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)

trust in GOD

Today's Verse

[Jesus said,] "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."

— John 14:1-3 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

He's coming back! As much as the world likes to remember Jesus' first coming during the Christmas season, we need to remind them that his Second Coming will be even greater. We want to be prepared -- lives dedicated to his glory and hearts full of expectation at his coming.

My Prayer...

Loving God, I know Jesus will come again. May I be found faithful and expectant when he returns. Thank you for sending him the first time to live in my world and take away my sin. Thank you even more for his next coming to take me to live in your world and share in your victory over sin. In the name of Jesus my Lord, I pray. Amen.

*once again, i could not pass up on posting this devotion from www.verseoftheday.com . all rights go to them.

praise the Lord, o my soul

Today's Verse

Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.

— Psalm 103:1-3 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Praise must not just come from our lips. Praise must emanate from deep within our soul, recognizing all the great blessings God has given us. While God is worthy of praise because he his holy and majestic and mighty, we have even greater reasons to praise him. He has been so very gracious to us!

My Prayer...

Holy and loving Father, I praise you for your gift of creation. I praise you for your love in granting us free will to accept or reject you. I praise you for choosing Abraham to be the beginning of faith and a people through whom Jesus would come. I praise you for sending Jesus. I praise you for providing the sacrifice for my sins. I praise you for raising him from the dead and triumphing over sin and death. I praise you for those who shared the Gospel of your grace with me. I praise for what you are doing through me and for me. I praise for what you are about to do and yet remains enshrouded in mystery to me. I praise because you are Almighty God who has chosen to be my Abba Father. In the name of Jesus Christ my Lord, I praise you. Amen.

**this was taken directly from verseoftheday.com all rights go to them : )

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i can't.... but HE can!

This means that even though we may struggle on our own, THROUGH JESUS, anything is possible.  He is always here for us, especially in times of trouble and worry.

acceptance : )

"Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God"
- Romans 15:7

does anybody hear her?

One of my favorites from casting crowns. They never fail to write such inspirational songs that touch people's hearts.


She is running
A hundred miles an hour in the wrong direction
She is trying
But the canyon's ever widening
In the depths of her cold heart
So she sets out on another misadventure just to find
She's another two years older
And she's three more steps behind

Does anybody hear her? Can anybody see?
Or does anybody even knows she's going down today
Under the shadow of our steeple
With all the lost and lonely people
Searching for the hope that's tucked away in you and me
Does anybody hear her? Can anybody see?

She is yearning
For shelter and affection
That she never found at home
She is searching
For a hero to ride in
To ride in and save the day
And in walks her prince charming
And he knows just what to say
Momentary lapse of reason
And she gives herself away

If judgement looms under every steeple
If lofty glances from lofty people
Can't see past her scarlet letter
And we never even met her

He is running
A hundred miles an hour in the wrong direction 



Does Anybody Hear Her- Casting Crowns

word of God...SPEAK

I heard this song for the first time in a while and I had forgotten how much I loved this song. I also haven't blogged in a while, so I thought this was a good way to start blogging again. Hopefully I can find time to continue blogging because I love writing down some of my favorite verses and songs so I can keep them recorded somewhere.


I'm finding myself at a loss for words
And the funny thing is it's okay
The last thing I need is to be heard
But to hear what You would say

Word of God speak
Would You pour down like rain
Washing my eyes to see
Your majesty
To be still and know
That You're in this place
Please let me stay and rest
In Your holiness 
Word of God speak

I'm finding myself in the midst of You
Beyond the music, beyond the noise
All that I need is to be with You
And in the quiet hear Your voice



Word of God Speak- MercyMe

psalm 73:26

"my flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."

                psalm 73:26

burdens

"cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you."
          psalm 55:22

give the Lord your every worry and He will help give you comfort and peace. He alone is your ultimate source of peace.

"for God is not a God of disorder, but of peace..."
          1 corinthians 14:33

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dance with God...He'll let the perfect guy cut in.

something so beautiful, beautiful

Now there’s a joy inside I can’t contain

But even perfect days can end in rain

And though it’s pouring down

I see You through the clouds

Shining on my face

Like sunlight burning at midnight

Making my life something so
Beautiful, beautiful
Mercy reaching to save me
All that I need
You are so
Beautiful, beautiful

beautiful, beautiful- francesca battistelli

give me your eyes for just one second.

Step out on a busy street

See a girl and our eyes meet

Does her best to smile at me
To hide what's underneath

There's a man just to her right
Black suit and a bright red tie
Too ashamed to tell his wife

He's out of work he's buying time

All those people going somewhere

Why have i never cared?

Give me your eyes for just one second

Give me your eyes so i can see

Everything that i keep missing

Give me your love for humanity

Give me your arms for the broken hearted
The ones that are far beyond my reach?

Give me your heart for the one's forgotten

Give me your eyes so i can see

give me your eyes- brandon heath

2 Peter 3:9

Today's Verse

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

— 2 Peter 3:9 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Maranatha -- O Lord come! This cry of the early church, especially during times of trial, persecution, and difficulty must be tempered with the reminder that there is a lost world around us -- many of whom are dear friends and family. Our passion for the Lord's coming must be equaled by our passion to share his grace with those who have not "come to repentance" and have not changed their lives to serve the Lord who died to bring them life. Until he comes, let's commit to do his work of bringing others to repentance and salvation in him.

My Prayer...

O great and patient God, please use all of your power and grace to bring my loved ones and dear friends to repentance so that when Jesus appears they can share in my joy and your salvation. In the name of Jesus the only Savior I pray. Amen.

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

there is a way.

But there is a way,

There is a spark,

There is a hope that you can hold on to.

There is a life line come to the rescue,Just like a hand that's waiting for you.

And if you beleive in this I promise that you won't be alone.

There is a way, the truth, and the life, and the way

there is a way by newworldson

"Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
-john 14:6

a wise man builds his house on the rock

"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash."

-matthew 7:24-27

never doubt God.

"never doubt in the dark what God told you in the light"
-V. Raymond Edman