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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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Freedom requires good judgement, too… Day 24
6:12 1 Corinthians “You say, “I am allowed to do anything”– but not everything is good for you. And even though “I am allowed to do anything,” I must not become a slave to anything.” (NLT)

We are advised by Paul that we need to guard and keep true to what God planned for us when we received Christ into our lives. We know that we are forgiven yet that does not permit us to do anything that we feel like doing. We would only fall back into sin’s traps if we did that. He wants us to seek His will and to follow His Word as we now can fully live for Him!

Click “Like” on this post and click “Share” to pass this verse on to friends, neighbors, and family. Ask if they feel free to do anything that they want. If not, what is holding them back and why do they feel that way. Let them know how you want to take the freedom we have in Christ and use it for the good of others. That may surprise them. Let them know why you would do that for the cause of Christ. Remember to Take Time For God’s Word© at 6:12 am or pm as you may face choices in life, consider those which please God and serve others first. Here’s another verse card that is worth printing. With it printed, you can place it anywhere that you see often AND so that it guides you in making great choices… so, maybe on the refrigerator… or mirror… or door to the outside… or dashboard of your car or your desk at work. Make it a reminder of who you are and whose you are each day! It will be a blessing!

We pray for all of those who are in hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities today. It may be for tests… for surgery… for treatments… for an extended recovery… or for other reasons. Based on the number of people who came to Jesus for healing when He was among them, He knows that there is still a great need for healing and help even today. Thank Him for those on staff who provide their skills with great compassion to help those in need. Thank them for that as well. Be a blessing to them as they are helping to support and care for so many. Visit those in need if you can. Stay blessed always (and stay well!) Pass it on… patiently. ... See MoreSee Less

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Does this verse describe you?… Day 23
4:12 1 Corinthians “We work wearily with our own hands to earn our living. We bless those who curse us. We are patient with those who abuse us.” (NLT)

Paul is specific with the people of Corinth about their behaviors. He reminds them that his life traveling about and preaching the Good News has NOT been an easy life… yet it is the best life possible. We should remember that we will face various types of persecution for our faith as well. Don’t give up. Those are times when our faith grows the most as we are more dependent on God and less dependent on our own abilities and strengths. Trust God!

Click “Like” on this post and click “Share” to give this verse to your closest friends and co-workers in the Gospel. Ask if they are facing any direct persecution at this time. Ask where it is coming from. Reach out to support them as they will support you in your times of trouble, too. We do that for each other. We do that for the sake of Christ. Continually Take Time For God’s Word© at 4:12 am or pm as you may face verbal abuse or accusations, remember this verse stay strong in His Word. Save this verse as a photo and put it in your ‘Favorites’ album on your phone. I know it is not the favorite thing to think about… being cursed or abused for being a believer in Christ YET you will find this verse quickly to be reminded that He is with you ALWAYS! He will see you through it all.

Continue our prayers for those who are under hospice care. This may be at a facility or even in a person’s home where hospice staff come to the patient and their family. It is VERY hard to go through this with your loved ones. The hospice staff are trained and caring to help you as you may feel that you are in a ‘death spiral’ with your family member. Health fades… organs may be shutting down… pain is managed but it is still there… and some times our best ‘ability’ is just our ‘avail-ability’ to our loved ones. Be that blessing. Share His love. Help them to move into eternity. Pass it on… endearingly. ... See MoreSee Less

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God put you in charge… Day 22
4:02 1 Corinthians “Now, a person who is put in charge as a manager must be faithful.” (NLT)

You may think, ‘I don’t have a title of manager’… so this can’t mean me. Yet it does. We all manage time, money, work, education, roles in a family, etc. Some translations list it as a ‘steward’… managing on behalf of another. We do that with what God gives us each day. While there are many options, we should always seek what’s best for Him and for His people. He will bless us beyond measure for such faithfulness!

Click “Like” on this post and click “Share” to pass on this verse to friends, family, and neighbors. Ask if they have worked for a great manager and how did that make them feel. Then ask if they worked for a manager who was not so great or ethical. Let them know that you are working with God to be the best manager that you can be. Ask them to keep you in prayer to be that great manager. Thank them for their commitment to help you. Pray for them as well. Next, Take Time For God’s Word© at 4:02 am or pm as you work with any manager, know this verse and encourage them to serve faithfully at whatever they do. Print out this verse card and put it on your desk or someplace that you will see it often each day. When you see it ask… “am I being a faithful manager in what I am doing or about to do?” It is a great way to stay focused on priorities and on what’s most honoring to God. You will be blessed in it!

Our monthly prayer focus is with our nursing homes and assisted living facilities. We pray for those who are living there and those who are serving there. We also pray for those who have family members in those facilities. It is an emotional decision to make that move. There are many reasons for it. Just continue to call, visit, and share in their lives as often as possible. When you are there, make it a point to stop by to visit those who may not have family or friends near by. What a double-blessing you will be to them. Thank you for that!! Pass it on… generously! ... See MoreSee Less

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Belong to God’s family… Day 21
3:23 1 Corinthians “and you belong to Christ, and Christ belongs to God.” (NLT)

Paul closes out Chapter 3 in his letter by restating that man’s wisdom is less than the foolishness of God. In order to have the best there is, we need to start with knowing Christ so that we will also know the wisdom of God. Simple truths. Profound impacts. We just need to take it to heart and belong-ing for more of Him!

Click “Like” on this post and click “Share” to pass on this verse to family, friends, and co-workers (in the kingdom). Ask if they belong to a favorite organization or group. Ask why they like it and what it does for them. Let them know about what it is like to belong to Christ and to be part of God’s family. There is always room for more! Invite them to belong. Then, Take Time For God’s Word© at 3:23 am or pm as you think of where you belong, consider this verse and give thanks for belonging to God. This verse is a 3-2-3 verse (3:23). Maybe it is the triune God (3) that helps you to link to it. Maybe it is the sequence of you-Christ-God and that’s the 3 that you recall to start it. Set an alarm for a ‘vibrate’ ring at that time. Let that vibration be enough to remind you of where you belong… forever!

Our next focus for our prayers is the Christian schools and pre-schools which are ready for a new school year. I know, it is hard to believe they are starting again but over the next few days, hundreds of thousands of kids will again attend these schools. It takes commitment of the churches, ministers, teachers, parents, students, and congregations to keep Bible based Christian education alive. Support it where possible. Volunteer to help in any way you can. Thank those who make this a priority. Be blessed by being a great blessing to them. Pass it on… educationally! ... See MoreSee Less

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God’s Spirit dwells in you… Day 20
3:16 1 Corinthians “Don’t you know that you yourselves are temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?” (NIV)

Paul asks the great question… that if we are God’s temple, then His Spirit can and does reside within us. We are to be filled with the love of God so that it is overflowing out to all those around us. It goes to the part of the world that we live in and to the people we touch. That is how we reach the world. By letting His love reach them through us. We can do this… if we trust in Him fully!

Click “Like” on this post and click “Share” to give this verse to family and close friends. Ask if they consider that their bodies are the temple where God can be at home. Ask if they would follow His leading to direct and shape their lives. Tell them about what He is doing in you. Keep sharing. This may be a long conversation but it is eternally important to them. Next, Take Time For God’s Word© at 3:16 am or pm as you see a church, remember that ‘we are the church’ (not the buildings) and thank God for using you. Here’s another 3:16 verse. There are MANY that are memorable. Add it to some you may already list in your phone. Then when that time comes up, you will have several great verses to chose from… or remember them all! They will be a great blessing to you!

Our prayers this month again go out to all of our Sunday School teachers and aids in our churches and fellowship groups. Those programs will start up again in the fall. There is a constant need for more teachers. It is a great calling. It takes some time but it is investing into the lives of the children. Often, the teachers make a real connection with the kids… one that lasts forever. THANKS if you are one of those teachers. You are a blessing! Stay blessed in this calling. Pass it on… youthfully! ... See MoreSee Less

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