Jan 1 - 2 Corinthians 5:17;Psalm 16:1

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV

Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you for refuge.

Psalm 16:1 NLT

Dec 31 -Isaiah 43:16, 18-19; Psalm 16:1

“This is what the LORD says— he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters, “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:16, 18-19 NIV

Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you for refuge.

Psalm 16:1 NLT

Dec 28 - Matthew 11:28; 1 Corinthians 16:13

““Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 NIV

Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.

1 Corinthians 16:13 NLT

Dec 27 - Psalm 103:1-2; John 17:21

“Of David. Praise the LORD, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—” Psalm 103:1-2 NIV

I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one - as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me.

John 17:21 NLT

Dec 26 - Luke 2:28-32; Proverbs 19:20

“Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.””Luke 2:28-32 NIV

Get all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest of your life.

Proverbs 19:20 NLT

Dec 25 -Isaiah 9:6; 2 Corinthians 9:15

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 NIV

Thank God for this gift too wonderful for words!

2 Corinthians 9:15 NLT

Dec 24 - Luke 2:16-20; Luke 2:13-14

“So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.” Luke 2:16-20 NIV

Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others - the armies of heaven - praising God and saying, "Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased."

Luke 2:13-14 NLT