May 13 - Proverbs 31:30; Ephesians 6:18

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Proverbs 31:30 NIV

Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.

Ephesians 6:18 NLT

May 10 - Matthew 18:15; Psalm 29:11

[ Dealing With Sin in the Church ] “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. Matthew 18:15 NIV

The Lord gives his people strength. The Lord blesses them with peace.

Psalm 29:11 NLT

May 9 - Romans 8:1-2;2 Chronicles 7:14

[ Life Through the Spirit ] Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:1-2 NIV

Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.

2 Chronicles 7:14 NLT

May 7 & 8 - Colossians 4:5-6;1 Timothy 2:1

Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Colossians 4:5-6 NIV

I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.

1 Timothy 2:1 NLT

May 6 -James 5:16;Proverbs 11:14

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

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

Proverbs 11:14 NLT

May 2 - 1 John 5:14-15;Colossians 2:3

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him. 1 John 5:14-15 NIV

In him lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Colossians 2:3 NLT

May 1 - Hebrews 11:6 ;Proverbs 3:13

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6 NIV

Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding.

Proverbs 3:13 NLT