Devotionals for Friday, August 17, 2018

Today's Verse
A Daily Bible Verse, Thought, & Prayer
– 2 Corinthians 10:17-18 –
"Let him who boasts boast in the Lord." For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. (Full Devo)
ministry sermon
Passion for Praise
Daily Passages of Praise to Our Father
– Psalm 92:4-5 –
You thrill me, LORD, with all you have done for me! I sing for joy because of what you have done. O LORD, what great works you do! And how deep are your thoughts.
Daily Wisdom
Wisdom for Your Daily Walk with God
– 2 Peter 3:8 –
But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.
"Perhaps one reason God delays His answers to our prayers is because He knows we need to be with Him far more than we need the things we ask of Him."
— Ben Patterson —
Quotemeal
Quotes for Christians that Inspire & Encourage

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HEARTLIGHT GALLERY

Illustration of the Bible Verse Psalm 92:4-5
Illustration of the Bible Verse John 6:63 NIV
Illustration of the Bible Verse 2 Peter 3:8
Illustration of the Bible Verse John 11:54 NLT
Illustration of the Bible Verse Quote by Ben Patterson
Illustration of the Bible Verse 2 Corinthians 10:17-18
Illustration of the Bible Verse Psalm 92:1-3
Illustration of the Bible Verse John 4:23-24 NLT
Illustration of the Bible Verse Deuteronomy 4:40
Illustration of the Bible Verse Quote by Dr. Alvin Vander Griend
Illustration of the Bible Verse 2 Corinthians 7:1
Illustration of the Bible Verse Psalm 71:7-8