Pastor’s Word of the Day

“Be persistent and devoted to prayer, being alert and focused in your prayer life with an attitude of thanksgiving.” Colossians 4:2 AMP

“Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked [following their advice and example], Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit [down to rest]in the seat of scoffers (ridiculers). But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And on His law [His precepts and teachings] he [habitually] meditates day and night.” Psalms 1:1-2 AMP

“Epaphras, who is one of you and a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. {He is] always striving for you in his prayers, praying with genuine concern, [pleading] that you may [as people of character and courage] stand firm, [spiritually mature] and fully assured in all the will of God.” Colossians 4:12 AMP

“If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love [for others growing out of God’s love for me], then I have become only a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal [just an annoying distraction].” 1 Corinthians 13:1 AMP

“THIS IS THE COVENANT THAT I WILL MAKE WITH THEM AFTER THOSE DAYS, SAYS THE LORD; I WILL IMPRINT MY LAWS UPON THEIR HEART, AND ON THEIR MIND I WILL INSCRIBE THEM [producing an inward change],         ” He then says, “AND THEIR SIND AND THEIR LAWLESS ACTS I WILL REMEMBER NO MORE [no longer holding their sins against them].” Hebrews 10:16-17 AMP

“I am the true Vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that continues to bear fruit, He [repeatedly] prunes, so that it will bear more fruit [even richer and finer fruit]. You are already clean because of the word which I have given you [the teachings which I have discussed with you].” John 15:1-3 AMP

“[Live] as obedient children [of God]; do not be conformed to the evil desires which governed you in your ignorance [before you knew the requirements and transforming power of the good news regarding salvation]. But like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves in all your conduct [be set apart from the world by your godly character and moral courage];” 1 Peter 1:14-15 AMP 

“Therefore there is now no condemnation [no guilty verdict, no punishment] for those who are in Christ Jesus [who believe in Him as personal Lord and Savior].” Romans 8:1 AMP

“Be [very] careful not to do your good deeds publicly. to be seen by men; otherwise you will have no reward [prepared and awaiting you] with your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 6:1 AMP

“Now the mind of the flesh is death [both now and forever – because it pursues sin]; but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace [the spiritual well-being that comes from walking with God- both now and forever];” Romans 8:6 AMP

“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good deeds and moral excellence, and [recognize and honor and] glorify your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 AMP

“Now may our God and Father Himself, and Jesus our Lord guide our steps to you [by removing the obstacles that stand in our way].” 1 Thessalonians 3:11 AMP

“It was for this freedom that Christ set us free [completely liberating us]; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery [which you once removed].” Galatians 5:1 AMP

“Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s words, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart]” Philippians 4:8 AMP

“Now to Him who is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly more than all that we dare ask or think [infinitely beyond our greatest prayers hopes, or dreams], according to His power that is at work within us,” Ephesians 3:20 AMP

“I assure you and most solemnly say to you, the person who hears My word [the one who heeds My message], and believes and trusts in Him who sent Me, has (possesses now) eternal life [that is, eternal life actually begins – the believer is transformed], and does not come into judgement and condemnation, but has passed [over] from death into life.” John 5:24 AMP

“For everyone born of God is victorious and overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has conquered and overcome the world- our [continuing, persistent] faith [in Jesus the Son of God].” 1 John 5:4 AMP

“So put to death and deprive of power the evil longings of your earthly body [with its sensual, self-centered instincts] immorality, impurity, sinful passion, evil desire, and greed, which is [a kind of] idolatry [because it replaces your devotion to God].” Colossians 3:5 AMP

“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall read [and meditate on] it day and night, so that you may be careful to do [everything] in accordance with make your way prosperous, and then you will be successful.” Joshua 1:8 AMP

“Do not boast about tomorrow, For you do not know what a day may bring.”  Proverbs 27:1 AMP

“You will keep in perfect and constant peace the one whose mind is steadfast [that is, committed and focused on You -in both inclination and character], Because he trusts and takes refuge in You [with hope and confident expectation].”