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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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We have a lot to be humble about… Day 77
66:02 Isaiah “Has not my hand made all these things, and so they came into being?" declares the LORD. "These are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at my word.” (NIV)

We have reached the end of Isaiah. We have seen 77 verses that tell of promise and hope… rebellion and forgiveness…times of suffering and days of rejoicing. In this verse we are reminded again that God seeks for us to be humble before Him. When you truly consider the wonder and awesomeness of God and how small we are… we do have a lot to be humble about. Yet, God loves us and has called us by name to be His. That is a wonder too great for words. That is how I want to spend my days…thanking and praising Him for His great love!!

Click ‘Like’ on this post and click ‘Share’ to give this verse to friends and neighbors. Ask if they have ever felt ‘contrite’ (remorse or grieving) over some sin or offense that they have done. Ask how that made them feel and what the did about it. It is not easy to talk about our ‘broken’ and ‘contrite’ spirit. It is often a low point in life. Yet, that is where we find God coming to fill us with His love and with hope and with joy. Tell them that God can heal ALL of their grief and sorrow. Pray for them. And always Take Time For God’s Word© as you recall verses of His grace, mercy, and peace. When you see someone who is humble or who is broken in spirit, think of this verse. Maybe you recall the ‘66’ books of the Bible… with Exodus as ’02’ (second book). You think of leaving your sins behind you as you show a contrite spirit. Then you will remember this verse (66:02). Be humble today. Give God all the praise and glory. It makes a world of difference… in you!

Our prayers today focus on friends and family. What a great blessing they can be to us throughout our lives. Some friends I haven’t seen for years. Yet, when we do meet, there is an instant bond and such great memories. Too often, we fail to let them know how much we love them. We don’t say ‘THANKS’ often enough. Do so today… and all week. We have SO MUCH to be thankful for. Thanksgiving should not just be a holiday in November… it should be the way that we live… everyday. Stay blessed in ALL that you do. Pass it on with thanksgiving and with a humble heart give thanks to God! ... See MoreSee Less

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God is ready and is waiting for your call… Day 76
65:24 Isaiah “Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear.” (NIV)

God is there for us… always… even before we know that we need to reach out to Him. That is just how much He loves us. We would be shocked at all of the blessings that He has prepared for us yet we just never get around to asking Him for them. Even in our darkest moment, He is there to give comfort and support to all of our needs. What are you waiting for… reach out to Him in prayer right now. Now is the best time… always!

Click ‘Like’ on this post and click ‘Share’ to forward this verse to your family, friends, and neighbors. Ask if they ever hesitated in reaching out to God because they felt they weren’t ready… or good enough. Ask why we treat praying to God as a ‘last resort’ rather than a ‘first priority’. Let them know just how close God is to them at all times. Tell them that His love never fails but that we miss His blessings when we distance ourselves from God. Then, Take Time For God’s Word© each day expecting that God will bless you with new insights… and He will. You may want to recall this verse by remembering the ’65’ as part of 365 days each year and the ‘24’ as twenty-four hours a day. God is there every hour of every day of every year. Make this a Reminder on your phone at 5:24 pm or anytime. When it rings… know that God is always waiting for you to speak with Him. Do that often… they are the best moments of any day!

We offer up prayers for all of the youth music programs and choirs in our churches or fellowship groups. Music is such a blessing. Words of praise and thanksgiving. Melodies which capture your mind and your heart. We want our youth to learn these songs and to remember them for the rest of their lives. Offer your encouragement to them. Support these types of programs and the leaders who are running them. Thank them for their service. Stay blessed always. Pass it on through words of hope and songs of praise every day! ... See MoreSee Less

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We are blessed beyond measure!… Day 75
65:23 Isaiah “They will not labor in vain, nor will they bear children doomed to misfortune; for they will be a people blessed by the LORD, they and their descendants with them.” (NIV)

We often need to be reminded of the many blessings we have received… priceless treasures which come our way each day. We have so many that we pass them on to our family and friends. We expect and receive new blessings each day. All of this because of a loving God who provides for His people. I will often say ‘Stay blessed’ because that is a wonderful and satisfying place to be… secure in God’s hand and blessed beyond all measure. I pray that you will ‘Stay blessed’ always!

Click ‘Like’ on this post and click ‘Share’ to pass along this verse to your family and close friends. Ask if they feel that they are blessed. Ask why they feel that way and listen carefully for their answers. Remind them of the love of God for them. Tell them about all that He has planned for them. Share your blessings with them. Show how His love is touching you each day. Be a blessing in their lives. Remember to Take Time For God’s Word© faithfully each day. Think of all of your blessings and recall this verse. Maybe you think of ‘65’ as a time of ‘retirement’ and 23 as the 23rd Psalm. Linking thoughts to verses will help bring them to mind often each day. Staying close to His Word brings you many unexpected blessings. Try it. You will have many more joyful moments in each day by doing this. Now, Stay blessed!!

Our prayers extend to all of the many youth outreach programs and ministries. We pray for Awana (Streamwood, IL) and their international Bible evangelism mission to help our youth to know the Bible and many great verses to change lives and to win hearts for Jesus. It is SO IMPORTANT for us to encourage our youth to learn about the love of Jesus. There are so many distractions and temptations for them. We need to give them the tools they will need to live faithfully in our world. Support them. Share the tools with other fellowship groups. Be a blessing to our youth. Pass it on by blessing others with the love of Jesus… it truly can change the world! ... See MoreSee Less

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God will not remember your sins when forgiven… Day 74
65:17 Isaiah “See, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind.” (NIV)

Isaiah again foreshadows what God has planned for the people of Israel when they are reconciled back to God. There will be new things ahead for us… spectacular new things. Our sins and mistakes will be forgiven and will be left behind… never to be remembered again. What a great relief… no past mistakes to haunt us… no hurtful words to regret… no broken promises… we will all be made new in Him. What a great day that will be. Be there! It will be worth it all!

Click ‘Like’ on this post and click ‘Share’ to give this verse to family and friends. Ask what ‘new’ thing they are hoping for at Christmas. Ask how long it will be until it is replaced by something even ‘newer’. Tell them about the blessings that we receive from God. His mercies are new every day. He is preparing a place for us with Him and it will be truly ‘new’! We will stand in awe of Him and His love and mercy. Invite others to come to know Him. We want everyone to experience that eternal place. Now, Take Time For God’s Word© and remember this verse whenever you see or get something ‘new’. Know that God’s grace is new daily and that He loves you. Let that sink in. You are dearly loved by God. You are the child of a King. We are part of the family of God. Those promises should bring you great comfort and peace. Now, share that same love and joy with others that you meet. Rejoice!!

We pray for the homeless and for all of the groups and organizations who provide food and shelter to those who are living on the streets. We pray for Pacific Garden Missions (Chicago, IL) and their great service to those in such dire need. They feed and support hundreds upon hundreds of people each week. They share God’s love and God’s Word with those who come in. They are truly a life-line to so many who find themselves truly lost and so often alone. Support them if you can. Be the blessing to others who have such needs. Help the poor and needy with the love of Christ. Stay blessed. Pass it on to show those without hope that Christ has made all things new…for them!! ... See MoreSee Less

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Continue to wait upon the Lord!… Day 73
64:04 Isaiah “For since the world began, no ear has heard and no eye has seen a God like you, who works for those who wait for him!” (NLT)

The people of Israel waited…and waited…and waited. They expected God to act on their timetable. They wanted His actions to happen right now. Sounds like us. We want instant relief… instant success… instant resolution to all of our problems. Yet, we wait. And God is there, in all the waiting. And ‘to wait’ has different meanings as well. It may be to ‘pause’ expecting a future action…
or ‘to serve’ as you are waiting on others needs… or
‘to delay’ a planned event until another time. In it all and through it all, God is working in our lives in all the ‘wait times’ of life.

Click ‘Like’ on this post and click ‘Share’ to commend this verse to your friends, family, and co-workers in His service. Ask how often they are put on hold when making a call. Ask how long they are willing to wait in the phone queue to reach customer service. Let them know that when we wait for God’s actions on our behalf that we are blessed along the way. We learn patience. We increase our faith. We see others who need help. We share His love as we wait. Use wait-time as great time. Always Take Time For God’s Word© and recall verses or look at your verse card photos on your phone as you are waiting. It will be a great use of your time as you spend it in God’s Word. You will be blessed by His plans for you. Then share that Word and His love to all of the others around you as they wait too. It is a joy to wait upon the Lord… He has awesome plans for you!

Our prayers now reach out to all of those refugees around the world waiting for a new life. It is unimaginable what many of these people of gone through… leaving EVERYTHING behind to seek safety… to find peace… to journey towards hope that all will be better for them in a new place… maybe far away. We pray for Exodus World Services (Park Ridge, IL) who befriends refugees being resettled in our communities. They partner with Christian congregations to help, support, mentor, teach, encourage, and love these refugees… just as Christ loves them. What a great witness. What a great ministry. Support them when you can. Be a great blessing to those who have finished the wait and have started a new life. Pass it on quickly during the wait and watch how God is working in your life daily! ... See MoreSee Less

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