jan 31 - Psalm 86:5;Isaiah 12:3

You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. Psalm 86:5 NIV

With joy you will drink deeply from the fountain of salvation!

Isaiah 12:3 NLT

Jan 30 - Ephesians 4:2; Ephesians 3:18

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2 NIV

And may you have the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.

Ephesians 3:18 NLT

Jan 29 -Mark 9:35; John 4:14

Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.” Mark 9:35 NIV

But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.

John 4:14 NLT

Jan 28 - John 4:24;Revelation 21:6

God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” John 4:24 NIV

And he also said, "It is finished! I am the Alpha and the Omega - the Beginning and the End. To all who are thirsty I will give freely from the springs of the water of life."

Revelation 21:6 NLT

Jan 27 - Ephesians 6:12-13;John 7:38

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Ephesians 6:12-13 NIV

Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, 'Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.'

John 7:38 NLT

Jan 24 - Galatians 6:1;Proverbs 15:22

[ Doing Good to All ] Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Galatians 6:1 NIV

Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success.

Proverbs 15:22 NLT

Jan 23-James 1:5;Proverbs 12:15

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. James 1:5 NIV

Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.

Proverbs 12:15 NLT

Jan 22 - Matthew 7:7-8; Proverbs 11:14

[ Ask, Seek, Knock ] “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. Matthew 7:7-8 NIV

Without wise leadership, a nation falls; there is safety in having many advisers.

Proverbs 11:14 NLT

Jan 21 -Galatians 6:7-8;Proverbs 9:9

Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Galatians 6:7-8 NIV

Instruct the wise, and they will be even wiser. Teach the righteous, and they will learn even more.

Proverbs 9:9 NLT

Jan 17 -Philippians 2:14-16;Psalm 84:11

Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain. Philippians 2:14-16 NIV

For the Lord God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right.

Psalm 84:11 NLT

Jan 17 - Galatians 5:16;Psalm 138:8

So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. Galatians 5:16 NIV

The Lord will work out his plans for my life - for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever. Don't abandon me, for you made me.

Psalm 138:8 NLT

Jan 15 - John 8:31-32;Philippians 4:19

[ Dispute Over Whose Children Jesus’ Opponents Are ] To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32 NIV

And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:19 NLT

Jan 14 - 1 John 4:20-21;Philippians 1:6

Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister. 1 John 4:20-21 NIV

And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.

Philippians 1:6 NLT

Jan 13 - 2 Corinthians 5:19-20;Ephesians 3:20

that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. 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 Corinthians 5:19-20 NIV

Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.

Ephesians 3:20 NLT

Jan 10 - 1 Peter 1:15-16;Titus 2:7

But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:15-16 NIV

And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching.

Titus 2:7 NLT

Jan 9 - Matthew 6:19-21;1 Thessalonians 4:11

[ Treasures in Heaven ] “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:19-21 NIV

Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before.

1 Thessalonians 4:11 NLT

Jan 8 - Amos 5:14-15;James 2:17

Seek good, not evil, that you may live. Then the Lord God Almighty will be with you, just as you say he is. Hate evil, love good; maintain justice in the courts. Perhaps the Lord God Almighty will have mercy on the remnant of Joseph. Amos 5:14-15 NIV

So you see, faith by itself isn't enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless.

James 2:17 NLT

Jan 7- Ephesians 5:1-2;Ephesians 2:10

Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 NIV

For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.

Ephesians 2:10 NLT

Jan 6 - 1 Peter 1:13;Hebrews 5:16

[ Be Holy ] Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. 1 Peter 1:13 NIV

In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.

Hebrews 5:16 NLT

Jan 3 - Titus 2:11-12;Hebrews 4:16

For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, Titus 2:11-12 NIV

So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.

Hebrews 4:16 NLT

Jan 2 - Psalm 90:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18

Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12 NIV

Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 NLT