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Verses for 2009
January 4th, 2009
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God — this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
Romans 12:1-2a
From “Start Change”
January 11th, 2009
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Psalm 139:23-24
From “Smart Change”
January 18th, 2009
Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Colossians 3:13
From “Making Amends”
January 24th, 2009
“But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ — the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith.”
Philippians 3:7-9
From “The Real Change Necessary for Real Change: Part 1”
January 25th, 2009
“But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ — the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith.”
Philippians 3:7-9
From “The Real Change Necessary for Real Change: Part 2”
January 25th, 2009
“But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ — the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith.”
Philippians 3:7-9
From “The Real Change Necessary for Real Change: Part 3”
February 1st, 2009
“Love the LORD your God with all your heart and Memory with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads.”
Deuteronomy 6:5-8
From “What on Earth is Happening with the Kingdom?”
February 8th, 2009
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
Jeremiah 29:13
From “Connecting with God”
February 15th, 2009
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
Jeremiah 29:13
From “Spreading the Word”
February 22nd, 2009
Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 1:6
From “Maintaining Momentum”
March 1st, 2009
When I am afraid, I will trust in you.”
Psalm 56:3
From “Escaping the Trap of Fear”
March 8th, 2009
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
1 Peter 5:7
From “Courage in the Crisis”
March 15th, 2009
“Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.”
Ephesians 3:20
From “Expecting God’s Best”
March 22nd, 2009
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
2 Corinthians 12:9
From “The Upside of Down Times”
March 29th, 2009
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
Psalm 23:4
From “Deep Faith for Dark Valleys”
April 5th, 2009
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
John 14:27
From “Peace for Troubled Hearts”
April 12th, 2009
“We know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you in his presence.”
2 Corinthians 4:14
From “Raised Up”
April 19th, 2009
“Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love.”
John 15:9
From “Lifted Up”
April 26th, 2009
“We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation.”
Romans 5:3–4
From “Look Up”
May 3rd, 2009
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:18
From “Fired Up”
May 10th, 2009
“But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.”
2 Chronicles 15:7
From “Fill Up”
May 17th, 2009
“Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.”
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
From “The Short List”
May 24th, 2009
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”
Matthew 5:6
From “Rethink Happiness”
May 31st, 2009
“For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 5:20
From “Rethink Christianity”
June 7th, 2009
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven.”
Matthew 5:43–45a
From “Rethink Relationships”
June 14th, 2009
“Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.”
Matthew 5:37
From “Rethink Honesty”
June 21st, 2009
“Be careful not to do your ‘acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.”
Matthew 6:1
From “Rethink Religion”
June 28th, 2009
“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.”
Psalm 28:7
From “Gideon and the Midnight Midianite Fight”
July 5th, 2009
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Matthew 6:21
From “Rethink Money”
July 12th, 2009
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?”
Matthew 6:25
From “Rethink Worry”
July 19th, 2009
“For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
Matthew 7:2
From “Rethink Criticism”
July 26th, 2009
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.”
Matthew 7:24
From “Rethink My Life”
August 2nd, 2009
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8
From “A Victory Celebration”
August 9th, 2009
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.”
Ephesians 6:10
From “The Short List: Choosing Courage”
August 16th, 2009
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Acts 1:8
From “What’s Changed at Church?”
August 23rd, 2009
“For no matter how many promises God has made, they are ‘Yes’ in Christ. And so through him the ‘Amen’ is spoken by us to the glory of God. Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.”
2 Corinthians 1:20-22
From “Restoring Your Hope”
August 30th, 2009
“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.”
Luke 19:10
From “The Heart Of God”
September 6th, 2009
“Not to us, O LORD, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness.”
Psalm 115:1
From “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction”
September 13th, 2009
“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is — his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
Romans 12:2
From “Ready to Launch!”
September 20th, 2009
“Be very careful, then, how you live — not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.”
Ephesians 5:15–17
From “What Am I Aiming At?”
September 27th, 2009
“All the believers were together and had everything in common.”
Acts 2:44
From “Taking the Plunge”
October 4th, 2009
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit!
Romans 15:13
From “Overflowing with Hope”
October 11th, 2009
May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you.
Psalm 33:22
From “The Foundation of Hope”
October 18th, 2009
I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, 19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength…
Ephesians 1:18–19a
From “The Most Common Thief of Hope”
October 25th, 2009
But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.
1 Peter 3:15–16
From “Spread Hope!”
November 1st, 2009
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
Romans 12:12
From “Living with Hope Daily”
November 8th, 2009
Why are you in despair, O my soul? ...Hope in God...
Psalm 42:11
From “Hope When Life Seems Hopeless”
November 15th, 2009
Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed.
1 Peter 1:13
From “Our Ultimate Hope!”
November 22nd, 2009
What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Romans 8:31
From “Celebration Weekend”
November 29th, 2009
“Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus”
Philippians 2:5
From “Heaven Came Down”
December 6th, 2009
“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.”
Colossians 1:15
From “Much More Than a Baby”
December 13th, 2009
“But in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe.”
Hebrews 1:2a
From “Reigniting Your Christmas Wonder”
December 20th, 2009
“So the word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.”
John 1:14
From “Heaven and Nature Sing”
December 27th, 2009
“But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in sins — it is by grace you have been saved.”
Ephesians 2:4–5
From “God’s Resolutions”