Category: Scripture for Today

Scripture for Today – September 27th, 2026

Manage Your Money!  Proverbs 27:23 (Amplified) “Be diligent to know the condition of your flocks, and pay attention to your herds…” Have you ever wondered why some people have lots of money, and some don’t? Or have you ever noticed someone who doesn’t make a lot of money wins the million-dollar lottery, then months later

Scripture for Today – September 26th, 2026

Hot Embers  Proverbs 26:21 (NLT) “A quarrelsome person starts fights as easily as hot embers light charcoal or fire lights wood. Remember the previous scripture in Proverbs 22:24, 25, about befriending an angry person, or associating in large angry crowds?  Have you ever wondered how quarrels get started? It starts when a person is self-centered, thinking

Scripture for Today – September 25th, 2026

Seeking Honor for Yourself  Proverbs 25:27 (NLT) “It’s not good to eat too much honey, and it’s not good to seek honors for yourself.” Have you ever met a person who only talks about their accomplishments, their awards, their position at work, the number of people who report to them, or the next big job they

Scripture for Today – September 24th, 2026

Rejoicing When Your Enemy Falls Proverbs 24:17, 18 (NLT) “Don’t rejoice when your enemies fall; don’t be happy when they stumble.18 For the Lord will be displeased with you and will turn his anger away from them.” I don’t know about you, but sometimes I really feel like this Christian walk is unfair.  When our enemies attack us,

Scripture for Today – September 23rd, 2026

Envying Sinners Proverbs 23:17, 18 (NLT) “Don’t envy sinners, but always continue to fear the Lord. 8 You will be rewarded for this; your hope will not be disappointed.” God is clearly telling us not to focus on material things, especially those from people who don’t follow God.  People who don’t fear the Lord or follow God

Scripture for Today – September 22nd, 2026

Hot Tempered People Proverbs 22:24, 25 (NLT) “Don’t befriend angry people or associate with hot-tempered people, 25 or you will learn to be like them and endanger your soul.” Have you ever noticed that when a large angry crowd gathers, everyone is angry at the same time?  But when you pull one person aside to ask why they

Scripture for Today – September 21st, 2026

God’s Knowledge  Proverbs 21:30 (Amplified) “There is no [human] wisdom or understanding or counsel [that can prevail] against the Lord.” If you sit and think about this scripture for about 10 minutes, you will discover how small our level of thinking is compared to God.  God is also Omniscient.  Omni means all.  Scient comes from

Scripture for Today – September 20th, 2026

Direct My Steps  Proverbs 20:24 (NLT) “The Lord directs our steps, so why try to understand everything along the way?” Have you ever tried to plan your day, only to get frustrated because you didn’t have answers to take the next step?  Or have you prayed to God, asking for direction on your purpose, but feel

Scripture for Today – September 19th, 2026

Haste Makes Waste  Proverbs 19:2 (NLT) “Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good; haste makes mistakes.” Have you ever been in situations where your emotions are elevated, e.g., Angry, insulted, betrayed, and a major decision is needed?  Or maybe you’re in an opposite situation, where everything is jovial.  Or how about another angle where your emotions

Scripture for Today – September 18th, 2026

Power of the Tongue Proverbs 18:21 (NKJV) “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Have you ever thought about whether God granted everything you said instantly?  What would your day be like?  I can promise you that some may have a glorious day, while others