Live Life

A daily Christian devotion written by Pr. Judy Mattson

Saturday, September 30, 2023

Be The Light

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Philippians 2:14-18 KJV; Shine your light in the darkness of the world.
Friday, September 29, 2023

He Humbled Himself

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Philippians 2:5-13 KJV; 18th Sunday after Pentecost; Let every knee bow at the name of the one who humbled himself and died to take away our...
Thursday, September 28, 2023

Be of One Mind

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Philippians 2:1-4 KJV; Only by the power of the Holy Spirit can we be of one mind.
Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Do Not Worry

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Matthew 6:25-34 KJV; Do not worry. It's ok to plan; but do not worry about your planning.
Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Turn To The Lord And Live

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Ezekiel 18:25-32 KJV; 18th Sunday after Pentecost; The Lord forgives all who turn to Him for their salvation through Jesus Christ our Savior...
Monday, September 25, 2023

Forgive And Forget Our Sins

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Psalm 25:1-10 KJV: Forgive and forget the sins of our youth and old age. Teach us to walk in your way.
Sunday, September 24, 2023

Have Patience; He Hears Our Prayers

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Hebrews 10:35-36 KJV; Have patience; trust the Lord; He hears your prayers and answers according to His time.
Saturday, September 23, 2023

The Last Shall Be First

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Matthew 20:1-16;17th Sunday after Pentecost; Mark 10:35-44; The first shall be last and the last shall be first. Humble yourself and serve o...
Friday, September 22, 2023

Whether We Suffer Or Die

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Philippians 1:12-30 KJV; 17th Sunday after Pentecost; Whether we suffer or die the Lord is with us. Even that is an opportunity to glorify G...
Thursday, September 21, 2023

Temper My Speech

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2 Corinthians 13:7-14 KJV Temper my speech so that I do not do more damage than good.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Help Us To Know Your Good Will

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Isaiah 53:6-9 KJV: 17th Sunday after Pentecost. Your thoughts are not our thoughts; your ways are not our ways; help us to know your way, yo...
Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Renew Your Hearts And Minds

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Ephesians 4:23-32 KJV; Renew your hearts and minds by the power of the Holy Spirit that you might be loving, kind, and forgiving.
Monday, September 18, 2023

I Will Seek His Face; His Kingdom

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17th Sunday after Pentecost; Psalm 275:1-9 KJV; There is nothing better than being in the presence of the Lord so we seek His face; His king...
Sunday, September 17, 2023

Live In Righteousness And Truth

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Ephesians 5:1-10 KJV Live in righteousness and truth; live in the light who is Jesus the Christ!
Saturday, September 16, 2023

Compassion, Love, Forgiveness

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Matthew 18:21-35 KJV; 16th Sunday after Pentecost, Forgive others as you would forgive them. Have compassion on others.
Friday, September 15, 2023

Judging Other Traditions

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16th Sunday after Pentecost Romans 14:1-12; Whatever we eat; however we worship we do for the Lord.
Thursday, September 14, 2023

Of One Mind

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Philippians 2:1-2 KJV; When a congregation, when a people are of one mind and with love in Christ Jesus it will bring great joy.
Wednesday, September 13, 2023

The Beloved Son Forgives

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Genesis 50:15-21 KJV; 16th Sunday after Pentecost; The beloved sons forgive. Joseph forgave his brothers. Jesus forgives us.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Rejoice In The Lord

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Philippians 4:4-9 KJV; Rejoice in the Lord even when times are bad for the Lord has a good plan for you.
Monday, September 11, 2023

Bless The Lord!

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Psalm 103:1-12 KJV;  16th Sun after Pentecost; We bless the name of the one who has so richly blessed us! 
Sunday, September 10, 2023

Teach The Children To Know The Lord

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Matthew 18:1-7 KJV; 15th Sunday after Pentecost; We cause offense to the children by not teaching them of the Lord.
Saturday, September 9, 2023

Love Fulfills The Law

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Romans 13:8-10 KJV; Love is the fulfillment of the law.
Friday, September 8, 2023

I Dwell With The Lord Forever

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Psalm 23 KJV; Make the Shepherd's Psalm a daily prayer.
Thursday, September 7, 2023

Warn With Grace

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Psalm 32:1-7 KJV; 15th Sunday after Pentecost; We are to warn those who are falling away for their sakes and ours.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Open Your Lips And Confess

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Psalm 32:1-7 KJV; 15th Sunday after Pentecost; Confess your sins and receive forgiveness.
Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Go Ye Therefore

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Matthew 28:18-20; The Great Commission is not a mere request.
Monday, September 4, 2023

Labor Day 2023

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Proverbs 21:25-26 KJV; The way in which we labor ought to glorify the Lord.
Sunday, September 3, 2023

The Bears And Elisha

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2 Kings 2:23-24 KJV; Curses or blessings; God hears them all.
Saturday, September 2, 2023

He Bids Us Come And Die

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Matthew 16:21 -28 KJV;14th Sun after Pentecost; Jesus tells us in order to live we must die to ourselves.
Friday, September 1, 2023

Do Good Even To Your Enemies

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Romans 12:9-21 KJV; 14th Sunday after Pentecost; Do good to all people as much as is possible that we might all live peaceable lives.
Thursday, August 31, 2023

Worship Together

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Psalm  95:1-7a KJV; Worship the Lord alongside other brothers and sisters in Christ.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Houses Built On Foundations of Sand

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Matthew 7:24-29 KJV; Hurricane Idalia is coming near the coast. The wise man builds his house upon a rock. The wise man hears the Word of Go...
Tuesday, August 29, 2023

One In Christ Jesus

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Galatians 3:26-29 KJV: Why do the children of God discriminate against one another?
Monday, August 28, 2023

We Wash Our Hands In The Blood Of Christ

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Psalm 26; KJV; 14th Sunday after Pentecost; We can only be found righteous when we are washed by the blood of Christ. Camp in St. Augustine,...
Sunday, August 27, 2023

He Brings The City To The Ground

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Isaiah 26:2-5 KJV; He brings those lofty cities and countries to the ground. He lays them in the dust.
Saturday, August 26, 2023

Jesus Is The Christ

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13th Sun after Pentecost:; Matthew 16:13-20 KJV; The confession of the faithful is that Jesus is the Son of God. He is the Christ!
Friday, August 25, 2023

God Would Have Us Welcome The Stranger

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Romans 11:33 – 12:8; KJV; 13th Sunday After Pentecost; God does indeed have a mind. He has a plan like none that we can fathom. He would hav...
Thursday, August 24, 2023

He Hears Our Prayers And Answers

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Psalm 116:1-2; Romans 8:28; KJV; He hears our prayers and answers them according to His good will.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Hearken To The Lord!

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13th Sun after Pentecost; Isaiah 51:1-6 KJV; Listen to Him!
Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Terrible and Terrific

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Romans 8:28,31,32 KJV: The plan of God for us was terrible that Jesus suffered and died for our sakes. Terrific because his love for us is s...
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