Weekly Devotional
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This week's verse:    
Psalm 145: 17-18
“The LORD is righteous in all his ways and loving toward all he has made. The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”



Devotional reading for week of  March 8th:


Psalm 73:25-28
    25 Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you.
   26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart
      and my portion forever.
  27 Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you.
   28 But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign LORD my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds.

Perspective Amidst Life’s Storms

Ever question if it’s really worth it to follow God?   You’re not alone, brother.  Even the men of the Bible had moments of doubt regardless of the strength of their faith.  Asaph, the author of Psalm 73, was right where you are today. Asaph was tempted to give up his faith as he asked God, “Why do evil men prosper all around me while I’m suffering?”
After God reminded him of the eventual fate of the wicked, Asaph concluded that the key to keeping his perspective amid life’s storms was to be reminded that God is in control and God is  good.  Centering your thoughts on God’s incredible goodness, when you feel tempted to give up, will guard you against the enemy’s attacks.
Think of yourself as a train with three sections:  engine, freight car and caboose.  Your will is the engine…it drives you.  Your intellect is your freight car…it carries the heavy loads.  And your emotions are the caboose…it is supposed to follow (not lead).    It is important not to be driven by our caboose (i.e. emotions) in difficult times like these.  Whatever you’re facing (loss of a job, financial difficulties, etc.), keep your eyes on the goodness of God as found in His Word.
Asaph “cleaved” to God in his despair.   Cleave means to stick firmly, closely, loyally and unwaveringly.  When we cleave to God, the world and all its glory vanishes. Psalm 73:26 says, “…my heart and my flesh may fail, but God is the strength of my life and my portion forever.
God reminds us that He is the source of our true strength and our ultimate Provider forever.  Keep a journal where you can write down things that you’re grateful for and lessons you’re learning in God’s Word.  Let those reminders strengthen you no matter what you may be facing today. Stay in His Word, in prayer and surrounded by other men of faith.  God is good, brother. 
Remember that yourself and encourage a brother with that reminder.









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“MEMORY VERSES 2010”

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1/12/10Psalm 27:1    " The LORD is my light and my ..."
01/19/10    1 Peter 5:6   “Humble yourselves, therefore, under…”
01/26/10    Psalm 121:2"My help comes from the LORD, the..."
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02/02/101 Samuel 2:2“There is no one holy like the LORD…”
02/09/10Psalm 18: 2“The LORD is my rock, my fortress and…”
02/16/10Psalm 92: 14, 15“They will still bear fruit in old age, they…”
02/23/10Deuteronomy 32:4“He is the Rock, his works are perfect…”
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03/02/10 Nahum 1:7“The LORD is good, a refuge in times…”
03/09/10Psalm 145:17-18“The LORD is righteous in all his ways…”


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BAND of BROTHERS “MEMORY VERSES 2009”

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01/27/09Psalm 119: 105“Your Word is a lamp unto …”
02/03/092 Samuel 22:29“You are my lamp, O Lord…”
02/10/09Lamentations 3:40“Let us examine our ways….”
02/17/092 Corinthians 5:7“We Live by Faith, not…”
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02/24/09Psalm 139:23“Search me, O God, and know…”
03/03/091 Peter 5:7 “Cast all your Anxiety on …”
03/10/09Matthew 6:27“Who of you by worrying can add…”
03/17/09 Psalm 139:1“O Lord, you have searched me…”
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03/24/09 Hebrews 13:8“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday…”
04/07/092 Corinthians 9:15“Thanks be to God for his…”
04/14/09Psalm 118:24“This is the day the Lord has ….”
04/21/091 Thessalonians 5:18“give thanks in all circumstances, for”
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04/28/09Philippians 4:13“I can do everything through him…”
05/05/09Psalm 46:1“God is our refuge and strength, an…”
05/12/09Luke 1 : 37“For nothing is impossible with God”
05/19/091 Chronicles 16:11“Look to the Lord and His Strength…”
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05/26/09Psalm 84:12“O Lord Almighty, blessed is the man…”
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06/30/092Corinthians 1:3“Praise be to the God and Father of …”
07/07/092Corinthians 1:4“..who comforts us in all our troubles...”
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08/25/09James 1:19“My dear brothers, take note of this;…”
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09/08/09 Ephesians 4:26“In your anger do not sin” Do not…”
09/15/09Proverbs 22:24“do not make friends with a…”
09/22/09Proverbs 29:11“A fool gives full vent to his anger,…”
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09/29/09Matthew 11:28“Come to me, all you who are weary…”
10/06/09John 6:35“then Jesus declared, I am the Bread…”
10/13/09John 14:6“Jesus answered, I am the way and …”
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10/27/09Philippians 4:4"Rejoice in the Lord always, I will ..."
11/03/09      Colossians 4:2             "Devote yourselves to prayer, being..."
11/10/09Psalm 107:1"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is..."
11/24/09     Romans 11:36    “For from Him and through Him…”
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12/01/09     1Peter 5:8    “Be self-controlled and alert. Your…”
12/08/09Ephesians 4:27  "...do not give the devil a foothold."
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