Pastor’s Word of the Day

“By patience and a calm spirit a ruler may be persuaded, And a soft and gentle tongue breaks the bone                   [of resistance].” Proverbs 25:15 AMP

“Blessed [with spiritual security] is the man who believes and trusts in and relies on the LORD And whose hope and confident expectation is the LORD.” Jeremiah 17:7 AMP

“The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and sober mind so that you may pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:7-8 NIV

“Wisdom makes one wise person more powerful than ten rulers in a city.” Ecclesiastes 7:19 NIV

“Pay attention and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach, for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart and have all of them ready on your lips,” Proverbs 22:17-18

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.” 2 Timothy 2:15-16 

“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone  to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 NIV

“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:18 NIV

“Its is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night.” Psalms 92:1-2 NIV

“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit,” Romans 14:17 NIV 

“He told them: “Take nothing for the journey-no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no extra shirt. Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that town. If people do not welcome you, leave their town and shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.” Luke 9:3-5 NIV 

“But I say, walk habitually in the [Holy] Spirit [seek Him and be responsive to His guidance], and then you will certainly not carry out the desire of the sinful nature [which responds impulsively without regard for God and His precepts].” Galatians 5:16 AMP

“I Love you, Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliver; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my stronghold.” Psalms 18:1-2 NIV 

“Let us test and examine our ways, And let us return to the LORD. Let us lift up our hearts and our hands [in prayer] Towards God in heaven,” Lamentations 3:40-41 AMP

“Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him.” Psalms 4:3 NIV

“Blessed [happy, spiritually prosperous, favored by God] is the man who is steadfast under trial and perseveres when tempted; for when he has passed the test and been approved, he will receive the [victor’s] crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.” James 1:12 AMP

“In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself.” John 1:1 AMP

“Do not let unwholesome [foul, profane, worthless, vulgar] words ever come out of your mouth, but only such speech as is good for building up others, according to the need and the occasion, so that it will be a blessing to those who hear [you speak].” Ephesians 4:29

“So understand that it is the people who live by faith [with confidence in the power and goodness of God] who are [the true] sons of Abraham.” Galatians 3:7 AMP

“The one who guards his mouth [thinking] before he speaks] protects his life; The one who opens his lips wide [and chatters without thinking] comes to ruin.” Proverbs 13:3 AMP

Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.   Deuteronomy 7:9