August 23

I acknowledge my transgressions.
-Psalm 51:3

Our sinful ways can sap our joy
And isolate us from the Lord;
Confession and repentance, though,
Provide the way to be restored.

Repentance clears the way for us to walk with God.

August 22

[Christ] has come...
according to the power
of an endless life.
-Hebrews 7:16

Marvelous day, all suffering ended,
Glorious bodies now like to His own;
We will be kings and priests in God's kingdom,
Will glory and honor around the great throne.

Nothing can shake those who are secure in God's hands.

August 21

Blessed are the poor in
spirit, for theirs is the
kingdom of heaven.
-Matthew 5:3

Let me go for earth's fond pleasures
Soon will vanish and decay;
But the soul has richer treasures
Shining bright as cloudless day.

Dark trials will be rewarded by bright crowns.

August 20

[God] is able to do
exceedingly abundantly
above all that we ask or
think, according to the
power that works in us.
-Ephesians 3:20

God gives to His servants this promise;
You'll not have to face life alone;
And when you grow weak in your struggle,
His strength will prevail - not your own.

God's requirements are met by God's enabling.

August 19

Those things which
proceed out of the
mouth come from
the heart.
-Matthew 15:18

Lord, cleanse our hearts so what we speak
Will be reflective of Your grace;
And help us to control our tongues
So we'll not bring on You disgrace.

Every time you speak, your mind is on parade.

August 18

Satan himself
transforms himself into
an angel of light.
- 2 Corinthians 11:14

Each day amid life's noisy throng
We're bound to hear this world's case,
And if we're not alert to wrong,
The Savior's name we may disgrace.

God's truth uncovers Satan's lies.

August 17

Shout joyfully to the
Lord, all the earth;
break forth in song,
rejoice, and sing
praises.
-Psalm 98:4

I don't know about tomorrow;
Nor what coming days will bring;
But i know my Lord is with me,
And His praise my heart will sing.

A heart in tune with God sings melodies of praise.

August 16

At the name of Jesus
every knee should bow,
... [and] every tongue
should confess that
Jesus Christ is Lord.
-Philippians 2:10-11

Behold Him there! The risen Lamb!
My perfect, spotless righteousness;
The great, unchangeable I AM,
The King of glory and of grace.

Recognize and respond to the royalty of God- worship Him!

August 15

Run in such a way
that you may obtain
[the prize].
- 1 Corinthians 9:24

Run the straight race through God's good grace,
Left up thine eyes and seek His face;
Life with its way before us lies,
Christ is the path and Christ the prize.

Running the Christian race takes dedication and discipline.

August 14

[Jesus] was wounded
for our transgressions,
... and by His stripes
we are healed.
-Isaiah 53:5

THE REMEDY FOR SIN
Have you received Christ's gift of salvation?
He died for your sins and rose from the dead.
He offers forgiveness to all who believe in Him (Rom 10:9).

Sin is a heart disease that can be cured only by the Great Physician.