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2 Chronicles chapter 36 verses 15-16 The LORD, the God of their ancestors, sent word to them through his messengers again and again, because he had pity on his people and on his dwelling place. But they mocked God’s messengers, despised his words and scoffed at his prophets until the wrath of the LORD was…

2 Corinthians chapter 2 verses 14-16 (NIV)  But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere.  For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are…

2 Corinthians chapter 2 verse 9 (NIV)   Another reason I wrote you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.  Nobody likes a time of trial and testing. But nothing is accidental in God’s plan for our lives. That means that He can test us to see if we…

2 Corinthians chapter 1 verse 12 (NIV)  Now this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity and godly sincerity. We have done so, relying not on worldly wisdom but on God’s grace. Paul doesn’t boast about his learning or…

Psalm 103 verses1-12 (NIV)  Praise the LORD, my soul;    all my inmost being, praise his holy name. ² Praise the LORD, my soul,    and forget not all his benefits— ³ who forgives all your sins    and heals all your diseases, ⁴ who redeems your life from the pit    and crowns you…

1 Corinthians chapter 15 verse 58 (NIV)   Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labour in the Lord is not in vain. Galatians chapter 6 verse 9 (NIV)  Let us not become weary in doing…

2 Chronicles chapter 18 verse 33 (NIV)   But someone drew his bow at random and hit the king of Israel between the breastplate and the scale armour. The king told the chariot driver, “Wheel around and get me out of the fighting. I’ve been wounded.” Following on a little from yesterday’s pondering. Some people like…

1 Corinthians 15 verse 10 (NIV)  But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them —yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.   Paul was well aware of his past. He spoke…

Psalm 101 verses 2-3 (NIV)  I will be careful to lead a blameless life —    when will you come to me? I will conduct the affairs of my house    with a blameless heart.  I will not look with approval    on anything that is vile. With my two walking sticks I have to…

2 Chronicles chapter 11 verses 16-17 (NIV) Those from every tribe of Israel who set their hearts on seeking the LORD, the God of Israel, followed the Levites to Jerusalem to offer sacrifices to the LORD, the God of their ancestors.  They strengthened the kingdom of Judah and supported Rehoboam son of Solomon three years,…