August 30

You have crowned him
with glory and honor.
-Psalm 8:5

Oh, teach me what it cost Thee
To make a sinner whole;
And teach me, Savior, teach me
The value of a soul!

We are more precious to Jesus than the costliest diamond.

August 29

The Lord your God in
your midst, the Mighty
One, will save; He will
rejoice over you with
gladness, He will quiet you with His love.
-Zephaniah 3:17

If your heart is filled with sadness,
Or your struggle with despair,
Turn to God, who'll bring you gladness
When you sense His love and care.

In God's garden of love, you are His forget-me-not.

August 28

He restores my soul.
-Psalms 23:3

This Shepherd of mine knows each trial, each snare,
And at just the right moment my Lord will be there,
On His shoulders to carry each burden for me -
Yes, the Lord is my Shepherd, and always shall be.

The weak and the helpless are in the Good Shepherd's special care.

August 27

A merry heart does
good, like medicine.
-Proverbs 17:22

A merry heart is like a medicine -
It's soothing for your sadness, gives you joy;
So lift your voice and let your spirit soar -
True happiness is yours without alloy.

Wholesome laughter has great face value.

August 26
Do not be unequally
yoked together with
unbelievers.
-2 Corinthians 6:14

THINKING IT OVER
Why is it unwise for a follower of Christ to marry an
unbeliever? What advice does Peter give to wives of
unbelieving husbands? (see 1 Peter 3:1)

Faulty beliefs about God lead to faulty decisions about people.