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God Is Our Help and Shield // Psalm 115:3–11

Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Our God is in the heavens, and he does as he wishes. All you who fear the LORD, trust the LORD! He is your helper; he is your shield. Psalm 115:3, 11

Remember All the Commandments // Numbers 15:37–41

Tuesday, August 30, 2011
The tassels will help you remember that you must obey all my commands and be holy to your God. 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

The Sun of Righteousness // Malachi 4:1–6

Monday, August 29, 2011
The LORD Almighty says, "The day of judgment is coming…But for you who fear my name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings. And you will go free, leaping with joy like calves let out to pasture.’ Malachi 4:2

Render Unto Caesar and God // Matthew 22:15-22

Saturday, August 27, 2011
Show me the coin used for paying the tax.” They brought him a denarius, and he asked them, “Whose image is this? And whose inscription?” “Caesar’s,” they replied.  Then he said to them, “So give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” Matthew 22:19-21

Servant to All // I Corinthians 9:19-21

Friday, August 26, 2011
For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law; To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law. 1Corinthians 9:19-21

Do Everything Without Grumbling // Philippians 2:14-16

Thursday, August 25, 2011
Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain. Philippians 2:14-16

Respect the Interests of Others // Philippians 2:1-4

Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. Philippians 2:1-4

Do All to God’s Glory // I Corinthians 10:31-33

Tuesday, August 23, 2011
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God— even as I try to please everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved. 1 Corinthians 10:31-33

Do Not Be a Stumbling // I Corinthians 8:9-13

Monday, August 22, 2011
Be careful, however, that the exercise of your rights does not become a stumbling block to the weak. For if someone with a weak conscience sees you, with all your knowledge, eating in an idol’s temple, won’t that person be emboldened to eat what is sacrificed to idols? So this weak brother or sister, for whom Christ died, is destroyed by your knowledge. I Corinthians 8:9-11

Give Them Jesus and Assistance // Acts 6:1-10

Saturday, August 20, 2011
Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong. Acts 6:6-7

Many Ways to Empower // 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15

Friday, August 19, 2011
And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else. 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15

Help As You Are Able // Acts 11:28-29

Thursday, August 18, 2011
One of them, named Agabus, stood up and through the Spirit predicted that a severe famine would spread over the entire Roman world. (This happened during the reign of Claudius.) The disciples, as each one was able, decided to provide help for the brothers and sisters living in Judea. Acts 11:28-29

Think Soberly of Yourself // Romans 12:3

Wednesday, August 17, 2011
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. Romans 12:3

Our Duty as Christians // Matthew 25:31-40

Tuesday, August 16, 2011
“Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ Matthew 25:34-36

When You Give to the Needy // Matthew 6:1-4

Monday, August 15, 2011
Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Matthew 6:1-4

Devoted Fellowship // Acts 2:41-43

Saturday, August 13, 2011
Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. Acts 2:41-43

Spiritual Gifts in the Community // I Corinthians 1:4-7

Friday, August 12, 2011
I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge— God thus confirming our testimony about Christ among you. Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. 1 Corinthans 1:4-7

Love within the Community // John 13:34-35

Thursday, August 11, 2011
A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. John 13:34-35

Unity in the Community // Philippians 2:1-2

Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Philippians 2:1-2

Avoid Bad Company // Psalm 1:1-2

Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night. Psalm 1:1-2

Bad Company // I Corinthians 15:33

Monday, August 8, 2011
Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” 1 Corinthians 15:33

Keep In Step with the Spirit // Galatians 5:22-25

Saturday, August 6, 2011
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:22-25

Walk By the Spirit // Galatians 5:16-18

Friday, August 5, 2011
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. Galatians 5:16-18

God Makes His Path Known // Psalm 16:11

Thursday, August 4, 2011
You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Psalm 16:11

Pray for Guidance // Psalm 25:4-5

Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Show me your ways, LORD, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Psalm 25:4-5

God’s Path // Psalm 23

Tuesday, August 2, 2011
The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. Psalm 23:1-3, 6

Blessed and Prosperous // Psalm 1

Monday, August 1, 2011
Blessed [That person] is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers. Psalm 1:3