Verse of the Day for Tuesday, May 19th, 2026:
The wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.... View MoreVerse of the Day for Tuesday, May 19th, 2026:
The wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness. — James 3:17-18
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Thoughts on Today's Verse....
Now I know why righteousness is so hard to find these days. We don't have many in our world who are full of heavenly wisdom - if that means being considerate, submitting to others' needs, living with mercy toward those who are different, bearing good fruit, treating others with impartiality, and demonstrating genuine concern for our neighbors. These traits of wisdom are hard to find in our world, probably because they are often associated with weakness. And, while many claim to love peace, so few are willing to make peace and to sow peace into the lives of others. Heavenly wisdom is full of sacrificial earthly action. That's a powerful reminder to me that wisdom is not what we know but what we sow! We don't produce "a harvest of righteousness" by spewing hate and seeking our own way at the expense of others.
My Prayer...
Holy and Wise Father, thank you for demonstrating purity, peace-making, impartiality, submissiveness, mercy, good fruit, and sincerity in the life of Jesus. I ask for the power and courage to demonstrate these Christlike qualities as I seek to live a more JESUShaped life. In the name of Christ Jesus, my Lord, I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware. You can email questions or comments to phil@verseoftheday.com.
Today's Verse Illustrated

Because of what Christ did, we can confidently stand and say that we are in Him and He is in us. Though we live in our earthly bodies, our spirit has been regenerated. We have been redeemed. We have a... View MoreBecause of what Christ did, we can confidently stand and say that we are in Him and He is in us. Though we live in our earthly bodies, our spirit has been regenerated. We have been redeemed. We have a glorious future ahead of us, and it is by faith we believe this and continue to live out the will of God for our lives. We live a life of faith now, of total trust in our Savior, Jesus Christ, the Son of the Almighty God, our Father, who never stopped loving us and never will.
There’s been a lot of talk in the modern age about spending time calling for something to be done on social media rather than actually doing something. Even as Christians, it’s easy to feel good about... View MoreThere’s been a lot of talk in the modern age about spending time calling for something to be done on social media rather than actually doing something. Even as Christians, it’s easy to feel good about ourselves for sharing God’s word with others and testifying about our faith on the internet. Is it enough?
Jesus said that to the watching world, believers should be like salt and light. If we add salt to soup, no one can deny the improvement in taste. If we bring a lamp into a dark room, darkness will flee. Everyone testifies their personal belief and priorities first and foremost by the way they live their lives. Our character, conduct, and even our conversations should reflect the necessity of Christ and make a clear statement about the glory of God and the power of the Holy Spirit.
Thought: When we are filled with a hope to have an impact on the world, a good place to start is by studying the scriptures. Studying the lives of Abraham, Moses, Daniel, David, Mary, Esther and others teaches us the way the learned from their mistakes, the ways they coped with difficulties and how they interacted with the Lord. The Biblical accounts also show us that our Father in Heaven has goals for our lives, and that He wants us to be like Christ.
Ephesians 2:8-9 HCSB
[8] For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift — [9] not from works, so that no one can boast.
https://bible.com/bible/72/eph.2... View MoreEphesians 2:8-9 HCSB
[8] For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift — [9] not from works, so that no one can boast.
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Ephesians 2:8-9 (HCSB) - For you are saved by grace through | YouVersion
For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift — not from works, so that no one can boast.
Verse of the Day for Monday, May 18th, 2026:
God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. — Hebrews 6:10
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God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. — Hebrews 6:10
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Thoughts on Today's Verse....
The Holy Spirit offers us great assurance in today's verse! God is not unjust. Oh, that is such an understatement: God furnished the atoning sacrifice for our sins by sending Jesus (1 John 2:1-2). When we seek after him, Jesus promised we could find him (Matthew 7:7-8; Acts 17:27). God will not forget the work and love we share with others. God has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west (Psalm 103:10-12). He chooses to keep an eternal record of the good we have done. We are his people. He claims us. He is gracious and loving, remembering the good we have done to others while forgiving and forgetting our sins. Wow! What great motivation for us to keep maturing into the likeness of Jesus Christ as we become more JESUShaped (2 Corinthians 3:18).
My Prayer...
God, you are so gracious. Thank you. Words cannot express my joy at hearing such a simple and profound statement describing your virtues:
God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.
I am so glad, dear Father, that I am your child. Through my gracious brother, Jesus, I thank you. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware. You can email questions or comments to phil@verseoftheday.com.
Today's Verse Illustrated

It is considered a blessing when we do not have close companionship with those who oppose God. It does not mean we distance ourselves from sinners and unbelievers completely, no. We still have to pray... View MoreIt is considered a blessing when we do not have close companionship with those who oppose God. It does not mean we distance ourselves from sinners and unbelievers completely, no. We still have to pray for them and preach to them. But to avoid heeding the counsel of or closely affiliating with those who take delight in walking disobedience or doing wicked things, should be considered a blessing because we will be preventing ourselves from going through painful consequences.
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