Saturday, August 15 | Lamentations 3:19-24

Remember my affliction and my wanderings,    the wormwood and the gall!

My soul continually remembers it    and is bowed down within me.

But this I call to mind,    and therefore I have hope:

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;    his mercies never come to an end;

they are new every morning;    great is your faithfulness.

“The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,    “therefore I will hope in him.”

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When my mom was recovering in the hospital after her fall, I used to call

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Friday, August 14 | Romans 12:12

Be joyful because you have hope. Be patient when trouble comes, and pray at all times.

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Such a blessing to know that whatever we go through we have hope in Christ, if we bring it to Him in prayer and wait for His timing.

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Thursday, August 13 | Isaiah 43:1

But now, thus says the Lord, who created you,     O Jacob,

And He who formed you, O Israel:

“Fear not, for I have redeemed you;I have called you by your name;You are Mine.

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I have read this verse several times, but the first time I came across this I was astounded that the Sovereign God Creator of the Universe and King of Kings would call me by my name. You are mine.  We serve a loving and personal God.

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Wednesday, August 12 | Psalm 118:24

This is the day that the Lord hath made;

we will rejoice and be glad in it.

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A good verse to say every morning. No matter what the day holds for us, we need the "joy of the Lord."

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Tuesday, August 11 | Luke 22:31-32

“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”

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Monday, August 10 | Psalm 67:6-7

For the earth has yielded its abundant harvests. God, even our own God, will bless us.

And people from the remotest landswill worship Him.

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From Thomas Friedrich, grandson of Rich and Brenda Ackland, currently serving on the mission field.

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Sunday, August 9 | Psalm 23:1

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

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I love this verse because it helps remind me of how God is with me every single day, in any situation.

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Saturday, August 8 | Psalm 16:11

You make known to me the path of life;in your presence there is fullness of joy;at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

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I came across this verse a few years ago as I was doing my daily devotions and it's always been a reminder to me to live in the present, not the past or the future, because God wants us to live in today, in this moment. So, take His hand in the now, plant your feet in the present moment and connect with God more deeply. His path brings life and His

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Friday, August 7 | Psalm 23:1-6

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.    He makes me lie down in green pastures.

He leads me beside still waters.    He restores my soul.

He leads me in paths of righteousness    for his name's sake.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,    I will fear no evil,    for you are with me;    your rod and your staff,    they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me    in the presence of my enemies;    you anoint my head with oil;    my cup overflows.

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Thursday, August 6 | John 16:33

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

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In honor of our marriage of 43 years:

As a college student, Steve and I were in a Christian singing group that performed in the area. One of the songs we performed included this verse, "He Is Our Peace." Steve and I had our friends sing the song at our wedding. This verse is a reminder that trials are expected and part of life. W

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Wednesday, August 5 | Psalm 121:1-2

I will lift up my eyes to the hills—    From whence comes my help?

My help comes from the Lord,    Who made heaven and earth.

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We can always count on God in all circumstances.

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Tuesday, August 4 | Matthew 6:14

For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your Heavenly Father will also forgive you.

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This verse tells me I have to forgive, and that there isn’t anything I can’t forgive. What freedom He offers us!

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Monday, August 3 | Psalm 16:8-9

I have set the LORD always before me;

   because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.

Therefore my heart is glad, 

    and my whole being rejoices;

    my flesh also dwells secure.

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At Dale Thompson's memorial, we reflected:

"The composer – King David, it’s assumed – knows that not only is the LORD there with him, but the LORD is right where David needs his help most. And this is no trivial thing. David spent years of his life tending sheep alone in the field; he kn

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Sunday, August 2 | Romans 6:3-5

Don’t you know…that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.

For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his.

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At Sandy Johnson's memorial, we were reassured:

"In God’s way: 

Sadness… does n

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Saturday, August 1 | Revelation 1-3

Revelation chapters 1-3, especially 3:19-20:

 “The people I love, I call to account—prod and correct and guide so that they’ll live at their best. Up on your feet, then! About face! Run after God!

“Look at me. I stand at the door. I knock. If you hear me call and open the door, I’ll come right in and sit down to supper with you.

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I wonder what God sees as He looks at churches today.  What would He say about us?

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