Each day's verse is picked at random from 366 Scripture verses to help you hang on to hope through the promises of God.

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Rx #31

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.
~ Philippians 2:3

It's not about me, Lord, but about You helping others through me. Remind me of that today.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Rx #30

The unfolding of your words gives light;
it gives understanding to the simple. 
~ Psalm 119:130 

When the way seems dark and confusion reigns,
 And I think I've lost my way;
Remind me, Lord, Your Word points home;
It's all I need today.



Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Rx #29

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

As I read Your Word, O Lord, let it soak into my being - into every fiber of my being - 
transforming my heart, mind, and spirit into the image of Your Son. Amen.

Monday, January 28, 2013

Rx #28

We wait in hope for the LORD.
~ Psalm 33:20

I'm not good at waiting, Lord, because my hope is weak.
Remind me today to trust Your Word, even when times are bleak.

  

 

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Rx #27

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

 ♫ Change my heart, O God,
Make it ever true.
Change my heart, O God, 
May I be like You. ♫
   

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Rx #26

The grass withers, the flower fades;
but the word of our God will stand forever.
~ Isaiah 40:8

God's Word -- My hope is built on nothing less!  

Friday, January 25, 2013

Rx #25

And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.
~ Jesus, as quoted in Matthew 28:20

And they shall call his name "Immanuel," which means "God with us." *
God is with me. Always. Every moment. Every day. Every year.
Immanuel! Alleluia! Amen! 
 (*Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23)

 

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Rx #24

I am the vine, you are the branches . . . 
apart from me you can do nothing.
~ John 15:5

But connected to You, O Lord, I can do anything! (Philippians 4:13)

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Rx #23

For he will give his angels charge of you, 
to guard you in all your ways.
~ Psalm 91:11

See? There really are such beings as guardian angels! It says so, right in His Word. 

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Rx #22

And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished 
on the day when Christ Jesus returns.
~ Philippians 1:6 NLT

There really ought to be a sign upon my heart, ♫
♫ "Don't judge me yet--there's an unfinished part." ♫
♫ But I'll be perfect just according to His plan, ♫
♫ Fashioned by the Master's loving hand. ♫
 
He's still working on me . . . ♫

Monday, January 21, 2013

Rx #21

The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them;
He delivers them from all their troubles.
~ Psalm 34:17

I know that You hear my cry and will deliver me, Father God,
because You promised, and You always keep Your Word.   

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Rx #20

"Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it." 
~ Malachi 3:10

God said it. I believe it. That settles it. 

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Rx #19

Those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.
~ Psalm 34:10

What an awesome promise, Awesome God! Open my eyes to the good things You have given me. 

Friday, January 18, 2013

Rx #18

My soul thirsts for God.
~ Psalm 42:2

O God, You are my God, earnestly I seek You; my souls thirsts for You, my body longs for You, in a dry and weary land where there is no water. (from Psalm 63:1)

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Rx #17

Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
~ Jesus, as quoted in Matthew 7:24

"I've got a piece of the Rock!
I'm no longer building on sand.
Daily with Jesus I'll walk,
'Cause I've got a piece of the Rock!"
(from "I've Got a Piece of the Rock" by Sammy Hall)   

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Rx #16

We love, because He first loved us.
~ 1 John 4:19
Your love, Father, is the foundation of all my relationships. 
Thank you that I never have to feel unloved--
because I AM loved--by You--
every moment of every day!   

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Rx #15

My hope is in you all the day long.
~ Psalm 25:5

Thank you, Lord, for reminding me that, from morning 'til night, 
my hope in You will never be in vain!

Monday, January 14, 2013

Rx #14

A happy heart makes the face cheerful.
~ Proverbs 15:13

Remind me, Lord, my happiness is determined by the way I look at things.  

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Rx #13

You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
~ Psalm 23:5

The next time I'm feeling sorry for myself, Lord, remind me of my many blessings!

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Rx #12

He will not let your foot slip
He who watches over you will not sleep.
~ Psalm 121:3

When the path that I travel turns slippy,
I know that I don't have to fret.
Sure-footed I'll face tomorrow,
Knowing God watches over each step.
(Michele T. Huey) 

PS. Happy birthday to my precious brother Pete! 

Friday, January 11, 2013

Rx #11

And I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
~ Psalm 23:6

When I'm feeling weary 
Of this world and all its sin,
I think of my home in heaven,
Oh, what joy when I enter in!
(Michele T. Huey)   

Thursday, January 10, 2013

RX #10

No good thing does the LORD withhold from those who walk uprightly, whose walk is blameless. 
~ Psalm 84:11

As long as I follow the Shepherd,
As long as I heed the Word, 
As long as I trust and obey Him,
His blessings shall be my reward.
(Michele T. Huey)   

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Rx #9

The Lord is faithful,
and he will strengthen you from the evil one.
 2 Thessalonians 3:3

Thank you, God, for the two promises in this verse that I can take with me through the day: 
You are faithful and You will strengthen me. Remind me if I forget.  

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Rx #8

The LORD is my shepherd,
I shall not want.
~ Psalm 23:1

Why do I wonder and worry?
Why do I think that I lack?
Forgive me, dear Shepherd, for doubting
That You, now and always, have my back.
(Michele T. Huey)  
 

 

 

Monday, January 7, 2013

Rx #7

Let not loyalty and faithfulness forsake you;
bind them about your neck, 
write them on the tablet of your heart.
~ Proverbs 3:3

Brick by brick a wall is built,
the plumb line makes it true.
So character is shaped by what
I choose to say and do.
(Michele T. Huey)  
 

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Rx #6

God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance
 so that you may always have enough of everything 
and may provide in abundance for every good work.
~ 2 Corinthians 9:8

Awesome God, what a promise! 
Remind me daily that I'm not a cistern made for hoarding, 
but a channel made for sharing.* Amen. 
 (*from quote by Billy Graham)

Saturday, January 5, 2013

Rx #5

The eyes of the LORD are on the righteou
and his ears are attentive to their cry.
~ Psalm 34:15

Thank you, Lord, for reminding me that You always hear the cries of those whose hearts are right with You--they are, indeed, never out of Your sight. Amen.  

Friday, January 4, 2013

Rx #4

Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD.
~ Psalm 33:12

Today, Lord, I pray for my country,
Things are getting quite out of hand.
Raise up a people on fire for You,
That revival will sweep the whole land.
(Michele T. Huey)



 

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Rx #3

Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.
~ Psalm 20:7

Trust is a fragile, delicate thing,
Once broken, not easy to mend;
But trust in the LORD cannot be misplaced, 
His faithfulness never will end. 
(Michele T. Huey) 

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Rx #2

He who calls you is faithful,
and he will do it.
~ 1 Thessalonians 5:24

Thank you, God, that You always keep Your promises! 

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Rx #1

The eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, 
on those whose hope is in his unfailing love. 
~ Psalm 33:18


In a world where much is uncertain,
where people and life get me down,
There's one thing I know I can count on -
God's love for me will abound!
 (Michele T. Huey)