 2:17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.

NKJ James 2:17 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. (*1)

NIV James 2:17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. (*2)

AMP James 2:17 So also faith, if it does not have works (deeds and actions of obedience to back it up), by itself is destitute of power (inoperative, dead). (*3)

YLT James 2:17 so also the faith, if it may not have works, is dead by itself. (*4)

Prayer about Works
Father of Lord Jesus, if my faith does not have works (deeds and actions of obedience to back it up), by itself is destitute of power (inoperative, dead). Lord, let it not be! I ask for help in this area. Amen.

Tuesday April 24, 2018

Lust is an appetite by which temporal goods are preferred to eternal goods. Augustine of Hippo

KJV Matthew 5:28 But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

NKJ Matthew 5:28 “But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. (*1)

NIV Matthew 5:28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. (*2)

AMP Matthew 5:28 But I say to you that everyone who so much as looks at a woman with evil desire for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. (*3)

YLT Matthew 5:28 but I — I say to you, that every one who is looking on a woman to desire her, did already commit adultery with her in his heart. (*4)

Prayer about Lust
Father of Lord Jesus, we live in an age where sexual obsession is part of our culture. Lust is not only easy to entertain mentally, but easy to fulfill in experience. Yet every yielding to thoughts of unfaithfulness or sexual impurity wars against my spiritual life. Please empower me to be strong during the current onslaught of sexual permissiveness which engulfs our world. Amen.

Monday April 23, 2018

In life, as well as death, we are called to be “witnesses” to “bear the stamp of Christ.” Elisabeth Elliot

KJV 1 John 2:6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.

NKJ 1 John 2:6 He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked. (*1)

NIV 1 John 2:6 Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did. (*2)

AMP 1 John 2:6 Whoever says he abides in Him ought [as a personal debt] to walk {and} conduct himself in the same way in which He walked {and} conducted Himself. (*3)

YLT 1 John 2:6 He who is saying in him he doth remain, ought according as he walked also himself so to walk. (*4)

Prayer about Purpose
Father God, when we think of martyrs, we think of persons who have died for their faith. But often martyrs in the true sense of the word, are those who live for their faith day by day, who like our Lord Jesus, delight to do Your will. I purpose to do Your will today with the same joy that Christ knew when He walked the earth. Amen.

Saturday April 21, 2018

In an effort to get the work of the Lord done we often lose contact with the Lord of the work, and quite literally wear our people out as well. A. W. Tozer

KJV Deuteronomy 6:12 Then beware lest thou forget the LORD, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.

NKJ Deuteronomy 6:12 “then beware, lest you forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage. (*1)

NIV Deuteronomy 6:12 be careful that you do not forget the LORD, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. (*2)

AMP Deuteronomy 6:12 Then beware lest you forget the Lord, Who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. (*3)

YLT Deuteronomy 6:12 ‘Take heed to thyself lest thou forget Jehovah who hath brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of a house of servants; (*4)

Prayer about the Work
Heavenly Father, our Lord Jesus daily renewed fellowship with You, and thus was never so engrossed in the work of the Lord that He forgot You, the Lord of the work; please grace me to remember and walk in this. Amen.

Friday April 20, 2018

Each of us may be sure that if God sends us on stony paths He will provide us with strong shoes, and He will not send us out on any journey for which He does not equip us well. Alexander Maclaren

KJV Joel 2:8 Neither shall one thrust another; they shall walk every one in his path: and when they fall upon the sword, they shall not be wounded.

NKJ Joel 2:8 They do not push one another; Every one marches in his own column. Though they lunge between the weapons, They are not cut down. (*1)

NIV Joel 2:8 They do not jostle each other; each marches straight ahead. They plunge through defenses without breaking ranks. (*2)

AMP Joel 2:8 Neither does one thrust upon another; they walk every one in his path. And they burst through {and} upon the weapons, yet they are not wounded {and} do not change their course. (*3)

YLT Joel 2:8 And each his brother they press not, Each in his way they go on, If by the missile they fall, they are not cut off. (*4)

Prayer about my Paths
Father God, You have prepared a path for me to walk. I accept with joy that specially chosen path You have for me. And if there be stones, I will trust in the provision of strong shoes that you will provide, because of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Thursday April 19, 2018

Fear is a greater evil than the evil itself. Francis de Sales

KJV Psalm 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

NKJ Psalm 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. (*1)

NIV Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. (*2)

AMP Psalm 23:4 Yes, though I walk through the [deep, sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I will fear {or} dread no evil, for You are with me; Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort me. (*3)

YLT Psalm 23:4 Also — when I walk in a valley of death-shade, I fear no evil, for Thou art with me, Thy rod and Thy staff — they comfort me. (*4)

Prayer about Fear
Father, as we approach the last of the last days, I will allow Holy Spirit to minister through my life. And as I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me, thank You Lord Jesus! Amen.

Wednesday April 18, 2018

The Christian should be an alleluia from head to foot! Augustine of Hippo

KJV Revelation 19:6 And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.

NKJ Revelation 19:6 And I heard, as it were, the voice of a great multitude, as the sound of many waters and as the sound of mighty thunderings, saying, “Alleluia! For the Lord God Omnipotent reigns! (*1)

NIV Revelation 19:6 Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: “Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. (*2)

AMP Revelation 19:6 After that I heard what sounded like the shout of a vast throng, like the boom of many pounding waves, and like the roar of terrific {and} mighty peals of thunder, exclaiming, Hallelujah (praise the Lord)! For now the Lord our God the Omnipotent (the All-Ruler) reigns! (*3)

YLT Revelation 19:6 and I heard as the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, ‘Alleluia! because reign did the Lord God — the Almighty! (*4)

Prayer to be an Alleluia
Heavenly Father, our Lord Jesus said if we do not praise You, the very rocks will cry out. Help me to do my part to be an alleluia and keep the rocks silent. Amen.

Tuesday April 17, 2018

Grace is free, but when once you take it you are bound forever to the Giver, and bound to catch the spirit of the Giver. Like produce like, Grace makes you gracious, the Giver makes you give. E. Stanley Jones

KJV Galatians 5:13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

NKJ Galatians 5:13 For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. (*1)

NIV Galatians 5:13 You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. (*2)

AMP Galatians 5:13 For you, brethren, were [indeed] called to freedom; only [do not let your] freedom be an incentive to your flesh {and} an opportunity {or} excuse [for selfishness], but through love you should serve one another. (*3)

YLT Galatians 5:13 For ye — to freedom ye were called, brethren, only not the freedom for an occasion to the flesh, but through the love serve ye one another,
(*4)

Prayer about Grace
Father, grace is not the freedom to do what I want, but the power to do what I should. “Grace” is often interpreted to be a passive word, but when we Christians get a handle on the power that is in grace to changes us, all such thoughts of passivity are banished. I ask for help. Amen.

Monday April 16, 2018

The one thing the Lord insists upon is the doing the thing we know we ought to do. George MacDonald

KJV 1 Samuel 15:22 And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.

NKJ 1 Samuel 15:22 Then Samuel said: “Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, As in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, And to heed than the fat of rams. (*1)

NIV 1 Samuel 15:22 But Samuel replied: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the LORD? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams. (*2)

AMP 1 Samuel 15:22 Samuel said, Has the Lord as great a delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. (*3)

YLT 1 Samuel 15:22 And Samuel saith, ‘Hath Jehovah had delight in burnt-offerings and sacrifices as in hearkening to the voice of Jehovah? lo, hearkening than sacrifice is better; to give attention than fat of rams; (*4)

Prayer to Do
Father of Lord Jesus, as I try to do what I am supposed to do; I ask, am I using it to avoid what it is that You really have for me to do? Please grant me wisdom on this matter…Amen.

Saturday April 14, 2018

The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it. William James

KJV Matthew 6:20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

NKJ Matthew 6:20 “but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. (*1)

NIV Matthew 6:20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. (*2)

AMP Matthew 6:20 But gather {and} heap up {and} store for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust {nor} worm consume {and} destroy, and where thieves do not break through and steal;

YLT Matthew 6:20 but treasure up to yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth disfigure, and where thieves do not break through nor steal, (*4)

Prayer about Living for Jesus
Father God, as my days fly by, please empower me to live the Christ-life in a greater way. For the work of my Lord, that I do, has eternal influence and significance. Amen.

Friday April 13, 2018

It is in our power to stretch out our arms and by doing good in our actions, to seize life and set it in our soul. This is the life which Christ said, “I am the Life.” Origen

KJV John 11:25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

NKJ John 11:25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. (*1)

NIV John 11:25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; (*2)

AMP John 11:25 Jesus said to her, I am [Myself] the Resurrection and the Life. Whoever believes in (adheres to, trusts in, and relies on) Me, although he may die, yet he shall live; (*3)

YLT John 11:25 Jesus said to her, ‘I am the rising again, and the life; he who is believing in me, even if he may die, shall live; (*4)

Prayer to Stretch out
Heavenly Father, to those to whom I would stretch out my arms I become as Christ. In so doing, it is not just they who receive life, but I too am re-energized by doing the deeds of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Thursday April 12, 2018

Ever character has an inward spring; let Christ be that spring. Every action has a keynote; let Christ be that note, to which your whole life is attuned. Henry Drummond

KJV Psalm 87:7 As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee.

NKJ Psalm 87:7 Both the singers and the players on instruments say, “All my springs are in you.” (*1)

NIV Psalm 87:7 As they make music they will sing, “All my fountains are in you.” (*2)

AMP Psalm 87:7 The singers as well as the players on instruments shall say, All my springs (my sources of life and joy) are in you [city of our God]. (*3)

YLT Psalm 87:7 Singers also as players on instruments, All my fountains are in Thee! (*4)

Prayer to Settle in Him
Father God, today I settle myself in my Lord Jesus. I will let Him be my focus, my anchor, my center. I proclaim: I will see Him in every situation and I will move in faith. Amen.

Wednesday April 11, 2018

Have unlimited vision under God. Have enthusiasm and faith in what God can do. Henrietta Mears

KJV Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

NKJ Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the law. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision [no redemptive revelation of God], the people perish; but he who keeps the law [of God, which includes that of man]–blessed (happy, fortunate, and enviable) is he. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 29:18 Without a Vision is a people made naked, And whoso is keeping the law, O his happiness! (*4)

Prayer to make Him Known
Father of Lord Jesus, like Henrietta Mears, I pray that I would “know Christ and to make Him known,” in a greater way today. Amen.

Tuesday April 10, 2018

We might have much peace if we would not meddle with other people’s sayings and doings. Blessed be the true, simple, and humble people, for they shall have a great plenitude of peace. Thomas a’ Kempis

KJV 2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

NKJ 2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. (*1)

NIV 2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brothers, good-by. Aim for perfection, listen to my appeal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. (*2)

AMP 2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brethren, farewell (rejoice)! Be strengthened (perfected, completed, made what you ought to be); be encouraged {and} consoled {and} comforted; be of the same [agreeable] mind one with another; live in peace, and [then] the God of love [Who is the Source of affection, goodwill, love, and benevolence toward men] and the Author {and} Promoter of peace will be with you. (*3)

YLT 2 Corinthians 13:11 Henceforth, brethren, rejoice; be made perfect, be comforted, be of the same mind, be at peace, and the God of the love and peace shall be with you; (*4)

Prayer about Peace
Heavenly Father, when our Lord Jesus walked the earth, He carried with Him that same peace that is available to me. Today, as I consider the situations I face, please download that peace in me that passes understanding. Amen.

Monday April 9, 2018

I believe a very large majority of churchgoers are merely unthinking, slumbering worshipers of an unknown God. Charles Haddon Spurgeon

KJV Isaiah 51:9 Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD; awake, as in the ancient days, in the generations of old.

NKJ Isaiah 51:9 Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD! Awake as in the ancient days, In the generations of old. (*1)

NIV Isaiah 51:9 Awake, awake! Clothe yourself with strength, O arm of the LORD; awake, as in days gone by, as in generations of old. (*2)

AMP Isaiah 51:9 [Zion now cries to the Lord, the God of Israel] Awake, awake, put on strength {and} might, O arm of the Lord; awake, as in the ancient days, as in the generations of long ago. (*3)

YLT Isaiah 51:9 Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of Jehovah, Awake, as in days of old, generations of the ages. (*4)

Prayer about a Vibrant Relationship
Father God, if I am to be successful at doing what my Lord Jesus would call me to do, it must spring from a vibrant relationship with Him and Holy Spirit. Help me to do away with a slumbering spirit and awake and clothe me with Your strength. Amen.

Saturday April 7, 2018

If Christians want us to believe in a Redeemer, let them act redeemed. Voltaire

KJV 2 Corinthians 8:21 Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

NKJ 2 Corinthians 8:21 providing honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. (*1)

NIV 2 Corinthians 8:21 For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of men. (*2)

AMP 2 Corinthians 8:21 For we take thought beforehand {and} aim to be honest {and} absolutely above suspicion, not only in the sight of the Lord but also in the sight of men. (*3)

YLT 2 Corinthians 8:21 providing right things, not only before the Lord, but also before men; (*4)

Prayer about acting Redeemed
Father, there may be skeptics whose eyes are on me, men and women looking for fruit in my life. Please empower my walk of faith to match my talk, for Your glory Lord Jesus. Amen.

Friday April 6, 2018

God’s goodness should drive us to our knees in gratitude. Anne Graham Lotz

KJV Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

NKJ Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever. (*1)

NIV Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. (*2)

AMP Psalm 23:6 Surely {or} only goodness, mercy, {and} unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life, and through the length of my days the house of the Lord [and His presence] shall be my dwelling place. (*3)

YLT Psalm 23:6 Only — goodness and kindness pursue me, All the days of my life, And my dwelling is in the house of Jehovah, For a length of days! (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 23
Father of Lord Jesus, You are my Shepherd; I shall not want. You make me to lie down in green pastures; You lead me beside the still waters. You restore my soul; You lead me in the paths of righteousness for Your Name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord (Jehovah) forever.

Thursday April 5, 2018

I had rather wear out than rust out. George Whitefield

KJV Psalm 90:10 The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.

NKJ Psalm 90:10 The days of our lives are seventy years; And if by reason of strength they are eighty years, Yet their boast is only labor and sorrow; For it is soon cut off, and we fly away. (*1)

NIV Psalm 90:10 The length of our days is seventy years– or eighty, if we have the strength; yet their span is but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away. (*2)

AMP Psalm 90:10 The days of our years are threescore years and ten (seventy years)–or even, if by reason of strength, fourscore years (eighty years); yet is their pride [in additional years] only labor and sorrow, for it is soon gone, and we fly away. (*3)

YLT Psalm 90:10 Days of our years, in them are seventy years, And if, by reason of might, eighty years, Yet is their enlargement labour and vanity, For it hath been cut off hastily, and we fly away. (*4)

Prayer about my Remaining Days
Father God, I thank You for all the remaining days of my life in which I have the privilege of fulfilling what You have for me to do. Give me strength and grace and let me finish strong, because of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Wednesday April 4, 2018

The modern scientist has lost God amid the wonder of His word. A.W. Tozer

KJV Proverbs 25:2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.

NKJ Proverbs 25:2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 25:2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 25:2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a thing. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 25:2 The honour of God is to hide a thing, And the honour of kings to search out a matter. (*4)

Prayer about His Wonders
Heavenly Father, most of the early scientists whose discoveries are the foundation of research today were strong believers in our Lord Jesus. And just as science is in wonder about creation, let me never lose that child-like amazement of all You’ve done. Amen.

Tuesday April 3, 2018

It is a fact beyond question that there are two kinds of Christian experience, one of which is an experience of bondage, and the other an experience of liberty. Hannah Whitall Smith

KJV Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

NKJ Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. (*1)

NIV Galatians 5:1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. (*2)

AMP Galatians 5:1 IN [this] freedom Christ has made us free [and completely liberated us]; stand fast then, and do not be hampered {and} held ensnared {and} submit again to a yoke of slavery [which you have once put off]. (*3)

YLT Galatians 5:1 In the freedom, then, with which Christ did make you free — stand ye, and be not held fast again by a yoke of servitude; (*4)

Prayer about Works
Father, we are never more loved by You because of what we do, rather what we do is because are we loved You. If my works are performance based, please help me with this, in Jesus name. Amen.

Monday April 2, 2018

So long as we are full of self we are shocked at the faults of others. Let us think often of our own sin, and we shall be lenient to the sins of others. François Fenelon

KJV Matthew 7:2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.

NKJ Matthew 7:2 “For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. (*1)

NIV Matthew 7:2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. (*2)

AMP Matthew 7:2 For just as you judge {and} criticize {and} condemn others, you will be judged {and} criticized {and} condemned, and in accordance with the measure you [use to] deal out to others, it will be dealt out again to you. (*3)

YLT Matthew 7:2 for in what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged, and in what measure ye measure, it shall be measured to you. (*4)

Prayer about Judgments
Father God, if I could see the hurts and adversity that cause many to fall, I would surely be more loving and compassionate. If I have judged others, please forgive me, I ask for love to cover, because of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Saturday March 31, 2018

This world deserveth nothing but the outer court of our soul. Samuel Rutherford

KJV Genesis 2:7 And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

NKJ Genesis 2:7 And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being. (*1)

NIV Genesis 2:7 the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being. (*2)

AMP Gen 2:7 Then the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath {or} spirit of life, and man became a living being. (*3)

YLT Genesis 2:7 And Jehovah God formeth the man — dust from the ground, and breatheth into his nostrils breath of life, and the man becometh a living creature. (*4)

Prayer about my Outer Court
Heavenly Father, before that day I shall exit this earth and go to my true home; and just as Jesus was only here in bodily form for a while, so too is my earthly journey only a brief passing through. Help me to fulfill my high calling in Christ Jesus every day. Amen.

Friday March 30, 2018

God’s might to direct me,
God’s power to protect me,
God’s wisdom for learning,
God’s eye for discerning,
God’s ear for my hearing,
God’s word for my clearing. -St. Patrick

KJV Psalm 91:2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.

NKJ Psalm 91:2 I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” (*1)

NIV Psalm 91:2 I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” (*2)

AMP Psalm 91:2 I will say of the Lord, He is my Refuge and my Fortress, my God; on Him I lean {and} rely, {and} in Him I [confidently] trust! (*3)

YLT Psalm 91:2 He is saying of Jehovah, ‘My refuge, and my bulwark, my God, I trust in Him,’ (*4)

Prayer about God’s Soldiers
Father God, many of Your greatest soldiers have undergone excruciating trails before You have used them. Our Lord Jesus learned obedience from what he suffered; shall I not then endure whatever degree of trials You send to mold me? Please grace for this. Amen.

Thursday March 29, 2018

A man who does evil to someone will not be able to worship God. Sextus

KJV Psalm 34:14 Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

NKJ Psalm 34:14 Depart from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it. (*1)

NIV Psalm 34:14 Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. (*2)

AMP Psalm 34:14 Depart from evil and do good; seek, inquire for, {and} crave peace and pursue (go after) it! (*3)

YLT Psalm 34:14 Turn aside from evil and do good, Seek peace and pursue it. (*4)

Prayer about Compromise
Father, satan is the master manipulator. He often tempts us to evil through subtle compromise. The Psalmist was clear about my response to evil: turn away. Today if evil presents itself to me in shade of gray, please empower me to turn away. Amen.

Wednesday March 28, 2018

It is not talking but walking that will bring us to heaven. Matthew Henry

KJV Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

NKJ Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. (*1)

NIV Romans 8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, (*2)

AMP Romans 8:1 THEREFORE, [there is] now no condemnation (no adjudging guilty of wrong) for those who are in Christ Jesus, {who live [and] walk not after the dictates of the flesh, but after the dictates of the Spirit.} (*3)

YLT Romans 8:1 There is, then, now no condemnation to those in Christ Jesus, who walk not according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit; (*4)

Prayer about my Feet
Father of Lord Jesus, my feet must follow what my mouth declares. It is my actions that confirm my otherwise empty words. Lord, my Christianity must be confirmed by where I find my feet walking and what I find my hands doing; please help me with this. Amen

Tuesday March 27, 2018

Do let satan deceive you into being afraid of God’s plans for your life. R. A. Torrey

KJV Matthew 6:10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

NKJ Matthew 6:10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. (*1)

NIV Matthew 6:10 your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. (*2)

AMP Matthew 6:10 Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. (*3)

YLT Matthew 6:10 ‘Thy reign come: Thy will come to pass, as in heaven also on the earth. (*4)

Prayer to do His Will
Father of Lord Jesus please help me to surrender to Your will. As I submit to that commissioning, with that comes fulfilment, joy, peace and an intense desire to do exactly that. Amen.

Monday March 26, 2018

It does not pay to get sour as you get old. I pity a man who live in the past. He lives on stale manna. He get stunted. Dwight L. Moody

KJV Revelation 2:17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.

NKJ Revelation 2:17 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it.” ‘(*1)

NIV Revelation 2:17 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to him who receives it. (*2)

AMP Revelation 2:17 He who is able to hear, let him listen to {and} heed what the Spirit says to the assemblies (churches). To him who overcomes (conquers), I will give to eat of the manna that is hidden, and I will give him a white stone with a new name engraved on the stone, which no one knows {or} understands except he who receives it. (*3)

YLT Revelation 2:17 He who is having an ear — let him hear what the Spirit saith to the assemblies: To him who is overcoming, I will give to him to eat from the hidden manna, and will give to him a white stone, and upon the stone a new name written, that no one knew except him who is receiving it. (*4)

Prayer about Stale Manna
Father God, at times I have lived on stale manna, and that does not keep my relationship with my Lord Jesus (and Holy Spirit) up to date. Jesus would never have lived on memories of yesterday’s experience to nourish today. Please empower me to receive fresh manna today. Amen.

Saturday March 24, 2018

Nothing will so test and stimulate the Christian life as the honest attempt to be an intercessor. Andrew Murry

KJV 1 Timothy 2:1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

NKJ 1 Timothy 2:1 Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, (*1)

NIV 1 Timothy 2:1 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—(*2)

AMP 1 Timothy 2:1 FIRST OF all, then, I admonish {and} urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be offered on behalf of all men, (*3)

YLT 1 Timothy 2:1 I exhort, then, first of all, there be made supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, for all men: (*4)

Prayer about Intercession
Heavenly Father, intercession is the art of praying for others. When Jesus prayed for His believers in John 17, He was interceding. Lord, help me to be sensitive to just how You want to use me to be an intercessor. Amen.

Friday March 23, 2018

True silence is the rest of the mind; and it is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment. William Penn

KJV Psalm 37:7 Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.

NKJ Psalm 37:7 Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass. (*1)

NIV Psalm 37:7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. (*2)

AMP Psalm 37:7 Be still {and} rest in the Lord; wait for Him {and} patiently lean yourself upon Him; fret not yourself because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked devices to pass. (*3)

YLT Psalm 37:7 Be silent for Jehovah, and stay thyself for Him, Do not fret because of him Who is making prosperous his way, Because of a man doing wicked devices. (*4)

Prayer about Silence
Father God, please grace me to learn the discipline of silence. I need the nourishment and refreshment that it brings. And in a daily time of stillness I will learn what my Lord Jesus would do. Amen.

Thursday March 22, 2018

Silence is one of the deepest disciplines of the Spirit simply because it puts the stopper on all self-justification. Richard Foster

KJV James 3:8 But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.

NKJ James 3:8 But no man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. (*1)

NIV James 3:8 but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. (*2)

AMP James 3:8 But the human tongue can be tamed by no man. It is a restless (undisciplined, irreconcilable) evil, full of deadly poison. (*3)

YLT James 3:8 and the tongue no one of men is able to subdue, it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison, (*4)

Prayer about the Need to Justify
Father of Lord Jesus, when the need to say something to defend myself comes up, rather than try to justify my actions by pouring out words of self-vindication, I will calmly give the matter to You. Amen.

Wednesday March 21, 2018

Where is the foolish person who would think it in his power to commit more sin than God could forgive? Francis de Sales

KJV Psalm 136:1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

NKJ Psalm 136:1 Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. (*1)

NIV Psalm 136:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever. (*2)

AMP Psalm 136:1 O GIVE thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy {and} loving-kindness endure forever. (*3)

YLT Psalm 136:1 Give ye thanks to Jehovah, For good, for to the age is His kindness. (*4)

Prayer about Forgiven Sins’
Father of Lord Jesus, I thank You for forgiven sins, my sins… past, present, future; known and unknown. And because of that, I give thanks to You Lord, for You are good; Your Mercy and Loving-kindness endure forever. Amen.

Tuesday March 20, 2018

The truth is we can do great things after we pray, but we cannot do great things until we pray. So the word for you today is, “Let us pray.” Unknown

KJV Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

NKJ Ephesians 6:18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints – (*1)

NIV Ephesians 6:18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. (*2)

AMP Ephesians 6:18 Pray at all times (on every occasion, in every season) in the Spirit, with all [manner of] prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose {and} perseverance, interceding in behalf of all the saints (God’s consecrated people). (*3)

YLT Ephesians 6:18 through all prayer and supplication praying at all times in the Spirit, and in regard to this same, watching in all perseverance and supplication for all the saints – (*4)

Praying Ephesians 6:18 Amplified Personalized
Father of Lord Jesus, please empower me to pray at all times (on every occasion, in every season) in the Spirit, with all manner of prayer and entreaty. And to that end, I would keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding in behalf of all the saints (God’s consecrated people). Amen.

Monday March 19, 2018

Life passes, riches fly away, popularity is fickle, the senses decay, the world changes. One alone is true to us; One alone can be all things to us; One alone can supply our need. John Henry Newman

KJV Psalm 102:11-12 My days are like a shadow that declineth; and I am withered like grass. But thou, O LORD, shalt endure for ever; and thy remembrance unto all generations.

NKJ Psalm 102:11-12 My days are like a shadow that lengthens, And I wither away like grass. But You, O LORD, shall endure forever, And the remembrance of Your name to all generations. (*1)

NIV Psalm 102:11-12 My days are like the evening shadow; I wither away like grass. But you, O LORD, sit enthroned forever; your renown endures through all generations. (*3)

AMP Psalm 102:11-12 My days are like an evening shadow that stretches out {and} declines [with the sun]; and I am withered like grass. But You, O Lord, are enthroned forever; and the fame of Your name endures to all generations. (*3)

YLT Psalm 102:11-12 My days as a shadow are stretched out, And I — as the herb I am withered. And Thou, O Jehovah, to the age abidest, And Thy memorial to all generations. (*4)

Prayer about Eternity
Heavenly Father, it is hard for me to conceive of eternity. Yet the life I have in my Christ Jesus is eternal life and my future is an eternal future. How foolish I am to ever let material temptations be an issue. Amen.

Saturday March 17, 2018

Let the ground of all our actions be obedience. Don’t ask why it’s commanded, but do it because it’s commanded. True obedience neither procrastinates nor questions. Francis Quarles

KJV Isaiah 1:19 If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land:

NKJ Isaiah 1:19 If you are willing and obedient, You shall eat the good of the land; (*1)

NIV Isaiah 1:19 If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best from the land; (*2)

AMP Isaiah 1:19 If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land; (*3)

YLT Isaiah 1:19 If ye are willing, and have hearkened, The good of the land ye consume, (*4)

Prayer about Disobedience
Father God, our Lord Jesus was obedient to Your will, all the way to His death on the cross. If there is something You want me to do and I have procrastinated, please forgive me, and download the wherewithal to complete the task. Amen.

Friday March 16, 2018

Prayer will become effective when we stop using it as a substitute for obedience. A. W. Tozer

KJV James 4:3 Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.

NKJ James 4:3 You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures. (*1)

NIV James 4:3 When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. (*2)

AMP James 4:3 [Or] you do ask [God for them] and yet fail to receive, because you ask with wrong purpose and evil, selfish motives. Your intention is [when you get what you desire] to spend it in sensual pleasures. (*3)

YLT James 4:3 ye ask, and ye receive not, because evilly ye ask, that in your pleasures ye may spend it. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer About Not Praying Right
Heavenly Father, if in my prayers, I have been asking amiss with a wrong purpose and evil selfish motives, I confess that as sin and ask for forgiveness; nullify this imprecation and establish in my being the power to ask according to Your will and live it, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Wednesday March 14, 2018

Take care of your life; and the Lord will take care of your death. George Whitefield

KJV 1 Corinthians 15:55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?

NKJ 1 Corinthians 15:55 “O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?” (*1)

NIV 1 Corinthians 15:55 “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” (*2)

AMP 1 Corinthians 15:55 O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting? (*3)

YLT 1 Corinthians 15:55 where, O Death, thy sting? where, O Hades, thy victory?’ (*4)

Prayer about my Death
Father God, our Lord Jesus did not spend much time worrying about His death, He continued fulfilling His mission in life. Lord, You have set for me the day of my death; why should I worry? Until that time I will do what You said to do. Amen.

Tuesday March 13, 2018

Christ sent me to preach the gospel. He will look after the results… Mary Slessor

KJV Luke 4:18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

NKJ Luke 4:18 “The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed; (*1)

NIV Luke 4:18 “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, (*2)

AMP Luke 4:18 The Spirit of the Lord [is] upon Me, because He has anointed Me [the Anointed One, the Messiah] to preach the good news (the Gospel) to the poor; He has sent Me to announce release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to send forth as delivered those who are oppressed [who are downtrodden, bruised, crushed, and broken down by calamity], (*3)

YLT Luke 4:18 ‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, Because He did anoint me; To proclaim good news to the poor, Sent me to heal the broken of heart, To proclaim to captives deliverance, And to blind receiving of sight, To send away the bruised with deliverance, (*4)

Prayer about Results
Father of Lord Jesus, like Mary Slessor I will preach the gospel, or tell others about You, and I will leave the results to You Lord God. Amen.

Monday March 12, 2018

Everything is in God’s hand. Leave it there. Richard De Haan

KJV Psalm 103:11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.

NKJ Psalm 103:11 For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him; (*1)

NIV Psalm 103:11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; (*2)

AMP Psalm 103:11 For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great are His mercy {and} loving-kindness toward those who reverently {and} worshipfully fear Him. (*3)

YLT Psalm 103:11 For, as the height of the heavens is above the earth, His kindness hath been mighty over those fearing Him. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 103:11-12
Heavenly Father, for as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is Your mercy and loving-kindness toward those who reverently and worshipfully fear You. As far as the east is from the west, that is how far have You removed our transgressions from us; I thank You through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Saturday March 10, 2018

God has made no promises of mercy to the slothful and negligent. His mercy is only offered to our frail and imperfect, but best endeavors, to practice all manner of righteousness. William Law

KJV Proverbs 18:9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

NKJ Proverbs 18:9 He who is slothful in his work Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer. (*1)

NIV Proverbs 18:9 One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys. (*2)

AMP Proverbs 18:9 He who is loose {and} slack in his work is brother to him who is a destroyer {and} {he who does not use his endeavors to heal himself is brother to him who commits suicide}. (*3)

YLT Proverbs 18:9 He also that is remiss in his work, A brother he is to a destroyer. (*4)

Prayer about Slothfulness
Father of Lord Jesus, I ask that you would examine me. Is idleness a problem? I am I doing Your work with my whole heart? Do I cut corners to save time? Please forgive me if so, and create in me a more diligent heart. Amen.

Friday March 9, 2018

The cross is rough and it is deadly, but it is effective. A. W. Tozer

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; (*3)

Prayer about my Cross
Father God, to do what You have called me to do always means counting the cost, considering the cross, abiding in the cross and embracing the cross; please grace me for a greater crucifixion Lord Jesus. Amen.

Thursday March 8, 2018

Beware of despairing about yourself; you are commanded to put your trust in God, and not in yourself. Augustine of Hipo

KJV 2 Corinthians 1:9 But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead:

NKJ 2 Corinthians 1:9 Yes, we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead, (*1)

NIV 2 Corinthians 1:9 Indeed, in our hearts we felt the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. (*2)

AMP 2 Corinthians 1:9 Indeed, we felt within ourselves that we had received the [very] sentence of death, but that was to keep us from trusting in {and} depending on ourselves instead of on God Who raises the dead. (*3)

YLT 2 Corinthians 1:9 but we ourselves in ourselves the sentence of the death have had, that we may not be trusting on ourselves, but on God, who is raising the dead, (*4)

Prayer about my Failings
Father of Lord Jesus, time after time it seems that I have a remarkable ability to fail You. Why? Maybe I still need occasional lesson in “not relying on myself, but on You God.” Thank You for Your love that covers me!! Amen.

Wednesday March 7, 2018

God hasn’t called me to be successful. He’s called me to be faithful. Mother Teresa of Calcutta

KJV Matthew 25:21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

NKJ Matthew 25:21 “His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’ (*1)

NIV Matthew 25:21 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’ (*2)

AMP Matthew 25:21 His master said to him, Well done, you upright (honorable, admirable) and faithful servant! You have been faithful {and} trustworthy over a little; I will put you in charge of much. Enter into {and} share the joy (the delight, the blessedness) which your master enjoys. (*3)

YLT Matthew 25:21 ‘And his lord said to him, Well done, servant, good and faithful, over a few things thou wast faithful, over many things I will set thee; enter into the joy of thy lord. (*4)

Prayer about being well done
Father God, more than anything in the world, I would like to hear well done good and faithful servant when I step into eternity, because of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Tuesday March 6, 2018

There is only one way to life and that is through the narrow gate. E. Stanley Jones

KJV Matthew 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

NKJ Matthew 7:13 ” Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. (*1)

NIV Matthew 7:13 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. (*2)

AMP Matthew 7:13 Enter through the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and spacious {and} broad is the way that leads away to destruction, and many are those who are entering through it. (*3)

YLT Matthew 7:13 ‘Go ye in through the strait gate, because wide is the gate, and broad the way that is leading to the destruction, and many are those going in through it; (*4)

Prayer about the Narrow Gate
Father of Lord Jesus, please empower and grace me to enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. Amen.

Monday March 5, 2018

The story’s told of a man who went to a fortuneteller. She said to him, “You’ll be poor and miserable until you’re fifty.” The man asked her, “What will happen then?” she replied. “Then you’ll get used to it.” Unknown

KJV 2 Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

NKJ 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. (*1)

NIV 2 Timothy 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. (*2)

AMP 2 Timothy 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear), but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of calm {and} well-balanced mind {and} discipline {and} self-control. (*3)

YLT 2 Timothy 1:7 for God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind; (*4)

Prayer about Word Curses
Father, I take to the cross any word curses spoken over me, and render them null and void, through the blood of my Lord Jesus. For You did not give me a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and a sound mind. Amen.

Saturday March 3, 2018

In God’s kingdom the submitted life represents the king. Unknown

KJV James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

NKJ James 4:7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. (*1)

NIV James 4:7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. (*2)

AMP James 4:7 So be subject to God. Resist the devil [stand firm against him], and he will flee from you. (*3)

YLT James 4:7 be subject, then, to God; stand up against the devil, and he will flee from you; (*4)

Prayer about Alignment
Father, when I am properly aligned with my Lord Jesus, His power and authority are behind me and at my disposal. Please grace me when I act or speak I do so not on my own, but as Your representative. Amen.

Friday March 2, 2018

Settle yourself in solitude and you will come upon Him in yourself. Teresa of Avila

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)

Prayer about Quietness
Heavenly Father, my Lord Jesus know the strength of quietness, and neither His energies nor His words were ever wasted. There is great power in just resting in You; today help me find Your strength is the same quiet rest that Jesus did. Amen.

Thursday March 1, 2018

The Lord get His best soldiers out of the highlands of affliction. Charles Haddon Spurgeon

KJV Isaiah 53:7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.

NKJ Isaiah 53:7 He was oppressed and He was afflicted, Yet He opened not His mouth; He was led as a lamb to the slaughter, And as a sheep before its shearers is silent, So He opened not His mouth. (*1)

NIV Isaiah 53:7 He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth. (*2)

AMP Isaiah 53:7 He was oppressed, [yet when] He was afflicted, He was submissive {and} opened not His mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so He opened not His mouth. (*3)

YLT Isaiah 53:7 It hath been exacted, and he hath answered, And he openeth not his mouth, As a lamb to the slaughter he is brought, And as a sheep before its shearers is dumb, And he openeth not his mouth. (*4)

Prayer about Afflictions
Father God, today I will not allow any affliction that assaults me to rob me of the joy that accompanies tribulations. In passing through the fire, I will not be burned, but purified, because of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Wednesday February 28, 2018

The question is not where is God, but where isn’t He? Unknown

KJV Psalm 34:15 The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.

NKJ Psalm 34:15 The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their cry. (*1)

NIV Psalm 34:15 The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their cry; (*2)

AMP Psalm 34:15 The eyes of the Lord are toward the [uncompromisingly] righteous and His ears are open to their cry. (*3)

YLT Psalm 34:15 The eyes of Jehovah are unto the righteous, And His ears unto their cry. (*4)

Praying Psalm 34:15 First Person
Father of Lord Jesus, Your eyes are ever toward the uncompromisingly righteous and Your ears are open to my cry. I stand secure, because Your are always there, to calm my anxious cares. Amen.

Tuesday February 27, 2018

You must learn, you must let God teach you, that the only way to get rid of your past is to make a future out of it. God will waste nothing. Phillips Brooks

KJV 1 John 2:27 But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.

NKJ 1 John 2:27 But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you, and you do not need that anyone teach you; but as the same anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you will abide in Him. (*1)

NIV 1 John 2:27 As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit– just as it has taught you, remain in him. (*2)

AMP 1 John 2:27 But as for you, the anointing (the sacred appointment, the unction) which you received from Him abides [permanently] in you; [so] then you have no need that anyone should instruct you. But just as His anointing teaches you concerning everything and is true and is no falsehood, so you must abide in (live in, never depart from) Him [being rooted in Him, knit to Him], just as [His anointing] has taught you [to do]. (*3)

YLT 1 John 2:27 and you, the anointing that ye did receive from him, in you it doth remain, and ye have no need that any one may teach you, but as the same anointing doth teach you concerning all, and is true, and is not a lie, and even as was taught you, ye shall remain in him. (*4)

Prayer about Unresolved Issues
Father of Lord Jesus, if there are unresolved issues in my past, known or unknown, which I still count as a loss, please deal with them! I expect you to use those experiences to enable me to build my future and hope; because You waste nothing. Amen.

Monday February 26, 2018

Would you have your flesh obey your spirit? Then let your spirit obey your God. You must first be governed, that you may govern. Augustine of Hippo

KJV Mark 14:38 Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.

NKJ Mark 14:38 “Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” (*1)

NIV Mark 14:38 Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” (*2)

AMP Mark 14:38 Keep awake {and} watch and pray [constantly], that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. (*3)

YLT Mark 14:38 Watch ye and pray, that ye may not enter into temptation; the spirit indeed is forward, but the flesh weak.’ (*4)

Prayer about my Spirit
Father of Lord Jesus, my body of flesh is indeed weak, it is hard for me to do what should be done. I ask that my spirit man would be strong, and in fellowship with You. Empower me to watch and pray, so that I may not enter into temptation. Amen.

Saturday February 24, 2018

Prepare us to become worthy reflectors of Your beauty. Unknown

KJV John 17:22 And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:

NKJ John 17:22 “And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one: (*1)

NIV John 17:22 I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one: (*2)

AMP John 17:22 I have given to them the glory {and} honor which You have given Me, that they may be one [even] as We are one: (*3)

YLT John 17:22 ‘And I, the glory that thou hast given to me, have given to them, that they may be one as we are one; (*4)

Prayer about being a Reflector
Heavenly Father, my purpose is clear, that I would carry the beauty, the power, the brilliance and the substance of who You really are. Confirm and mature this awesome gift of imparted glory to me, for Your purpose Lord Jesus. Amen.

Friday February 23, 2018

Time given to inner renewal is never wasted. God is never in a hurry. Henri Nouwen

KJV Matthew 6:27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?

NKJ Matthew 6:27 “Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? (*1)

NIV Matthew 6:27 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? (*2)

AMP Matthew 6:27 And who of you by worrying {and} being anxious can add one unit of measure (cubit) to his stature {or} to the span of his life? (*3)

YLT Matthew 6:27 ‘And who of you, being anxious, is able to add to his age one cubit? (*4)

Prayer about my Restless Heart
Father, I put aside my restless heart and pursue the quest for peace and simply do what my Lord Jesus would do. I avoid turmoil, and cherish inner renewal; I will give You time to work. Amen.

Thursday February 22, 2018

The morning is the gate of the day, and should be will guarded with prayer. Charles Haddon Spurgeon

KJV Isaiah 51:9 Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD; awake, as in the ancient days, in the generations of old.

NKJ Isaiah 51:9 Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD! Awake as in the ancient days, In the generations of old. (*1)

NIV Isaiah 51:9 Awake, awake! Clothe yourself with strength, O arm of the LORD; awake, as in days gone by, as in generations of old. (*2)

AMP Isaiah 51:9 [Zion now cries to the Lord, the God of Israel] Awake, awake, put on strength {and} might, O arm of the Lord; awake, as in the ancient days, as in the generations of long ago. (*3)

YLT Isaiah 51:9 Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of Jehovah, Awake, as in days of old, generations of the ages…(*4)

Prayer to Seize the Day
Father God, please grace me to seize the day in prayer and intercession, knowing that prayer invites You to walk through my day with Your empowerment, because of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Wednesday February 21, 2018

The God who holds the universe is the God who is holding you. David Egner

KJV Psalm 18:32 It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.

NKJ Psalm 18:32 It is God who arms me with strength, And makes my way perfect. (*1)

NIV Psalm 18:32 It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. (*2)

AMP Psalm 18:32 The God who girds me with strength and makes my way perfect? (*3)

YLT Psalm 18:32 God! who is girding me with strength, And He maketh perfect my way. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 18:32-34
Heavenly Father, You are the God who girds me with strength and makes my way perfect. You make my feet like hinds’ feet, I am able to stand firmly and make progress on the dangerous heights of testing and trouble; You set me securely upon my high places. You teach my hands to war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze, thank You Lord Jesus. Amen.

Tuesday February 20, 2018

We have become the kind of society that civilized countries used to send missionaries to. William Bennett

Historically, God has brought what’s called “revival” to His church through the prayers of believing Christians. After revival sweeps the church, which usually includes widespread confession, repentance, and a new desire for holy living, God moves this invigorated church out into the community, where many are usually won to Christ. Unknown.

KJV Psalm 11:3 If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?

NKJ Psalm 11:3 If the foundations are destroyed, What can the righteous do? (*1)

NIV Psalm 11:3 When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?” (*2)

AMP Psalm 11:3 If the foundations are destroyed, what can the [unyieldingly] righteous do, {or} what has He [the Righteous One] wrought {or} accomplished? (*3)

YLT Psalm 11:3 When the foundations are destroyed, The righteous — what hath he done? (*4)

Prayer about Revival
Father of Lord Jesus, I give You permission to change my heart, so that You can use me greatly in the coming revivals. Amen.

Monday February 19, 2018

Believers have a hope that anchors their soul. Charles Stanley

KJV Hebrews 6:19 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;

NKJ Hebrews 6:19 This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil, (*1)

NIV Hebrews 6:19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, (*2)

AMP Hebrews 6:19 [Now] we have this [hope] as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul [it cannot slip and it cannot break down under whoever steps out upon it–a hope] that reaches farther {and} enters into [the very certainty of the Presence] within the veil, (*3)

YLT Hebrews 6:19 which we have, as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and entering into that within the vail, (*4)

A Prayer of Thanks
Father of Lord Jesus, because of Your great love, I have strength for my weary body, peace for my anxious mind, and comfort for my grieving heart; thank You Daddy Yahweh. Amen.

Saturday February 17, 2018

I shall not demean my own uniqueness by envy of others. I shall stop boring into myself to discover what psychological or social categories I might belong to. Mostly I shall simply forget about myself and do my work. Clyde S. Kilby

KJV Luke 17:33 Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.

NKJ Luke 17:33 “Whoever seeks to save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it. (*1)

NIV Luke 17:33 Whoever tries to keep his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it. (*2)

AMP Luke 17:33 Whoever tries to preserve his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will preserve and quicken it. (*3)

YLT Luke 17:33 Whoever may seek to save his life, shall lose it; and whoever may lose it, shall preserve it. (*4)

Prayer about being Introspective
Father, I ask that You give me the ability to not get too introspective. Please empower me for a deeper understanding about how sanctified I really am, and I need not fuss about psychological or social categories, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Friday February 16, 2018

Sometimes our disappointment can be God’s appointment. Poh Fang Chia

KJV Psalm 33:11 The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.

NKJ Psalm 33:11 The counsel of the LORD stands forever, The plans of His heart to all generations. (*1)

NIV Psalm 33:11 But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations. (*2)

AMP Psalm 33:11 The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the thoughts of His heart through all generations. (*3)

YLT Psalm 33:11 The counsel of Jehovah to the age standeth, The thoughts of His heart to all generations. (*4)

Prayer about Interruptions
Heavenly Father, please help me to look for Your purpose in the interruptions in my daily life, and to not get so upset, because of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Thursday February 15, 2018

God has two dwellings, one in heaven and the other in a meek and thankful heart. Izaak Walton

KJV Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

NKJ Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth. (*1)

NIV Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.(*2)

AMP Matthew 5:5 Blessed (happy, blithesome, joyous, spiritually prosperous–with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the meek (the mild, patient, long-suffering), for they shall inherit the earth! (*3)

YLT Matthew 5:5 ‘Happy the meek — because they shall inherit the land. (*4)

Prayer about more Meekness
Father of Lord Jesus, Your love sent my Savior to die in my place. Please grant me more of Your meekness, so that I will accept Your dealings with me without disputing or resisting Holy Spirit. Amen.

Wednesday February 14, 2018

If we listen to ourselves before speaking out loud, we can judge our hearts before our careless words harm others or sadden our God. Julie Ackerman Link

KJV Ecclesiastes 5:2 Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.

NKJ Ecclesiastes 5:2 Do not be rash with your mouth, And let not your heart utter anything hastily before God. For God is in heaven, and you on earth; Therefore let your words be few. (*1)

NIV Ecclesiastes 5:2 Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few. (*2)

AMP Ecclesiastes 5:2 Be not rash with your mouth, and let not your heart be hasty to utter a word before God. For God is in heaven, and you are on earth; therefore let your words be few. (*3)

YLT Ecclesiastes 5:2 Cause not thy mouth to hasten, and let not thy heart hasten to bring out a word before God, for God is in the heavens, and thou on the earth, therefore let thy words be few. (*4)

Prayer to think before speaking
Father of Lord Jesus, please help me to think before I speak, to check my heart. Help me to control my tongue and to express myself clearly so that I won’t cause dissension. Set a guard on my lips. Amen.

Tuesday February 13, 2018

We serve a God who is mightier than the struggles we inherit and who is full of the desire to forgive, love, and heal the brokenness that rises up between us and Him. God is present in the places where our fears live. Rand Kilgor

KJV Psalm 56:3 What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.

NKJ Psalm 56:3 Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. (*1)

NIV Psalm 56:3 When I am afraid, I will trust in you. (*2)

AMP Psalm 56:3 What time I am afraid, I will have confidence in {and} put my trust {and} reliance in You. (*3)

YLT Psalm 56:3 The day I am afraid I am confident toward Thee. (*4)

Prayer about my fears
Father, Your love swims against the current of life’s fears, real and false. Lord, make Yourself known to me in a greater way when I struggle with my fears. I ask for a fresh download Holy Spirit right now, to empower me to deal with this, through the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Monday February 12, 2018

The most treasured gift we can give to God is one that He can never force us to give-our love. Philip Yancey

KJV Mark 12:30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.

NKJ Mark 12:30 ‘And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment. (*1)

NIV Mark 12:30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ (*2)

AMP Mark 12:30 And you shall love the Lord your God out of {and} with your whole heart and out of {and} with all your soul (your life) and out of {and} with all your mind (with your faculty of thought and your moral understanding) and out of {and} with all your strength. {This is the first and principal commandment.} (*3)

YLT Mark 12:30 and thou shalt love the Lord thy God out of all thy heart, and out of thy soul, and out of all thine understanding, and out of all thy strength — this is the first command; (*4)

Prayer about Loving God
Heavenly Father, there is nothing in me that can love Your with all my heart, soul, mind and strength unless You give me the ability. And I do just that, I give You permission to change my heart so that I can love You even more; for You glory Lord Jesus. Amen.

Saturday February 10, 2018

What we love, we shall grow to resemble. Bernard of Clairvaux

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)

Prayer about being more Focused
Father of Lord Jesus, I ask that I would focus my daily life on who You are more and more; and that in every circumstance, I would keep my eyes fixed on You. And that I would walk on the water of adversity and, better yet, be changed into Your image “with ever-increasing glory.” Amen.

Friday February 9, 2018

Make it your only expectation to magnify Christ wherever you are and whoever you are with. Unknown

KJV Philippians 1:20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.

NKJ Philippians 1:20 according to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. (*1)

NIV Philippians 1:20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. (*2)

AMP Philippians 1:20 This is in keeping with my own eager desire {and} persistent expectation {and} hope, that I shall not disgrace myself {nor} be put to shame in anything; but that with the utmost freedom of speech {and} unfailing courage, now as always heretofore, Christ (the Messiah) will be magnified {and} get glory {and} praise in this body of mine {and} be boldly exalted in my person, whether through (by) life or through (by) death. (*3)

YLT Philippians 1:20 according to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, and in all freedom, as always, also now Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether through life or through death, (*4)

Prayer abut Glorifying Him
Father please forgive me for making my life all about what I expect and not about glorifying You regardless of my circumstances. May Your love, mercy, and justice be magnified through me today. Amen

Thursday February 8, 2018

Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength. Corrie ten Boom

KJV Matthew 6:25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

NKJ Matthew 6:25 ” Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? (*1)

NIV Matthew 6:25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? (*2)

AMP Matthew 6:25 Therefore I tell you, stop being perpetually uneasy (anxious and worried) about your life, what you shall eat {or what you shall drink;} or about your body, what you shall put on. Is not life greater [in quality] than food, and the body [far above and more excellent] than clothing? (*3)

YLT Matthew 6:25 ‘Because of this I say to you, be not anxious for your life, what ye may eat, and what ye may drink, nor for your body, what ye may put on. Is not the life more than the nourishment, and the body than the clothing? (*4)

Prayer about Tomorrow
Father of Lord Jesus, please grace me to not worry about my life, what I will eat or what I will drink; nor about my body, or what I will put on. Is my life not greater than these things; empower me to cast all my cares on You for You care about me. Amen.

Wednesday February 7, 2018

God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself because it is not there. C.S. Lewis

KJV Psalm 107:9 For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.

NKJ Psalm 107:9 For He satisfies the longing soul, And fills the hungry soul with goodness. (*1)

NIV Psalm 107:9 for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. (*2)

AMP Psalm 107:9 For He satisfies the longing soul and fills the hungry soul with good. (*3)

YLT Psalm 107:9 For He hath satisfied a longing soul, And a hungry soul hath filled with goodness. (*4)

Prayer about His Goodness and Love
Father God, please fill me with your goodness and love. I desire nothing in heaven and earth but You, and without You I have nothing. Thank You for the abiding satisfaction that we can find in our Lord Jesus. Amen.

Tuesday February 6, 2018

Salvation if free, but discipleship will cost you your life. Dietrich Bonhoeffer

KJV Romans 13:14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

NKJ Romans 13:14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts. (*1)

NIV Romans 13:14 Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature. (*2)

Amp Romans 13:14 But clothe yourself with the Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah), and make no provision for [indulging] the flesh [put a stop to thinking about the evil cravings of your physical nature] to [gratify its] desires (lusts). (*3)

YLT Romans 13:14 but put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and for the flesh take no forethought — for desires. (*4)

Prayer to be Like Him
O to be like Thee, O to be like Thee,
Blessed Redeemer, pure as Thou art!
Come in Thy sweetness, come in Thy fullness;
Stamp Thine own image deep on my heart. Chishom

Monday February 5, 2018

Contentment begins with having fewer wants. Unknown

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 about Contentment
Heavenly Father, learning contentment in life is rough; please protect me from believing the lie that having more will bring me happiness; may I be content with what You have given me, because of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Saturday February 3, 2018

God’s whisper of comfort quiets the noise of our trials. Unknown

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)

Prayer to Still my Soul
Father of Lord Jesus, please teach me, Lord, to still my soul before You. Help me to bear patiently the trials I face, and to leave everything to You to direct and provide. Amen.

Friday February 2, 2018

When we become frustrated with God’s apparent delay in answering our prayer, it is good to remember that He is interested in developing faith and perseverance in our character. Wait on the Lord! Dennis Fisher

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

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

NIV Psalm 40:1 For the director of music. Of David. A psalm. 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 To the Overseer. — A Psalm of David. I have diligently expected Jehovah, And He inclineth to me, and heareth my cry, (*4)

Prayer about download of Patience
Father God, please download a greater measure of patience and expectance for You Lord. I take frustration with Your apparent delay in answering my prayers, and nail them to the cross of my Lord Jesus; thank You for your forgiveness. Amen.

Thursday February 1, 2018

No matter what is in front of us, God is always behind us. Unknown

KJV 2 Chronicles 20:15 And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s.

NKJ 2 Chronicles 20:15 And he said, “Listen, all you of Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you, King Jehoshaphat! Thus says the LORD to you: ‘Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s. (*1)

NIV 2 Chronicles 20:15 He said: “Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the LORD says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s. (*2)

AMP 2 Chronicles 20:15 He said, Hearken, all Judah, you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you King Jehoshaphat. The Lord says this to you: Be not afraid or dismayed at this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s. (*3)

YLT 2 Chronicles 20:15 and he saith, ‘Attend, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and O king Jehoshaphat, Thus said Jehovah to you, Ye fear not, nor are afraid of the face of this great multitude, for not for you is the battle, but for God. (*4)

Prayer about my Battles
Father of Lord Jesus, I praise You, for Your mercy is everlasting. Help me to remember that every battle in this life is Yours. The outcome belongs to You because you are the Sovereign. Amen.

Wednesday January 31, 2018

Write your plans in pencil and remember that God has the eraser. Unknown

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 about my Situation
Father God, I thank your that no matter where I am, I can serve You. Help me to reflect Your image in my current situation, even if it is not where I hoped I would be, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Tuesday January 30, 2018

Some want to live within the sound of a church or chapel bell. I want to run a rescue shop within a yard of hell, C. T. Studd

KJV Mark 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

NKJ Mark 16:15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. (*1)

NIV Mark 16:15 He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. (*2)

AMP Mark 16:15 And He said to them, Go into all the world and preach {and} publish openly the good news (the Gospel) to every creature [of the whole human race]. (*3)

YLT Mark 16:15 and he said to them, ‘Having gone to all the world, proclaim the good news to all the creation; (*4)

Prayer to be like C. T. Studd
Father of Lord Jesus, like C. T. Studd, please empower me to help run Your rescue ship where ever and however You lead me; throughout my day, week, and life. Amen.

Monday January 29, 2018

The secret of a fruitful life is to pour yourself out for others and to want nothing for yourself; to leave yourself utterly in the hands of God and not care what happens to you. Jessie Penn-Lewis

KJV John 5:19 Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.

NKJ John 5:19 Then Jesus answered and said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner. (*1)

NIV John 5:19 Jesus gave them this answer: “I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. (*2)

AMP John 5:19 So Jesus answered them by saying, I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, the Son is able to do nothing of Himself (of His own accord); but He is able to do only what He sees the Father doing, for whatever the Father does is what the Son does in the same way [in His turn]. (*3)

YLT John 5:19 Jesus therefore responded and said to them, ‘Verily, verily, I say to you, The Son is not able to do anything of himself, if he may not see the Father doing anything; for whatever things He may do, these also the Son in like manner doth; (*4)

Prayer about my Mission
Heavenly Father, please empower me to live exclusively for Your glory Lord God, and without concern for my own self-interests. As I continue on my mission, may I increasingly see my purpose in life as finding new ways to give You worship alone, through the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Saturday January 27, 2018

The aim of God in history is the creation of an all-inclusive community of loving persons, with Himself included in that community as its prime sustainer and most glorious inhabitant. Dallas Willard

KJV Revelation 5:12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

NKJ Revelation 5:12 saying with a loud voice: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain To receive power and riches and wisdom, And strength and honor and glory and blessing!” (*1)

NIV Revelation 5:12 In a loud voice they sang: “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!” (*2)

AMP Revelation 5:12 Saying in a loud voice, Deserving is the Lamb, Who was sacrificed, to receive all the power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and majesty (glory, splendor) and blessing! (*3)

YLT Revelation 5:12 saying with a great voice, ‘Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive the power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing!’ (*4)

Prayer about that future Day
Father of Lord Jesus, I long for the day in the future when this world is over and we are all part of an eternal community of lovers of our Lord Jesus Christ. Please empower me to stand fast in the liberty by which Christ has made me free until that day. Amen.

Friday January 26, 2018

If Christ were coming again tomorrow, I would plant a tree today. Martin Luther

KJV Matthew 24:44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.

NKJ Matthew 24:44 “Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. (*1)

NIV Matthew 24:44 So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him. (*2)

AMP Matthew 24:44 You also must be ready therefore, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not expect Him. (*3)

YLT Matthew 24:44 because of this also ye, become ye ready, because in what hour ye do not think, the Son of Man doth come. (*4)

Praying Matthew 24:42&24 Amplified personalized
Father of Lord Jesus, please empower me to watch therefore [give strict attention, be cautious and active], for I do not know in what kind of a day [whether a near or remote one] You are coming. I must be ready therefore, for You are coming at an hour when we do not expect You. Amen.

Thursday January 25, 2018

The majority of us do not enthrone God, we enthrone common sense. We make our decisions and then ask the real God to bless our god’s decision. Oswald Chambers

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.

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.

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.

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.

Prayer about my Common Sense
Father of Lord Jesus, my decisions made from “common sense” often take me on detours from where I really want to be. How much easier it would be to bring You into my every decision and to sanctify my common sense by Your word and prayer

Wednesday January 24, 2018

I live and love in God’s peculiar light. Michelangelo

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.

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.

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].

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;

Praying 1 John 1:7
Heavenly Father, if I walk in the light as He is in the light, I have fellowship with others, and the blood of Jesus Christ Your Son cleanses me from all sin, thank You! Amen

Tuesday January 23, 2018

When God wants to make an oak, He takes a hundred years-but when He wants to make a squash, He requires only two month. Unknown

KJV Psalm 31:15 My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.

NKJ Psalm 31:15 My times are in Your hand; Deliver me from the hand of my enemies, And from those who persecute me.

NIV Psalm 31:15 My times are in your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me.

Amp Psalm 31:15 My times are in Your hands; deliver me from the hands of my foes and those who pursue me {and} persecute me.

YLT Psalm 31:15 In Thy hand are my times, Deliver me from the hand of my enemies, And from my pursuers.

Proclaiming Psalm 31:15 Amplified
Father of Lord Jesus, I proclaim: My times are in Your hands; please deliver me from the hands of my foes and those who pursue me and persecute me. Amen

Monday January 22, 2018

We must strenuously cast our ways and our burdens on Him and wait for Him in all haphazard and topsy-turvy moments. Oswald Chambers

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)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer for Casting Cares
Heavenly Father, I ask that You would create within me the ability to cast all my cares on my Lord Jesus, because He cares for me. And I reckon my previous history of worry and stress as dead, and release it to You; now please download that peace that passes understanding into my being. Amen.

Saturday January 20, 2018

Faith neither denies the facts nor limits God. Jan Carlberg

KJV Isaiah 14:24 The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:

NKJ Isaiah 14:24 The LORD of hosts has sworn, saying, Surely, as I have thought, so it shall come to pass, And as I have purposed, so it shall stand: (*1)

NIV Isaiah 14:24 The LORD Almighty has sworn, Surely, as I have planned, so it will be, and as I have purposed, so it will stand. (*2)

AMP Isaiah 14:24 The Lord of hosts has sworn, saying, Surely, as I have thought {and} planned, so shall it come to pass, and as I have purposed, so shall it stand? (*3)

YLT Isaiah 14:24 Sworn hath Jehovah of Hosts, saying, As I thought — so hath it not been? And as I counselled — it standeth; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer About Limiting God
Father of Lord Jesus, if I have limited You through unbelief or lack of faith, I confess that as sin and ask for Your forgiveness; please nullify these curses and reestablish greater childlike faith within me. Amen.

Friday January 19, 2018

Count your blessings instead of your blunders. Luci Swindoll

KJV Micah 7:19 He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.

NKJ Micah 7:19 He will again have compassion on us, And will subdue our iniquities. You will cast all our sins Into the depths of the sea. (*1)

NIV Micah 7:19 You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea. (*2)

AMP Micah 7:19 He will again have compassion on us; He will subdue {and} tread underfoot our iniquities. You will cast all {our} sins into the depths of the sea. (*3)

YLT Micah 7:19 He doth turn back, He pitieth us, He doth subdue our iniquities, And Thou castest into the depths of the sea all their sins. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Micah 7:18-19
Father of my Lord Jesus, Who is a God like You, Who forgives iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of Your heritage? You do not retain Your anger forever, because You delight in mercy and loving-kindness. You will again have compassion on us; You will subdue and tread underfoot our iniquities. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea, thank You! Amen.

Thursday January 18, 2018

Faith must be like a tree, reaching to heaven and rooted in the earth. Fiona MacMath

KJV Isaiah 61:3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.

NKJ Isaiah 61:3 To console those who mourn in Zion, To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. (*1)

NIV Isaiah 61:3 and provide for those who grieve in Zion– to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor. (*2)

AMP Isaiah 61:3 To grant [consolation and joy] to those who mourn in Zion–to give them an ornament (a garland or diadem) of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, the garment [expressive] of praise instead of a heavy, burdened, {and} failing spirit–that they may be called oaks of righteousness [lofty, strong, and magnificent, distinguished for uprightness, justice, and right standing with God], the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified. (*3)

YLT Isaiah 61:3 To appoint to mourners in Zion, To give to them beauty instead of ashes, The oil of joy instead of mourning, A covering of praise for a spirit of weakness, And He is calling to them, ‘Trees of righteousness, The planting of Jehovah — to be beautified. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Isaiah 61:3 Amplified
Heavenly Father, I pray that I would be called an oak of righteousness, that I would be lofty, strong, and magnificent, distinguished for uprightness, justice, and being in right standing with You; that through Your planting Lord, You may be glorified in me, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Wednesday January 17, 2018

The world crowns success; God crowns faithfulness. David Egner

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)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Jude 1:20-21 Amplified
Heavenly Father, please empower me to build myself up, founded on my most holy faith, that I would make progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher, praying in the Holy Spirit; and I will guard and keep myself in in Your Love, Lord God; and I will expect and patiently wait for the mercy of my Lord Jesus Christ, which will bring me unto life eternal. Amen.

Tuesday January 16, 2018

In God’s eyes it is a great thing to do a little thing well. Richard De Haan

KJV Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

NKJ Galatians 6:9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. (*1)

NIV Galatians 6:9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. (*2)

AMP Galatians 6:9 And let us not lose heart {and} grow weary {and} faint in acting nobly {and} doing right, for in due time {and} at the appointed season we shall reap, if we do not loosen {and} relax our courage {and} faint. (*3)

YLT Galatians 6:9 and in the doing good we may not be faint-hearted, for at the proper time we shall reap — not desponding; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Galatians 6:9 Amplified
Father of Lord Jesus, let me not lose heart, grow weary or faint in acting nobly and doing right, for in due time and at the appointed season I shall reap a harvest, if I do not loosen or relax my courage or faint. Amen.

Monday January 15, 2018

The cure for the terminal disease of sin is the Gospel. Charles Swindoll

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)

(Pray out loud)
Proclaiming Romans 1:16 Amplified
Heavenly Father, I proclaim: 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, a confident surrender and firm reliance; please work that out within me in a greater way today. Amen.

Saturday January 13, 2018

Success consists of getting up just one more time than you’ve fallen down. David Egner

KJV 1 John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

NKJ 1 John 4:4 You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. (*1)

NIV 1 John 4:4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. (*2)

AMP 1 John 4:4 Little children, you are of God [you belong to Him] and have [already] defeated {and} overcome them [the agents of the antichrist], because He Who lives in you is greater (mightier) than he who is in the world. (*3)

YLT 1 John 4:4 Ye — of God ye are, little children, and ye have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you, than he who is in the world. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Confessing 1 John 4:4 Amplified
Father of Lord Jesus, I confess: I am of You Lord God, I belong to You and have already defeated and overcome them (the agents of the antichrist), because You Who lives in me, is greater and mightier than he who is in the world. Amen.

Friday January 12, 2018

Christ himself deliberately staked his whole claim to the credit of men upon his resurrection. When asked for a sign, he pointed to this sign as his single and sufficient credential. B.B. Warfield

KJV 1 Corinthians 15:17 And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins.

NKJ 1 Corinthians 15:17 And if Christ is not risen, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins! (*1)

NIV 1 Corinthians 15:17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. (*2)

AMP 1 Corinthians 15:17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is mere delusion [futile, fruitless], and you are still in your sins [under the control and penalty of sin]; (*3)

YLT 1 Corinthians 15:17 and if Christ hath not risen, vain is your faith, ye are yet in your sins; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying 1 Corinthians 15:17
Heavenly Father, I thank You that my Lord Jesus has been raised from the dead and my faith is NOT mere delusion [futile, fruitless], and I am NOT still in my sins [under the control and penalty of sin], but I am forgiven and seated in heavenly places in Christ Jesus. Amen!

Thursday January 11, 2018

Work becomes worship when done for the Lord. Unknown

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)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Working Hard
Heavenly Father, if I have not worked hard as unto You; if I have not been diligent in my employment and done it with all my might, I confess that as sin and ask for Your forgiveness; now please cleanse me and release in me the power to work as unto You, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Wednesday January 10, 2018

Do what you can to help one person at a time and leave the rest to God. Joanie Yoder

KJV Matthew 25:40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.

NKJ Matthew 25:40 And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’ (*1)

NIV Matthew 25:40 The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’ (*2)

AMP Matthew 25:40 And the King will reply to them, Truly I tell you, in so far as you did it for one of the least [in the estimation of men] of these My brethren, you did it for Me. (*3)

YLT Matthew 25:40 And the king answering, shall say to them, Verily I say to you, Inasmuch as ye did it to one of these my brethren — the least — to me ye did it. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer for What is Important to God
Heavenly Father, please empower me to remain focused on what is important to You and not on what is important to me or the world. Help me to understand that Your value system is much different than mine, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Tuesday January 9, 2018

You will never face the future without God’s help. Max Lucado

KJV Isaiah 43:1 Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.

NKJ Isaiah 43:1 Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. (*1)

NIV Isaiah 43:1 Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. (*2)

AMP Isaiah 43:1 Fear not, for I have redeemed you [ransomed you by paying a price instead of leaving you captives]; I have called you by your name; you are Mine. (*3)

YLT Isaiah 43:1 Be not afraid, for I have redeemed thee, I have called on thy name — thou art Mine. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Isaiah 43:1 Amplified
Heavenly Father, I will fear not, for You have redeemed me, You have ransomed me by paying a price instead of leaving me a captive; You have called me by my name; You say I am Yours through Jesus Christ my Lord, thank You! Amen.

Monday January 8, 2018

Sure we need to plan ahead, but don’t go borrowing trouble from tomorrow! Christa Kinde

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)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Matthew 6:34
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 THIS present time, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Saturday January 6, 2018

No one succeeds without the help of other people. No one can say, “I don’t need people.” Jan Silvious

KJV Numbers 11:17 And I will come down and talk with thee there: and I will take of the spirit which is upon thee, and will put it upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with thee, that thou bear it not thyself alone.

NKJ Numbers 11:17 Then I will come down and talk with you there. I will take of the Spirit that is upon you and will put the same upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with you, that you may not bear it yourself alone. (*1)

NIV Numbers 11:17 I will come down and speak with you there, and I will take of the Spirit that is on you and put the Spirit on them. They will help you carry the burden of the people so that you will not have to carry it alone. (*2)

AMP Numbers 11:17 And I will come down and talk with you there; and I will take of the Spirit which is upon you and will put It upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with you, so that you may not have to bear it yourself alone. (*3)

YLT Numbers 11:17 and I have come down and spoken with thee there, and have kept back of the Spirit which is upon thee, and have put on them, and they have borne with thee some of the burden of the people, and thou dost not bear it thyself alone. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer About My Getting Hurt
Father of Lord Jesus, I pray for those of us, who have been hurt by people or ministries, and have a hard time opening up for fear of getting hurt again. I give You that part of my heart that would put more faith in getting hurt and wounded again, than Your ability to protect and give me grace; please download that kind of trust needed to get my job here on earth done. Amen.

Friday January 5, 2018

Christians have the best of both worlds-overflowing joy in this one and eternal happiness in the next. Unknown

KJV Psalm 107:9 For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.

NKJ Psalm 107:9 For He satisfies the longing soul, And fills the hungry soul with goodness. (*1)

NIV Psalm 107:9 for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. (*2)

AMP Psalm 107:9 For He satisfies the longing soul and fills the hungry soul with good. (*3)

YLT Psalm 107:9 For He hath satisfied a longing soul, And a hungry soul hath filled with goodness. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 107:8-9
Heavenly Father, I pray that men would praise and confess You Lord, for Your goodness, loving-kindness and Your wonderful works to the children of men! For You satisfy the longing soul and fill the hungry soul with good, thank You Lord Jesus. Amen.

Thursday January 4, 2018

Let the Spirit of God teach you what He is driving at and learn not to grieve Him. Oswald Chambers

KJV Ephesians 4:30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

NKJ Ephesians 4:30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. (*1)

NIV Ephesians 4:30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. (*2)

AMP Ephesians 4:30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God [do not offend or vex or sadden Him], by Whom you were sealed (marked, branded as God’s own, secured) for the day of redemption (of final deliverance through Christ from evil and the consequences of sin). (*3)

YLT Ephesians 4:30 and make not sorrowful the Holy Spirit of God, in which ye were sealed to a day of redemption. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Ephesians 4:30 Amplified Version
Father God, I pray that You would instruct and teach me on how not to grieve Holy Spirit, so that I would not offend, vex or sadden Him, by Whom I am sealed (marked, branded as Your own, secured) for the day of redemption, through the Name of my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Wednesday January 3, 2018

Fragile trust is stronger than swaggering self-reliance. Calvin Miller

KJV Psalm 9:9 The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.

NKJ Psalm 9:9 The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, A refuge in times of trouble. (*1)

NIV Psalm 9:9 The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. (*2)

AMP Psalm 9:9 The Lord also will be a refuge {and} a high tower for the oppressed, a refuge {and} a stronghold in times of trouble (high cost, destitution, and desperation). (*3)

YLT Psalm 9:9 And Jehovah is a tower for the bruised, A tower for times of adversity. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 9:9 Amplified
Father God, I thank You that You will be a refuge and a high tower for me when I am oppressed, a refuge and a stronghold in times of trouble (high cost, destitution, and desperation), in times of despair You are there, I praise You in Jesus Name. Amen.

Tuesday January 2, 2018

We are not scavenging in the dark alleys of the world, we are traveling in the light, toward God. Eugene Peterson

KJV Philippians 1:12 But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;

NKJ Philippians 1:12 But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, (*1)

NIV Philippians 1:12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. (*2)

AMP Philippians 1:12 Now I want you to know {and} continue to rest assured, brethren, that what [has happened] to me [this imprisonment] has actually only served to advance {and} give a renewed impetus to the [spreading of the] good news (the Gospel). (*3)

YLT Philippians 1:12 And I wish you to know, brethren, that the things concerning me, rather to an advancement of the good news have come, (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer to Advance the Gospel
Father of Lord Jesus, as we see the New World Order approaching and taking away all our rights, please empower us like Apostle Paul, that even if we are imprisoned or martyred it will only serve to advance and give a renewed impetus to the spreading of the good news the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Monday January 1, 2018

Kindness is love in action. Jill Briscoe

KJV Luke 6:35 But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.

NKJ Luke 6:35 But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil. (*1)

NIV Luke 6:35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. (*2)

AMP Luke 6:35 But love your enemies and be kind {and} do good [doing favors so that someone derives benefit from them] and lend, expecting {and} hoping for nothing in return {but} considering nothing as lost {and} despairing of no one; and then your recompense (your reward) will be great (rich, strong, intense, and abundant), and you will be sons of the Most High, for He is kind {and} charitable {and} good to the ungrateful {and} the selfish and wicked. (*3)

YLT Luke 6:35 But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again, and your reward will be great, and ye shall be sons of the Highest, because He is kind unto the ungracious and evil; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Luke 6:35 for 2018
Father of Lord Jesus, please empower me to love my enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and my reward will be great, and I will be a son (daughter) of the Most High; for You are kind to the unthankful, evil and wicked. Amen.

Saturday December 30, 2017

Live each day with the knowledge that God has a plan for you for that day. Eddie Lawrence

KJV Lamentations 3:25 The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.

NKJ Lamentations 3:25 The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, To the soul who seeks Him. (*1)

NIV Lamentations 3:25 The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; (*2)

AMP Lamentations 3:25 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]. (*3)

YLT Lamentations 3:25 Good is Jehovah to those waiting for Him, To the soul that seeketh Him. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Lamentations 3:25-26
Heavenly Father, Lord You are good to those who wait hopefully and expectantly for You, to those who seek You; it is good that one should hope in and wait quietly for Your salvation and for Your safety and ease, I thank You through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Friday December 29, 2017

God has promises that are great and glorious, beyond our wildest dreams. J. B. Phillips

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)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Precious Promises
Father of Lord Jesus, I praise You for Your exceedingly great and precious promises that are glorious and beyond my wildest dream; I give thanks to You for preparing them for me! Amen!

Thursday December 28, 2017

We want God to change our circumstances, but God wants to use our circumstances to change us. Unknown

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)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer About Being Unyielding in My Circumstances
Father God, if I have been unyielding in my circumstances in the respect of me desiring You to change them, where as You want to change me through them, please forgive me; I give You permission to change my heart and mind and to be conformed into the image of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Wednesday December 27, 2017

Complete joy is not about our circumstances, it is about confidence in God’s love. Dee Brestin

KJV Psalm 16:8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

NKJ Psalm 16:8 I have set the LORD always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved. (*1)

NIV Psalm 16:8 I have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. (*2)

AMP Psalm 16:8 I have set the Lord continually before me; because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. (*3)

YLT Psalm 16:8 I did place Jehovah before me continually, Because — at my right hand I am not moved. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 16:8-9
Heavenly Father, I have set You Lord continually before me; because You are at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad and my glory, (my inner self) rejoices; my body too, shall rest and confidently dwell in safety, through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Tuesday December 26, 2017

God doesn’t enforce obedience, He gives us the choice. Stormie Omartian

KJV 1 John 2:3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.

NKJ 1 John 2:3 Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. (*1)

NIV 1 John 2:3 We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. (*2)

AMP 1 John 2:3 And this is how we may discern [daily, by experience] that we are coming to know Him [to perceive, recognize, understand, and become better acquainted with Him]: if we keep (bear in mind, observe, practice) His teachings (precepts, commandments). (*3)

YLT 1 John 2:3 and in this we know that we have known him, if his commands we may keep; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying 1 John 2:3 Amplified
Father of Lord Jesus, this is how I may discern that I am coming to know You; that is to perceive, recognize, understand, and become better acquainted with You: if I keep (bear in mind, observe and practice) Your teachings (precepts, commandments), this day and forever. Amen.

Monday December 25, 2017

Ponder the wonder of Jesus. Henry Bosch

KJV Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

NKJ Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (*1)

NIV Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (*2)

AMP Isaiah 9:6 For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father [of Eternity], Prince of Peace. (*3)

YLT Isaiah 9:6 For a Child hath been born to us, A Son hath been given to us, And the princely power is on his shoulder, And He doth call his name Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Father of Eternity, Prince of Peace. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Proclaiming Isaiah 9:6
Heavenly Father I proclaim: For unto us a Child is born and to us a Son is given, and the government shall be upon His shoulder. His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father of Eternity, Prince of Peace, and of the increase of His government there shall be no end, Thank You Lord Jesus! Amen.

Saturday December 23, 2017

Faith points us beyond our problems to the hope we have in Christ. Billy Graham

KJV Psalm 118:6 The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?

NKJ Psalm 118:6 The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? (*1)

NIV Psalm 118:6 The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? (*2)

AMP Psalm 118:6 The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? (*3)

YLT Psalm 118:6 Jehovah is for me, I do not fear what man doth to me. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 118:5-6
Father of Lord Jesus, out of my distress I called upon You Lord, and You answered me and set me free and placed me in a large place. The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? Amen.

Friday December 22, 2017

Whatever opportunity life gives you, do it to the best of your ability, then leave the results with Christ. Phillip Keller

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)

(Pray out loud)
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.

Thursday December 21, 2017

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)
Praying Ephesians 4:32 Amplified
Heavenly Father, please empower me to become useful, helpful and kind to others; help me to be tenderhearted, compassionate, understanding and loving-hearted; grace me to be forgiving of others [readily and freely], just as You in Christ Jesus forgave me. Amen.

Wednesday December 20, 2017

There is nothing in this world that men prize so much as they do love. Show me a person who has no one to care for or love him, and I will show you one of the most wretched beings on the face of the earth. Dwight Moody

KJV 1 John 4:11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.

NKJ 1 John 4:11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. (*1)

NIV 1 John 4:11 Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. (*2)

AMP 1 John 4:11 Beloved, if God loved us so [very much], we also ought to love one another. (*3)

YLT 1 John 4:11 Beloved, if thus did God love us, we also ought one another to love; (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer to Love the Unloved
Heavenly Father, I pray that You would enable me to love the unlovable; to care for those who are not cared for; to bless those who are not blessed, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Tuesday December 19, 2017

Faith will find windows where other find walls. Richard Briley

KJV Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

NKJ Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. (*1)

NIV Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. (*2)

AMP Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please {and} be satisfactory to Him. For whoever would come near to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He is the rewarder of those who earnestly {and} diligently seek Him [out]. (*3)

YLT Hebrews 11:6 and apart from faith it is impossible to please well, for it behoveth him who is coming to God to believe that He is, and to those seeking Him He becometh a rewarder. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer for More Pleasing Faith
Father of Lord Jesus, I pray for more of that faith that pleases You; please create in my heart the power to receive that faith and equip me to walk in it. Amen

Monday December 18, 2017

We can have full confidence in God’s promises because we have full faith in His character. Franklin Graham

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)

(Pray out loud)
Proclaiming Psalm 100:5-4
Father of Lord Jesus, I proclaim: You Lord are good, Your mercy and loving-kindness are everlasting, Your faithfulness and truth endure to all generations. I will enter into Your gates with thanksgiving, and into Your courts with praise; I will be thankful to You, and bless Your Holy Name, Amen.

Saturday December 16, 2017

If you can’t get what you like, why not try to like what you got? 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)

(Pray out loud)
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.

Friday December15, 2017

Give us Lord, a bit of sun, a bit of work, and a bit of fun. An English Prayer

KJV Psalm 145:16 Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.

NKJ Psalm 145:16 You open Your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing. (*1)

NIV Psalm 145:16 You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing. (*2)

AMP Psalm 145:16 You open Your hand and satisfy every living thing with favor. (*3)

YLT Psalm 145:16 Opening Thy hand, and satisfying The desire of every living thing. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer to Enjoy My Stay
Heavenly Father, I pray that You would give me a bit of sun, a bit of work, and a bit of fun this day; and I ask that You would establish in me the ability to delight in and enjoy the rest of my stay here on earth, through the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Thursday December 14, 2017

Prayer is not a question of altering things externally, but of working wonders in a man’s disposition. When you pray, things may remain the same, but you begin to be different. Oswald Chambers

KJV Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

NKJ Ephesians 6:18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints -(*1)

NIV Ephesians 6:18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. (*2)

AMP Ephesians 6:18 Pray at all times (on every occasion, in every season) in the Spirit, with all [manner of] prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose {and} perseverance, interceding in behalf of all the saints (God’s consecrated people). (*3)

YLT Ephesians 6:18 through all prayer and supplication praying at all times in the Spirit, and in regard to this same, watching in all perseverance and supplication for all the saints, (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Prayer for a Changed Heart
Heavenly Father, I give you permission to change my heart into Your image and likeness. Create in me a clean heart oh God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me; and Lord please formulate within me the aptitude to walk with You consistently all my days, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Wednesday December 13, 2017

Meeting human need is very much on God’s agenda. Michael Youssef

KJV 1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.

NKJ 1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their prayers; But the face of the LORD is against those who do evil.” (*1)

NIV 1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” (*2)

AMP 1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous (those who are upright and in right standing with God), and His ears are attentive to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who practice evil [to oppose them, to frustrate, and defeat them]. (*3)

YLT 1 Peter 3:12 because the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and His ears — to their supplication, and the face of the Lord is upon those doing evil;’ (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying 1 Peter 3:12
Heavenly Father, Your eyes are upon the righteous (those who are upright and in right standing with You), and Your ears are attentive to our prayers; but Your face is against those who practice evil. Thank You for answering my prayers and for changing my heart, through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Tuesday December 12, 2017

In the battle between our will and God’s will, we get to decide who wins! Christa Kinde

KJV Hebrews 13:20-21 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

NKJ Hebrews 13:20-21 Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. (*1)

NIV Hebrews 13:20-21 May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. (*2)

AMP Hebrews 13:20-21 Now may the God of peace [Who is the Author and the Giver of peace], Who brought again from among the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood [that sealed, ratified] the everlasting agreement (covenant, testament), Strengthen (complete, perfect) {and} make you what you ought to be {and} equip you with everything good that you may carry out His will; [while He Himself] works in you {and} accomplishes that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus (*3)

YLT Hebrews 13:20-21 And the God of the peace, who did bring up out of the dead the great shepherd of the sheep — in the blood of an age-during covenant — our Lord Jesus, make you perfect in every good work to do His will, doing in you that which is well-pleasing before Him, through Jesus Christ, to whom is the glory — to the ages of the ages! Amen. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Hebrews 13:20-21
Heavenly Father, You are the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, please make me complete in every good work to do Your will, working in me what is well pleasing in Your sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Monday December 12, 2017

To God, our journey is as important as our destinations. Beth Moore

KJV Isaiah 41:10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

NKJ Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ (*1)

NIV Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (*2)

AMP Isaiah 41:10 Fear not [there is nothing to fear], for I am with you; do not look around you in terror {and} be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen {and} harden you to difficulties, yes, I will help you; yes, I will hold you up {and} retain you with My [victorious] right hand of rightness {and} justice. (*3)

YLT Isaiah 41:10 Be not afraid, for with thee I am, Look not around, for I am thy God, I have strengthened thee, Yea, I have helped thee, yea, I upheld thee, With the right hand of My righteousness. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Isaiah 41:10 Amplified Version
Father God, I will fear not because there is nothing for me to fear, for You are with me; I will not look around in terror and be dismayed, for You are my God. You will strengthen and harden me to difficulties, yes, You will help me; yes, You will hold me up and retain me with Your victorious right hand of rightness and justice, through the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.

Saturday December 9, 2017

We must place our desires in God’s hands so He can free us from those that are not His will. Stormie Omartian

KJV Jeremiah 33:3 Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

NKJ Jeremiah 33:3 Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know. (*1)

NIV Jeremiah 33:3 Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. (*2)

AMP Jeremiah 33:3 Call to Me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things, fenced in {and} hidden, which you do not know (do not distinguish and recognize, have knowledge of and understand). (*3)

YLT Jeremiah 33:3 Call unto Me, and I do answer thee, yea, I declare to thee great and fenced things — thou hast not known them. (*4)

(Pray out loud)
Praying Jeremiah 33:3 Amplified
Heavenly Father, You said: Call to Me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things, fenced in and hidden, which you do not know, thank You for answering and showing me Lord Jesus. Amen.