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Daily Spiritual Vitamin

I Have Been with You // 2 Samuel 7:8–11b

Monday, November 30, 2009
I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make your name great, like the names of the greatest men of the earth. 2 Samuel 7:9 NIV

The Best Is Yet to Come! // 2 Peter 3:9.NLT

Sunday, November 29, 2009
The Lord isn't really being slow about his promise to return, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to perish, so he is giving more time for everyone to repent. 2 Peter 3:9.NLT

My Sheep Hear My Voice // John 10:22–30

Saturday, November 28, 2009
My sheep recognize my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them away from me. John 10:27-28 NLT

Strengthen and Encourage // Acts 14:21–28

After preaching the Good News in Derbe and making many disciples, Paul and Barnabas returned again to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch of Pisidia, where they strengthened the believers. They encouraged them to continue in the faith, reminding them that they must enter into the Kingdom of God through many tribulations. Acts 14:21–22 NLT

Hoping against Hope // Romans 4:16–24

Friday, November 27, 2009
Abraham never wavered in believing God's promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God. He was absolutely convinced that God was able to do anything he promised. And because of Abraham's faith, God declared him to be righteous. Romans 4:20-22 NLT

Hope in God’s Word // Psalm 119:81–88

Thursday, November 26, 2009
I faint with longing for your salvation; but I have put my hope in your word. Psalm 119:81 NLT

God Is My Hope // Psalm 71:1–6

Wednesday, November 25, 2009
O LORD, you alone are my hope. I've trusted you, O LORD, from childhood. Yes, you have been with me from birth; from my mother's womb you have cared for me. No wonder I am always praising you! Psalm 71:5–6 NLT

Be Strong, Take Courage // Psalm 31:21–24

Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Love the LORD, all you faithful ones! For the LORD protects those who are loyal to him, but he harshly punishes all who are arrogant. So be strong and take courage, all you who put your hope in the LORD! Psalm 31:23–24 NLT

I Shall Again Praise God // Psalm 42

Monday, November 23, 2009
My heart is breaking as I remember how it used to be: I walked among the crowds of worshipers, leading a great procession to the house of God, singing for joy and giving thanks – it was the sound of a great celebration! Why am I discouraged? Why so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again – my Savior and my God! Psalm 42:4-6 NLT

Pursuing Virtue // 2 Peter 1:3 NLT

Sunday, November 22, 2009
As we know Jesus better, his divine power gives us everything we need for living a godly life. He has called us to receive his own glory and goodness! 2 Peter 1:3 NLT

Willingness // Acts 8:26–40

Saturday, November 21, 2009
So Philip began with this same Scripture and then used many others to tell him the Good News about Jesus. As they rode along, they came to some water, and the eunuch said, "Look! There's some water! Why can't I be baptized?" He ordered the carriage to stop, and they went down into the water, and Philip baptized him.. Acts 8:35-38 NTL

Readiness // Matthew 24:42–47

Friday, November 20, 2009
" So be prepared, because you don't know what day your Lord is coming. You also must be ready all the time for the Son of Man will come when least expected. Matthew 24:42, 44 NTL

Courage // Daniel 6:6–10

Thursday, November 19, 2009
But when Daniel learned that the law had been signed, he went home and knelt down as usual in his upstairs room, with its windows open toward Jerusalem. He prayed three times a day, just as he had always done, giving thanks to his God. So at last the king gave orders for Daniel to be arrested and thrown into the den of lions. Daniel 6: 10, 16

Truthfulness // Proverbs 14:2–5

Wednesday, November 18, 2009
I will be careful to live a blameless life – when will you come to my aid? I will lead a life of integrity in my own home. Proverbs 14:2 NTL

Integrity // Psalm 101:1–4

Tuesday, November 17, 2009
A psalm of David. I will sing of your love and justice. I will praise you, LORD, with songs. I will be careful to live a blameless life – when will you come to my aid? I will lead a life of integrity in my own home. Psalm 101:1–2 NTL

Trustworthiness // Luke 19:12–26

Monday, November 16, 2009
"'Yes,' the king replied, 'but to those who use well what they are given, even more will be given. But from those who are unfaithful, even what little they have will be taken away. Luke 19:26 NTL

Facing Opposition // 1 Peter 4:19 NLT

Sunday, November 15, 2009
So if you are suffering according to God's will, keep on doing what is right, and trust yourself to the God who made you, for he will never fail you. 1 Peter 4:19 NLT

Glorifying God in All Things // 1 Peter 4:7–11

Saturday, November 14, 2009
Are you called to be a speaker? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Are you called to help others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. Then God will be given glory in everything through Jesus Christ. All glory and power belong to him forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:11 NTL

Living by the Will of God // 1 Peter 4:1–6

Friday, November 13, 2009
So then, since Christ suffered physical pain, you must arm yourselves with the same attitude he had, and be ready to suffer, too. For if you are willing to suffer for Christ, you have decided to stop sinning. And you won't spend the rest of your life chasing after evil desires, but you will be anxious to do the will of God. 1 Peter 4:1–2 NTL

Faithfully Obeying God // Acts 5:27–32

Thursday, November 12, 2009
"Didn't we tell you never again to teach in this man's name?" the high priest demanded. "Instead, you have filled all Jerusalem with your teaching about Jesus, and you intend to blame us for his death!" 29 But Peter and the apostles replied, "We must obey God rather than human authority. Acts 5:28-29 NTL

Strengthened in Distress // Philippians 4:10–14

Wednesday, November 11, 2009
I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything with the help of Christ who gives me the strength I need. Philippians 4:12-13 NTL

Choosing to Share in Suffering // Hebrews 11:23–28

Tuesday, November 10, 2009
[Moses] chose to share the oppression of God's people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin. 26 He thought it was better to suffer for the sake of the Messiah than to own the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to the great reward that God would give him. Hebrews 11:25–26 NTL

Suffering Together // 1 Corinthians 12:20–26

Monday, November 9, 2009
So God has put the body together in such a way that extra honor and care are given to those parts that have less dignity. This makes for harmony among the members, so that all the members care for each other equally. If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it, and if one part is honored, all the parts are glad. 1 Corinthians 12:24b–26 NTL

Chosen to Proclaim // 1 Peter 2:9 NLT

Sunday, November 8, 2009
But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God's very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9 NLT

Free Servants of God // 1 Peter 2:11–17

Saturday, November 7, 2009
You are not slaves; you are free. But your freedom is not an excuse to do evil. You are free to live as God's slaves. 1 Peter 2:16 NTL

A People One in Heart and Soul // Acts 4:31–37

Friday, November 6, 2009
All the believers were of one heart and mind, and they felt that what they owned was not their own; they shared everything they had. And the apostles gave powerful witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and God's great favor was upon them all. Acts 4:32–33 NTL

Chosen as God’s Witnesses // Acts 10:34–43

Thursday, November 5, 2009
And we apostles are witnesses of all he did throughout Israel and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by crucifying him, but God raised him to life three days later. Then God allowed him to appear, not to the general public, but to us whom God had chosen beforehand to be his witnesses. We were those who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. Acts 10:39–41 NTL

Hope in God and God’s Love // Psalm 33:13–22

Wednesday, November 4, 2009
In him our hearts rejoice, for we are trusting in his holy name. Let your unfailing love surround us, LORD, for our hope is in you alone. Psalm 33:21-22 NTL

A Happy People // Psalm 33:4–12

Tuesday, November 3, 2009
What joy for the nation whose God is the LORD, whose people he has chosen for his own. Psalm 33:12 NTL

Chosen Out of All People // Deuteronomy 10:10–15

Monday, November 2, 2009
Yet the LORD chose your ancestors as the objects of his love. And he chose you, their descendants, above every other nation, as is evident today. Therefore, cleanse your sinful hearts and stop being stubborn. Deuteronomy 10:15-16 NTL

Beauty of Nonconformity // 1 Peter 1:15-16.NLT

Sunday, November 1, 2009
But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy. For the Scriptures say, “You must be holy because I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:15-16.NLT