June 18

"...the battle is not yours, but God's."

"Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."

"Give thanks to the LORD, for his love endures forever."

"Be still, and know that I am God."

June 17

"First seek the counsel of the LORD."

June 16

"I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. May my meditation be pleasing to him, as I rejoice in the LORD."

"Not to us, O LORD, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness."

June 15

"time for the evening sacrifice" (1 Kings 18:29).

"he repaired the altar of the LORD which was in ruins."

"At the time of sacrifice, the prophet Elijah stepped forward and prayed: "O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, Let it be known today that you are God in Israel and that I am your servant and have done all these things at your command. Answer me, O LORD, answer me, so these people will know that you, O LORD, are God, and that you are turning their hearts back again."

"And after the fire came a gentle whisper."

June 14

"For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him" (2 Chron 16:9).

"Though his disease was severe, even in his illness he did not seek help from the LORD, but only from the physicians" (2 Chron 16:12).

June 13

"The men of Israel were subdued on that occasion, and the men of Judah were victorious because they relied on the LORD, the GOd of their fathers" (2 Chron 13:18).

"Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the Lord his God. He removed the foreign altars and the high places, smashed the sacred stones and cut down the Asherah poles. He commanded Judah to seek the LORD, the God of their fathers, and to obey his laws and commands. He removed the high places and incense altars in every town in Judah, and the kingdom was at peace under him. He built up the fortified cities of Judah, since the land was at peace. No one was at war with him during those years, for the LORD gave him rest." (2 Chron 14:2-6)

"...Asa called to the LORD his God and said, "Lord, there is no one like you to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, O LORD our God, for we rely on you, and in your name we have come against this vast army. O LORD, you are our God; do not let man prevail against you."

June 11

"Those from every tribe of Israel who set their hearts on seeking the LORD, the God of Israel, followed the Levites to Jerusalem to offer sacrifices to the LORD, the God of their fathers."

June 10

"As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother's womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things."

"Remember your Creator in the days of your youth."

"Of making many books there is no end, and much study wearies the body."

"Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man."

"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever" (Psalm 73:26).

June 9

"Do not say, 'Why were the old days better than these?' For it is not wise to ask such questions."

"The man who fears God will avoid all extremes."

"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might."

June 8

"He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end."

"If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!"

"Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken."

"Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong. Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few."

"Therefore, stand in awe of God."

"The sleep of a laborer is sweet, whether he eats little or much, but the abundance of a rich man permits him no sleep."

"Naked a man comes from his mother's womb, and as he comes, so he departs. He takes nothing from his labor that he can carry in his hand."

"All man's efforts are for his mouth, yet his appetite is never satisfied."

June 7

"To the man who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness, but to the sinner he gives the task of gathering and storing up wealth to hand it over to the one who pleases God. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind."

Prov 28:1-30:33

"He who conceals his sins does not prosepr, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy."

June 6

"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves."

Prov 24:23-27:27

"Like a bad tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in times of trouble."

"Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked."

"It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to seek one's own honor."

"As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly."

"Better is open rebuke than hidden love."

"Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses."

"Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend springs from his earnest counsel."

"As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another."

"As water reflects a face, so a man's heart reflects the man."

"Death and Destruction are never satisfied, and neither are the eyes of man."

Prov 22:1-24:22

"for waging war you need guidance, and for victory many advisors."

"for though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again."

Prov 19:1-21:31

"Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails."

"The purposes of a man's heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out."

"Make plans by seeking advice; if you wage war, obtain guidance."

"The lamp of the LORD searches the spirit of a man; it searches out his inmost being."

"A gift given in secret soothes anger."

Prov 16:1-18:24

"Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."

"In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps."

"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity."

"The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out."