This will be your last prayer of the day.
It has been a good run, 13 years total, since July 2006, that’s about 4050 done. I hope you have enjoyed them. The grace has run out to continue. There are other daily prays if you search for them. God Bless You!!
Saturday July 27, 2019
Faith does not change God’s mind. Faith changes us. Merlin Carothers
KJV Hebrews 10:22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.
NKJ Hebrews 10:22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. (*1)
NIV Hebrews 10:22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full
assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. (*2)
AMP Hebrews 10:22 Let us all come forward {and} draw near with true
(honest and sincere) hearts in unqualified assurance {and} absolute conviction engendered by faith (by that leaning of the entire human personality on God in absolute trust and confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness), having our hearts sprinkled {and} purified from a guilty (evil) conscience and our bodies cleansed with pure water. (*3)
YLT Hebrews 10:22 may we draw near with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having the hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and having the body bathed with pure water; (*4)
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Praying Hebrews 10:22 Personalized
Father of Lord Jesus, I give You permission to sprinkle and purify my soul from a guilty, evil conscience and cleanse my body with pure water, so that I may draw near with a true and honest heart. Amen.
Friday July 26, 2019
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee; holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity! Reginald Heber
KJV Revelation 4:8 And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.
NKJ Revelation 4:8 The four living creatures, each having six wings, were full of eyes around and within. And they do not rest day or night, saying: “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, Who was and is and is to come!” (*1)
NIV Revelation 4:8 Each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around, even under his wings. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.” (*2)
AMP Revelation 4:8 And the four living creatures, individually having six wings, were full of eyes all over and within [underneath their wings]; and day and night they never stop saying, Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty (Omnipotent), Who was and Who is and Who is to come. (*3)
YLT Revelation 4:8 And the four living creatures, each by itself severally, had six wings, around and within are full of eyes, and rest they have not day and night, saying, ‘Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, who was, and who is, and who is coming;’ (*4)
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Prayer about Glorifying God
Father of Lord Jesus, like the four living creatures, I am designed to glorify You. My life will never be boring if I will focus my attention on You and fulfill that purpose. Amen.
Thursday July 25, 2019
Life is 10 percent what happens to us and 90 percent how we react to it. Charles R. Swindoll
KJV James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
NKJ James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, (*1)
NIV James 1:2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, (*2)
AMP James 1:2 Consider it wholly joyful, my brethren, whenever you are enveloped in {or} encounter trials of any sort {or} fall into various temptations. (*3)
YLT James 1:2 All joy count it, my brethren, when ye may fall into temptations manifold; (*4)
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Prayer about Trials
Father God, please change my attitude about enduring trials. Bring about joy, perseverance, and maturity in me when facing them, knowing there is always a test before a promotion, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Wednesday July 24, 2019
When we run to Jesus in our weakness, He sets us free to live in His strength, James Banks
KJV 1 Corinthians 6:20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.
NKJ 1 Corinthians 6:20 For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s. (*1)
NIV 1 Corinthians 6:20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body. (*2)
AMP 1 Corinthians 6:20 You were bought with a price [purchased with a preciousness and paid for, made His own]. So then, honor God {and} bring glory to Him in your body. (*3)
YLT 1 Corinthians 6:20 for ye were bought with a price; glorify, then, God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s. (*4)
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Praying 1 Corinthians 6:20 Amplified Personalized
Heavenly Father, I was bought with a price, purchased with a preciousness and paid for with the blood of our Lord Jesus, I was made Your own. So then help me honor You, and bring glory to You, in my earthly body and spirit, thank You! Amen.
Tuesday July 23, 2019
God helps those who know they are helpless. J. B. Schuldt
KJV 1 John 3:20 For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.
NKJ 1 John 3:20 For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. (*1)
NIV 1 John 3:20 whenever our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. (*2)
AMP 1 John 3:20 Whenever our hearts in [tormenting] self-accusation make us feel guilty {and} condemn us. [For we are in God’s hands.] For He is above {and} greater than our consciences (our hearts), and He knows (perceives and understands) everything [nothing is hidden from Him]. (*3)
YLT 1 John 3:20 because if our heart may condemn — because greater is God than our heart, and He doth know all things. (*4)
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Prayer about His Perspective
Father of Lord Jesus, please help me to humble myself before You every day. I cannot solve any problems on my own. Empower me to seek Your help and perspective through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Monday July 22, 2019
It is only with gratitude that life becomes rich. Dietrich Bonhoeffer
KJV Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
NKJ Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; (*1)
NIV Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. (*2)
AMP Philippians 4:6 Do not fret {or} have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance {and} in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God. (*3)
YLT Philippians 4:6 for nothing be anxious, but in everything by prayer, and by supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God; (*4)
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Prayer to be Thankful
Father in Heaven, Your goodness is enough to make me thankful every day. Please teach me to live each day with a thankful heart and remind me to regularly thank You for Your goodness and steadfast love, in Christ Jesus my Lord. Amen.
Saturday July 20, 2019
God judged it better to bring good out of evil than to suffer no evil to exist. Augustine of Hippo
KJV Hebrews 3:12 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.
NKJ Hebrews 3:12 Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil
heart of unbelief in departing from the living God; (*1)
NIV Hebrews 3:12 See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. (*2)
AMP Hebrew 3:12 [Therefore beware] brethren, take care, lest there be
in any one of you a wicked, unbelieving heart [which refuses to cleave to, trust in, and rely on Him], leading you to turn away {and} desert {or} stand aloof from the living God. (*3)
YLT Hebrews 3:12 See, brethren, lest there shall be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in the falling away from the living God, (*4)
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Praying Hebrew 3:12 Amplified
Father God, please enable me to take care, lest there be in me a wicked, unbelieving heart which refuses to cleave to, trust in, and rely on You; leading me to turn away, desert or stand aloof from You, the Living God, please nullify this imprecation off of my heart and mind, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.
Friday July 19, 2019
Don’t let the brutality of the world take away your thankful heart. Remember you are God’s child, and He has shown you His goodness and mercy through His work on the cross. Albert Lee
KJV 1 Peter 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
NKJ 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; (*1)
NIV 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. (*2)
AMP 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds {and} display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. (*3)
YLT 1 Peter 2:9 and ye are a choice race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people acquired, that the excellences ye may shew forth of Him who out of darkness did call you to His wondrous light; (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer: He is mine
Father in Heaven, even though my heart can grow cold at times, when I remember that I am Yours and You are mine, I am encouraged yet again. Thank You for Your love and mercy for me, through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen.
Thursday July 18, 2019
God’s call to a task includes His strength to complete it. Jaime Garrido
KJV Psalm 144:1 <A Psalm of David.> Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:
NKJ Psalm 144:1 A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my Rock, Who trains my hands for war, And my fingers for battle – (*1)
NIV Psalm 144:1 Of David. Praise be to the LORD my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. (*2)
AMP Psalm 144:1 BLESSED BE the Lord, my Rock {and} my keen {and} firm Strength, Who teaches my hands to war and my fingers to fight—(*3)
YLT Psalm 144:1 By David. Blessed is Jehovah my rock, who is teaching My hands for war, my fingers for battle. (*4)
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Prayer to Serve
Father of Lord Jesus, all You want me to do is to follow Your plans, and You will sort out the rest. Please grace me to serve You in whatever way You desire. Amen.
Wednesday July 17, 2019
Grace: Getting what we don’t deserve. Mercy: Not getting what we do deserve. Unknown
KJV Proverbs 29:11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
NKJ Proverbs 29:11 A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back. (*1)
NIV Proverbs 29:11 A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control. (*2)
AMP Proverbs 29:11 A [self-confident] fool utters all his anger, but a wise man holds it back and stills it. (*3)
YLT Proverbs 29:11 A fool bringeth out all his mind, And the wise till afterwards restraineth it. (*4)
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Prayer about my Anger Issues
Father God, please forgive me for my outbursts of anger; because a self-confident fool utters all his anger, but a wise man hold it back and stills it. I need help with this, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Tuesday July 16, 2019
The storms of life prove the strength of our anchor. Albert Lee
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)
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Prayer about the Storms
Heavenly Father, I need not fear the storms of life around me. Please empower me to be calm and secure, because I stand complete in You, thank You Lord Jesus. Amen.
Monday July 15, 2019
Man’s chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. Westminster Catechism
KJV Psalm 96:4 For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.
NKJ Psalm 96:4 For the LORD is great and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. (*1)
NIV Psalm 96:4 For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods. (*2)
AMP Psalm 96:4 For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; He is to be reverently feared {and} worshiped above all [so-called] gods. (*3)
YLT Psalm 96:4 For great is Jehovah, and praised greatly, Fearful He is over all gods. (*4)
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Another pray of Thanks
Father of Lord Jesus, You are the Great and Mighty God, the Creator of the universe. I will praise Your Name always. There is no God like our God, thank You! Amen.
Saturday July 13, 2019
1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given. Unknown
KJV Psalm 32:1 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
NKJ Psalm 32:1 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered. (*1)
NIV Psalm 32:1 Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. (*2)
AMP Psalm 32:1 BLESSED (HAPPY, fortunate, to be envied) is he who has forgiveness of his transgression continually exercised upon him, whose sin is covered. (*3)
YLT Psalm 32:1 O the happiness of him whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered. (*4)
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Prayer of Thanks for Forgiveness
Heavenly Father, I praise You for sending Lord Jesus to cleanse me of all my transgressions and sins; I thank You for forgiveness that is continually exercised upon me, moment by moment, day by day. Amen.
Friday July 12, 2019
Pride leads to every other vice; it is the complete anti-God state of mind. C. S. Lewis
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)
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Prayer about Pride
Father of Lord Jesus, please fill me with such a love for You, that I think first of what will please You, not just about myself. Free me from the subtle captivity of my own pride. Amen.
Thursday July 11, 2019
Jesus’ resurrection spelled the death of death. Bill Crowder
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)
(Pray out loud)
Praying John 11:25 Amplified Personalized
Father God, our Lord Jesus said: 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; I thank You for these eternal words. Amen.
Wednesday July 10, 2019
A soft answer has often been the means of breaking a hard heart. Unknown
KJV 1 Peter 2:23 Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:
NKJ 1 Peter 2:23 who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously; (*1)
NIV 1 Peter 2:23 When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. (*2)
AMP 1 Peter 2:23 When He was reviled {and} insulted, He did not revile {or} offer insult in return; [when] He was abused {and} suffered, He made no threats [of vengeance]; but he trusted [Himself and everything] to Him Who judges fairly. (*3)
YLT 1 Peter 2:23 who being reviled — was not reviling again, suffering — was not threatening, and was committing himself to Him who is judging righteously, (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about a Soft Answer
Heavenly Father, please give me self-control through our Holy Spirit, when I am tempted to retaliate with harsh words. Help me to respond with a soft answer as You lead and guide me, because of my Lord Jesus. Amen.
Tuesday July 9, 2019
Finding hope in our eternal God gives meaning for our lives today. David Mccasland
KJV Psalm 39:4 LORD, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am.
NKJ Psalm 39:4 “LORD, make me to know my end, And what is the measure of my days, That I may know how frail I am. (*1)
NIV Psalm 39:4 “Show me, O LORD, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting is my life. (*2)
AMP Psalm 39:4 Lord, make me to know my end and [to appreciate] the measure of my days–what it is; let me know {and} realize how frail I am [how transient is my stay here]. (*3)
YLT Psalm 39:4 ‘Cause me to know, O Jehovah, mine end, And the measure of my days — what it is,’ I know how frail I am. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 39:4 Amplified Personalized
Father God, please make me to know my end and to appreciate the measure of my days–what it is; let me know and realize how frail I am [how transient is my stay here really is]; and to live each of my days to the fullest through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen.
Monday July 8, 2019
It takes courage to not be discouraged. Benjamin Ferencz
KJV Joshua 1:9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
NKJ Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” (*1)
NIV Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” (*2)
AMP Joshua 1:9 Have not I commanded you? Be strong, vigorous, and very courageous. Be not afraid, neither be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. (*3)
YLT Joshua 1:9 ‘Have not I commanded thee? be strong and courageous; be not terrified nor affrighted, for with thee is Jehovah thy God in every place whither thou goest.’ (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Joshua 1:9 Amplified Personalized
Father in heaven, have You not commanded me? Be strong, vigorous, and very courageous. Be not afraid, neither be dismayed, for You, the Lord my God is with me wherever I go; thank You, through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God’s grace. And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of God’s grace. Jerry Bridges
KJV Ezra 9:8 And now for a little space grace hath been shewed from the LORD our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a nail in his holy place, that our God may lighten our eyes, and give us a little reviving in our bondage.
NKJ Ezra 9:8 And now for a little while grace has been shown from the
LORD our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a peg in
His holy place, that our God may enlighten our eyes and give us a
measure of revival in our bondage. (*1)
NIV Ezra 9:8 But now, for a brief moment, the LORD our God has been
gracious in leaving us a remnant and giving us a firm place in his sanctuary, and so our God gives light to our eyes and a little relief in our bondage. (*2)
AMP Ezra 9:8 And now, for a brief moment, grace has been shown us by
the Lord our God, Who has left us a remnant to escape and has given us a secure hold in His holy place, that our God may brighten our eyes and give us a little reviving in our bondage. (*3)
YLT Ezra 9:8 And now, as a small moment hath grace been from Jehovah
our God, to leave to us an escape, and to give to us a nail in His holy place, by our God’s enlightening our eyes, and by giving us a little quickening in our servitude; (*4)
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Praying Ezra 9:8 B
Father of Lord Jesus, I pray for a greater enlightening of my eyes, and grace from Your holy place; plus a quickening in the midst of my servitude, here and now, in the land of the living. Amen.
Friday July 5, 2019
The cross of Jesus is the supreme evidence of the love of God. Oswald Chambers
KJV Luke 23:34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
NKJ Luke 23:34 Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” And they divided His garments and cast lots. (*1)
NIV Luke 23:34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. (*2)
AMP Luke 23:34 And Jesus prayed, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And they divided His garments {and} distributed them by casting lots for them. (*3)
YLT Luke 23:34 And Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they have not known what they do;’ and parting his garments they cast a lot. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer of Thanks for Salvation
Father in Heaven, I thank You for loving me so much that You left Your home in heaven, came to earth, and willingly went to the cross for me. Thank You for paying the penalty for my sins, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Thursday July 4, 2019
In a world that seems out of control, we can rest assured that God can move the hearts of our leaders. Dave Branon
KJV 1 Timothy 2:1-2 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
NKJ 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. (*1)
NIV 1 Timothy 2:1-2 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone–for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. (*2)
AMP 1 Timothy 2:1-2 FIRST OF all, then, I admonish {and} urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be offered on behalf of all men, For kings and all who are in positions of authority {or} high responsibility, that [outwardly] we may pass a quiet {and} undisturbed life [and inwardly] a peaceable one in all godliness {and} reverence and seriousness in every way.
YLT 1 Timothy 2:1-2 I exhort, then, first of all, there be made supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, for all men: for kings, and all who are in authority, that a quiet and peaceable life we may lead in all piety and gravity, (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer for my Country
Father God, I lift up all those who are in authority in my country today; that they would come to a saving knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. So that I may have a quiet, undisturbed, peaceable life in all godliness, reverence and seriousness in every way. Amen.
Wednesday July 3, 2019
My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus’ Name. Edward Mote
KJV 1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
NKJ 1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, (*1)
NIV 1 Peter 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, (*2)
AMP 1 Peter 1:3 Praised (honored, blessed) be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah)! By His boundless mercy we have been born again to an ever-living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, (*3)
YLT 1 Peter 1:3 Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who, according to the abundance of His kindness did beget us again to a living hope, through the rising again of Jesus Christ out of the dead, (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying 1 Peter 1:2-3 Amplified Personalized
Father of Spirits, praised (honored, blessed) be You, the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ our Messiah! By Your boundless mercy, I have been born again to an ever-living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead! Thank You! Amen!
Tuesday July 2, 2019
Praise is the song of a soul set tree. Unknown
KJV Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
NKJ Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, (*1)
NIV Ephesians 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. (*2)
AMP Ephesians 1:3 May blessing (praise, laudation, and eulogy) be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah) Who has blessed us {in Christ} with every spiritual (given by the Holy Spirit) blessing in the heavenly realm! (*3)
YLT Ephesians 1:3 Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who did bless us in every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, (*4)
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Praying Ephesians 1:3 Amplified Personalized
Father in Heaven, may blessing (praise, laudation, and eulogy) be to You Lord God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ; who has blessed ME in Christ with every spiritual (given by the Holy Spirit) blessing in the heavenly realms! Thank You! Amen.
Monday July 1, 2019
Anger can make us speak our mind when we should be minding our speech. Unknown
KJV Colossians 4:6 Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
NKJ Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one. (*1)
NIV Colossians 4:6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. (*2)
AMP Colossians 4:6 Let your speech at all times be gracious (pleasant and winsome), seasoned [as it were] with salt, [so that you may never be at a loss] to know how you ought to answer anyone [who puts a question to you]. (*3)
YLT Colossians 4:6 your word always in grace — with salt being seasoned — to know how it behoveth you to answer each one. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Colossians 4:6 Amplified Personalized
Father of Lord Jesus, please 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.
Saturday June 29, 2010
A day that commences with worship and continues in works of love, will never be wasted. Jan Carlberg
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)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer for Abiding Fruit-John 15:16
Heavenly Father, I pray that I will go and bear much fruit and to keep on bearing fruit, and that my fruit may be lasting and that it may remain and abide; so that whatever I ask You Father, in the Name of my Lord Jesus, You may give it to me. Amen.
Friday June 28, 2019
For a new start, ask God for a new heart. Lawrence Darmani
KJV Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
NKJ Proverbs 4:23 Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life. (*1)
NIV Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. (*2)
AMP Proverbs 4:23 Keep {and} guard your heart with all vigilance {and} above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of life. (*3)
YLT Proverbs 4:23 Above every charge keep thy heart, For out of it are the outgoings of life. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Proverbs 4:23 Amplified Personalized
Father of Lord Jesus, please empower me to keep my heart with all vigilance, and above all that I guard it, for out of it flow the springs and issues of life. Amen.
Thursday June 27, 2019
Expect greats thing from God; attempt great thing for God. William Carey
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)
Praying Matthew 9:37-38 Amplified Personalized
Heavenly Father, I pray to You, Lord of the harvest, to force out and thrust laborers into Your fields, because the harvest is indeed plentiful, but the laborers are few. Please show me my place, in the Name of our Lord Jesus. Amen.
Wednesday June 26, 2019
Trading things that will soon come to an end for honor that will last forever is a good investment. In the resurrection, a life that has been lived in behalf of Christ and others is seed for an eternity we will never regret. Mart Dehaan
KJV 1 Corinthians 15:38 But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body.
NKJ 1 Corinthians 15:38 But God gives it a body as He pleases, and to each seed its own body. (*1)
NIV 1 Corinthians 15:38 But God gives it a body as he has determined, and to each kind of seed he gives its own body. (*2)
AMP 1 Corinthians 15:38 But God gives to it the body that He plans {and} sees fit, and to each kind of seed a body of its own. (*3)
YLT 1 Corinthians 15:38 and God doth give to it a body according as He willed, and to each of the seeds its proper body. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about my new Body
Father God, I thank You that in the resurrection of the just, I will receive a new body just like Yours. Please help me to not trade away eternal values for convenience and comfort now, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Tuesday June 25, 2019
Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing. Helen Keller
KJV Matthew 14:27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
NKJ Matthew 14:27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.” (*1)
NIV Matthew 14:27 But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” (*2)
AMP Matthew 14:27 But instantly He spoke to them, saying, Take courage! I AM! Stop being afraid! (*3)
YLT Matthew 14:27 and immediately Jesus spake to them, saying, ‘Be of good courage, I am he, be not afraid.’ (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer to be a Water Walker
Father of Lord Jesus, I thank You for stretching out Your hand and saying, “Come.” Please help me to get out of my boat, knowing that it is totally safe to be a water walker with You. Amen.
Monday June 24, 2019
Jesus anchors our souls, so that we will not drift away from our hope in God. Marvin Williams
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)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about His unfailing Love
Heavenly Father, in the face of all kinds of trouble and uncertainty, please help me to have a confident expectation that is grounded in Your unfailing love for me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Saturday June 22, 2019
How many of us get into a panic when we are faced by physical desolation, by death, or war, injustice, poverty, disease? All these in all their force will never turn to panic the one who believes in the absolute sovereignty of his Lord. Oswald Chambers
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)
Prayer for a Revelation of His Love
Heavenly Father, please birth and release in my heart a greater revelation of the width and length and depth and height of Your Love which is in Christ Jesus my Lord. Amen.
Friday June 21, 2019
Reading the Bible is meant not to inform but to transform. Unknown
KJV 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
NKJ 2 Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (*1)
NIV 2 Timothy 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. (*2)
AMP 2 Timothy 2:15 Study {and} be eager {and} do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing {and} accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth. (*3)
YLT 2 Timothy 2:15 be diligent to present thyself approved to God — a workman irreproachable, rightly dividing the word of the truth; (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying 2 Timothy 2:`15 Amplified Personalized
Father of Lord Jesus, please empower me to be eager and do my utmost to present myself to You Lord God, approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth, Your Bible, Amen.
Thursday June 20, 2019
Resentment comes from looking at others; contentment comes from looking at God. Julie Link
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 my Assignment
Father of Lord Jesus, my only assignment is to use whatever time and talents You have given me in a way that blesses others, and gives You the glory; please help me with this. Amen.
Wednesday June 19, 2019
The Apostle Paul was in earnest over one thing only, and that was his relationship to Jesus Christ. Oswald Chambers
KJV Philippians 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
NKJ Philippians 3:14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. (*1)
NIV Philippians 3:14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (*2)
AMP Philippians 3:14 I press on toward the goal to win the [supreme and heavenly] prize to which God in Christ Jesus is calling us upward. (*3)
YLT Philippians 3:14 to the mark I pursue for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer to do what I can
Father of Lord Jesus, may I be willing to do what I can, with all that I have, whenever and wherever I am, for the Glory of our Lord Jesus. Amen.
Tuesday June 18, 2019
Our rough edges must be chipped away to bring out the image of Christ Jesus. Tim Gustafson
KJV Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
NKJ Ephesians 2:10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. (*1)
NIV Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (*2)
AMP Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live]. (*3)
YLT Ephesians 2:10 for of Him we are workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to good works, which God did before prepare, that in them we may walk. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Proclaiming Ephesians 2:10 Amplified Personalized
Father in Heaven, I proclaim: I am Your own handiwork, recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that I may do those good works which You have predestined (planned beforehand) for me [helping me to take the right paths which You have prepared ahead of time] and that I should walk in them [living the good life which You prearranged and made ready for me to live], for the Glory of Christ Jesus my Lord. Amen.
Monday June 17, 2019
Understand this: relationships don’t thrive because the guilty are punished, but because the innocent are merciful. Unknown.
KJV Colossians 3:13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
NKJ Colossians 3:13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. (*1)
NIV Colossians 3:13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. (*2)
AMP Colossians 3:13 Be gentle {and} forbearing with one another and, if one has a difference (a grievance or complaint) against another, readily pardoning each other; even as the Lord has [freely] forgiven you, so must you also [forgive]. (*3)
YLT Colossians 3:13 forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any one with any one may have a quarrel, as also the Christ did forgive you — so also ye; (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer to Forgive Others
Father of Spirits, because my Christ Jesus has forgiven me, I can forgive others. Because He has a forgiving heart, I can have a forgiving heart. Because His Spirit lives in my being, I can say, “I forgive you”, and really mean it! Thank You! Amen.
Some people think God does not like to be troubled with our constant coming and asking. The way to trouble God is not to come at all. D. L. Moody
KJV Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
NKJ Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. (*1)
NIV Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. (*2)
AMP Psalm 46:1 GOD IS our Refuge and Strength [mighty {and} impenetrable to temptation], a very present {and} well-proved help in trouble. (*3)
YLT Psalm 46:1 God is to us a refuge and strength, A help in adversities found most surely. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 46:1 & 1 Peter 5:7
Father God, I praise You because You are my Refuge and Strength, an ever-present, well-proved help in times of trouble; please release in me the power to cast all my cares on my Lord Jesus, because He cares for me. Amen
Friday June 14, 2019
Read the Bible not as a newspaper, but as a love letter. F. B. Meyer
KJV John 6:63 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.
NKJ John 6:63 “It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life. (*1)
NIV John 6:63 The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. (*2)
AMP John 6:63 It is the Spirit Who gives life [He is the Life-giver]; the flesh conveys no benefit whatever [there is no profit in it]. The words (truths) that I have been speaking to you are spirit and life. (*3)
YLT John 6:63 the spirit it is that is giving life; the flesh doth not profit anything; the sayings that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life; (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer for an increased Hunger for the Word
Father in Heaven, the words that You speak are spirit and life. I ask for an increased hunger for Your Word, the Bible. Open my eyes so that I behold wonderful works from Your law, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Thursday June 13, 2019
One of the danger of growing old is that you become more excited over the past than you are over the future. Unknown
KJV Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
NKJ Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. (*1)
NIV Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (*2)
AMP Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts {and} plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts {and} plans for welfare {and} peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome. (*3)
YLT Jeremiah 29:11 For I have known the thoughts that I am thinking towards you — an affirmation of Jehovah; thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give to you posterity and hope. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Your Future
Father of Lord Jesus, I thank You for the plans that You have for me; plans for peace and not evil; to give me hope in my final outcome. Grace to keep my eyes fixed on Your future, and not my past. Amen.
Wednesday June 12, 2019
It’s not what you do, but how much love you put into it that matters. Mother Teresa
KJV 2 John 1:6 And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it.
NKJ 2 John 1:6 This is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, that as you have heard from the beginning, you should walk in it. (*1)
NIV 2 John 1:6 And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love. (*2)
AMP 2 John 1:6 And what this love consists in is this: that we live {and} walk in accordance with {and} guided by His commandments (His orders, ordinances, precepts, teaching). This is the commandment, as you have heard from the beginning, that you continue to walk in love [guided by it and following it]. (*3)
YLT 2 John 1:6 and this is the love, that we may walk according to His commands; this is the command, even as ye did hear from the beginning, that in it ye may walk, (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Love
Heavenly Father, the very essence and nature of You Lord God, is love; it is in loving others that we are most like You. Please help me to love the unlovables in my daily life, for the Glory of my Lord Jesus. Amen.
Tuesday June 11, 2019
Hope establishes the goal, faith is the bridge that gets you to it. Unknown
KJV Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
NKJ Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (*1)
NIV Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. (*2)
AMP Hebrews 11:1 NOW FAITH is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see {and} the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses]. (*3)
YLT Hebrews 11:1 And faith is of things hoped for a confidence, of matters not seen a conviction, (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Hebrews 11:1 Amplified Personalized
Father God, I pray: My faith is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed) of the things I hope for, being the proof of things I do not see and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to my senses]…please empower me for this in a greater way, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.
Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so. Anna B. Warner
KJV John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
NKJ John 10:27 “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. (*1)
NIV John 10:27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. (*2)
AMP John 10:27 The sheep that are My own hear {and} are listening to My voice; and I know them, and they follow Me. (*3)
YLT John 10:27 according as I said to you: My sheep my voice do hear, and I know them, and they follow me, (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer to be at Rest
Father of Lord Jesus, as I deal with the ups and downs of life today, please help me to be at rest; because I am known and loved by the Shepherd of my heart…what more could I want? Amen.
Prayer does not equip us for greater works, prayer is the greater
work. Oswald Chambers
KJV Luke 11:1 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a
certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him,
Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.
NKJ Luke 11:1 Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain
place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, Lord,
teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. (*1)
NIV Luke 11:1 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he
finished, one of his disciples said to him, Lord, teach us to pray,
just as John taught his disciples. (*2)
AMP Luke 11:1 THEN HE was praying in a certain place; and when He
stopped, one of His disciples said to Him, Lord, teach us to pray,
[just] as John taught his disciples. (*3)
YLT Luke 11:1 And it came to pass, in his being in a certain place
praying, as he ceased, a certain one of his disciples said unto him,
Sir, teach us to pray, as also John taught his disciples. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
A Prayer about Prayer
Heavenly Father, through Your beloved Holy Spirit, I pray that You
would teach and equip me for greater realms of prayer, intercession
and spiritual warfare; knowing that the days are evil, please do a
quick work in righteousness for Jesus’ sake. Amen.
Trust the unknown future to a known God. Unknown
KJV Psalm 105:5 Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;
NKJ Psalm 105:5 Remember His marvelous works which He has done, His wonders, and the judgments of His mouth, (*1)
NIV Psalm 105:5 Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced, (*2)
AMP Psalm 105:5 [Earnestly] remember the marvelous deeds that He has done, His miracles {and} wonders, the judgments {and} sentences which He pronounced [upon His enemies, as in Egypt]. (*3)
YLT Psalm 105:5 Remember His wonders that He did, His signs and the judgments of His mouth. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about the Future
Heavenly Father, please help me to remember the wonders You have done, Your miracles and the judgments You have pronounced. Thank You for Your faithfulness to me over many years, and I give You my future as well, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Perseverance is as much about a strong won’t as a strong will. Dennis Fisher
KJV Hebrews 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
NKJ Hebrews 12:1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, (*1)
NIV Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. (*2)
AMP Hebrews 12:1 THEREFORE THEN, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who have borne testimony to the Truth], let us strip off {and} throw aside every encumbrance (unnecessary weight) and that sin which so readily (deftly and cleverly) clings to {and} entangles us, and let us run with patient endurance {and} steady {and} active persistence the appointed course of the race that is set before us, (*3)
YLT Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, we also having so great a cloud of witnesses set around us, every weight having put off, and the closely besetting sin, through endurance may we run the contest that is set before us, (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Running the Race
Father of Lord Jesus, too often I try to mask the burden and weight of sin in my life with the outward activities of the Christian life. Please forgive me. Grace me to set aside the things that keep me from running the good race. Amen.
Life’s challenges are designed not to break us but to bend us toward God. Unknown
KJV Nehemiah 6:9 For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands.
NKJ Nehemiah 6:9 For they all were trying to make us afraid, saying, “Their hands will be weakened in the work, and it will not be done.” Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands. (*1)
NIV Nehemiah 6:9 They were all trying to frighten us, thinking, “Their hands will get too weak for the work, and it will not be completed.” But I prayed, “Now strengthen my hands.” (*2)
AMP Nehemiah 6:9 For they all wanted to frighten us, thinking, Their hands will be so weak that the work will not be done. But now strengthen my hands! (*3)
YLT Nehemiah 6:9 for all of them are making us afraid, saying, ‘Their hands are too feeble for the work, and it is not done;’ and now, strengthen Thou my hands. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer to Persevere
Father God, sometimes it is easy to get discouraged when faced with criticism or challenges. Please help me to persevere and grant me the strength to be faithful to what You have called me to do, for Jesus’ Glory. Amen.
Turning down the volume of life allows you to listen to God. 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 Ps 46:10 Let be {and} be still, and know (recognize and understand) that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations! I will be exalted in the earth! (*3)
YLT Psalm 46:10 Desist, and know that I am God, I am exalted among nations, I am exalted in the earth. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 46:10 Amplified Personalized
Father of spirits, please let me be still, and know, recognize and understand that You are God. And that You will be exalted among the nations! You will be exalted in the earth! Empower me to be still, and nourish my soul as I spend time with You in prayer, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot,
Thou hast taught me to say, it is well, it is well, with my soul.
Horatio G. Spafford
KJV Revelation 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
NKJ Revelation 21:4 “And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” (*1)
NIV Revelation 21:4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” (*2)
AMP Revelation 21:4 God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more, neither shall there be anguish (sorrow and mourning) nor grief nor pain any more, for the old conditions {and} the former order of things have passed away. (*3)
YLT Revelation 21:4 and God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes, and the death shall not be any more, nor sorrow, nor crying, nor shall there be any more pain, because the first things did go away.’ (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Peace
Father in Heaven, our Lord Jesus said that in the world we would have tribulation and trouble. But that we should take heart, because He has overcome the world, thank You for that Lord God! Please grant me a greater measure of that peace today. Amen.
God has no pleasure in afflicting us, but He will not keep back even
the most painful chastisement if He can by thereby guide His beloved
child to come home and abide in the beloved Son. Andrew Murray
KJV Hebrews 12:11 Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be
joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable
fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.
NKJ Hebrews 12:11 Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the
present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable
fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. (*1)
NIV Hebrews 12:11 No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but
painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and
peace for those who have been trained by it. (*2)
AMP Hebrews 12:11 For the time being no discipline brings joy, but
seems grievous {and} painful; but afterwards it yields a peaceable
fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it [a harvest
of fruit which consists in righteousness–in conformity to God’s will
in purpose, thought, and action, resulting in right living and right
standing with God]. (*3)
YLT Hebrews 12:11 and all chastening for the present, indeed, doth not
seem to be of joy, but of sorrow, yet afterward the peaceable fruit of
righteousness to those exercised through it — it doth yield. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Hebrews 12:11 Amplified Personalized
Father of Lord Jesus, I know for the time being no discipline brings
joy, but seems grievous and painful; however, afterwards it yields a
peaceable fruit of righteousness in me who has been trained by it; and
through that a harvest of fruit which consists in righteousness–in
conformity to Your will in purpose, thought, and action, resulting in
right living and right standing with You Lord is achieved. Amen.
Lord, let me not demand my rights, but train to win the prize that lasts forever. Amy Pye
KJV 1 Corinthians 9:27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.
NKJ 1 Corinthians 9:27 But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified. (*1)
NIV 1 Corinthians 9:27 No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize. (*2)
YLT 1 Corinthians 9:27 but I chastise my body, and bring it into servitude, lest by any means, having preached to others — I myself may become disapproved. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying 1 Corinthians 9:27 Amplified Personalized
Heavenly Father, like the Apostle Paul, help me to buffet my body [handle it roughly, discipline it by hardships] and subdue it, for fear that after proclaiming to others the Gospel and things pertaining to it, I myself should become unfit [not stand the test, be unapproved and rejected as a counterfeit]. Lord may it never be, empower me to remain free, because of what Lord Jesus did for me. Amen.
There will come a one day a personal and direct touch from God when every tear and perplexity, every oppression and distress, every suffering and pain, and wrong and injustice will have a complete and ample and overwhelming explanation. Oswald Chambers
KJV Job 23:10 But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
NKJ Job 23:10 But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold. (*1)
NIV Job 23:10 But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. (*2)
AMP Job 23:10 But He knows the way that I take [He has concern for it, appreciates, and pays attention to it]. When He has tried me, I shall come forth as refined gold [pure and luminous]. (*3)
YLT Job 23:10 For He hath known the way with me, He hath tried me — as gold I go forth. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Job 23:10 Amplified Personalized
Father God, You know the way that I take, You have concern for it, You appreciate, and pay attention to it. When You have tried me, I shall come forth as refined gold, pure and luminous, because of what my Lord Jesus did for me. Amen.
Our loved ones may spun our appeals, reject our message, oppose our arguments, despise our persons, but they are helpless against our prayers. J. Sidlow Baxter
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)
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 that I would keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding in behalf of all the saints, Your consecrated people. Amen.
If your God is mighty enough to ignite the sun, could it be that He is mighty enough to light your path? Max Lucado
KJV Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
NKJ Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. (*1)
NIV Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. (*2)
AMP Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. (*3)
YLT Psalm 119:105 A lamp to my foot is Thy word, And a light to my path. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Declaring Psalm 119:105
Father, I declare: Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Please open my eyes so I can behold even more wonderful works from You Law, in the Mighty Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.
The essential fact of Christianity is that God thought all humanity worth the sacrifice of His Son. William Barclay
KJV Galatians 4:4-5 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
NKJ Galatians 4:4-5 But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. (*1)
NIV Galatians 4:4-5 But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons. (*2)
AMP Galatians 4:4-5 But when the proper time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born subject to [the regulations of] the Law, To purchase the freedom of (to ransom, to redeem, to atone for) those who were subject to the Law, that we might be adopted {and} have sonship conferred upon us [and be recognized as God’s sons]. (*3)
YLT Galatians 4:4-5 and when the fulness of time did come, God sent forth His Son, come of a woman, come under law, that those under law he may redeem, that the adoption of sons we may receive; (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Sonship
Heavenly Father, I thank You for the purchased freedom of us who were subject to the Law, but we were redeemed and adopted, and have sonship conferred upon us, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
We can count blessings, or we can count calamities. Barbara Johnson
KJV Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my
heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
NKJ Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my
heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my strength and my
Redeemer. (*1)
NIV Psalm 19:14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my
heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. (*2)
AMP Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my
heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my [firm, impenetrable]
Rock and my Redeemer. (*3)
YLT Psalm 19:14 Let the sayings of my mouth, And the meditation of my
heart, Be for a pleasing thing before Thee, O Jehovah, my rock, and my
redeemer! (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 19:14
Heavenly Father, I pray that the words of my mouth and the meditation
of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O my Lord, my Rock and my
Redeemer, through the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.
All to Jesus, I surrender, all to him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust Him, in His presence daily live.
Judson W. Van De Venter
KJV Psalm 9:10 And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
NKJ Psalm 9:10 And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; For You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You. (*1)
NIV Psalm 9:10 Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you. (*2)
AMP Psalm 9:10 And they who know Your name [who have experience and acquaintance with Your mercy] will lean on {and} confidently put their trust in You, for You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek (inquire of and for) You [on the authority of God’s Word and the right of their necessity]. (*3)
YLT Psalm 9:10 They trust in Thee who do know Thy name, For Thou hast not forsaken Those seeking Thee, O Jehovah. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 9:10 Amplified Personalized
Father in Heaven, because I know Your name, because I have experienced and am in acquaintance with Your mercy, I will lean on and confidently trust in You, for You, Lord, will never forsake me, thank You Lord Jesus. Amen.
Since God’s hand is in everything, you can leave everything in God’s hand. Jennifer Schuldt
KJV Isaiah 55:9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
NKJ Isaiah 55:9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts. (*1)
NIV Isaiah 55:9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. (*2)
AMP Isaiah 55:9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. (*3)
YLT Isaiah 55:9 For high have the heavens been above the earth, So high have been My ways above your ways, And My thoughts above your thoughts. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer for Greater Trust
Heavenly Father, please empower me to trust You more even when I can’t comprehend why things happen as they do. Comfort my heart and mind; remind me of Your great goodness, mercy and love, through Christ Jesus my Lord. Amen.
Now we see Jesus in the Bible, but someday we will see Him face to face. David Roper
KJV Romans 13:11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.
NKJ Romans 13:11 And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. (*1)
NIV Romans 13:11 And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. (*2)
AMP Romans 13:11 Besides this you know what [a critical] hour this is, how it is high time now for you to wake up out of your sleep (rouse to reality). For salvation (final deliverance) is nearer to us now than when we first believed (adhered to, trusted in, and relied on Christ, the Messiah). (*3)
YLT Romans 13:11 And this, knowing the time, that for us, the hour already is to be aroused out of sleep, for now nearer is our salvation than when we did believe; (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Romans 13:11 Amplified Personalized
Father of Lord Jesus, this I know, what a critical hour this is, and how it is high time for me to wake up out of my sleep, and rouse to reality. For salvation, my final deliverance, is nearer than when I first believed, please grace me to pursue You even more. Amen.
God’s highest dream is not to make us rich, not to make us successful or popular or famous. God’s dream is to make us right with Him. Max Lucado
KJV Jude 1:3 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
NKJ Jude 1:3 Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints. (*1)
NIV Jude 1:3 Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt I had to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints. (*2)
AMP Jude 1:3 Beloved, my whole concern was to write to you in regard to our common salvation. [But] I found it necessary {and} was impelled to write you and urgently appeal to {and} exhort [you] to contend for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints [the faith which is that sum of Christian belief which was delivered verbally to the holy people of God]. (*3)
YLT Jude 1:3 Beloved, all diligence using to write to you concerning the common salvation, I had necessity to write to you, exhorting to agonize for the faith once delivered to the saints, (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer to Agonize for the Faith
Father God, I ask for a greater unction to earnestly content and agonize for the faith, which was delivered to the saints, the people of God, and help me to know truth from error, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
We deserve punishment and get forgiveness; we deserve God’s wrath and get God’s love. Philip Yancey
KJV Luke 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
NKJ Luke 19:10 “for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” (*1)
NIV Luke 19:10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” (*2)
AMP Luke 19:10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save that which was lost. (*3)
YLT Luke 19:10 for the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.’ (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about being Grateful
Father of spirits, I am so grateful for all my Lord Jesus did for me at the cross. I am thankful for grace, and I offer You my heart that desires to be like You, conformed into Your image and likeness. Amen.
Unexpected changes are opportunities in disguise. Dave Branon
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)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer for Sure Steps
Father of Lord Jesus, I thank You for directing and making my steps
sure; please establish in my heart a greater ability to be led by
Holy Spirit and to not get angry when I do not get my way. Amen.
God is my Father, I will never think of anything that He will forget, so why should I worry. 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 Pet 5:7 Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately {and} cares about you watchfully. (*3)
YLT 1 Peter 5:7 all your care having cast upon Him, because He careth for you. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying 1 Peter 5:6-7 Amplified Personalized
Father in Heaven, I humble myself, I demote and lower myself in my own estimation, under Your mighty hand, Lord God, that in due time You may exalt me. I cast the whole of my care [all my anxieties, all my worries, all my concerns, once and for all] on my Lord Jesus, for He cares for me affectionately and cares about me watchfully. Amen.
The foundation of Jesus Christ is what will give us the stability our hearts and lives need now and into the future. Bill Crowder
KJV Matthew 7:24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
NKJ Matthew 7:24 ” Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: (*1)
NIV Matthew 7:24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. (*2)
AMP Matthew 7:24 So everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts upon them [obeying them] will be like a sensible (prudent, practical, wise) man who built his house upon the rock. (*3)
YLT Matthew 7:24 ‘Therefore, every one who doth hear of me these words, and doth do them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house upon the rock; (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Hope and Trust
Heavenly Father, You are the Lord God, the King of Heaven, and I choose to place my hope and trust in You, because You alone are worthy of that trust, through my Lord Jesus, thank You. Amen.
If I do stand on a solid rock of trust in God, the worst of circumstances will not destroy that relationship. Philip Yancey
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)
Prayer about Shifting Feelings
Father in Heaven, You are my Rock, the object of my faith. Please empower me to stand with You and not on my shifting feelings. Because You are my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust, and not be afraid, through Christ Jesus my Lord. Amen.
We discover gladness when we leave the prison of pride and repent of our rebellion. Max Lucado
KJV Hebrews 3:15 While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.
NKJ Hebrews 3:15 while it is said: “Today, if you will hear His voice, Do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.” (*1)
NIV Hebrews 3:15 As has just been said: “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion.” (*2)
AMP Hebrews 3:15 Then while it is [still] called Today, if you would hear His voice {and} when you hear it, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion [in the desert, when the people provoked and irritated and embittered God against them]. (*3)
YLT Hebrews 3:15 in its being said, ‘To-day, if His voice ye may hear, ye may not harden your hearts, as in the provocation,’ (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Good Ground
Father God, Your seed the Word, grows better in the soil of my heart if it is clean, cleared and in good ground; I give You permission to do just that…so that I can bear fruit unto repentance, for the glory of my Lord Jesus. Amen.
KJV Proverbs 23:12 Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
NKJ Proverbs 23:12 Apply your heart to instruction, And your ears to words of knowledge. (*1)
NIV Proverbs 23:12 Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge. (*2)
AMP Proverbs 23:12 Apply your mind to instruction {and} correction and your ears to words of knowledge. (*3)
YLT Proverbs 23:12 Bring in to instruction thy heart, And thine ear to sayings of knowledge. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer for Wisdom
Father of Lord Jesus, please bend my ears and heart toward wisdom. Empower me to be open to Your truth and push away every kind of foolishness. Amen.
Whatever God gives you to do, from moment to moment, that is the very
best thing you could possibly be doing. John Tauler
KJV Psalm 139:17 How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God!
how great is the sum of them!
NKJ Psalm 139:17 How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How
great is the sum of them! (*1)
NIV Psalm 139:17 How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast
is the sum of them! (*2)
AMP Psalm 139:17 How precious {and} weighty also are Your thoughts to
me, O God! How vast is the sum of them! (*3)
YLT Psalm 139:17 And to me how precious have been Thy thoughts, O God,
how great hath been their sum! (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 139:17-18
Heavenly Father, how precious and weighty are Your thoughts to me, O
God! How vast is the sum of them! If I could count them, they would be
more in number than the sand, I thank You Lord Jesus. Amen.
Friday May 10, 2019
Learn what you can from criticism and accept praise. Then shelve both and humbly move on in God’s grace and power. Unknown
KJV Proverbs 15:31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
NKJ Proverbs 15:31 The ear that hears the rebukes of life Will abide among the wise. (*1)
NIV Proverbs 15:31 He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise. (*2)
AMP Proverbs 15:31 The ear that listens to the reproof [that leads to or gives] life will remain among the wise. (*3)
YLT Proverbs 15:31 An ear that is hearing the reproof of life Doth lodge among the wise. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Praise and Criticism
Father in Heaven, I thank You for the gifts of praise and criticism. As I humbly surrender to You, may I grow and be sharpened by both, for Jesus sake. Amen.
Thursday May 9, 2019
While we wait for the morning, we can rest in God’s song of love in the night. Monica Brands
KJV Romans 8:25 But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.
NKJ Romans 8:25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. (*1)
NIV Romans 8:25 But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. (*2)
AMP Romans 8:25 But if we hope for what is still unseen by us, we wait for it with patience {and} composure. (*3)
YLT Romans 8:25 and if what we do not behold we hope for, through continuance we expect it. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about His Song of Love
Heavenly Father, I know that You sent our Lord Jesus to carry all my suffering and pain, and will one day turn it around into resurrection life. As I wait for that day, help me to rest in Your song of love in the night seasons. Amen.
Wednesday May 8, 2019
Don’t worry about tomorrow-God is already there. James Banks
KJV Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
NKJ Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (*1)
NIV Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. (*2)
AMP Hebrews 11:1 NOW FAITH is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see {and} the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses]. (*3)
YLT Hebrews 11:1 And faith is of things hoped for a confidence, of matters not seen a conviction, (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Faith
Father in Heaven, sometime having faith in “what I do not see” is not easy. But I can rest in Your goodness and Your loving character, trusting that Your wisdom is perfect in all things, even when I have to wait, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Tuesday May 7, 2019
Someone who sees grace as permission to sin has missed grace entirety. Mercy understood is holiness desired. Max Lucado
KJV Titus 2:11-12 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
NKJ Titus 2:11-12 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, (*1)
NIV Titus 2:11-12 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, (*2)
AMP Titus 2:11-12 For the grace of God (His unmerited favor and blessing) has come forward (appeared) for the deliverance from sin {and} the eternal salvation for all mankind. It has trained us to reject {and} renounce all ungodliness (irreligion) and worldly (passionate) desires, to live discreet (temperate, self-controlled), upright, devout (spiritually whole) lives in this present world, (*3)
YLT Titus 2:11-12 For the saving grace of God was manifested to all men, teaching us, that denying the impiety and the worldly desires, soberly and righteously and piously we may live in the present age, (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Grace
Father of Lord Jesus, grace teaches me not to live against You, Lord God, nor to do the evil things the world and the flesh wants me to do. Instead, grace teaches me to live now in a wise and right way and in a way that shows I serve You. Your grace has released me from selfishness, why should I return? Amen.
Monday May 6, 2019
We tell God our request. We remember that He cares. We know He is powerful. We thank Him for His faithfulness. Marion Stroud
KJV Romans 4:20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;
NKJ Romans 4:20 He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, (*1)
NIV Romans 4:20 Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, (*2)
AMP Romans 4:20 No unbelief {or} distrust made him waver (doubtingly question) concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong {and} was empowered by faith as he gave praise {and} glory to God, (*3)
YLT Romans 4:20 and at the promise of God did not stagger in unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, having given glory to God, (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Doubt
Heavenly Father, my patience is often lacking and my timetable often does not match Yours. Please forgive me for my times of doubt, and help me to trust You more in this area. Thank You for Your faithfulness. Amen.
Saturday May 4, 2019
Be gentle, humble, and courteous to all, but especially be gentle and
patient with yourself. Pere Hyacinthe Besson
KJV 1 John 3:16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid
down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the
brethren.
NKJ 1 John 3:16 By this we know love, because He laid down His life
for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. (*1)
NIV 1 John 3:16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid
down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our
brothers. (*2)
AMP 1 John 3:16 By this we come to know (progressively to recognize,
to perceive, to understand) the [essential] love: that He laid down
His [own] life for us; and we ought to lay [our] lives down for [those
who are our] brothers [in Him]. (*3)
YLT 1 John 3:16 in this we have known the love, because he for us his
life did lay down, and we ought for the brethren the lives to lay
down; (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying 1 John 3:16
Heavenly Father, by this we know love, because our Lord Jesus laid
down His life for us; and we also ought to lay down our lives for the
brethren; please empower me to do just that. Amen.
Friday May 3, 2019
Of all God’s creation, only humans can experience re-creation. Dave Branon
KJV Psalm 139:14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
NKJ Psalm 139:14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. (*1)
NIV Psalm 139:14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. (*2)
AMP Psalm 139:14 I will confess {and} praise You {for You are fearful and wonderful and} for the awful wonder of my birth! Wonderful are Your works, and that my inner self knows right well. (*3)
YLT Psalm 139:14 I confess Thee, because that with wonders I have been distinguished. Wonderful are Thy works, And my soul is knowing it well. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 139:13-14 Amplified Personalized
Father of Lord Jesus, for You did form my inward parts; You did knit me together in my mother’s womb. I will confess and praise You, for You are fearful and wonderful, I praise You for the awesome wonder of my birth! Wonderful are Your works, and that my inner self knows well; thank You for my re-creation. Amen.
Thursday May 2, 2019
To be with Jesus forever is the sum of all happiness. Anne Cetas
KJV Revelation 22:3 And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:
NKJ Revelation 22:3 And there shall be no more curse, but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it, and His servants shall serve Him. (*1)
NIV Revelation 22:3 No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. (*2)
AMP Revelation 22:3 There shall no longer exist there anything that is accursed (detestable, foul, offensive, impure, hateful, or horrible). But the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it, and His servants shall worship Him [pay divine honors to Him and do Him holy service]. (*3)
YLT Revelation 22:3 and any curse there shall not be any more, and the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it, and His servants shall serve Him, (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Heaven
Father God, the Bible does not describe in detail what life in eternity will be like, but it does tell us that we will be with our Lord Jesus. What a day that will be! Please give me more grace until eternity befalls me. Amen.
Wednesday May 1, 2019
Count as lost each day you have not used in loving God. Brother Lawrence
KJV Deuteronomy 6:5 And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.
NKJ Deuteronomy 6:5 “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. (*1)
NIV Deuteronomy 6:5 Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. (*2)
AMP Deuteronomy 6:5 And you shall love the Lord your God with all your [mind and] heart and with your entire being and with all your might. (*3)
YLT Deuteronomy 6:5 and thou hast loved Jehovah thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might, (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Deuteronomy 6:5 Amplified Personalized
Heavenly Father, please empower me to love You Lord God with all my mind, and heart and with my entire being, and with all my might, for Your glory Lord Jesus. Amen.
Tuesday April 29, 2019
God pursues us in our restlessness, receives us in our sinfulness, and holds us in our brokenness. Scotty Smith
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)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Romans 6:14 Amplified Personalized
Father in Heaven, I thank You that sin shall not any longer exert dominion over me, since now I am not under Law as a slave, but under grace, as a subject of Your favor and mercy, thank You Lord Jesus. Amen.
Monday April 29, 2019
When we lose one blessing, another is often most unexpectedly given in its place. C. S. Lewis
KJV Psalm 37:3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
NKJ Psalm 37:3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. (*1)
NIV Psalm 37:3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. (*2)
AMP Psalm 37:3 Trust (lean on, rely on, and be confident) in the Lord and do good; so shall you dwell in the land and feed surely on His faithfulness, {and} truly you shall be fed. (*3)
YLT Psalm 37:3 Trust in Jehovah, and do good, Dwell in the land, and enjoy faithfulness, (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 37:3 Amplified Personalized
Father of Lord Jesus, I will trust (lean on, rely on, and be confident) in You Lord, and I will do good; so shall I dwell in the land and feed surely on Your faithfulness, and truly I shall be fed because of it, thank You. Amen.
Saturday April 27, 2019
Teach us to escape the worries of this world, to live and rest in you. Harriet Crosby
KJV Psalm 119:165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.
NKJ Psalm 119:165 Great peace have those who love Your law, And nothing causes them to stumble. (*1)
NIV Psalm 119:165 Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble. (*2)
AMP Psalm 119:165 Great peace have they who love Your law; nothing shall offend them or make them stumble. (*3)
YLT Psalm 119:165 Abundant peace have those loving Thy law, And they have no stumbling-block. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Confessing Psalm 119:165
Heavenly Father, I confess: Great peace have they who love Your law; nothing shall offend us or make us stumble, because of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Friday April 26, 2019
The gains of heaven will more than compensate us for the losses of earth. Philip Yancey
KJV Revelation 21:1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.
NKJ Revelation 21:1 Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. (*1)
NIV Revelation 21:1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. (*2)
AMP Revelation 21:1 THEN I saw a new sky (heaven) and a new earth, for the former sky and the former earth had passed away (vanished), and there no longer existed any sea. (*3)
YLT Revelation 21:1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth did pass away, and the sea is not any more; (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about my Losses
Father God, I thank You that the gains of heaven will more than compensate me for the losses that I have experienced here on earth; I praise You Lord Jesus. Amen.
Thursday April 25, 2019
When we forgive someone, we look more like Jesus than at any other moment in our life. Randy Kilgore
KJV Colossians 3:13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
NKJ Colossians 3:13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. (*1)
NIV Colossians 3:13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. (*2)
AMP Colossians 3:13 Be gentle {and} forbearing with one another and, if one has a difference (a grievance or complaint) against another, readily pardoning each other; even as the Lord has [freely] forgiven you, so must you also [forgive]. (*3)
YLT Colossians 3:13 forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any one with any one may have a quarrel, as also the Christ did forgive you — so also ye; (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Colossians 3:13-14 Amplified Personalized
Heavenly Father, please help me to be gentle and forbearing with others, and if one has a difference (a grievance or complaint) against me, I will readily pardon them; even as You Lord have freely forgiven me. And above all, I will put on love and enfold myself with the bond of perfectness, because that is what my Lord Jesus would do. Amen.
Wednesday April 24, 2019
Under the protecting shadow of God’s wing, the little shadows of life lose their terror. Unknown
KJV Psalm 27:1 <A Psalm of David.> The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
NKJ Psalm 27:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? (*1)
NIV Psalm 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation– whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life– of whom shall I be afraid? (*2)
AMP Psalm 27:1 THE LORD is my Light and my Salvation–whom shall I fear {or} dread? The Lord is the Refuge {and} Stronghold of my life–of whom shall I be afraid? (*3)
YLT Psalm 27:1 By David. Jehovah is my light and my salvation, Whom do I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life, Of whom am I afraid? (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 27:1 & 14 Amplified Personalized
Father of Lord Jesus, You are my Light and my Salvation–whom shall I fear or dread? The Lord is the Refuge and Stronghold of my life–of whom shall I be afraid? I will wait, hope for and expect You Lord; I will be brave, of good courage and let my heart be stout and enduring. Yes, I will wait for, hope for and expect You Lord God. Amen.
Tuesday April 23, 2019
In times like these, it is helpful to remember there have always been times like these. Paul Harvey
KJV Isaiah 26:4 Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:
NKJ Isaiah 26:4 Trust in the LORD forever, For in YAH, the LORD, is everlasting strength. (*1)
NIV Isaiah 26:4 Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD, is the Rock eternal. (*2)
AMP Isaiah 26:3 You will guard him {and} keep him in perfect {and} constant peace whose mind [both its inclination and its character] is stayed on You, because he commits himself to You, leans on You, {and} hopes confidently in You. (*3)
YLT Isaiah 26:4 Trust ye in Jehovah for ever, For in Jah Jehovah is a rock of ages, (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Isaiah 26:3-4 Amplified Personalized
Father of Lord Jesus, You will guard me and keep me in perfect and constant peace because my mind [both its inclination and its character] is stayed on You, because I have committed myself to You. So I will trust in You forever; You Lord God are an everlasting Rock, my Rock of Ages! Amen.
Monday April 22, 2019
While we wait for God to open doors, we will often find that he’s already unlocked them. Unknown
KJV Ezekiel 37:27 My tabernacle also shall be with them: yea, I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
NKJ Ezekiel 37:27 “My tabernacle also shall be with them; indeed I will be their God, and they shall be My people. (*1)
NIV Ezekiel 37:27 My dwelling place will be with them; I will be their God, and they will be my people. (*2)
AMP Ezekiel 37:27 My tabernacle {or} dwelling place also shall be with them; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people. (*3)
YLT Ezekiel 37:27 And My tabernacle hath been over them, And I have been to them for God, And they have been to Me for a people. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Open Doors
Heavenly Father, our Lord Jesus anchored heaven’s life upon the earth. None of us dares to presume that we have known You in all Your fullness. Open our eyes to see You clearly, and to know when we have open doors set before us. Amen.
Saturday April 20, 2019
Almighty God, may my lips be a well-tuned harp to sound Thy praise. Puritan Prayer
KJV Psalm 138:3 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.
NKJ Psalm 138:3 In the day when I cried out, You answered me, And made me bold with strength in my soul. (*1)
NIV Psalm 138:3 When I called, you answered me; you made me bold and stouthearted. (*2)
AMP Psalm 138:5 Yes, they shall sing of the ways of the Lord {and} joyfully celebrate His mighty acts, for great is the glory of the Lord. (*3)
YLT Psalm 138:3 In the day I called, when Thou dost answer me, Thou dost strengthen me in my soul with strength. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 138:5&8
Father of Lord Jesus, I shall sing of Your ways, Lord, and joyfully celebrate Your mighty acts, for great is Your glory, and You will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy and loving-kindness, O Lord, endure forever–forsake not the works of Your own hands. Amen
Friday April 19, 2019
We tend to use prayer as a last resort, but God wants it to be our first line of defense. We pray when there is nothing else we can do, but Good wants us to pray before we do anything al all. Oswald Chambers
KJV Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
NKJ Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; (*1)
NIV Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. (*2)
AMP Philippians 4:6 Do not fret {or} have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance {and} in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God. (*3)
YLT Philippians 4:6 for nothing be anxious, but in everything by prayer, and by supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God; (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Philippians 4:6-7 Amplified Personalized
Father God, help me to not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, I will continue to make my wants known to You Lord God. And Your peace [shall be mine, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with my earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over my heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Amen.
Thursday April 18, 2019
We don’t need to see the way when we stay close to the One who does. Unknown
KJV Psalm 22:4 Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them.
NKJ Psalm 22:4 Our fathers trusted in You; They trusted, and You delivered them. (*1)
NIV Psalm 22:4 In you our fathers put their trust; they trusted and you delivered them. (*2)
AMP Psalm 22:4 Our fathers trusted in You; they trusted (leaned on, relied on You, and were confident) and You delivered them. (*3)
YLT Psalm 22:4 In Thee did our fathers trust — they trusted, And Thou dost deliver them. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Challenges
Father of Lord Jesus, as I seek Your guidance, I understand that my path will not be without challenges. Help me to trust You through the detours, knowing that You have my best interests and Your honor at heart. Amen.
Wednesday April 17, 2019
Don’t tell God how big your giants are. Tell your giants how big your God is. Unknown
KJV 1 Samuel 17:37 David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee.
NKJ 1 Samuel 17:37 Moreover David said, “The LORD, who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” And Saul said to David, “Go, and the LORD be with you!” (*1)
NIV 1 Samuel 17:37 The LORD who delivered me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” Saul said to David, “Go, and the LORD be with you.” (*2)
AMP 1 Samuel 17:37 David said, The Lord Who delivered me out of the paw of the lion and out of the paw of the bear, He will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said to David, Go, and the Lord be with you! (*3)
YLT 1 Samuel 17:37 And David saith, ‘Jehovah, who delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, He doth deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.’ And Saul saith unto David, ‘Go, and Jehovah is with thee.’ (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about my Goliaths
Heavenly Father, while my “Goliaths” may look like a giant and act like a giant, in contrast to You, the living God, they are very small. Grace me with my “five stones” and help me to slay the giants, through my Lord Jesus. Amen.
Tuesday April 16, 2019
The purest treasure mortal times afford is a spotless reputation. Shakespeare
KJV Proverbs 22:1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
NKJ Proverbs 22:1 A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold. (*1)
NIV Proverbs 22:1 A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. (*2)
AMP Proverbs 22:1 A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold. (*3)
YLT Proverbs 22:1 A name is chosen rather than much wealth, Than silver and than gold — good grace. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
A Prayer to Walk Worthy
Father of Lord Jesus, I do want to walk worthy of Your Name because You have made me Your own. I want to reflect to others a little of who You are. Please show Yourself through me. Amen.
Monday April 15, 2019
Jesus Christ is not valued at all until He is valued above all. Augustine
KJV Philippians 2:10-11 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
NKJ Philippians 2:10-11 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (*1)
NIV Philippians 2:10-11 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (*2)
AMP Philippians 2:10-11 That in (at) the name of Jesus every knee should (must) bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, And every tongue [frankly and openly] confess {and} acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (*3)
YLT Philippians 2:10-11 that in the name of Jesus every knee may bow — of heavenlies, and earthlies, and what are under the earth –and every tongue may confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
A Prayer of Praise
Father God, Jesus Christ is the Name above all names, my Savior and Lord. I lift my praise to You as I celebrate Your presence and power in my life today. I thank You He will never leave me, and He will never forsake me; His love will not fail. Amen.
Saturday April 13, 2019
The Lamb who died to save us is the Shepherd who lives to lead us. Henry Bosch
KJV Revelation 7:17 For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
NKJ Revelation 7:17 for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to living fountains of waters. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. (*1)
NIV Revelation 7:17 For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. (*2)
AMP Revelation 7:17 For the Lamb Who is in the midst of the throne will be their Shepherd, and He will guide them to the springs of the waters of life; and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. (*3)
YLT Revelation 7:17 because the Lamb that is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters, and wipe away shall God every tear from their eyes. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Revelation 7:17 Personalized
Father God, I thank You for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne, He is my Shepherd, and He will guide me to the springs of the waters of life, and You Lord, will wipe away every tear from my eyes, I praise You in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.
Friday April 12, 2019
Remember, disappointment is cured by revamped expectations. Max Lucado
KJV Romans 5:5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
NKJ Romans 5:5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (*1)
NIV Romans 5:5 And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. (*2)
AMP Romans 5:5 Such hope never disappoints {or} deludes {or} shames us, for God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit Who has been given to us. (*3)
YLT Romans 5:5 and the hope doth not make ashamed, because the love of God hath been poured forth in our hearts through the Holy Spirit that hath been given to us. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Romans 5:3-5 Amplified Version Personalized
Father in Heaven, I will exult and triumph in my troubles, and rejoice in my sufferings, knowing that pressure and affliction and hardship produce patient, unswerving endurance. And endurance develops maturity of my character. And character of this sort, produces joyful and confident hope of eternal salvation. Such hope never disappoints or shames me, for God’s love has been poured out in my heart through the Holy Spirit Who has been given to me! Thank You Lord Jesus! Amen.
Thursday April 11, 2019
A city is more than a place in space, it is a drama in time. P. Geddes
KJV Psalm 70:4 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.
NKJ Psalm 70:4 Let all those who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; And let those who love Your salvation say continually, “Let God be magnified!” (*1)
NIV Psalm 70:4 But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation always say, “Let God be exalted!” (*2)
AMP Psalm 70:4 May all those who seek, inquire of {and} for You, {and} require You [as their vital need] rejoice and be glad in You; and may those who love Your salvation say continually, Let God be magnified! (*3)
YLT Psalm 70:4 Let all those seeking Thee joy and be glad in Thee, And let those loving Thy salvation Say continually, ‘God is magnified.’ (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer for My City
Father of Lord Jesus, please fill my city with lasting gratitude toward You. My heart’s desire is for You to be greatly known, undeniably revealed, vastly followed and lavishly honored by the people in the town I live; move O Lord for Your Glory. Amen.
Wednesday April 10, 2019
Courage is fear that has said its prayers. Dorothy Bernard
KJV Psalm 3:6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
NKJ Psalm 3:6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people Who have set themselves against me all around. (*1)
NIV Psalm 3:6 I will not fear the tens of thousands drawn up against me on every side. (*2)
AMP Psalm 3:6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me round about. (*3)
YLT Psalm 3:6 I am not afraid of myriads of people, That round about they have set against me. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Stepping Up
Father God, sometimes my fears can lead to inaction. I worry so much about protecting myself that I fail to simply step up. Lord, help me to step up with courage and trust, and leave the outcome with You, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Tuesday April 9, 2019
Bestowed with benefits daily,
Sent from the Father above;
Mercies and blessings abounding,
Gifts of His marvelous love. Unkonwn
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)
Prayer about Forgiving Freely
Father of Lord Jesus, May I do good and not evil. May I find forgiveness for myself and forgive others. May I share freely, never taking more than I give. Because if I forgive, I will be forgiven. Amen.
Monday April 8, 2019
Good news kept silent is no news at all. Unknown
KJV 2 Corinthians 5:20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.
NKJ 2 Corinthians 5:20 Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. (*1)
NIV 2 Corinthians 5:20 We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. (*2)
AMP 2 Corinthians 5:20 So we are Christ’s ambassadors, God making His appeal as it were through us. We [as Christ’s personal representatives] beg you for His sake to lay hold of the divine favor [now offered you] {and} be reconciled to God. (*3)
YLT 2 Corinthians 5:20 in behalf of Christ, then, we are ambassadors, as if God were calling through us, we beseech, in behalf of Christ, ‘Be ye reconciled to God;’ (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer to be a Billboard
Father, please help me to take my ambassador role seriously. Wherever You place me in the world, use me as a walking billboard of reconciliation for Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen.
Saturday April 6, 2019
God’s unrelenting insistence on our forgiving others is for our own sakes, not for the sake of the one who hurt us. Beth Moore
KJV Psalm 119:71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
NKJ Psalm 119:71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes. (*1)
NIV Psalm 119:71 It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees. (*2)
AMP Psalm 119:71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes. (*3)
YLT Psalm 119:71 Good for me that I have been afflicted, That I might learn Thy statutes. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 119:71
Father of Lord Jesus, it is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes; please empower me to not waste my learning opportunities. Amen.
Friday April 5, 2019
God’s grace accepted is God’s peace experienced. Unknown
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)
Praying Romans 7:18 & 25 Amplified Personalized
Heavenly Father, 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.]…But I thank You Lord God! You will do it! Through Jesus Christ my Lord! Amen.
Thursday April 4, 2019
Ravish us with the brilliance of Your beauty so that the cloud of clever religious pride evaporates in the radiance of Your Glory. Unknown
KJV Isaiah 29:14 Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid.
NKJ Isaiah 29:14 Therefore, behold, I will again do a marvelous work Among this people, A marvelous work and a wonder; For the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, And the understanding of their prudent men shall be hidden.” (*1)
NIV Isaiah 29:14 Therefore once more I will astound these people with wonder upon wonder; the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish.” (*2)
AMP Isaiah 29:14 Therefore, behold! I will again do marvelous things with this people, marvelous and astonishing things; and the wisdom of their wise men will perish, and the understanding of their discerning men will vanish {or} be hidden. (*3)
YLT Isaiah 29:14 Therefore, lo, I am adding to do wonderfully with this people, A wonder, and a marvel, And perished hath the wisdom of its wise ones, And the understanding of its intelligent ones hideth itself.’ (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Humility
Father in Heaven, please train me in the rest and joy of Your humility. I give You permission to intercept my runaway life, so that I can be trained in the ways of Christ Jesus, and be given His heart. Amen.
Wednesday April 3, 2019
Nails did not hold God to a cross. Love did. Max Lucado
KJV John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
NKJ John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. (*1)
NIV John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (*2)
AMP John 3:16 For God so greatly loved {and} dearly prized the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten (unique) Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have eternal (everlasting) life. (*3)
YLT John 3:16 for God did so love the world, that His Son — the only begotten — He gave, that every one who is believing in him may not perish, but may have life age-during. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying John 3:16 Amplified Personalized
Father of Lord Jesus: For You so greatly loved and dearly prized the me, that You even gave up Your only begotten unique Son, so that because I believe in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) You, I shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have eternal (everlasting) life. Thank You! Amen.
Tuesday April 2, 2019
The years of God are full and satisfying; each soul shall have its turn; it is His good pleasure to give us the kingdom. There is so much room; there are such thronging possibilities; there is such endless hope! A. D. T. Whitney
KJV Proverbs 23:18 For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.
NKJ Proverbs 23:18 For surely there is a hereafter, And your hope will not be cut off. (*1)
NIV Proverbs 23:18 There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. (*2)
AMP Proverbs 23:18 For surely there is a latter end [a future and a reward], and your hope {and} expectation shall not be cut off. (*3)
YLT Proverbs 23:18 For, is there a posterity? Then thy hope is not cut off. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Proverbs 23:18 Amplified Personalized
Father in Heaven, for surely there is a latter end, a future and a reward, and my hope and expectation shall not be cut off, because of my Lord Jesus. Amen.
Monday April 1, 2019
At the completion of the reading of any of the books of Moses in the synagogue, it was the custom for the congregation to exclaim, “Be strong, be strong, and let us strengthen one another!” In like manner, when we see others under the enemy’s attack, let us brace and strengthen them. Amy Wilson Carmichael
KJV 2 Corinthians 1:4 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 1:4 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 1:4 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 1:4 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 1:4 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)
Praying 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Amplified Personalized
Heavenly Father, blessed are You, 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 me in every trouble (calamity and affliction), so that I may also be able to comfort those who are in any kind of trouble or distress, with the comfort (consolation and encouragement) with which I myself are comforted by You Lord God, thank You! Amen.
Saturday March 30, 2019
Grace and glory differ very little; the one is the seed, the other is the flower; grace is glory militant, glory is grace triumphant. Thomas Brooks
KJV Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
NKJ Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold From those who walk uprightly. (*1)
NIV Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless. (*2)
AMP Psalm 84:11 For the Lord God is a Sun and Shield; the Lord bestows [present] grace {and} favor and [future] glory (honor, splendor, and heavenly bliss)! No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly. (*3)
YLT Psalm 84:11 For a sun and a shield is Jehovah God, Grace and honour doth Jehovah give. He withholdeth not good To those walking in uprightness. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 84:11
Father of Lord Jesus, I praise You because You are my sun and shield, You give me grace and glory; no good thing will You withhold from those who walk uprightly. Amen.
Friday March 29, 2019
Nothing evil was created by God; we ourselves have produced all the wickedness. Tatian
KJV Genesis 1:31 And God saw everything that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.
NKJ Genesis 1:31 Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good. So the evening and the morning were the sixth day. (*1)
NIV Genesis 1:31 God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning– the sixth day. (*2)
AMP Genesis 1:31 And God saw everything that He had made, and behold, it was very good (suitable, pleasant) {and} He approved it completely. And there was evening and there was morning, a sixth day. (*3)
YLT Genesis 1:31 And God seeth all that He hath done, and lo, very good; and there is an evening, and there is a morning — day the sixth. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Suffering
Father of Spirits, when I try to understand all the misery and sufferings in the world, it is not You who is doing it, but all this comes from the hearts of men who are without You, and have embraced the evil one. I thank You that You are a Good God, and You will see me through all this, in Jesus Name. Amen.
Thursday March 28, 2019
For thirty years I have tried to see the face of Christ in those with whom I differed. Henry B. Whipple
KJV Romans 12:20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
NKJ Romans 12:20 Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.” (*1)
NIV Romans 12:20 On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” (*2)
AMP Romans 12:20 But if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals upon his head. (*3)
YLT Romans 12:20 I will recompense again, saith the Lord;’ if, then, thine enemy doth hunger, feed him; if he doth thirst, give him drink; for this doing, coals of fire thou shalt heap upon his head; (*3)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer to be at Peace
Father in Heaven, there are people with whom I just can’t seem to get along with, and yet they bear the image of Christ Jesus our Lord, just like I do. Please grace me to see the face of Christ in them, and to have love to cover. Amen.
Wednesday March 27, 2019
If a person cannot be a Christian in the place where he is, he cannot be a Christian anywhere. Henry Ward Beecher
KJV Luke 5:24 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sins, (he said unto the sick of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house.
NKJ Luke 5:24 “But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins” — He said to the man who was paralyzed, “I say to you, arise, take up your bed, and go to your house.” (*1)
NIV Luke 5:24 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins….” He said to the paralyzed man, “I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.” (*2)
AMP Luke 5:24 But that you may know that the Son of Man has the [power of] authority {and} right on earth to forgive sins, He said to the paralyzed man, I say to you, arise, pick up your litter (stretcher), and go to your own house! (*3)
YLT Luke 5:24 ‘And that ye may know that the Son of Man hath authority upon the earth to forgive sins — (he said to the one struck with palsy) — I say to thee, Arise, and having taken up thy little couch, be going on to thy house.’ (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Today
Heavenly Father, please help me to accept my present situation today, whatever it may be, and to be conformed into the likeness of my Lord Jesus Christ, even in the midst of it. Amen.
Tuesday March 26, 2019
I have held many things in my hands, and have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God’s hands, that I still possess. Martin Luther
KJV Jeremiah 9:23 Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:
NKJ Jeremiah 9:23 Thus says the LORD: “Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty man glory in his might, Nor let the rich man glory in his riches; (*1)
NIV Jeremiah 9:23 This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches, (*2)
AMP Jer 9:23 Thus says the Lord: Let not the wise {and} skillful person glory {and} boast in his wisdom {and} skill; let not the mighty {and} powerful person glory {and} boast in his strength {and} power; let not the person who is rich [in physical gratification and earthly wealth] glory {and} boast in his [temporal satisfactions and earthly] riches; (*3)
YLT Jeremiah 9:23 Thus said Jehovah: Let not the wise boast himself in his wisdom, Nor let the mighty boast himself in his might, Let not the rich boast himself in his riches, (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Relinquishing
Father, if there is anything I am unwilling to relinquish without throwing a fit, please help me with this. Grace me to have a loose grip on what You have given me, it is the only way to happiness, through the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.
Monday March 25, 2019
In the judgment of the true Christian, credit and reputation stand on ground not very different from riches. He should not prize them too highly or desire and pursue them with too much concern…He should be able to relinquish them, if it becomes necessary, without murmur. William Wilberforce
KJV Luke 16:11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?
NKJ Luke 16:11 “Therefore if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? (*1)
NIV Luke 16:11 So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? (*2)
AMP Luke 16:11 Therefore if you have not been faithful in the [case of] unrighteous mammon (deceitful riches, money, possessions), who will entrust to you the true riches? (*3)
YLT Luke 16:11 if, then, in the unrighteous mammon ye became not faithful — the true who will entrust to you? (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Riches
Father of Lord Jesus, if I have not been faithful in the case of unrighteous mammon (deceitful riches, money, possessions), who will entrust to me the true riches? Empower me to be faithful with my money now, so that You can trust me with true riches later. Amen.
Saturday March 23, 2019
The dreams of your future have no room for the devastation of your past. Unknown
KJV Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
NKJ Hebrews 12:2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. (*1)
NIV Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. (*2)
AMP Hebrews 12:2 Looking away [from all that will distract] to Jesus, Who is the Leader {and} the Source of our faith [giving the first incentive for our belief] and is also its Finisher [bringing it to maturity and perfection]. He, for the joy [of obtaining the prize] that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising {and} ignoring the shame, and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God. (*3)
YLT Hebrews 12:2 looking to the author and perfecter of faith — Jesus, who, over-against the joy set before him — did endure a cross, shame having despised, on the right hand also of the throne of God did sit down; (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Hebrews 12:2
Heavenly Father, please enable me to fix my eyes on Lord Jesus in a greater way, the author and perfecter of my faith. Who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning it’s shame, and sat down at the right hand of Your throne; impassion me with a fresh download of Your faith. Amen.
Friday March 22, 2019
It is right before we partake of food to bless the maker of all things, and to sing when we drink. Clement of Alexandria
KJV John 6:11 And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.
NKJ John 6:11 And Jesus took the loaves, and when He had given thanks He distributed them to the disciples, and the disciples to those sitting down; and likewise of the fish, as much as they wanted. (*1)
NIV John 6:11 Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish. (*2)
AMP John 6:11 Jesus took the loaves, and when He had given thanks, He distributed {to the disciples and the disciples} to the reclining people; so also [He did] with the fish, as much as they wanted. (*3)
YLT John 6:11 and Jesus took the loaves, and having given thanks he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to those reclining, in like manner, also of the little fishes as much as they wished. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer for a Thankful Heart
Father of Spirits, because there is so much hunger in the world, I thank You for the overabundance in my country. Please give me a thankful heart, even when I forget and complain, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.
Thursday March 21, 2019
The Christian life must be in its own degree something like the Master’s own life. Luminous with His hope, and surrounded by a bracing atmosphere which uplifts all who even touch its outer fringe. Hugh Black
KJV Matthew 9:21 For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.
NKJ Matthew 9:21 For she said to herself, “If only I may touch His garment, I shall be made well.” (*1)
NIV Matthew 9:21 She said to herself, “If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed.” (*2)
AMP Matthew 9:21 For she kept saying to herself, If I only touch His garment, I shall be restored to health. (*3)
YLT Matthew 9:21 for she said within herself, ‘If only I may touch his garment, I shall be saved.’ (*4)
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Prayer about the Fringe
Father of Lord Jesus, is it possible that those who touch the fringe of my spirit can also touch You Lord? Yes, if I am filled with Your Spirit. Please fill me afresh today, and empower me to help someone who is hopeless, when they simply touch the edge of my lifestyle, for Your Glory. Amen.
Wednesday March 20, 2019
Oneness in Christ demands likeness to Christ. Ruth Paxson
KJV John 15:5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
NKJ John 15:5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. (*1)
NIV John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. (*2)
AMP John 15:5 I am the Vine; you are the branches. Whoever lives in Me and I in him bears much (abundant) fruit. However, apart from Me [cut off from vital union with Me] you can do nothing. (*2)
YLT John 15:5 ‘I am the vine, ye the branches; he who is remaining in me, and I in him, this one doth bear much fruit, because apart from me ye are not able to do anything; (*4)
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Prayer about My Deeds
Father God, my walk with Lord Jesus must be rooted in Him. He must be the absolute source of all my deeds, flowing from a heart filled with His love; please help and empower me with this. Amen.
Tuesday March 19, 2019
The bread that you store up belongs to the hungry; the coat that hangs unworn in your closet belong to the homeless; the money that you have hoarded belongs to the poor. Basil the Great
KJV Matthew 25:45 Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.
NKJ Matthew 25:45 “Then He will answer them, saying, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to Me.’ (*1)
NIV Matthew 25:45 “He will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’ (*2)
AMP Matthew 25:45 And He will reply to them, Solemnly I declare to you, in so far as you failed to do it for the least [in the estimation of men] of these, you failed to do it for Me. (*3)
YLT Matthew 25:45 ‘Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say to you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of these, the least, ye did it not to me. (*4)
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Prayer about helping the Needy
Father in Heaven, please help me to be more open to helping the needy around me, because as I help others, it is as if I am helping You, Lord Jesus. Amen.
Monday March 18, 2019
Once awakened in the depths of our souls to the presence of God as a way of life, we will also hear a voice that whispers, and sometimes shouts, “This is my world. Touch its wounds!” Sue Monk Kidd
KJV Matthew 7:24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
NKJ Matthew 7:24 ” Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: (*1)
NIV Matthew 7:24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. (*2)
AMP Matthew 7:24 So everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts upon them [obeying them] will be like a sensible (prudent, practical, wise) man who built his house upon the rock. (*3)
YLT Matthew 7:24 ‘Therefore, every one who doth hear of me these words, and doth do them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house upon the rock; (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Inner Conviction
Heavenly Father, fulfilling my high calling of God in Christ Jesus must spring from an inner conviction, confidence, and assurance that finds release through Spirit-initiated outward works. Because the Christian life works from the inside out, not from the outside in. Amen.
Saturday March 16, 2019
Contentment is not getting what we want but being satisfied with what we have. Unknown
KJV 1 Timothy 6:8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
NKJ 1 Timothy 6:8 And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. (*1)
NIV 1 Timothy 6:8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. (*2)
AMP 1 Timothy 6:8 But if we have food and clothing, with these we shall be content (satisfied). (*3)
YLT 1 Timothy 6:8 but having food and raiment — with these we shall suffice ourselves; (*4)
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Prayer about My Covetousness
Heavenly Father, I take to the cross of my Lord Jesus any greed or covetousness I may have and reckon as dead with Him; please create and establish within my being a supernatural contentment with things I already have. Amen.
Friday March 15, 2019
In submission we are at last free to value other people…We discover that is far better to serve our neighbor than to have our own way. Richard Foster
KJV Ephesians 5:21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
NKJ Ephesians 5:21 submitting to one another in the fear of God. (*1)
NIV Ephesians 5:21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. (*2)
AMP Ephesians 5:21 Be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One). (*3)
YLT Ephesians 5:21 subjecting yourselves to one another in the fear of God. (*4)
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Prayer about Submission
Father God, for some believers, the hardest part of walking with You is submission. If I am to be genuine as a Christian, who wants to walk with our Lord Jesus, I must lean greater realms of this; I grant You permission to work this out in my life. Amen.
Thursday March 14, 2019
Let us put ourselves before ourselves and look at ourselves. The bravest moment of a person’s life is the moment when he looks at himself objectively without wincing, without complaining…What am I going to do about what I see? The action calls for is surrender of ourselves to God. Eric Liddell
KJV Psalm 51:3 For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.
NKJ Psalm 51:3 For I acknowledge my transgressions, And my sin is always before me. (*1)
NIV Psalm 51:3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. (*2)
AMP Psalm 51:3 For I am conscious of my transgressions {and} I acknowledge them; my sin is ever before me. (*3)
YLT Psalm 51:3 For my transgressions I do know, And my sin is before me continually. (*4)
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Praying Psalm 51:1-3 Amplified Personalized
Father God, have mercy upon me, O God, according to Your steadfast love; according to the multitude of Your tender mercy and loving-kindness blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly [and repeatedly] from my iniquity and guilt and cleanse me and make me wholly pure from my sin! For I am conscious of my transgressions and I acknowledge them; my sin is ever before me. Thank You Lord Jesus for covering my sins! Amen.
Wednesday March 13, 2019
God hides nothing. His vary work from the beginning is revelation, a casting aside of veil after veil, a showing unto men of truth after truth. On and on from divine fact he advances, until at length, in His Son Jesus, He unveils His very Face. George Mac Donald
KJV 2 Corinthians 3:16 Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away.
NKJ 2 Corinthians 3:16 Nevertheless when one turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. (*1)
NIV 2 Corinthians 3:16 But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. (*2)
AMP 2 Corinthians 3:16 But whenever a person turns [in repentance] to the Lord, the veil is stripped off {and} taken away. (*3)
YLT 2 Corinthians 3:16 and whenever they may turn unto the Lord, the vail is taken away. (*4)
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Prayer about the Veil
Father of Lord Jesus, as I turn in repentance to You, the veil is stripped off and taken away. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty (emancipation from bondage, freedom); please grace me for the removal of more veils. Amen.
Tuesday March 12, 2019
Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look at the stars. Henry Van Dyke
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)
Prayer about Loving Life
Heavenly Father, loving life is a compliment to You. You have created me to dwell here on earth for just a short time, and while here, I am to act justly, love mercy, and to walk humbly with You, this I will do; thank You Lord Jesus! Amen.
Monday March 11, 2019
When we envision Him and His purpose in what we do, then we begin to grow aware of His presence in the middle of it…He becomes our partner, our collaborator. Sun Monk Kidd
KJV Psalm 139:5 Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me.
NKJ Psalm 139:5 You have hedged me behind and before, And laid Your hand upon me. (*1)
NIV Psalm 139:5 You hem me in– behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me. (*2)
AMP Psalm 139:5 You have beset me {and} shut me in–behind and before, and You have laid Your hand upon me. (*3)
YLT Psalm 139:5 Behind and before Thou hast besieged me, And Thou dost place on me Thy hand. (*4)
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Prayer about Him being Entwined
Father of Lord Jesus, I thank You that You are entwined with me in all the daily activities of my life. You are at work in every aspect of my file and I want even more input from You starting today. Amen.
Saturday March 9, 2019
The single most important element in any human relationship is real honesty, with oneself, with God, and with others. Catherine Marshall
KJV Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
NKJ Isaiah 26:3 You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. (*1)
NIV Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. (*2)
AMP Isaiah 26:3 You will guard him {and} keep him in perfect {and} constant peace whose mind [both its inclination and its character] is stayed on You, because he commits himself to You, leans on You, {and} hopes confidently in You. (*3)
YLT Isaiah 26:3 An imagination supported Thou fortifiest peace — peace! For in Thee it is confident. (*4)
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Praying Isaiah 26:3-4 Amplified Personalized
Father of Lord Jesus, I thank You that You will guard and keep me in perfect and constant peace, because my mind (both its inclination and its character) is stayed on You…So I will trust in You Lord forever; for You are an everlasting Rock, my Rock of Ages! Amen.
Friday March 8, 2019
It is a dangerous thing to use sacred words often. It makes them so common to our ear that at full length, when used most solemnly, they have not half the effect they ought to have, and that is a serious loss. George MacDonald
KJV Matthew 12:36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
NKJ Matthew 12:36 “But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. (*1)
NIV Matthew 12:36 But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. (*2)
AMP Matthew 12:36 But I tell you, on the day of judgment men will have to give account for every idle (inoperative, nonworking) word they speak. (*3)
YLT Matthew 12:36 ‘And I say to you, that every idle word that men may speak, they shall give for it a reckoning in a day of judgment; (*4)
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Prayer about Sacred Words
Heavenly Father, there is a preciousness to the language of heaven that should not be stripped of its meaning by casual usage. I must always treasure the words of the kingdom and what they stand for, for Your Glory Lord Jesus. Amen.
Thursday March 7, 2019
We ought to act with God in the greatest simplicity, speaking to Him frankly and plainly; and imploring His assistance in our affairs, just as they happen. Brother Laurence
KJV 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing.
NKJ 1 Thessalonians 5:17 pray without ceasing, (*1)
NIV 1 Thessalonians 5:17 pray continually; (*2)
AMP 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Be unceasing in prayer [praying perseveringly]; (*3)
YLT 1 Thessalonians 5:17 continually pray ye; (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer to Abide Unceasingly
Father of Lord Jesus, please help me to abide in Your presence on a continual basis. Empower me to be unceasing in prayer, praying perseveringly, no matter where I am. Amen.
Wednesday March 6, 2019
Nothing is so strong as gentleness: nothing so gentle as real strength. Francis de Sales
KJV Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith…
NKJ Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness… (*1)
NIV Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness… (*2)
AMP Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the [Holy] Spirit [the work which His presence within accomplishes] is love, joy (gladness), peace, patience (an even temper, forbearance), kindness, goodness (benevolence), faithfulness… (*3)
YLT Galatians 5:22 And the fruit of the Spirit is: Love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith… (*4)
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Prayer about a Divine Paradox
Father God, it is a divine paradox that in gentleness and meekness I find Your strength. To have this strength, I must have the fruit. To have the fruit, I must have the Spirit. To have the Spirit, I must abide; please empower me to abide in You in a greater way, even today, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Tuesday March 5, 2019
No average goodness will do, no measuring of our lives by our fellows, but only a relentless, inexorable divine standard. No relatives suffice; only absolutes satisfy the soul committed to holy obedience. Thomas Kelly
KJV Jeremiah 7:23 But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you.
NKJ Jeremiah 7:23 “But this is what I commanded them, saying, ‘Obey My voice, and I will be your God, and you shall be My people. And walk in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well with you.’ (*1)
NIV Jeremiah 7:23 but I gave them this command: Obey me, and I will be your God and you will be my people. Walk in all the ways I command you, that it may go well with you. (*2)
AMP Jeremiah 7:23 But this thing I did command them: Listen to {and} obey My voice, and I will be your God and you will be My people; and walk in the whole way that I command you, that it may be well with you. (*3)
YLT Jeremiah 7:23 But this thing I commanded them, saying: Hearken to My voice, And I have been to you for God, And ye — ye are to Me for a people, And have walked in all the way that I command you, So that it is well for you. (*4)
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Prayer about Absoluteness
Father of Lord Jesus, my absoluteness about living the Christian life will be unique in a world racked by doubt. If my sense of direction in life is being influenced more and more by the world, then it is time to get back to the Word of God and a life of obedience; please help me with this. Amen.
Monday March 4, 2019
Wherever you are, be all there. Live to the hilt every saturation you believe to be the will of God. Jim Elliot
KJV John 15:11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
NKJ John 15:11 “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. (*1)
NIV John 15:11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. (*2)
AMP John 15:11 I have told you these things, that My joy {and} delight may be in you, and that your joy {and} gladness may be of full measure {and} complete {and} overflowing. (*3)
YLT John 15:11 these things I have spoken to you, that my joy in you may remain, and your joy may be full. (*4)
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Prayer to be there
Heavenly Father, wherever I am, help me to be all there. Grace me to live to the hilt, every situation I believe to be Your will Lord God, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.
Saturday March 2, 2019
We cannot know the heart of God unless we have a heart for God. Unknown
KJV Jeremiah 15:16 Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.
NKJ Jeremiah 15:16 Your words were found, and I ate them, And Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart; For I am called by Your name, O LORD God of hosts. (*1)
NIV Jeremiah 15:16 When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, O LORD God Almighty. (*2)
AMP Jeremiah 15:16 Your words were found, and I ate them; and Your words were to me a joy and the rejoicing of my heart, for I am called by Your name, O Lord God of hosts. (*3)
YLT Jeremiah 15:16 Thy words have been found, and I eat them, And Thy word is to me for a joy, And for the rejoicing of my heart, For Thy name is called on me, O Jehovah, God of Hosts. (*4)
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Prayer for Greater Hunger of the Word
Heavenly Father, I pray that You would create within me a greater hunger for Your word (the Bible); and that Your word would be to me a joy and rejoicing of my heart, because I am called by Your Name, O Lord God of hosts, in the Name of my Lord Jesus I pray. Amen.
Friday March 1, 2019
The greatest form of praise is the sound of consecrated feet seeking out the lost and helpless. Billy Graham
KJV Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!
NKJ Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful upon the mountains Are the feet of him who brings good news, Who proclaims peace, Who brings glad tidings of good things, Who proclaims salvation, Who says to Zion, “Your God reigns!” (*1)
NIV Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” (*2)
AMP Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good tidings, who publishes peace, who brings good tidings of good, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, Your God reigns! (*3)
YLT Isaiah 52:7 How comely on the mountains, Have been the feet of one proclaiming tidings, Sounding peace, proclaiming good tidings, Sounding salvation, Saying to Zion, ‘Reigned hath thy God.’ (*4)
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Prayer about my Feet
Father in Heaven, please empower my feet to bring the good tidings of salvation to others throughout my day. I ask for sensitivity to know who You are leading me to speak to, and not speak to, in the Name of my Lord Jesus and for His Glory. Amen.
Thursday February 28, 2019
God’s patience if infinite. Men, like small kettles, boil quickly with anger at the least offense. Not so with God. If God were as wrathful, the world would have been a heap of ruins long ago. Sadhu Sundar Singh
KJV 1 Timothy 1:16 Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.
NKJ 1 Timothy 1:16 However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life. (*1)
NIV 1 Timothy 1:16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life. (*2)
AMP 1 Timothy 1:16 But I obtained mercy for the reason that in me, as the foremost [of sinners], Jesus Christ might show forth {and} display all His perfect long-suffering {and} patience for an example to [encourage] those who would thereafter believe on Him for [the gaining of] eternal life. (*3)
YLT 1 Timothy 1:16 but because of this I found kindness, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all long-suffering, for a pattern of those about to believe on him to life age-during: (*4)
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Prayer to not boil over
Father God, as I meet challenges to my patience in the next twenty-four hours, help me to arm myself ahead of time so that, like a kettle, I don’t boil over at the slightest offense; this then is the attitude I must have, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Wednesday February 27, 2019
The Bible is not a dead book, but the living reality, developed by the Spirit of God in the conscience of mankind. It is not just a printed thing…Phillips Brooks
KJV John 5:39 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
NKJ John 5:39 “You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me. (*1)
NIV John 5:39 You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me, (*2)
AMP John 5:39 You search {and} investigate {and} pore over the Scriptures diligently, because you suppose {and} trust that you have eternal life through them. And these [very Scriptures] testify about Me! (*3)
YLT John 5:39 ‘Ye search the Writings, because ye think in them to have life age-during, and these are they that are testifying concerning me; (*4)
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Prayer about Reading the Bible
Heavenly Father, when I read the Bible, please help me remember that what I am reading is no good to me, if I don’t allow the words to point me to You, Father, through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Tuesday February 26, 2019
If only we would gather up and keep all the good things that come to us through conversations and through reading, we would soon have great treasures of knowledge and wisdom. J. R. Miller
KJV John 6:12 When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.
NKJ John 6:12 So when they were filled, He said to His disciples, “Gather up the fragments that remain, so that nothing is lost.” (*1)
NIV John 6:12 When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” (*2)
AMP John 6:12 When they had all had enough, He said to His disciples, Gather up now the fragments (the broken pieces that are left over), so that nothing may be lost {and} wasted. (*3)
YLT John 6:12 And when they were filled, he saith to his disciples, ‘Gather together the broken pieces that are over, that nothing may be lost;’ (*4)
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Prayer about the Good Today
Father in Heaven, please help me to not let the good that comes to me today go by unnoticed. Grace me to slow down enough to savor the day and most of all You as well. Empower me to commune with the Spirit of Jesus Christ in a greater way, even today…Amen.
Monday February 25, 2019
For the Christian to reason that God does not want him involved in politics because there are too many evil men in government is as insensitive as for a Christian doctor to turn his back on an epidemic because there are too many germs there. Mark Hatfield
KJV 1 Timothy 2:1-2 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
NKJ 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. (*1)
NIV 1 Timothy 2:1-2 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone–for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. (*2)
AMP 1 Timothy 2:1-2 FIRST OF all, then, I admonish {and} urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be offered on behalf of all men, For kings and all who are in positions of authority {or} high responsibility, that [outwardly] we may pass a quiet {and} undisturbed life [and inwardly] a peaceable one in all godliness {and} reverence and seriousness in every way. (*3)
YLT 1 Timothy 2:1-2 I exhort, then, first of all, there be made supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, for all men: for kings, and all who are in authority, that a quiet and peaceable life we may lead in all piety and gravity, (*4)
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Prayer about Government Officials
Father of spirits, please help me to remember to pray for my government officials in the future. No matter what I think of them, they need prayer and intercession. Release Your Glory for salvation and sanctification in them, starting today, in the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.
Saturday February 23, 2019
God pursues us in our restlessness, receives us in our sinfulness, hold us in our brokenness. Scotty Smith
KJV Psalm 63:3 Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.
NKJ Psalm 63:3 Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, My lips shall praise You. (*1)
NIV Psalm 63:3 Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. (*2)
AMP Psalm 63:3 Because Your loving-kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise You. (*3)
YLT Psalm 63:3 Because better is Thy kindness than life, My lips do praise Thee. (*4)
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Praying Psalm 63:3
Father of Lord Jesus, I thank You because Your loving-kindness is better than life, my lips will praise You, here in the land of the living, and in eternity. Amen.
Friday February 22, 2019
Here lies the body of John Smith, who for forty years cobbled shoes in this village to the glory of God. Epitaph in an English graveyard
KJV Ephesians 6:7 With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:
NKJ Ephesians 6:7 with goodwill doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men, (*1)
NIV Ephesians 6:7 Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, (*2)
AMP Ephesians 6:7 Rendering service readily with goodwill, as to the Lord and not to men, (*3)
YLT Ephesians 6:7 with good-will serving, as to the Lord, and not to men, (*4)
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Prayer about my Epitaph
Father God, only You know what my Epitaph will be. Please help me to be content if, like the cobbler John Smith, my tombstone reflects what the world would consider a rather dull life. If I live for You, and my Lord Jesus, that will be enough. Amen.
Thursday February 21, 2019
If ever I go among men, I come back less of a man. Thomas a Kempis
KJV Luke 5:16 And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.
NKJ Luke 5:16 So He Himself often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed. (*1)
NIV Luke 5:16 But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. (*2)
AMP Luke 5:16 But He Himself withdrew [in retirement] to the wilderness (desert) and prayed. (*3)
YLT Luke 5:16 and he was withdrawing himself in the desert places and was praying. (*4)
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Prayer about Heavenly Flavor
Father of Lord Jesus, when I am often with other people and seldom alone with You , my spiritual life take on the dull flavor of this earth. To be alone with You will give me the flavor of heaven, and this is what I long for; please grace me for this. Amen.
Wednesday February 20, 2019
You have loved us first, O God. Alas! We speak of it in terms of history as if You loved us first, but as a single time, rather than without ceasing… Saren Kierkegaard
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)
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Prayer about Him being First
Heavenly Father, You are always there first, preceding my arrival. You were there drawing me before I was a Christian; You were there waiting for me in my prayer closet; you are there awaiting my arrival in eternity…I thank You for that Lord Jesus. Amen.
Tuesday February 19, 2019
Sympathy is the rarest of all ministries, and also the sweetest. It makes no show in the world, but it leaves its mark. Edward Dennett
KJV Hebrews 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
NKJ Hebrews 4:15 For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. (*1)
NIV Hebrews 4:15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are– yet was without sin. (*2)
AMP Hebrews 4:15 For we do not have a High Priest Who is unable to understand {and} sympathize {and} have a shared feeling with our weaknesses {and} infirmities {and} liability to the assaults of temptation, but One Who has been tempted in every respect as we are, yet without sinning. (*3)
YLT Hebrews 4:15 for we have not a chief priest unable to sympathise with our infirmities, but one tempted in all things in like manner — apart from sin; (*4)
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Prayer to be a greater Sympathizer
Father in Heaven, our Lord Jesus was highly sympathetic to the needy and the hurting. I must be the same way. Please give me a tender heart, and greater empathy; use me as an ambassador of Your Love. Amen.
Monday February 18, 2019
The declaration of Independence states that the Creator gave humans the right to liberty. It seems humans can realize that liberty only if they do not forget the One who endowed them with it. Unknown
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)
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Prayer to be a living Sacrifice
Father of Spirits, please empower me to be a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to You, which is my reasonable service, through the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Amen.
Saturday February 16, 2019
Knowing that we are hopelessly weak is the first step toward receiving God’s gift of might and strength. Marva J. Dawn
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)
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Praying Psalm 37:7-8
Father of Lord Jesus, I will be still and rest in You Lord; I will wait for You and patiently lean upon You; I will not fret because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass; I will cease from anger and forsake wrath it tends only to evildoing. Amen.
Friday February 15, 2019
Most people find it virtually impossible to go through an entire day focusing on a single thing. We are the lesser for this dissipation of our energies. Richard Foster
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)
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Praying 2 Timothy 1:7 Amplified Personalized
Father of Lord Jesus, You did not give me a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven, cringing and fawning fear), but You have given me a spirit of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind, discipline and self-control…Thank You! Amen.
Thursday February 14, 2019
The natural mind is ever prone to reason, when we ought to believe; and to be at work, when we ought to be quiet; to go on our own way, when we ought steadily to walk on in God’s ways, however trying to nature. George Mueller
KJV 2 Corinthians 5:7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
NKJ 2 Corinthians 5:7 For we walk by faith, not by sight. (*1)
NIV 2 Corinthians 5:7 We live by faith, not by sight. (*2)
AMP 2 Corinthians 5:7 For we walk by faith [we regulate our lives and conduct ourselves by our conviction or belief respecting man’s relationship to God and divine things, with trust and holy fervor; thus we walk] not by sight {or} appearance. (*3)
YLT 2 Corinthians 5:7 for through faith we walk, not through sight – (*4)
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Prayer about planting seeds
Heavenly Father, sometimes when I do what my Lord Jesus would have me do, I don’t see immediate results and get discouraged. At such times, I need to remember that I am planting seeds for a harvest and I must allow time for watering, weeding and growth. Amen.
Wednesday February 13, 2019
If I had a thousand lives, I would give them all for the women of China. Lettie Moon
KJV John 10:17 Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.
NKJ John 10:17 “Therefore My Father loves Me, because I lay down My life that I may take it again. (*1)
NIV John 10:17 The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life– only to take it up again. (*2)
AMP John 10:17 For this [reason] the Father loves Me, because I lay down My [own] life–to take it back again. (*3)
YLT John 10:17 ‘Because of this doth the Father love me, because I lay down my life, that again I may take it; (*3)
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Prayer to lay down my Life
Father in Heaven, daily I have an opportunity to lay down my life, on my own accord, for Christ Jesus my Lord. Help me to learn to make that daily decision with joy and expectation. Amen.
Tuesday February 12, 2019
The study of inspired Scripture is the chief way of finding our duty. Basil the Great
KJV Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
NKJ Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. (*1)
NIV Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. (*2)
AMP Hebrews 4:12 For the Word that God speaks is alive and full of power [making it active, operative, energizing, and effective]; it is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating to the dividing line of the breath of life (soul) and [the immortal] spirit, and of joints and marrow [of the deepest parts of our nature], exposing {and} sifting {and} analyzing {and} judging the very thoughts and purposes of the heart. (*3)
YLT Hebrews 4:12 for the reckoning of God is living, and working, and sharp above every two-edged sword, and piercing unto the dividing asunder both of soul and spirit, of joints also and marrow, and a discerner of thoughts and intents of the heart; (*4)
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Prayer about getting to know Scripture
Father God, by getting to know Scripture, I will better know the Living Word, and I will begin to know instinctively what my Lord Jesus would have me do. Please empower me to hide the Word in my heart by memorization, so I can be more effective, for His Glory. Amen.
Monday February 11, 2019
It is no great thing to be humble when you are brought low; but to be humble when you are praised is a great and rare attainment. Bernard of Clairvaux
KJV Proverbs 27:2 Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
NKJ Proverbs 27:2 Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; A stranger, and not your own lips. (*1)
NIV Proverbs 27:2 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips. (*2)
AMP Proverbs 27:2 Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips. (*3)
YLT Proverbs 27:2 Let another praise thee, and not thine own mouth, A stranger, and not thine own lips. (*4)
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Prayer about a Big Head
Father of Lord Jesus, please help me to not get a big head when someone praises or complements me. Help me to stay humble in the misted of flattery so that I will not have to be brought low. Amen.
Saturday February 9, 2019
What life does to us depends largely on what life finds in us. Warren W. Wiersbe
KJV Hebrews 5:8 Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;
NKJ Hebrews 5:8 though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. (*1)
NIV Hebrews 5:8 Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered (*2)
AMP Hebrews 5:8 Although He was a Son, He learned [active, special] obedience through what He suffered (*3)
YLT Hebrews 5:8 through being a Son, did learn by the things which he suffered — the obedience, (*4)
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Praying Hebrews 5:8-9 Amplified
Heavenly Father, although my Lord Jesus was a Son, He learned active and special obedience through what He suffered, and His completed experience made Him perfectly equipped, and He became the Author and Source of eternal salvation to all those who give heed and obey Him; Lord, please empower me to heed and obey You in a greater way today. Amen.
Friday February 8, 2019
It is sobering to realize that the very first statement Jesus made about fasting dealt with the question of motive…Fasting must forever center on God. It must be God-initiated and God ordained. Richard Foster
KJV Acts 13:2 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
NKJ Acts 13:2 As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” (*1)
NIV Acts 13:2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” (*2)
AMP Acts 13:2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, Separate now for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them. (*3)
YLT Acts 13:2 and in their ministering to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Separate ye to me both Barnabas and Saul to the work to which I have called them,’ (*4)
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Prayer about Fasting
Father of Lord Jesus, I get hungry just saying the word fast. I ask for a God-initiated and God-ordained fast from You. Whether it be a fast of food, or TV, or media, or Facebook; grace me with a fast to prepare for Your coming move of Glory. Amen.
Thursday February 7, 2019
You cannot live every day in perfect fellowship with God without giving time to it. Andrew Muray
KJV Matthew 13:45-46 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
NKJ Matthew 13:45-46 ” Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.” (*1)
NIV Matthew 13:45-46 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.” (*3)
AMP Matthew 13:45-46 Again the kingdom of heaven is like a man who is a dealer in search of fine {and} precious pearls, Who, on finding a single pearl of great price, went and sold all he had and bought it. (*3)
YLT Matthew 13:45-46 ‘Again, the reign of the heavens is like to a man, a merchant, seeking goodly pearls, who having found one pearl of great price, having gone away, hath sold all, as much as he had, and bought it.’ (*4)
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Prayer about the Cost
Father God, It cost us all to do what our Lord Jesus is calling us to do. Please empower me to find that pearl of great price and buy it. Amen.
Wednesday February 6, 2019
Seek to have every power of your life developed to its utmost possibility and usefulness…Grow in your own soul into the fullness of the stature of Christ. J. R. Miller
KJV John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
NKJ John 10:10 “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. (*1)
NIV John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. (*2)
AMP John 10:10 The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have {and} enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows). (*3)
YLT John 10:10 ‘The thief doth not come, except that he may steal, and kill, and destroy; I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly. (*4(
(Pray out loud)
Prayer for Usefulness
Father of Lord Jesus, help me to seek to have every power of my life developed to its utmost possibility and usefulness. Grace me to find out whatsoever things are pure, lovely, and true, and fill me to the full with our beloved Holy Spirit. Amen.
Tuesday February 5, 2019
Prayer-secret, fervent, believing prayer lies at the root of all personal godliness. William Carey
KJV Psalm 109:4 For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer.
NKJ Psalm 109:4 In return for my love they are my accusers, But I give myself to prayer. (*1)
NIV Psalm 109:4 In return for my friendship they accuse me, but I am a man of prayer. (*2)
AMP Psalm 109:4 In return for my love they are my adversaries, but I resort to prayer. (*3)
YLT Psalm 109:4 For my love they oppose me, and I — prayer! (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Secret Prayer
Father in Heaven, please grace me for a greater measure of secret, fervent, believing prayer, and I need not expound to others in public, what we talk about in private, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Monday February 4, 2019
It is not those who commit the leas faults who are the most holy, but those who have the greatest courage, the greatest generosity the greatest love, who make the boldest efforts to overcome themselves, and are not immediately apprehensive of tripping. Francis de Sales
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)
Prayer for Boldness
Father of Lord Jesus, one of the signs of the filling of the disciples with the Holy Spirit was that they spoke the word of God “with boldness.” Help me to get past my fears of tripping and empower me to speak the work of God with boldness! Amen.
Saturday February 2, 2019
Free will is not the liberty to do whatever one likes, but the power of doing whatever one sees ought to be done, even on the very face of otherwise overwhelming impulses, There lies freedom indeed. George MacDonald
KJV John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
NKJ John 8:32 “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” (*1)
NIV John 8:32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (*2)
AMP John 8:32 And you will know the Truth, and the Truth will set you free. (*3)
YLT John 8:32 and the truth shall make you free.’ (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Overwhelming Impulses
Father in Heaven, as I learn to react to situations as my Lord Jesus would, I find freedom from myself and my natural “overwhelming impulses.” Please help me to walk in the Holy Spirit in a greater way, and to overcome my sinful desires. Amen.
Friday February 1, 2019
God wants our life to be a song. He has written the music for us in His Word…To make our life beautiful music we must be obedient and submissive. Any disobedience is the singing of a false note, and yields discord. J. R. Miller
KJV Psalm 40:3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.
NKJ Psalm 40:3 He has put a new song in my mouth — Praise to our God; Many will see it and fear, And will trust in the LORD. (*1)
NIV Psalm 40:3 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD. (*2)
AMP Psalm 40:3 And He has put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many shall see and fear (revere and worship) and put their trust {and} confident reliance in the Lord. (*3)
YLT Psalm 40:3 And He putteth in my mouth a new song, ‘Praise to our God.’ Many do see and fear, and trust in Jehovah. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Psalm 40:1-3 Amplified Personalized
Father of Lord Jesus, I waited patiently and expectantly for the Lord; and He inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up out of a horrible pit [a pit of tumult and of destruction], out of the miry clay (froth and slime), and set my feet upon a rock, steadying my steps and establishing my goings. And He has put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many shall see and fear (revere and worship) and put their trust and confident reliance in the Lord.
Thursday January 31, 2019
The reader of the Scriptures should be a humble person, who shows reverence and fear toward the Word of God, who constantly says. “Teach me, teach me, and reach me.” Martin Luther
KJV James 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
NKJ James 4:6 But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” (*1)
NIV James 4:6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” (*2)
AMP James 4:6 But He gives us more and more grace (power of the Holy Spirit, to meet this evil tendency and all others fully). That is why He says, God sets Himself against the proud and haughty, but gives grace [continually] to the lowly (those who are humble enough to receive it). (*3)
YLT James 4:6 and greater grace he doth give, wherefore he saith, ‘God against proud ones doth set Himself up, and to lowly ones He doth give grace?’ (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer for More Grace
Father of Lord Jesus, I recognize the need for more grace in my life. James 4:6 says, “You give more grace”, I ask for more grace in my life today, and please teach me to walk in it. Amen.
Wednesday January 30, 2019
The trouble with a great many Christians is that they spread themselves over too much ground…Lay yourselves on the altar of God, and then concentrate on one work. Dwight L. Moody
KJV Philippians 3:13-14 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
NKJ Philippians 3:13-14 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. (*1)
NIV Philippians 3:13-14 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (*2)
AMP Philippians 3:13-14 I do not consider, brethren, that I have captured {and} made it my own [yet]; but one thing I do [it is my one aspiration]: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the [supreme and heavenly] prize to which God in Christ Jesus is calling us upward. (*3)
YLT Philippians 3:13-14 brethren, I do not reckon myself to have laid hold; and one thing — the things behind indeed forgetting, and to the things before stretching forth – to the mark I pursue for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. (*3)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Philippians 3:13-14 Amplified Personalized
Father God, like the Apostle Paul the one thing I do [it is my one aspiration]: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the [supreme and heavenly] prize to which God in Christ Jesus is calling me upward. Amen.
Tuesday January 29, 2019
Half my life, I have been teaching the grace of God, but I am now just beginning to understand it. And it is magnificent. It is magnificent! Lewis Sperry Chafer
KJV 1 Timothy 1:14 And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
NKJ 1 Timothy 1:14 And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. (*1)
NIV 1 Timothy 1:14 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. (*2)
AMP 1 Timothy 1:14 And the grace (unmerited favor and blessing) of our Lord [actually] flowed out superabundantly {and} beyond measure for me, accompanied by faith and love that are [to be realized] in Christ Jesus. (*3)
YLT 1 Timothy 1:14 and exceedingly abound did the grace of our Lord, with faith and love that is in Christ Jesus: (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Grace
Father in Heaven, I thank You that Your grace is enough for me, it is magnificent! Please empower me to bathe in the ocean of Your transforming, empowering, free grace, in a greater measures, starting today! Amen.
Monday January 28, 2019
Those who are wise overlook many wrongs and often do not take them as such, for either they do not know about them or, if they do, they make fun of them and turn them into jokes. To pay no attention to injuries is a mark of magnanimity. Martin of Braga
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)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer for Love to Cover
Heavenly Father, our Lord Jesus said: Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you, because of Me. Lord, I need love to cover and a thicker skin, please help me with this. Amen.
Saturday January 26, 2019
If you tell your troubles to God, you put them into the grave; they will never rise again, when you have committed them to Him. If you roll your burden anywhere else it will roll back again to trouble you. Charles Haddon Spurgeon
KJV Isaiah 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
NKJ Isaiah 1:18 ” Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the LORD, “Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool. (*1)
NIV Isaiah 1:18 “Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. (*2)
AMP Isaiah 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, says the Lord. Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall be like wool. (*3)
YLT Isaiah 1:18 Come, I pray you, and we reason, saith Jehovah, If your sins are as scarlet, as snow they shall be white, If they are red as crimson, as wool they shall be! (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Forgiveness
Heavenly Father, when I confess my sins to You there is no condemnation awaiting me, only pure forgiveness and restoration. Please help me to understand that when I confess my sins to You, by faith, I must leave them there, through my Lord Jesus. Amen.
Friday January 25, 2019
Do little things as thought they were great, because of the majesty of Jesus Christ who does them in us, and who lives our life. Blaise Parcal
KJV Luke 19:17 And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.
NKJ Luke 19:17 “And he said to him, ‘Well done, good servant; because you were faithful in a very little, have authority over ten cities.’ (*1)
NIV Luke 19:17 “‘Well done, my good servant!’ his master replied. ‘Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities.’ (*2)
AMP Luke 19:17 And he said to him, Well done, excellent bond servant! Because you have been faithful {and} trustworthy in a very little [thing], you shall have authority over ten cities. (*3)
YLT Luke 19:17 and he said to him, Well done, good servant, because in a very little thou didst become faithful, be having authority over ten cities. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Small Tasks
Father of Lord Jesus, please help me to not neglect the small tasks that are mine. Because as I learn faithfulness on the smallest levels, I will therefore know the principle by which greater matters may be governed. Amen.
Thursday January 24, 2019
No matter what life lands in our laps, if we will only trust God and wait, the song we sing one day will be of victory. Rebecca Manley Pippert
KJV 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
NKJ 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. (*1)
NIV 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. (*2)
AMP 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be firm (steadfast), immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord [always being superior, excelling, doing more than enough in the service of the Lord], knowing {and} being continually aware that your labor in the Lord is not futile [it is never wasted or to no purpose]. (*3)
YLT 1 Corinthians 15:58 so that, my brethren beloved, become ye stedfast, unmovable, abounding in the work of the Lord at all times, knowing that your labour is not vain in the Lord. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Confessing 1 Corinthians 15:58 Amplified
Heavenly Father, I confess: I will be firm, steadfast, immovable, always abounding in Your work Lord, (always being superior, excelling, doing more than enough in Your service), knowing and being continually aware that my work is not futile (it is never wasted or to no purpose); and it is all for my Lord Jesus! Amen.
Wednesday January 23, 2019
See the truth; listen to the truth; teach the truth; love the truth; abide by the truth; and defend the truth unto death. John Huss
KJV John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
NKJ John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. (*1)
NIV John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (*2)
AMP John 14:6 Jesus said to him, I am the Way and the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father except by (through) Me. (*3)
YLT John 14:6 Jesus saith to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life, no one doth come unto the Father, if not through me; (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about my Allegiance
Heavenly Father, a believer must be committed to being conformed into our Lord Jesus by having an absolute, unswerving allegiance to the truth, even unto death; please grace me for this. Amen.
Tuesday January 22, 2019
Moving randomly through life, taking just what comes and however momentum leads you, is a certain pathway to ineffectiveness, disorganization, and a blurry focus. It is not God’s way. Mike Phillips
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 Matt 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)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Stewardship
Father God, life requires a degree of planning and looking ahead. Lord, show me how to become a getter steward with my life, more organized and more focused. I declare come thy kingdom, be done thy will today, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Monday January 21, 2019
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 12:5 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.
NKJ Luke 12:5 “But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, fear Him! (*1)
NIV Luke 12:5 But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after the killing of the body, has power to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him. (*2)
AMP Luke 12:5 But I will warn you whom you should fear: fear Him Who, after killing, has power to hurl into hell (Gehenna); yes, I say to you, fear Him! (*3)
YLT Luke 12:5 but I will show to you, whom ye may fear; Fear him who, after the killing, is having authority to cast to the gehenna; yes, I say to you, Fear ye Him. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about the Pure Fear of God
Father of Lord Jesus, You are to be feared in every way. Though You are my heavenly Father, who loves me beyond measure, it’s no contradiction to know that the One who loves me so is also worthy of my fear. The fear of the Lord is Pure! Amen.
Saturday January 19, 2019
Every person we ever meet is God’s opportunity. Frank Laubach
KJV Hebrews 13:2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
NKJ Hebrews 13:2 Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels. (*1)
NIV Hebrews 13:2 Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. (*2)
AMP Hebrews 13:2 Do not forget {or} neglect {or} refuse to extend hospitality to strangers [in the brotherhood–being friendly, cordial, and gracious, sharing the comforts of your home and doing your part generously], for through it some have entertained angels without knowing it. (*3)
YLT Hebrews 13:2 of the hospitality be not forgetful, for through this unawares certain did entertain messengers; (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Hebrews 13:2 Amplified Personalized
Father of Lord Jesus, help me to not forget or neglect or refuse to extend hospitality to strangers [in the brotherhood–being friendly, cordial, and gracious, sharing the comforts of my home and doing my part generously], for through it, I might entertain angels without knowing it. Amen.
Friday January 18, 2019
The greatest security against sin is to be shocked at its presence Thomas Carlyle
KJV Psalm 36:1 The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes.
NKJ Psalm 36:1 An oracle within my heart concerning the transgression of the wicked: There is no fear of God before his eyes. (*1)
NIV Psalm 36:1 An oracle is within my heart concerning the sinfulness of the wicked: There is no fear of God before his eyes. (*2)
AMP Psalm 36:1 TRANSGRESSION [like an oracle] speaks to the wicked deep in his heart. There is no fear {or} dread of God before his eyes. (*3)
YLT Psalm 36:1 The transgression of the wicked Is affirming within my heart, ‘Fear of God is not before his eyes, (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about the Fear of God
Father God, we, as a society, are less and less shockable. A healthy fear of You, Father, is a good way to restore my sense of right and wrong and sin and righteousness; please download more of this fear for me today. Amen.
Thursday January 17, 2019
Get into the habit of dealing with God about everything…Swing the door wide open and pray to your Father in secret, and every public thing will be stamped with the presence of God. Oswald Chambers
KJV Mark 1:35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.
NKJ Mark 1:35 Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed. (*1)
NIV Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. (*2)
AMP Mark 1:35 And in the morning, long before daylight, He got up and went out to a deserted place, and there He prayed. (*3)
YLT Mark 1:35 And very early, it being yet night, having risen, he went forth, and went away to a desert place, and was there praying; (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about early Prayer
Father in heaven, most successful Christians relate stories of meeting with You in the morning before the day’s assaults begin. Even our Lord Jesus knew the value of an early morning meeting with You Father. Please grace me to turn my attention decidedly to You, before I embark on my day. Amen.
Wednesday January 16, 2019
All the blessings we enjoy are Divine deposits, committed to our trust on this condition, that they should be dispensed for the benefit of our neighbors. John Calvin
KJV Luke 3:11 He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.
NKJ Luke 3:11 He answered and said to them, “He who has two tunics, let him give to him who has none; and he who has food, let him do likewise.” (*1)
NIV Luke 3:11 John answered, “The man with two tunics should share with him who has none, and the one who has food should do the same.” (*2)
AMP Luke 3:11 And he replied to them, He who has two tunics (undergarments), let him share with him who has none; and he who has food, let him do it the same way. (*3)
YLT Luke 3:11 and he answering saith to them, ‘He having two coats — let him impart to him having none, and he having victuals — in like manner let him do.’ (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about my Divine Deposit
Heavenly Father, I really own nothing in this world. Everything I have is a “Divine deposit” over which I have temporal stewardship. In being conformed into my Lord Jesus image, I must share with those who have none, please assist me with this. Amen.
Tuesday January 15, 2019
Separation never comes from His side. Hudson Taylor
KJV Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
NKJ Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” (*1)
NIV Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” (*2)
AMP Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong, courageous, {and} firm; fear not nor be in terror before them, for it is the Lord your God Who goes with you; He will not fail you or forsake you. (*3)
YLT Deuteronomy 31:6 be strong and courageous, fear not, nor be terrified because of them, for Jehovah thy God is He who is going with thee; He doth not fail thee nor forsake thee.’ (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer: He will never leave or forsake us
Father in Heaven, You said You would “never leave us or forsake us.” In this security there is great strength, please give me a greater revelation of this today, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Monday January 14, 2019
Let us believe what we do not see and know. Let us forestall knowledge by faith. John Henry Newman
KJV Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
NKJ Colossians 3:23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, (*1)
NIV Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, (*2)
AMP Colossians 3:23 Whatever may be your task, work at it heartily (from the soul), as [something done] for the Lord and not for men, (*3)
YLT Colossians 3:23 and all, whatever ye may do — out of soul work — as to the Lord, and not to men, (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Colossians 3:23 Amplified Personalized
Father God, whatever may be my task, please empower me to work at it heartily from the soul, as something done for You Lord, and not for mere men, for the Glory of my Lord Jesus. Amen.
Saturday January 12, 2019
We may have as much of God as we will…Whose fault is it that Christian people generally have such scanty portions of the free riches of God? Alexander Maclaren
KJV Isaiah 55:1 Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
NKJ Isaiah 55:1 “Ho! Everyone who thirsts, Come to the waters; And you who have no money, Come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk Without money and without price. (*1)
NIV Isaiah 55:1 “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. (*2)
AMP Isaiah 55:1 WAIT {and} listen, everyone who is thirsty! Come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Yes, come, buy [priceless, spiritual] wine and milk without money and without price [simply for the self-surrender that accepts the blessing]. (*3)
YLT Isaiah 55:1 Ho, every thirsty one, come ye to the waters, And he who hath no money, Come ye, buy and eat, yea, come, buy Without money and without price, wine and milk. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
The Father is calling
Father of Lord Jesus, You are willing, even eager, to give me more of Yourself. The question You ask is, am I willing to receive more of You? My spirit man says yes, but my flesh is weak, do it anyway Lord! Amen.
Friday January 11, 2019
Do not have your concert first and tune your instruments afterwards. Begin the day with God. Hudson Taylor
KJV Ecclesiastes 11:6 In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.
NKJ Ecclesiastes 11:6 In the morning sow your seed, And in the evening do not withhold your hand; For you do not know which will prosper, Either this or that, Or whether both alike will be good. (*1)
NIV Ecclesiastes 11:6 Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening let not your hands be idle, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or whether both will do equally well. (*2)
AMP Ecclesiastes 11:6 In the morning sow your seed, and in the evening withhold not your hands, for you know not which shall prosper, whether this or that, or whether both alike will be good. (*3)
YLT Ecclesiastes 11:6 In the morning sow thy seed, And at even withdraw not thy hand, For thou knowest not which is right, this or that, Or whether both of them alike are good. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer to Start the Day
Father God, in the morning help me to sow my seed in prayer. Empower me to start each day with You Father God, grace me to tune my instrument in order to play in key in heaven‘s symphony. Amen.
Thursday January 10, 2019
Riches are the least worthy gifts which God can give man…Therefore God commonly gives riches to foolish people, to whom He gives nothing else. Martin Luther
KJV Proverbs 11:4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
NKJ Proverbs 11:4 Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death. (*1)
NIV Proverbs 11:4 Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. (*2)
AMP Proverbs 11:4 Riches provide no security in any day of wrath {and} judgment, but righteousness (uprightness and right standing with God) delivers from death. (*3)
YLT Proverbs 11:4 Wealth profiteth not in a day of wrath, And righteousness delivereth from death. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about my Riches
Father, I submit all my “riches” to Christ Jesus my Lord, and I ask for His wisdom in the stewardship of what I have been given. Amen.
Wednesday January 9, 2019
Those who will save the city are not the politicians, the educators, the media, the police, the businessmen or the men on the street, but the Christians. E. V. Hill
KJV Matthew 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
NKJ Matthew 5:13 ” You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. (*1)
NIV Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. (*2)
AMP Matthew 5:13 You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste (its strength, its quality), how can its saltness be restored? It is not good for anything any longer but to be thrown out and trodden underfoot by men. (*3)
YLT Matthew 5:13 ‘Ye are the salt of the land, but if the salt may lose savour, in what shall it be salted? for nothing is it good henceforth, except to be cast without, and to be trodden down by men. (*4)
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Prayer for the Cities
Father in Heaven, our Lord Jesus wants to have a profound presence where sin abounds. Please grace me to pray for my city and the needs of my brothers and sisters who live and serve there. Amen.
Tuesday January 8, 2019
We have a God who delights in impossibilities. Andrew Murray
KJV Luke 1:37 For with God nothing shall be impossible.
NKJ Luke 1:37 “For with God nothing will be impossible.” (*1)
NIV Luke 1:37 For nothing is impossible with God.” (*2)
AMP Luke 1:37 For with God nothing is ever impossible {and} no word from God shall be without power {or} impossible of fulfillment. (*3)
YLT Luke 1:37 because nothing shall be impossible with God.’ (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about the Impossible
Heavenly Father, our Lord Jesus knew full well Your power. He performed miracles that showed that You are not bound by human understanding. You want to work miracles in my life too, but to do so, I must know You as the God of the impossible; I give You permission to do it Father! Amen.
Monday January 7, 2019
Whatever of outward service or obedience we render to God or man, if love is withheld, the law is not fulfilled. F. BB. Meyer
KJV Galatians 5:14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
NKJ Galatians 5:14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” (*1)
NIV Galatians 5:14 The entire law is summed up in a single command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” (*2)
AMP Galatians 5:14 For the whole Law [concerning human relationships] is complied with in the one precept, You shall love your neighbor as [you do] yourself. (*3)
YLT Galatians 5:14 for all the law in one word is fulfilled — in this: ‘Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself;’ (*4)
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Prayer about Love
Father God, the essence of being conformed into the likeness of my Lord Jesus, is to do everything from a heart of love. This is something we always need more of, please help me with this. Amen.
Saturday January 5, 2019
You will find, as you look back upon your life, that the moments when you really lived are the moments when you have done things in the Spirit of Love. Henry Drummond
KJV 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;
NKJ 1 Thessalonians 1:3 remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of our God and Father, (*1)
NIV 1 Thessalonians 1:3 We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. (*2)
AMP 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Recalling unceasingly before our God and Father your work energized by faith and service motivated by love and unwavering hope in [the return of] our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah). (*3)
YLT 1 Thessalonians 1:3 unceasingly remembering of you the work of the faith, and the labour of the love, and the endurance of the hope, of our Lord Jesus Christ, in the presence of our God and Father, (*4)
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Prayer about being Chosen
Father of Lord Jesus, the entire Bible can be summed up as a book about the love of God for a chosen people. When I grasp the magnitude of the Father’s love for us (me) I stand amazed. Thank You I am a chosen one! Amen.
Friday January 4, 2019
When things are going “bad” that does not man God has stopped doing good. It means He is shifting things around to get them in place for more good, if you will go on loving him. John Piper
KJV Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
NKJ Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. (*1)
NIV Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (*2)
AMP Romans 8:28 We are assured {and} know that [God being a partner in their labor] all things work together {and} are [fitting into a plan] for good to {and} for those who love God and are called according to [His] design {and} purpose. (*3)
YLT Romans 8:28 And we have known that to those loving God all things do work together for good, to those who are called according to purpose; (*4)
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Praying Romans 8:28 Amplified Personalized
Father of Lord Jesus, I am assured and know that You Lord God being a partner in my labor, that all things work together and are fitting into a plan for good to and for those who love You God, and are called according to Your design and purpose. Amen.
Thursday January 3, 2019
Christ is the bread for men’s souls. In Him the Church has enough to feed the whole world. Ian Maclaren
KJV John 6:58 This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever.
NKJ John 6:58 “This is the bread which came down from heaven — not as your fathers ate the manna, and are dead. He who eats this bread will live forever.” (*1)
NIV John 6:58 This is the bread that came down from heaven. Your forefathers ate manna and died, but he who feeds on this bread will live forever.” (*2)
AMP John 6:58 This is the Bread that came down from heaven. It is not like the manna which our forefathers ate, and yet died; he who takes this Bread for his food shall live forever. (*3)
YLT John 6:58 this is the bread that came down out of the heaven; not as your fathers did eat the manna, and died; he who is eating this bread shall live — to the age.’ (*4)
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Prayer about the Bread
Heavenly Father, I thank You for the bread that came down from heaven, our Lord Jesus. In this New Year, help me to eat this Bread in a greater way, for Your Glory. Amen.
Wednesday January 2, 2019
God has created me to do Him some definite service; He has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another, I have my mission…John Henry Newman
KJV 1 Corinthians 12:27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.
NKJ 1 Corinthians 12:27 Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. (*1)
NIV 1 Corinthians 12:27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. (*2)
AMP 1 Corinthians 12:27 Now you [collectively] are Christ’s body and [individually] you are members of it, each part severally {and} distinct [each with his own place and function]. (*3)
YLT 1 Corinthians 12:27 and ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. (*4)
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Prayer about my Part
Father God, as I consider my part in the body of Christ Jesus this New Year, grace me to look around. It is in knowing Your will that I can best know how to do what Jesus would do. Amen.
Tuesday January 1, 2019
Feed on Christ, and then go and live your life, and it is Christ in you that lives your life, that helps the poor, that tells the truth, that fights the battle, and that wins the crown. Phillips Brooks
KJV John 15:5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
NKJ John 15:5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. (*1)
NIV John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. (*2)
AMP John 15:5 I am the Vine; you are the branches. Whoever lives in Me and I in him bears much (abundant) fruit. However, apart from Me [cut off from vital union with Me] you can do nothing. (*3)
YLT John 15:5 ‘I am the vine, ye the branches; he who is remaining in me, and I in him, this one doth bear much fruit, because apart from me ye are not able to do anything; (*4)
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Prayer about my Mandate
Father in Heaven, as this New Year dawns, please help me understand that I am not under some legalistic mandate for which I have no strength. You Father, by Your grace will enable me to do all that I am called to do, through Christ Jesus my Lord. Amen.
Monday December 31, 2018
An old gentleman got up once in a meeting and said he had lived nearly all his life on Grumble Street, but not long ago he had moved over to Thanksgiving Street. His face showed it… we need a cheerful Christianity. Dwight L. Moody
KJV Acts 16:25 And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.
NKJ Acts 16:25 But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. (*1)
NIV Acts 16:25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. (*2)
AMP Acts 16:25 But about midnight, as Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the [other] prisoners were listening to them, (*3)
YLT Acts 16:25 And at midnight Paul and Silas praying, were singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were hearing them, (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about Adversity
Heavenly Father, I take these various adversity’s I am dealing with, that have been robbing me of my joy, and give them to my Lord Jesus. Please help me to learn to thank You in the midst of all things and trust You fully to work it out in You time and way. Amen.
Saturday December 29, 2018
We desire only what is good and comfortable and easy and pleasant. However, in a fallen world, we must expect adversity. Charles Swindoll
KJV Isaiah 29:19 The meek also shall increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
NKJ Isaiah 29:19 The humble also shall increase their joy in the LORD, And the poor among men shall rejoice In the Holy One of Israel. (*1)
NIV Isaiah 29:19 Once more the humble will rejoice in the LORD; the needy will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. (*2)
AMP Isaiah 29:19 The meek also shall increase their joy in the Lord, and the poor among men shall rejoice {and} exult in the Holy One of Israel. (*3)
YLT Isaiah 29:19 And the humble have added joy in Jehovah, And the poor among men In the Holy One of Israel rejoice. (*4)
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Praying Isaiah 29:19-20
Heavenly Father, the humble also shall increase their joy in You Lord, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. For the terrible ones are brought to nothing, the scornful one is consumed, and all who watch for iniquity are cut off; Father, thank You for sending my Lord Jesus. Amen.
Friday December 28, 2018
Habit is a cable; we weave a thread of it every day, and at last we cannot break it. Horace Hann
KJV 1 Timothy 5:13 And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.
NKJ 1 Timothy 5:13 And besides they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house, and not only idle but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not. (*1)
NIV 1 Timothy 5:13 Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things they ought not to. (*2)
AMP 1 Timothy 5:13 Moreover, as they go about from house to house, they learn to be idlers, and not only idlers, but gossips and busybodies, saying what they should not say {and} talking of things they should not mention. (*3)
YLT 1 Timothy 5:13 and at the same time also, they learn to be idle, going about the houses; and not only idle, but also tattlers and busybodies, speaking the things they ought not; (*4)
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Prayer about Habits
Heavenly Father, the Apostle Paul said he would not “be mastered by anything”. As I am being conformed in to our Lord Jesus’ image, please empower me to develop good habits, and deliver me from those “cable habits” that I have accumulated over the years. Amen.
Thursday December 27, 2018
Like the proud mother who is thrilled to receive a wilted bouquet of dandelions form her child, so God celebrates our expressions of gratitude. Richard Foster
KJV Psalm 146:2 While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.
NKJ Psalm 146:2 While I live I will praise the LORD; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being. (*1)
NIV Psalm 146:2 I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. (*2)
AMP Psalm 146:2 While I live will I praise the Lord; I will sing praises to my God while I have any being. (*3)
YLT Psalm 146:2 I praise Jehovah during my life, I sing praise to my God while I exist. (*4)
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Prayer to Praise Him Out-loud
Father God, our Lord Jesus often prayed to You out loud. Lord, you what to hear our words of thanksgiving, and we need to hear ourselves offer expressions of gratitude both for specific things You have done and also for who You are. Amen.
Wednesday December 26, 2018
God loves us too much to want us to go our own way. Elisabeth Elliot
KJV Romans 5:5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
NKJ Romans 5:5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (*1)
NIV Romans 5:5 And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. (*2)
AMP Romans 5:5 Such hope never disappoints {or} deludes {or} shames us, for God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit Who has been given to us. (*3)
YLT Romans 5:5 and the hope doth not make ashamed, because the love of God hath been poured forth in our hearts through the Holy Spirit that hath been given to us. (*4)
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Praying Romans 5:5
Heavenly Father, I thank You that hope in You never disappoints, deludes or shames me, for Your love has been poured out in my heart through the power of Holy Spirit, Who has been given to me, through the Name of my Lord Jesus. Amen.
Tuesday December 25, 3018
Who knows at what moment we may begin to wake up to the astonishing fact that Immanuel (God with Us) is still God’s name, and that every moment the Word of God, Jesus Christ, is coming to us. Sue Monk Kidd
KJV Matthew 1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
NKJ Matthew 1:23 “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” (*1)
NIV Matthew 1:23 “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”–which means, “God with us.” (*2)
AMP Matthew 1:23 Behold, the virgin shall become pregnant and give birth to a Son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel–which, when translated, means, God with us. (*3)
YLT Matthew 1:23 ‘Lo, the virgin shall conceive, and she shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel,’ which is, being interpreted ‘With us he is God.’ (*4)
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Prayer about Christmas
Father God, on this Christmas, help me to remember the importance of Lord Jesus’ designation as Immanuel, “God with us (me).” Amen.
Monday December 24, 2018
God help us to forget party names and to become Christians in deed and truth. George Whitefield
KJV John 17:23 I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.
NKJ John 17:23 “I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me. (*1)
NIV John 17:23 I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. (*2)
AMP John 17:23 I in them and You in Me, in order that they may become one {and} perfectly united, that the world may know {and} [definitely] recognize that You sent Me and that You have loved them [even] as You have loved Me. (*3)
YLT John 17:23 I in them, and Thou in me, that they may be perfected into one, and that the world may know that Thou didst send me, and didst love them as Thou didst love me. (*4)
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Prayer about the most important Prayer
Father God, please help me to remember this all important prayer of our Lord Jesus during this Christmas season: I in them and You in Me, in order that they may become one and perfectly united, that the world may know and definitely recognize that You sent Me and that You have loved them even as You have loved Me. Amen.
Saturday December 22, 2018
There are none of us so close to Him but that we may be nearer, and the secret of our daily Christian life is all wrapped up in that one word. “Come.” Alexander Maclaren
KJV Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
NKJ Matthew 11:28 “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (*1)
NIV Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (*2)
AMP Matthew 11:28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden {and} overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. [I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls.] (*3)
YLT Matthew 11:28 ‘Come unto me, all ye labouring and burdened ones, and I will give you rest, (*4)
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Praying Matthew 11:28 Amplified Personalized
Father of Lord Jesus, I hear You say: Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls. Please do that for me today. Amen.
Friday December 21, 2018
One of the most difficult Christian doctrines to believe is the incredible value of human beings…What we long to know is that we are loved. James Bryan Smith
KJV Jeremiah 31:3 The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.
NKJ Jeremiah 31:3 The LORD has appeared of old to me, saying: “Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you. (*1)
NIV Jeremiah 31:3 The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness. (*2)
AMP Jer 31:3 The Lord appeared from of old to me [Israel], saying, Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn you {and} continued My faithfulness to you. (*3)
YLT Jeremiah 31:3 From afar Jehovah hath appeared to me, With love age-during I have loved thee, Therefore I have drawn thee with kindness. (*4)
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Prayer about God’s Love
Father God, Your everlasting love for Your people is breathtaking, and that there is nothing that can ever separate us from this love is overwhelming. Thank You for the unconditional love Christ Jesus offered to those He meets. Amen.
Thursday December 20, 2018
We should draw our life’s inspirations not from memory, but from hope, not from what is gone, but from what is yet to come. J. R. Miller
KJV Philippians 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
NKJ Philippians 3:14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. (*1)
NIV Philippians 3:14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (*2)
AMP Phil 3:14 I press on toward the goal to win the [supreme and heavenly] prize to which God in Christ Jesus is calling us upward. (*3)
YLT Philippians 3:14 to the mark I pursue for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. (*4)
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Prayer about what is Ahead
Heavenly Father, I set my eyes on the months ahead with anticipation. I treasure last year’s victories, forgive last year’s hurts; forgot last year’s disappointments, because You make all things new, through my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Wednesday December 19, 2018
When founding father John Jay was asked how he planned to spend his retirement years, he replied with a warm smile, “I have a long life to look back on and an eternity to look forward to.” Unknown
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)
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Prayer about my Memories
Father of Lord Jesus, please use my memories of You to remind me of Your Faithfulness. In the Old Testament You were constantly telling the people to recall the great ways You had moved on their behalf; do likewise in my life. Amen.
Tuesday December 18, 2018
Pitch you demands heaven high and they’ll be met. Ask for the Morning Star and take (thrown in) your earthly love. C. S. Lewis
KJV Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
NKJ Matthew 6:33 “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. (*1)
NIV Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (*2)
AMP Matthew 6:33 But seek (aim at and strive after) first of all His kingdom and His righteousness (His way of doing and being right), and then all these things taken together will be given you besides. (*3)
YLT Matthew 6:33 but seek ye first the reign of God and His righteousness, and all these shall be added to you. (*4)
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Prayer about High Expectations
Heavenly Father, our Lord Jesus encouraged us to have high expectations of You. He said it’s the Father’s good pleasure to give to us what we ask. Help me to be bold before Your throne, without presumption. If I pray with firm faith, will You not grant my request? Amen.
Monday December 17, 2018
When the Spirit has come to reside in someone, that person cannot stop praying; for the Spirit prays without ceasing in him…The slightest stirring of his heart is like a voice which sings in silence and in secret to the Invisible. Isaac the Syrian
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)
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Praying Ephesians 6:18 Amplified Version 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. To that end I will keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding in behalf of all the saints, God’s consecrated people. Amen.
Saturday December 15, 2018
The church of God apart from the Person of Christ Jesus is a useless structure. G. Campbell Morgan
KJV Matthew 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
NKJ Matthew 16:18 “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. (*1)
NIV Matthew 16:18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. (*2)
AMP Matthew 16:18 And I tell you, you are Peter [Greek, {Petros}–a large piece of rock], and on this rock [Greek, {petra}–a huge rock like Gibraltar] I will build My church, and the gates of Hades (the powers of the infernal region) shall not overpower it [or be strong to its detriment or hold out against it]. (*3)
YLT Matthew 16:18 ‘And I also say to thee, that thou art a rock, and upon this rock I will build my assembly, and gates of Hades shall not prevail against it; (*4)
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Prayer about my Church
Father in Heaven, our Lord Jesus instituted His church and proclaimed that nothing shall prevail against it. That should be my attitude of support for my church as well. Help me to pray for my church, encourage my pastor, and be involved, for which my Lord Jesus gave His life. Amen.
Friday December 14, 2018
How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these. George Washington Carver
KJV Ecclesiastes 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
NKJ Ecclesiastes 3:1 To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: (*1)
NIV Ecclesiastes 3:1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: (*2)
AMP Ecclesiastes 3:1 TO EVERYTHING there is a season, and a time for every matter {or} purpose under heaven: (*3)
YLT Ecclesiastes 3:1 To everything — a season, and a time to every delight under the heavens: (*4)
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Prayer about Life’s Changes
Heavenly Father, life is change. I will not always be where I am at today. Grace me to remember the lessons learned as I pass through the good times and bad, so that I can help others in the same place, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Thursday December 13, 2018
You have not enough of the Divine nature in you to be a controversialist. Alexander Whyte
KJV Titus 3:9 But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
NKJ Titus 3:9 But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless. (*1)
NIV Titus 3:9 But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless. (*2)
AMP Titus 3:9 But avoid stupid {and} foolish controversies and genealogies and dissensions and wrangling about the Law, for they are unprofitable and futile. (*3)
YLT Titus 3:9 and foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about law, stand away from — for they are unprofitable and vain. (*4)
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Prayer about Arguments
Father of Lord Jesus, my problem is that even if I am right in my position, my contentious attitude may do more harm than good. Please help me to flee arguments, and use greater wisdom in my daily affairs. Amen.
Wednesday December 12, 2018
When the church finds its members falling into scandalous sins, them it is time for the church to awake and cry to God for Revival. Charles G. Finney
KJV 1 Peter 1:16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
NKJ 1 Peter 1:16 because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.” (*1)
NIV 1 Peter 1:16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” (*2)
AMP 1 Peter 1:16 For it is written, You shall be holy, for I am holy. (*3)
YLT 1 Peter 1:16 because it hath been written, ‘Become ye holy, because I am holy;’ (*4)
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Prayer about Open Sin
Father, when Christians fall into open sin, it give unbelievers cause to mock our faith, which is an insult to You. If there are areas of open sin in my life, I give you permission to change my heart, and to conform it to my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Tuesday December 11, 2018
God never had a work but what He had men to do it. Dwight L. Moody
KJV Galatians 1:15 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called me by his grace,
NKJ Galatians 1:15 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb and called me through His grace, (*1)
NIV Galatians 1:15 But when God, who set me apart from birth and called me by his grace, was pleased (*2)
AMP Galatians 1:15 But when He, Who had chosen {and} set me apart [even] before I was born and had called me by His grace (His undeserved favor and blessing), saw fit {and} was pleased (*3)
YLT Galatians 1:15 and when God was well pleased — having separated me from the womb of my mother, and having called me through His grace – (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer about my God Work
Father, the work You have for me is a work that was chosen for me before I was even born. You choose my calling with such care that it is absolutely perfectly suited to me. Please empower me to concentrate my life on the work that’s always had my name on it, to glorify my Lord Jesus. Amen.
Monday December 10, 2018
There are plenty to follow our Lord Half-way, but not the other half. They will give up possession, friends and honor, but it touches them too closely to disown themselves. Meister Eckhart
KJV Romans 6:11 Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.
NKJ Romans 6:11 Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. (*1)
NIV Romans 6:11 In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. (*2)
AMP Romans 6:11 Even so consider yourselves also dead to sin {and} your relation to it broken, but alive to God [living in unbroken fellowship with Him] in Christ Jesus. (*3)
YLT Romans 6:11 so also ye, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to the sin, and living to God in Jesus Christ our Lord. (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Praying Romans 6:11 Amplified Personalized
Father God, I consider myself dead to sin and my relation to it broken, but alive to You, living in unbroken fellowship with You in, through and because of my Lord Christ Jesus; please deepen this even more. Amen.
Saturday December 8, 2018
Why do we people in churches seem like cheerful, brainless tourists on a packaged tour of the Absolute? Annie Dillard
KJV Isaiah 6:5 Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts.
NKJ Isaiah 6:5 So I said: “Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips, And I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; For my eyes have seen the King, The LORD of hosts.” (*1)
NIV Isaiah 6:5 “Woe to me!” I cried. “I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the LORD Almighty.” (*2)
AMP Isaiah 6:5 Then said I, Woe is me! For I am undone {and} ruined, because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts! (*3)
YLT Isaiah 6:5 And I say, ‘Woe to me, for I have been silent, For a man — unclean of lips am I, And in midst of a people unclean of lips I am dwelling, Because the King, Jehovah of Hosts, have my eyes seen.’ (*4)
(Pray out loud)
Prayer for the Church
Father God, You love the church. But sometimes we are guilty of a passive attitude, and take You for granted, forgetting Your awesomeness and holiness; please forgive us. As Your body, download into us an understanding of the tremendous promises in the Bible, and help us walk in them, for the glory of our Lord Jesus. Amen.
Friday December 7, 2018
The spirit of fear does not belong to Christianity. Hannah Whitall Smith
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 Personalized
Father of Lord Jesus, I will not fear for there is nothing 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, thank You! Amen.