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Psalm 103:1-2

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Today’s Bible verse is
Psalms 103:1-2 (NIV)
1 Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2 Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits–

Let’s read the verse in context:
Psalms 103:1-22 (NIV)
1 Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2 Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits– 3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, 5 who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. 6 The LORD works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed. 7 He made known his ways to Moses, his deeds to the people of Israel: 8 The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. 9 He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; 10 he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. 11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; 12 as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. 13 As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him; 14 for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust. 15 As for man, his days are like grass, he flourishes like a flower of the field; 16 the wind blows over it and it is gone, and its place remembers it no more. 17 But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children– 18 with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts. 19 The LORD has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all. 20 Praise the LORD, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding, who obey his word. 21 Praise the LORD, all his heavenly hosts, you his servants who do his will. 22 Praise the LORD, all his works everywhere in his dominion. Praise the LORD, O my soul.

Today’s Quiet Time with God

In today’s verse and context reading David is praising God for all His mercies to us. He praises God for the forgiveness of sins, for the healing of sicknesses, and for deliverance from death. He praises God for His love, His compassion, and His renewing in life. This is a great reminder to us of some of the things we need to be thankful for. It is easy to complain about all of the negative things in life, as believers we need to develop an attitude of gratitude. I recommend you start with David’s list. Thank God for His forgiveness, healing, deliverance, eternal life, love and compassion. You will be blessed as you do!

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Philippians 3:13-14

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Today’s Bible verse is
Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV)
13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

Let’s read the verse in context:
Philippians 3:7-16 (NIV)
7 But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ–the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith. 10 I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead. 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. 15 All of us who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. 16 Only let us live up to what we have already attained.

Today’s Quiet Time with God

The Apostle Paul had a great way of writing under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. He is telling us that we need to press on, continue on in the Lord, realizing that we have not yet arrived, that we all have room to grow in Him. He encourages us not to rest on what we have already accomplished, but to live this life in Christ like a runner runs a race, with the prize in mind. Our prize is not only everlasting life, it is a fullness of life now. The life of a believer is an amazing gift. It is to be lived as an adventure in His Kingdom, with a sense of awe at the privilege of being His children. Keep your eyes focused on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, you will be blessed as you do!

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Isaiah 5:20

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Today’s Bible verse is
Isaiah 5:20 (NIV)
20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.

Let’s read the verse in context:
Isaiah 5:11-21 (NIV)
11 Woe to those who rise early in the morning to run after their drinks, who stay up late at night till they are inflamed with wine. 12 They have harps and lyres at their banquets, tambourines and flutes and wine, but they have no regard for the deeds of the LORD, no respect for the work of his hands. 13 Therefore my people will go into exile for lack of understanding; their men of rank will die of hunger and their masses will be parched with thirst. 14 Therefore the grave enlarges its appetite and opens its mouth without limit; into it will descend their nobles and masses with all their brawlers and revelers. 15 So man will be brought low and mankind humbled, the eyes of the arrogant humbled. 16 But the LORD Almighty will be exalted by his justice, and the holy God will show himself holy by his righteousness. 17 Then sheep will graze as in their own pasture; lambs will feed among the ruins of the rich. 18 Woe to those who draw sin along with cords of deceit, and wickedness as with cart ropes, 19 to those who say, “Let God hurry, let him hasten his work so we may see it. Let it approach, let the plan of the Holy One of Israel come, so we may know it.” 20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter. 21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.

Today’s Quiet Time with God

I think today’s verse applies to a lot of aspects of our society. Things that are evil are called good, while things that are good are called evil. Much is done in our society under the banner of “rights”. To suggest that the Bible is true is considered foolish or intolerant. Tolerance no longer means to treat people with different opinions respectfully. It now means that basically anything goes. There is no longer a standard. It is OK to lie if it is expedient because we value relativism more than truth. Relativism means that as long as something works its OK. Right and wrong are no longer the driving factors, it is all about what works. As I look at the world around us, it reminds me of how important it is to be salt and light in this world. To attempt to live life in a way that demonstrates there is still Truth, and His name is Jesus. I am also glad that God is still in control, and that my hope is found in Him. Ask God to give you opportunities to make a difference in the world today, one person at a time. You will be blessed as you do.

I want to encourage those of you who regularly read these posts on your email to visit the site and leave a comment from time to time. (To leave a comment, just scroll down to the bottom of the article and click on the comments tab next to my name and the date. The screen will probably reload and then when you scroll down to the bottom of the article again you will see a block to enter your comment. Type it in and click submit. It won’t show up on the site right away, but it will eventually) I would love to hear from you about some ways that you see today’s verse in action. Can you give some illustrations of evil being called good and good being called evil? I look forward to reading your comments!

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Check out Internet Pastor Online

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