February 19

Isaiah 26:3  You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. 

Psalm 17:14  O Lord, by Your hand save me from such men, from men of this world whose reward is in this life… 

Philippians 3:19  Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)

Proverbs 15:31  Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise. 

1 Peter 3:9  Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing. 

Matthew 6:19-20  Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.

May you understand the involvement you have in honoring the Lord so that you do not come before Him empty-handed, because it is not enough to let the music leader sing for you, or the minister to feed you, or the fellowship to encourage you without you actively partaking, for the sacrifice at the tabernacle required you to bring an animal from your flock, lay your hand on its head as you cut its throat, then you skin the carcass and butcher the animal so that you can bring the fat and the breast to the altar to be presented to the Lord. Leviticus 7

May the blood of the Lamb cover your thoughts, your emotions, and your will, freeing them to seek and choose the Lord; may the blood of the Lamb be over your actions and deeds, so that you obey God and reveal His heart to others; may the blood of the Lamb protect your path, that no enemy attack or ambush will succeed in diverting you from drawing closer to the Father. Leviticus 8

May you do what the Lord has commanded you to do, so that the glory of the Lord may appear to you. Leviticus 9

May you seek God's presence and do God's will, for then you will be in the Father's family. Mark 3

May you have ears to hear what the Spirit has to say, for secrets of the kingdom of God have been given to you to understand. Mark 4

   My words are gracious, and the unfolding of them gives light; from My mouth come knowledge and understanding, and wisdom which I give generously and without reproach to all who ask. 
   Treasure My words in your heart, for they will keep you from missing the mark or straying from the path I have set your feet upon; through obeying My words, you will enter into fellowship with Me, and I will become to you wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption. 
   But stand in faith, trusting Me with all your heart. Do not lean on your own understanding, even though My words appear foolish in your eyes; for the foolishness of God is wiser than men, just as the weakness of God is stronger than men. 
   Have you not realized that to obey My words will cause you to appear weak to the world? And to receive the wisdom of My words as a treasured gift is to reject the wisdom of the world? 
   It is My good pleasure to shame the world's wisdom with that which they call foolish, and it is My victory to shame the strength of the world through that which they consider weak. In this way, none may boast for the glory shall be Mine.

May you be content with the few material things that the righteous have rather than desiring the wealth of many wicked, for the power of the wicked will be broken, but the Lord upholds the righteous. Psalm 37

May your ways delight the Lord, for He will make your steps firm; though you stumble, you will not fall for the Lord upholds you with His hand. Psalm 37

May you be wise and bring joy to the Father as you work in the harvest at the appointed time. Proverbs 10:5