August 16th
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you," saith the Lord. "Thoughts of peace and not of evil to give you an unexpected end. Jeremiah 29:11 KJV.
"For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,' says the Lord, 'plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11 AMP
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
August 17th
Let Your conversion be without covetous and be content with such things as ye have. For He hath said, "I will never leave thee nor forsake thee so that we may boldly say, "The Lord is my helper snd I will not fear what man shall do unto me." Hebrews 13:5–6. KJV.
"Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?"" Hebrews 13:5-6 NIV
"Let your character [your moral essence, your inner nature] be free from the love of money [shun greed—be financially ethical], being content with what you have; for He has said, "I will never [under any circumstances] desert you [nor give you up nor leave you without support, nor will I in any degree leave you helpless], nor will I forsake or let you down or relax My hold on you [assuredly not]!" [Josh 1:5] So we take comfort and are encouraged and confidently say, "The Lord is my Helper [in time of need], I will not be afraid. What will man do to me?" [Ps 27:1; 118:6]"
Hebrews 13:5-6 AMP
August 18th
And I say unto you, my friends, be not afraid of them that kill the body and after that they have no more that they can do." Luke 12:4 KJV
"I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that have nothing more that they can do." Luke 12:4 AMP
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"I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more." Luke 12:4 NIV
August 19th
But Thou, O Lord, are a shield for me, my glory and the lifter of mine head. Psalm 3:3 KJV.
"But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory [and my honor], and the One who lifts my head." Psalms 3:3 AMP
August 20th
I cried unto the Lord with my voice and He heard me out of His holy hill-Selah. Psalm 3:4
"With my voice I was crying to the Lord, And He answered me from His holy mountain. Selah." Psalms 3:4 AMP
August 21st
Ask of me and I shall give the heathen thine inheritance and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. Psalm 2:8. KJV
"'Ask of Me, and I will assuredly give [You] the nations as Your inheritance, And the ends of the earth as Your possession."
Psalms 2:8 AMP
August 22nd
I laid me down and slept I awaked for the Lord sustained me. Psalm 3:5 KJV
"I lay down and slept [safely]; I awakened, for the Lord sustains me." Psalms 3:5 AMP
August 23rd
But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself, the Lord will hear when I call unto Him. Psalm 4:3
"But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself [and dealt wonderfully with] the godly man [the one of honorable character and moral courage—the one who does right]. The Lord hears and responds when I call to Him."
Psalms 4:3 AMP
August 24th
Hear me when I call O God of my righteousness Thou has enlarged me when I was in distress have mercy upon me and hear my prayer Psalm 4:1. KJV.
"Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have freed me when I was hemmed in and relieved me when I was in distress; Be gracious to me and hear [and respond to] my prayer." Psalms 4:1 AMP
August 25th
Thou hast put gladness in my heart more than in the time that their corn and wine increased. Psalm 4:7. KJV
"You have put joy in my heart, More than [others know] when their wheat and new wine have yielded abundantly."
Psalms 4:7 AMP
August 26th
I will both lay me down in peace and sleep for Thou Lord, only makest me dwelleth in safety. Psalm 4:8. KJV
"In peace [and with a tranquil heart] I will both lie down and sleep, For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety and confident trust." Psalms 4:8 AMP
August 27th
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God to them who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 KJV.
"And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose."
Romans 8:28 AMP
August 28th
And not only so but we glorify in tribulation also knowing that tribulation worketh patience, experience hope and hope maketh not ashamed because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. Romans 5:3–5. KJV.
"And not only this, but [with joy] let us exult in our sufferings and rejoice in our hardships, knowing that hardship (distress, pressure, trouble) produces patient endurance; and endurance, proven character (spiritual maturity); and proven character, hope and confident assurance [of eternal salvation]. Such hope [in God's promises] never disappoints us, because God's love has been abundantly poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us." Romans 5:3-5 AMP
August 29th
And whatsoever ye do, do it in the heartily as to the Lord and not unto men. Romans 3:23. KJV
"This righteousness of God comes through faith in Jesus Christ for all those [Jew or Gentile] who believe [and trust in Him and acknowledge Him as God's Son]. There is no distinction, [1 Cor 12:13; Gal 3:28] since all have sinned and continually fall short of the glory of God, and are being justified [declared free of the guilt of sin, made acceptable to God, and granted eternal life] as a gift by His [precious, undeserved] grace, through the redemption [the payment for our sin] which is [provided] in Christ Jesus, whom God displayed publicly [before the eyes of the world] as a [life-giving] sacrifice of atonement and reconciliation (propitiation) by His blood [to be received] through faith. This was to demonstrate His righteousness [which demands punishment for sin], because in His forbearance [His deliberate restraint] He passed over the sins previously committed [before Jesus' crucifixion]. It was to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so that He would be just and the One who justifies those who have faith in Jesus [and rely confidently on Him as Savior]."
Romans 3:22-26 AMP
August 30th
"But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in My name; He shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said to you." This is Jesus speaking to his disciples for those of you who don't remember context. John 14:26
"But the Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name [in My place, to represent Me and act on My behalf], He will teach you all things. And He will help you remember everything that I have told you. [Matt 5:7, 13, 24, 25; Luke 24:49; John 14:16; Acts 1:4]"
John 14:26 AMP
August 31st
Father of Mercies and the God of all comfort who comforteth us in all our tribulation that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God for the suffering of Christ abound in us so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. 2nd Corinthians 1:3–5.
"Blessed [gratefully praised and adored] be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts and encourages us in every trouble so that we will be able to comfort and encourage those who are in any kind of trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For just as Christ's sufferings are ours in abundance [as they overflow to His followers], so also our comfort [our reassurance, our encouragement, our consolation] is abundant through Christ [it is truly more than enough to endure what we must]." 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 AMP
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Simple Short Daily Prayer Books Series Book 2
Non-FictionSummary: More of God's promises and lessons listed out and of course the regular day prayers found on the Short Daily Prayer App. And some more simple prayers from my common book of Prayers. And devotional book reviews too A book two of simple praye...
