April 16

“You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” — John 8:32

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The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever. Isaiah 40:8

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Romans 13:8 – Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law.

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1 John 4:9 – God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him.

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Colossians 3:12-14 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

April 17

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21

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Luke 24:1-8 1 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. 5 In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? 6 He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: 7 ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ ” 8 Then they remembered his words.

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1 Corinthians 1:18 – For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

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Romans 5:1 – Since we have been made right in God's sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.

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But thanks be to God, who always leads us in victory through Christ. —2 Corinthians 2:14

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Colossians 3:15-17 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

April 18

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been made. In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it… The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. — John 1:1-5, John 1:14

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And walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:2

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John 20:24-29 24 Now Thomas, one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.” 26 A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” 28 Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” 29 Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

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Romans 10:9-10 – If you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.

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Ephesians 2:4-5 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.

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Colossians 3:12-14 NIV Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

April 19

For we walk by faith, not by sight. - 2 Corinthians 5:7

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My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Psalm 62:7

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Psalms 34:4 I sought the LORD, and He answered me, And delivered me from all my fears.

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Psalms 118:6 The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?

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"Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says" (James 1:22).

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

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1 Corinthians 15:58 NIV Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

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James 5:16 16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

April 20

The Lord lives! Blessed be my Rock! Let God be exalted, the Rock of my salvation! —2 Samuel 22:47 NKJV

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Psalm 84:11a – For the Lord God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory.

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So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. —Isaiah 41:10

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Lamentations 3:22-24 22 Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. 24 “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him!”

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Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. —Deuteronomy 31:6

April 21

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Romans 12:14

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John 10:28-30 – Jesus said, "I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father's hand. I and the Father are one."

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Philippians 4:13 – For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.

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"We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us." (Romans 5:3-5)

April 22

1 Corinthians 16:13 – Keep alert, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong.

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"Be anxious for nothing, but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7)

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Since the creation of the world, God's invisible qualities — his eternal power and divine nature — have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. —Romans 1:20

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2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!

April 23

Matthew 18:19-20 19 “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”

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1 John 5:14-15 14 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.

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1 Thessalonians 5:16-19 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not quench the Spirit.

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Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” —Matthew 19:26

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For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. Luke 19:10

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“You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.” – Jeremiah 29:13

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2 Timothy 1:7 7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

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The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever. Isaiah 40:8

April 24

Philippians 4:6-7 – Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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Psalm 119:159 See how I love your precepts; preserve my life, Lord, in accordance with your love.

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Psalm 51:10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

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You know that is was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. —1 Peter 1:18-19

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A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel. — Proverbs 15:18

April 25

Those who know your name trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you. Psalm 9:10

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Romans 3:23-24 – For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.

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The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. — Proverbs 18:10

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1 John 4:9 NIV This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.

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May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you. Numbers 6:25

April 26

Philippians 4:4-7 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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John 1:1-3 – In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.

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Hebrews 7:25 – Jesus is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.

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Jeremiah 31:25 – I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.

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Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. —2 Corinthians 4:16–18

April 27

Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12

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May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us—yes, establish the work of our hands. — Psalm 90:17

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Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father’s Son, will be with us in truth and love. — 2 John 3

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I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of Heaven and earth. — Psalm 121:1–2

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The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. — Deuteronomy 31:8

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And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. —Colossians 3:17

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Titus 3:4-7 NIV But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.

April 28

This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.’ Matthew 6:9-10

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"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all you ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths." (Proverbs 3:5-6)

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Galatians 5:22-23 – But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

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Ephesians 2:10 NIV For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

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Psalm 118:6 6 The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?

April 29

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been made.In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. — John 1:1–5

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“And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” Matthew 6:12

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Seek the LORD and His strength; seek His face evermore! —1 Chronicles 16:11

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Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. — Psalm 37:3

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If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him! Luke 11:13

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Job 19:25 – I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth.

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1 Peter 5:7 – Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.

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"The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing." (Zephaniah 3:17)

April 30

Trust in and rely confidently on the Lord with all your heart and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know and acknowledge and recognize Him, and He will make your paths straight and smooth [removing obstacles that block your way]. —Proverbs 3:5-6

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Matthew 17:20 Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”

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Psalm 107:8-9 8 Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind, 9 for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.

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John 6:35 35 Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.

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Isaiah 55:6 'Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.'