Always give thanks to Your Father God in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. ~Ephesians 5:20 (Randy Reed Paraphrased Version)
Pour out your gratitude to God, for He is amazingly good! His love spans eternity! ~Psalm 107:1 (Randy Reed Paraphrased Version)
Take pleasure in a long-lasting marriage, gentlemen—discover the rich rewards of fidelity. Your wife is nothing less than a gift from God. Delight daily in her beauty; get lost in her love forever. ~Proverbs 5:18-19 (Randy Reed Paraphrased Version)
Use your head, you spiritual midget; faith without good deeds isn’t faith at all—it’s couch-potato religion! James 2:20 (Randy Reed Paraphrased Version)
If you’re always talking, it’s impossible to avoid sinning—sooner or later you’re bound to say something wrong. Wise up and shut up! ~Proverbs 10:19 (Randy Reed Paraphrased Version)
“God lavishes genuine happiness upon you when your soul hungers for Him; it’s only then that you’ll find true satisfaction in His eternal banquet of peace and joy.” Luke 6:21a (Randy Reed Paraphrased Version)
DAY 338: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
The fact that our bodies are slowly dying doesn’t discourage us because we know that on the inside, where it really counts, God’s grace is constantly renewing our spirits and restoring our souls, daily molding our characters into the image of Jesus. 2 Corinthians 4:16 (Randy Reed Paraphrased Version)
DAY 337: Psalm 103:10
God doesn’t treat us as sinners deserve to be treated, and He doesn’t keep score so He can pay us back for everything we’ve done wrong. ~Psalm 103:10 (Randy Reed Paraphrased Version)
DAY 336: Proverbs 2:7
God is a treasure house of wisdom for all who live according to His will; a personal bodyguard for everyone who follows His Word. ~Proverbs 2:7 (Randy Reed Paraphrased Version)
DAY 335: Psalm 27:4
I only have one request, God: I want to spend the rest of my life getting to know You better; I want to be Your best friend; I want to bask in the warmth of Your kindness; I want to live in the shadow of Your grace forever. ~Psalm 27:4 (Randy Reed Paraphrased Version)
DAY 334: Isaiah 58:11
The Lord will always guide you, watering your thirsty soul in times of spiritual drought. He will bless you with strength and courage. Under His tender loving care you’ll flourish like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring. ~Isaiah 58:11 (Randy Reed Paraphrased Version)
DAY 333: Philippians 2:13
God is constantly working deep within you, energizing you, filling your soul with both the desire to please Him and the power to do it. ~Philippians 2:13 (Randy Reed Paraphrased Version)
DAY 332: Romans 11:36
Everything comes from God; everything happens through God; everything returns to God. His glory spans eternity! Amen. ~Romans 11:36 (Randy Reed Paraphrased Version)
DAY 331: Hebrews 11:4
Because of his unshakable faith in God, Abel’s sacrifice came from his heart. Cain, on the other hand, showed his true colors by simply going through the motions. Abel’s offering brought God great joy because he showed exceptional faith. And even though Abel was killed for his beliefs, his example of relying fully on God is still a powerful witness to us today. ~Hebrews 11:4 (Randy Reed Paraphrased Version)
DAY 330: Proverbs 2:1-5
My friend, accept the Word of God and memorize it. Listen carefully to divine wisdom and make getting to know God your never-ending quest. Cry out for insight! Pray for common sense. Search for wisdom like a prospector panning for gold, like an adventurer on a treasure hunt. Only then will you understand what it means to respect the Lord—to know God as your personal friend. ~Proverbs 2:1-5 (Randy Reed Paraphrased Version)
