Friday, March 29, 2013

Mar 29 -2 Corinthians 5:21;John 12:32

God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21NIV





And when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself.

John 12:32 NLT

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Mar 28 -John 10:11; 1 Timothy 2:5-6

For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time. 1 Timothy 2:5-6 NIV


I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep.

John 10:11 NLT



For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time. 1 Timothy 2:5-6 NIV

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Mar 27 -Psalm 62:7; Ephesians 5:2

My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Psalm 62:7 NIV




Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.

Ephesians 5:2 NLT

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

March 26 - Philippians 1:29; Matthew 20:28

For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him, Philippians 1:29 NIV




For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.

Matthew 20:28 NLT

Monday, March 25, 2013

Mar 25 - 1 John 1:9 ;Matthew 16:24

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 NIV




Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me."

Matthew 16:24 NLT

Thursday, March 21, 2013

March 21 -Jeremiah 17:7-8; James 1:23 - 24

“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” Jeremiah 17:7-8 NIV




For if you listen to the word and don't obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like.

James 1:23 - 24 NLT

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

March 20 - 1 Peter 2:2-3; Matthew 18:12

Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. 1 Peter 2:2-3 NIV



If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them wanders away, what will he do? Won't he leave the ninety-nine others on the hills and go out to search for the one that is lost?

Matthew 18:12 NLT

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

March 19 - Galatians 5:22-23;Isaiah 40:11

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 NIV



He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in his arms, holding them close to his heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young.

Isaiah 40:11 NLT

Monday, March 18, 2013

Mar 18 - Romans 15:13; Ps 13:5-6

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 NIV




But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me. I will sing to the Lord because he is good to me.

Psalm 13:5-6 NLT

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Mar 14 - 2 Peter 1:5-8 ; Hebrews 10:23

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:5-8 NIV




Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.

Hebrews 10:23 NLT

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Mar 13- Romans 8:28;1 Corinthians 15:58

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.Romans 8:28 NIV




So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.

1 Corinthians 15:58 NLT

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

March 12 - 2 Peter 1:4; Psalm 112:7

Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. 2 Peter 1:4 NIV




They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them.

Psalm 112:7 NLT

Monday, March 11, 2013

Mar 11 - Deuteronomy 7:9;Psalm 57:7

Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments. Deuteronomy 7:9 NIV




My heart is confident in you, O God; my heart is confident. No wonder I can sing your praises!

Psalm 57:7 NLT

Friday, March 8, 2013

Mar 8 - 2 Corinthians 1:3-4; Matthew 5:8

Praise to the God of All Comfort ] Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NIV




God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.

Matthew 5:8 NLT

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Mar 7 - Psalm 139:23-24; Psalm 119:1

Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24 NIV



Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord.

Psalm 119:1 NLT

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

May 6 Isaiah 25:1;Proverbs 20:7-

Praise to the Lord ] Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago. Isaiah 25:1 NIV


The godly walk with integrity; blessed are their children who follow them.

Proverbs 20:7 NLT


Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Mar 5 - Deuteronomy 6: 6-7; Luke 6:31

These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Deuteronomy 6: 6-7 NIV



Do to others as you would like them to do to you.

Luke 6:31 NLT


Monday, March 4, 2013

Mar 4 - Josh 1:9; Pr 12:22

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 NIV


The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth.

Proverbs 12:22 NLT