NO unwholesome talk!

Today's Verse

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

— Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

We can use our words to be cute. We can use our words to appear impressive. We can use our words to win arguments. We can use our words to defend ourselves. We can use our words to lie and distort. We can use our words to do many things, but God wants us to use our words to bless. So when we speak, if our words do not bless and benefit those to whom we direct them, then we are to simply not say anything. Grandma was right: "If you can't say something nice, then don't say anything at all."

My Prayer...

Give me wisdom today, dear God, to speak words that bless my family, my co-workers, and those I meet. I want to be truthful, loving, kind, and merciful when I open my mouth and speak. May the words of my mouth be used in your service and to your glory today, dear LORD. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

**taken directly from www.verseoftheday.com :all rights go to them

Dear God, I Love You

Today's Verse

Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you.

— Psalm 63:3 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Sounds like the words to some modern love song, doesn't it: "Your love is better than life."? Well, it is a love song; it's just not modern. While in the desert, David spoke of his longing for the LORD. He recognized that life would be worthless if he had to live it without the love of God. When is the last time you've told God you loved him? When was the last time you sang a love song to Jesus? No matter how long or short that time has been, today is THE perfect time to let God know how precious his mercy is to you, how liberating his grace is for you, and how his love is more important to you than life itself.

My Prayer...

Loving Father, you have sacrificed so much for me and you have given so much to me. I do not have adequate words to express my thanks, my appreciation, and most importantly, my love for you. But please receive my words knowing the commitment and passion of my heart when I say, "Dear God, I love you." In Jesus' name I praise and thank you. Amen.

**taken directly from www.verseoftheday.com : all rights go to them

your love NEVER fails

this song has constantly been on my mind the last week or so, and what a great song to get stuck in your head! the lyrics that really stick out to me are "there may be pain in the night, but joy comes in the morning". so even though you may be going through hard times, it's alright because God's love never fails and He can bring us joy in the morning, even when there is pain in the night.  another lyric that sticks out to me from is "You stay the same through the ages, Your love never changes".  times have changed even in the past decade, but God and His love for us doesn't (and won't) change...EVER! another song lyric from revelation song that comes to mind is "holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come". this is saying that God will be the same yesterday, today, and forevermore.  and how comforting is it to know that! just a quick thought on a wonderfully written song about the unfailing God we serve!

*your love never fails


*revelation song

prayer is POWERFUL

Today's Verse

After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.

— Acts 4:31 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Prayer changes us. Prayer calls on God to change circumstances. Prayer is powerful. Prayer brings revival. Prayer transforms God's people and brings about salvation. Prayer makes us bold for the Lord. So why do we find it so hard to find time to pray?

My Prayer...

Majestic God, please raise up prayer warriors who will help transform your church and who will battle Satan. Please fill your Church with the Holy Spirit and with boldness. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

**taken directly from verseoftheday.com . all rights go to them.

happy new year!

what a great way to start off 2011! i know i have used this verse before, but it is such a great, encouraging verse!

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.

— Joshua 1:9 (NIV)