May 2025
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“Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (Isaiah 40:30-31) This passage reminds us that human strength has limits,…
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“Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, “I find no pleasure in them”” (Ecclesiastes 12:1). This verse encourages us to prioritize our relationship with God early in life. By remembering our Creator in youth, we can establish a strong…
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“If you follow the Lord’s ways and keep his commands, you will enjoy the fruit of your labor.” (Psalm 128:2) This verse promises that obedience to God’s ways brings blessing and fruitfulness. When we prioritize following God, we experience the joy and satisfaction of living in alignment with His design. This doesn’t mean life will…
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“Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.” (Psalm 127:1) Our verse for today reminds us that our efforts are futile without God’s guidance and blessing. No matter how skilled or diligent we are, our accomplishments are ultimately dependent…
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“The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband.” (1 Corinthians 7:3) This verse emphasizes the importance of mutual respect, love, and responsibility in marriage. The concept of “marital duty” encompasses not just physical intimacy but also emotional support, care, and commitment. Paul’s words remind us that…
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“Do not deceive yourselves. If you think you are wise by the standards of this age, you should become ‘fools’ so that you may become wise.” (1 Corinthians 3:18) Through our verse for today, God is challenging our perception of wisdom and encourages us to rethink our priorities. The world often values intelligence, achievement, and…
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“The foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.” (1 Corinthians 1:25) This verse challenges our conventional understanding of wisdom and strength. The world often measures success and power by human standards, but God’s ways are counterintuitive. The cross, which seems like foolishness to the…
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“Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given.” (John 1:16) This verse highlights the abundance of God’s grace that flows from Jesus Christ. The phrase “out of his fullness” emphasizes the richness and completeness of God’s nature, from which we receive blessing after blessing. The idea of “grace…
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“Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.” – Proverbs 4:24 Perverse talk refers to speech that is twisted, distorted, or contrary to what is good and right. It encompasses language that is hurtful, corrupt, or depraved, often causing harm to others or promoting negativity. This can include gossip, swear…
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