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"The book has taught me how to get more out of Gods word, and ways to remember verses that get me through my everyday life. I now think about some verse mentioned in the book at different times during the day according to the chapter verse numbers."
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"Dave presents themes in a straight-forward manner, and uses personal examples and stories that are easy to relate back to our own lives." - 5 Stars

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"The author did a tremendous job of making verses applicable in life and helping an individual see through all the everyday noise and strive towards the true purpose in life. Great book!"
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Do you keep ALL promises?… Day 157
26:33 Matthew “Peter replied, "Even if all fall away on account of you, I never will.“ (NIV)

There are many verses covering the Last Supper with the disciples. We have likely heard those verses dozens upon dozens of times. This verse stands out because it shows Peter making a promise to Jesus. He is sincere. He thinks he can stand up for Jesus. Yet, as we know, he would later deny that he knew Jesus. It is why we continue to read our Bibles and study His Word. We ALL need to be strengthened in our faith. We do not know what trials or temptations may come to us. We do know that Jesus will never leave us nor forsake us. That is a promise we can count on because His Word NEVER fails!!

Click ‘Like’ on this post and click ‘Share’ to pass along this verse to close friends and co-workers for the kingdom. Ask if they ever made a promise to God which they did not keep. Ask how that made them feel and what they did to be reconciled. Let them know how you are working to keep your promises. Continue to pray with each other and for each other. We ALL need prayers to surround us each day. Always Take Time For God’s Word during the day and remember 26:33 as you make any promises to God or to others. You may want to set this verse as a Reminder in your phone. It is beyond ‘time’ so it can be set whenever you would like. It will then pop up and it will cause you to think about Peter and his promise. It will cause you to ask for forgiveness and that is important any time. Stay close to Him through His Word.

We remember in prayers all of the people who have been impacted by extreme weather related issues. We continue to see the dry conditions and the wildfires raging. We see the flooding after the monsoon rains in China, India, and other parts of the world. We know that we do not control the weather yet we still seek God’s grace in moderating the impacts and helping those who now need us to step up to show His love by what we give and how we respond to their needs. Continue to be a witness to that love. Show your support though every act of kindness. Stay blessed to be a blessing. Pass it on through word and deed each day. ... See MoreSee Less

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Good deeds get retold…often!… Day 156
26:13 Matthew “Truly I tell you, wherever this gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her.“ (NIV)

A young woman poured perfume on the head of Jesus. It was a simple act. It was a profound foreshadowing of His death on the cross. Some thought the perfume should have been sold. Jesus knew the importance of her act of kindness. Our verse reminds us that small acts of love and kindness can be retold for generations to come. That’s what we are doing. Pray that your acts of love will also be retold about His love working through you. Be greatly blessed!!

Click ‘Like’ on this post and click ‘Share’ to commend this verse to all of your family, friends, and co-workers for the kingdom. Ask if they can recall a small act of kindness which they tell others about year-after-year. Ask why that stands out in their mind and why they continue to retell about it. Help them out by sharing one event that you love to tell about. Keep adding new acts of kindness and love each day so that new stories will be told again and again. Next, Take Time For God’s Word often each day and remember 26:13 as you make new memories worthy of sharing. The number 26 is two baker’s dozen and 13 is half of that. 26 is half of the 52 weeks in a year so try for a new great memory every 2 weeks. Or, pick other ways to recall this verse AND the memories that get such attention that you can never forget them. Be an awesome example of His love!!

Today we pray for those causes which address common needs. We think of blood donation centers, ecology concerns, wildlife protections, school supplies donations, etc. There are many good causes which help people in need or which protect our world. While they may not all be led by Christian groups, they are still worth supporting and commending to others. Thank you all for what you do in your communities. You are witnesses to what His love can do in and through you. Stay blessed. Pass it on often in big ways and in small acts that get retold for generations to come! ... See MoreSee Less

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Who have you helped today?… Day 155
25:40 Matthew “The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'” (NIV)

Jesus separates the righteous from the unrighteous. To the righteous he says they helped him when he was hungry, thirsty, a stranger, naked, sick, or in prison. They did not recall helping Him. Then we see our verse. It is so true. We do help others but we don’t always realize the impact… the eternal impact that such actions have on others. You see it in our prayers each day at the end of these posts. We pray for all of these people. We encourage that you get involved. We ask for your help. And, so many of you respond. Well Done!! Keep doing His will daily!!

Click ‘Like’ on this post and click ‘Share’ to send along this verse to family, friends, and neighbors. Ask who they may have helped this week. Ask why they helped them and what motivates them to keeping helping others. Let them know how Jesus responded to people who did not recall helping Him yet He sees their heart for Him in helping others. Encourage their continued giving and caring. Pray with them and for them in this effort. Always Take Time For God’s Word often each day and remember 25:40 as an affirmation that when we help the less fortunate, we are doing so in His name and with His love. Don’t fall into the sins of omission… failing to act to do good for others when you have the chance. Keep a watchful eye on situations where you can pitch in and help those in great need. Even a small gift means so much to those who have nothing. Serve well His needs each day!

We pray for all of the Christian led causes around the country and around the world. Every day, millions of people are touched by the love of Christ through these organizations. The We Raise Foundation (Itasca, IL) is one such group. They help get Christian projects started. They mentor. They support. They help them become sustainable. Then they repeat the process. Support where you can. Help as much as you can. Do what touches your heart the most. Just do something today. Be blessed in doing it. Pass it on by actions that make a difference in another person’s life. THANK YOU!!! ... See MoreSee Less

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Good stewarding yields an abundance!… Day 154
25:29 Matthew “For whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them.” (NIV)

In the parable of the Talents, the unfaithful servant did NOTHING with the money that was given to him to invest and steward for his master. That was then given to the one who now had 10 talents. This verse summarizes the principle that is shown in the parable. The message is quite clear. We are to be good and faithful as we steward (manage) the time, skills, and possessions which we have received. We are to invest them for things that matter to the kingdom of God. We are to care for them as God has entrusted them to us. I pray that you are already blessed with abundance and that you are sharing it faithfully with others!

Click ‘Like’ on this post and click ‘Share’ to route this verse to close friends and family. Ask if they feel that this says ‘the rich get richer and the poor get poorer’. Ask why that principle does often hold true in many business settings. Remind them that while the parable talks about business, the lesson is meant to help us in all areas of our life. We are to be good stewards in everything. Continue to Take Time For God’s Word day-by-day and recall 25:29 as a reminder on effective stewardship. I like the visual illustration of abundance to be someone filling your cup and even though it is full, they just keep pouring it on. The extra amounts must go somewhere and you get to move the cup over the areas where the abundance gets poured. It shows that it often means that you aren’t getting less BUT others are getting more because of you having enough to share! Let your abundance splash on many others!

Our prayers go out to all of our elected officials at all levels of government. There are many elections coming up later this fall. We all need to exercise our right to vote. And once the vote is taken, we STILL need to pray for all of our elected officials. Pray that they seek guidance and help to govern effectively. Do your part to help in your communities. Let the love of Christ show through in all that you do. Be that blessing. Pass it on through sharing whatever abundance you may have and doing so with a glad heart! ... See MoreSee Less

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Hear ‘Well Done, good and faithful servant’… Day 153
25:21 Matthew “His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!'” (NIV)

Jesus told the parable of the Talents to show what good servants and stewards do on behalf of their masters. You recall that one received 5 talents; one received 2 talents; and one received just 1 talent. Our verse was repeated for the servants who doubled the value of what was entrusted to them – from 5 talents to 10 talents and from 2 talents to 4 talents. It showed that both servants wanted to please their master and took seriously the responsibility to grow and increase what had been given to them to manage. So, how are you doing? Are you growing and increasing the ‘talents’ that God has entrusted to you? Seek to give a good report when asked what you did with what He gave you!

Click ‘Like’ on this post and click ‘Share’ to forward this verse to friends, neighbors, and family. Ask if they feel they are effectively using all that they have. Ask what areas they feel need more attention to be used most effectively. Hear how they phase their efforts. Ask them questions. Work to understand their thinking. Share your ideas and insights to God’s Word with them. Encourage them to be a good steward of the gifts God has given to them. Then, Take Time For God’s Word often each day and recall 25:21 as a word of praise for good stewardship. The six words, “Well done, good and faithful servant!” are to me the highest praise any of us could ever achieve. To have God state that we have served Him well and faithfully… WOW! Keep aiming for that kind of stewardship attitude in your life… it is the aim in my life, too!

We pause today to pray for ALL of our family and friends. Name them in your prayers. Be specific about what you want for them… what you want God to do to bless them. We often just ask for blessings on ‘our friends’. This prayer makes it more meaningful as you say their names. They may need healing… hope… faithfulness… a job… a friend… or so many other things. Bring your requests to the throne of grace. Prayer changes things… it may even change you. Also, give thanks for those friends and family in your life. Don’t take them for granted. Talk to them. Tell them that you love them. We need to hear that. Bless them in this way! Pass it on through those you love and through those that they love, too! ... See MoreSee Less

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