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Scripture and Prayer For Sunday, November 06, 2011

Holy Bible Scripture: And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you (1 Thessalonians 4:11)

(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me not be a busybody or lazy person sapping others strength and finances, but let me plug into your source and the power of the Holy Spirit and do service for you. In Jesus’ name I pray.

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Testimony For Saturday, November 05, 2011

Testimony: An atheist saw a model of the sun and the planets on the professor’s desk and said to the professor: “That is an amazing replica of our solar system. Who made it?” The professor said “No one.” The atheist said “Come on, that model is so good, I want to know who made it?” The professor said “You believe that someone made this tiny model but you cannot believe God made our solar system in which we live.” This example can help all of us remember that God is the creator of all life. Some people get into confusion about how old the earth is but the bottom line is, that does not matter. God made it.

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Scripture and Prayer For Saturday, November 05, 2011

Holy Bible Scripture: In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth (Genesis 1:1)

(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me go outside now and look with awe and wonder at the earth. The miracle of how the clouds float, the power and life of the sun, the variety and complexity of flowers and the bees that make honey from their pollen, the beauty of the tree leaves changing color in the seasons. I will never doubt you Lord. Thank your for your beautiful creation. In Jesus’ name I pray.

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Testimony For Friday, November 04, 2011

Testimony: One sales woman said she was not going to get close to God until she was ready to die. She didn’t realize the true abundant life in Jesus was waiting for her now. She would have the ability to do so much more for Jesus during her lifetime and this scripture says she would be rewarded in heaven for her work on earth.

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Scripture and Prayer For Friday, November 04, 2011

Holy Bible Scripture: Scripture: And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be (Revelation 22:12)

(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me balance this issue, not only planning a long life of service for you, but being ready for you Jesus to come back today. In your name I pray.

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Testimony For Thursday, November 03, 2011

Testimony: The Bible shares God’s will in many places but some areas are revealed by prayer. For example, one man was considering going to Bible College. Some students from a Bible College came to visit this man’s church and participated in the service. After the service, one of the students put a Bible school application form in this man’s hand and said pray about it. This was the confirmation he needed to go to Bible College.

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Scripture and Prayer For Thursday, November 03, 2011

Holy Bible Scripture: Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is (Ephesians 5:17)

(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Teach me to mature in knowing your voice and your guidance. I want to be wise and understand what your will is for my life. When I can’t hear you exactly, please close all the doors I am not supposed to go down and open the one door you have meant for me. In Jesus’ name I pray.

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Testimony For Wednesday, November 02, 2011

Testimony: At the time of writing this calendar, I bowed down and knelt before the Lord, asking God to give me words to help set people’s faith on fire, for them to get a vision of the purpose for their lives, and by prayer would become ambassadors for Christ. Worship is the source of my strength for it helps stir up my passion for Jesus, and for the love of God to spill out of me onto others, and the lost.

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Scripture and Prayer For Wednesday, November 02, 2011

Holy Bible Scripture: O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our maker (Psalms 95:6)

(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)

Prayer: Heavenly Father, The wise men came from the east to worship you as a child, Jesus. They bowed down and worshipped and gave treasures to you. Let this be an example for me to bow before you, worship you and present my gifts, talents and abilities to you. In Jesus’ name I pray.

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Testimony For Tuesday, November 01, 2011

Testimony: At Bible College, we learned not to judge the teachers by their preaching style (loud or soft) or by their clothes (dreary or fancy) or by their mannerisms (flamboyant or non-emotional) but to judge the words that they say. So often people are prejudiced against others to the point that they switch them off before they hear what they have to say. Most Christians feel their church is the best since it is what they are accustomed to.

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Scripture and Prayer For Tuesday, November 01, 2011

Holy Bible Scripture: But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house (Mark 6:4)

(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me be quiet, gentle and loving with my family as they knew me when I was growing up, so it is often harder for them to receive from me. Please use others to minister to my family and let me continue to pray for them and love and serve them. In Jesus’ name I pray.

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Testimony For Monday, October 31, 2011

Testimony: An engineer and his wife who are also evangelists, shared that God gives them names and facts about people they have never met when they pray. One time while they were at a gas station, God told them some facts about another customer that was filling his tank at that gas station. They walked up to the man and said: “Are you so and so?” “Yes” answered the man obviously puzzled. They went on to tell him some facts about his life. The man saw that God must be talking to him through this couple so he responded to God and asked Jesus into his life as the couple prayed with him to dedicate his life to God.

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Scripture and Prayer For Monday, October 31, 2011

Holy Bible Scripture: For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say (Luke 12:12)

(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me listen to the Holy Spirit so I can be taught what to say in all circumstances. Holy Spirit, I worship you and love you. I apologize for not recognizing you enough. Please teach me to listen to you and not be too busy. In Jesus’ name I pray.

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Scripture and Prayer For Sunday, October 30, 2011

Holy Bible Scripture: Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee (Psalms 119:11)

(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I choose to remember and plant your words deep in my heart to think on them, so not to sin against you. In Jesus’ name I pray.

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Testimony For Saturday, October 29, 2011

Testimony: A youth group gave our leader an offering of $500 cash in a sealed envelope but never told him how much it was. When building a church in Mexico, our leader was short of some materials so he went to the big city to buy them. The seller said the materials would cost about $500. Our leader had forgotten his wallet but did have the youth offering. He took out the sealed envelope and said: “This should cover it!” not knowing how much was inside. The vendor counted the money and it just covered the cost. He taught us not to waiver in faith or it could cost you. His common expression was “If you doubt, you will do without!”

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Scripture and Prayer For Saturday, October 29, 2011

Holy Bible Scripture: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord (James 1:6-7)

(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Many Christians don’t receive answers to their prayers. Is it because they doubt and you say here that a doubter will not receive anything from you? I pray for my faith to remain strong. I ask that you remove all doubt, unbelief and fear so that I never waver in my faith. In Jesus’ name I pray.

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Testimony For Friday, October 28, 2011

Testimony: “Will there ever be world peace?” was a question that came up at our dinner table and a guest answered: “How can one have peace if one doesn’t have Jesus, the Prince of Peace in one’s heart.” My guest had a good point. Not only is world evangelism needed, but personal peace in one’s own heart needs to be emphasized. We all need to pray for each country’s ambassadors that they will become Christians and promote peace among the nations.

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Scripture and Prayer For Friday, October 28, 2011

Holy Bible Scripture: Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God (Matthew 5:9)

(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I want to be a peacemaker of your peace. Let me pray for peace in government leaders and between fighting countries. In Jesus’ name I pray.

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Testimony For Thursday, October 27, 2011

Testimony: One church leader constantly gives God glory during his services. In one service, I watched a seven year old mentally challenged boy get healed and start talking normally. His parents said their son had never spoken a word in his life. Then this church leader gave the microphone to this boy and asked him to sing the song “Jesus loves me.” The boy sang the song perfectly. I was in tears of joy and felt God’s power while the boy sang. God got all the glory as skeptics could not say this was fake.

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Scripture and Prayer For Thursday, October 27, 2011

Holy Bible Scripture: That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord (1 Corinthians 1:31)

(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me never boast of the things I have done myself without acknowledging help from you. Let me brag of the great things you have done in my llife, giving all glory to you. In Jesus’ name I pray.

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Testimony For Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Testimony: I was falsely accused a few years back by a man and it hurt me because it was a blow to my integrity. Immediately after it happened, I heard God’s voice in my heart say: “Pray for those who persecute you.” At first it was hard to do, but I was obedient to the Word of God and prayed for that man. I now have compassion for him as I have seen some of the struggles he has gone through. The secret about forgiveness is to forgive and forget. Many people forgive but they do not forget the hurt and let those thoughts get them upset at a later date. How thankful we are for Jesus forgiving and forgetting our sins.

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Scripture and Prayer For Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Holy Bible Scripture: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you (Luke 6:27)

(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me not make excuses, but obey this scripture, do good to those who hate me and see your love turn things around. Help me to practice control over my thoughts so that whenever this person that hurt me comes to mind, I immediately pray for them and bless them. Let me never harbor an evil thought against them nor speak negatively about them. In Jesus’ name I pray.

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Testimony For Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Testimony: Many people argue that there is no such thing as hell. These people have not studied the Bible or else they would not take that position. A Bible teacher shared that hell was created for the devil which is explained in Matthew 25:41. God does not force a person to go to hell. He wants everyone to be with Him in heaven. God is good and everything bad is from the devil. The devil gets people to rebel against God. It is the rejection of Jesus that causes separation from God, so it is the responsibility of each individual person to choose their eternal destiny to be with Jesus in heaven or be in torments with the devil in hell.

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Scripture and Prayer For Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Holy Bible Scripture: Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire (Matthew 7:19)

(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me see the seriousness of hell. This scripture is clear that those that are not producing fruit will be cast into the fire of hell. Let me be bold to share the gospel with those that are heading for hell. In Jesus’ name I pray

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Scripture and Prayer For Monday, October 24, 2011

Holy Bible Scripture: This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it (Psalms 118:24)

(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Today is a new day and I will rejoice and be glad because you have given me life. Let me praise you every morning with words of adoration and love. In Jesus’ name I pray.

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Testimony For Sunday, October 23, 2011

Testimony: When I first read this scripture my thought was that sheep were smart enough to follow the shepherd’s voice, but Christians, including myself, don’t even know what the Great Shepherd’s voice sounds like. This gave me new insight into prayer and to be still before God, where I have a pen and paper always ready in case God wants to share something. God’s Word, the Bible, is the foundation for every Christian and He will never tell us anything that contradicts His Holy Bible.

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Scripture and Prayer For Sunday, October 23, 2011

Holy Bible Scripture: My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me (John 10:27)

(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I ask forgiveness that as your sheep, I have not listened to you the great Shepherd Jesus, nor have I really known your voice. I want to know your voice through constantly meeting and hearing you in my prayer life and studying the Bible. Let me be an obedient sheep. In Jesus’ name I pray.

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Testimony For Saturday, October 22, 2011

Testimony: Some churches have become so blind that they say the Bible is just a history book. They preach from other historians rather than the Word of God and wonder why their congregations are dwindling. The blessed and growing churches are the ones who preach the Bible as God’s Word and give altar calls each service for people to commit their lives to Jesus. These churches have outreaches and help new people feel welcome by listening to their concerns so that their questions can be answered.

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Scripture and Prayer For Saturday, October 22, 2011

Holy Bible Scripture: Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever (Hebrews 13:8)

(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank you for your Word that you always are the same. Scripture verses never change and people keep getting saved century over century. Thank you for saving me Jesus. In your name I pray.

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Testimony For Friday, October 21, 2011

Testimony: Christians who have not seen Jesus are blessed because they have received Jesus by faith and not by sight. One Bible teacher explained that this is the reason why Jesus did not stay on earth and show himself to everyone after His resurrection. Jesus could easily extend Himself to be a giant, taller than the mountains, put a sword in people’s faces and say: “Now, do you believe?” Everyone would say “yes” in that situation, not out of love, but out of fear for their lives.

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Scripture and Prayer For Friday, October 21, 2011

Holy Bible Scripture: Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed (John 20:29)

(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)

Prayer: Heavenly Father, This scripture says that I receive a blessing from you because I haven’t seen, yet have believed. Let me apply this faith to health and abundance in your kingdom. In Jesus’ name I pray.

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Scripture and Prayer For Thursday, October 20, 2011

Holy Bible Scripture: Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteouness: for they shall be filled (Matthew 5:6)

(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me never be too lazy or bored to read your Word. Teach me to hunger and thirst after you and then I will continually get new revelations of you in the Bible. In Jesus’ name I pray.

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Testimony For Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Testimony: I have made the mistake of criticizing people, and in doing so, verified that this scripture is true, since my criticism came back to slap me in the face. If you criticize, your words will come right back to you in the same area in your life. I learned that this can help me see my blind spots. As soon as I am about to criticize someone, I quickly stop myself and say: “Do I do that also?” The answer is often yes, and now my blind spot has been revealed.

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Scripture and Prayer For Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Holy Bible Scripture: Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again (Matthew 7:1-2)

(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me not judge people. It seems that after I have been a Christian for a while, a judgmental attitude can creep up on me which is wrong, as that same judgment will come right back in my face. Please help me to judge words, but not the person speaking them. In Jesus’ name I pray.

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Scripture and Prayer For Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Holy Bible Scripture: I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire (Matthew 3:11)

(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank you for baptizing me in the Holy Spirit and fire. I see the importance and necessity of this baptism of the Holy Spirit to live a bold, victorious life for you. Let your fire cleanse me and your boldness empower me to do your will. I have to believe by faith that once I’ve asked, I’ve received. In Jesus’ name I pray.

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Testimony For Monday, October 17, 2011

Testimony: I need joy all the time. There have been times in my life when I felt like the children of Israel going through the desert. After prayer, joy would come and revive me. This joy of the Lord would encourage me to be like Joshua and Caleb. They were leaders who crossed the Red Sea on dry ground that made it into the promised land. Real lasting joy comes from a deep relationship with Jesus Christ being thrilled with the plan God has for our lives. Joy and laughter destroys fear, stress and anxiety. Joy and laughter from God is what the world is looking for but more Christians need to ask the fullness of God’s joy.

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