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Daily Spiritual Vitamin

Born into a Living Hope // 1 Peter 1:1–12

Saturday, October 31, 2009
All honor to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, for it is by his boundless mercy that God has given us the privilege of being born again. Now we live with a wonderful expectation because Jesus Christ rose again from the dead. 1 Peter 1:3 NLT

Filled with the Holy Spirit // Acts 2:1–4

Friday, October 30, 2009
Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them. And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability. Acts 2:3–4 NLT

Waiting for the Holy Spirit // Acts 1:1–11

Thursday, October 29, 2009
But when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, you will receive power and will tell people about me everywhere – in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8 NLT

A Reminder to Obey // Numbers 15:37–41

Wednesday, October 28, 2009
The tassels will help you remember that you must obey all my commands and be holy to your God. I am the LORD your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt that I might be your God. I am the LORD your God!'" Numbers 15:40–41 NLT

Keeping the Covenant // Exodus 19:1–6

Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Now if you will obey me and keep my covenant, you will be my own special treasure from among all the nations of the earth; for all the earth belongs to me. Exodus 19:5 NLT

Chosen by a Loving God // Deuteronomy 7:6–11

Monday, October 26, 2009
The LORD did not choose you and lavish his love on you because you were larger or greater than other nations, for you were the smallest of all nations! It was simply because the LORD loves you, and because he was keeping the oath he had sworn to your ancestors. That is why the LORD rescued you with such amazing power from your slavery under Pharaoh in Egypt. Deuteronomy 7:-8 NLT

The Gain in Giving // Mark 10:21.NLT

Sunday, October 25, 2009
Looking at the man, Jesus felt genuine love for him. “There is still one thing you haven't done,” he told him. “Go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” Mark 10:21.NLT

Rich toward God // Luke 12:13–21

Saturday, October 24, 2009
Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God. Luke 12:21 NLT

Restored to Wholeness // Mark 5:1-20

Sunday, October 11, 2009
Go home to your friends, and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and what mercy he has shown you.
Mark 5:19 NRSV

Christ Has Set Us Free // Romans 8:9–17

Saturday, October 10, 2009
The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as he raised Christ from the dead, he will give life to your mortal body by this same Spirit living within you.
Romans 8:11NLT

Freed from the Fear of Death // Hebrews 2:14–18

Friday, October 9, 2009
Because God's children are human beings – made of flesh and blood – Jesus also became flesh and blood by being born in human form. For only as a human being could he die, and only by dying could he break the power of the Devil, who had the power of death.
Hebrews 2:14 NLT

The Hope for Redemption // Romans 8:18–25

Thursday, October 8, 2009
Now that we are saved, we eagerly look forward to this freedom. For if you already have something, you don't need to hope for it.
Romans 8:24 NLT

I Will Free You! // Exodus 6:2–7

Wednesday, October 7, 2009
I will make you my own special people, and I will be your God. And you will know that I am the LORD your God who has rescued you from your slavery in Egypt.
Exodus 6:7 NLT

A Bondage Imposed // Exodus 1:8–14

Tuesday, October 6, 2009
So the Egyptians made the Israelites their slaves and put brutal slave drivers over them, hoping to wear them down under heavy burdens. They forced them to build the cities of Pithom and Rameses as supply centers for the king.
Exodus 1:11 NLT

The Lord’s Work for Freedom // Luke 7:18–23

Monday, October 5, 2009
Then he told John's disciples, "Go back to John and tell him what you have seen and heard – the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised to life, and the Good News is being preached to the poor.
Luke 7:22 NLT

In Search of a Leader // Mark 1:35-45

Sunday, October 4, 2009
When they found [Jesus], they said to him, “Everyone is searching for you.”
Mark 1:37 NRSV

The Search that Brings Peace // 2 Chronicles 14:1–7

Saturday, October 3, 2009
There was peace in the land for ten years, for Asa did what was pleasing and good in the sight of the LORD his God.
2 Chronicles 14:1-2 NLT

Seeking God’s Face // 2 Chronicles 7:12–18

Friday, October 2, 2009
Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and heal their land. I will listen to every prayer made in this place.
2 Chronicles 7:14-15 NLT

Seeking God and God’s Law // 1 Chronicles 28:6–10

Thursday, October 1, 2009
Be careful to obey all the commands of the LORD your God, so that you may possess this good land and leave it to your children as a permanent inheritance. Worship and serve [the LORD] with your whole heart and with a willing mind. For the LORD sees every heart and understands and knows every plan and thought. If you seek him, you will find him. But if you forsake him, he will reject you forever.
1 Chronicles 28:8b, 9b NLT