The Daily Practice

Psalm 103:1-12   New International Version     Of David. Praise the  Lord , my soul;      all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the  Lord , my soul,      and forget not all his benefits— who forgives all your sins      and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit      and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things      so that yo...

Matthew 9:35-10:4   New International Version     Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness.   When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.   Then he said to his disciples,  "The harvest is plentiful but the...

1 John 1   New International Version     That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life.   The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us.   We proclaim to you what...

Proverbs 25:15-28   New International Version     Through patience a ruler can be persuaded,      and a gentle tongue can break a bone. If you find honey, eat just enough—      too much of it, and you will vomit. Seldom set foot in your neighbor's house—      too much of you, and they will hate you. Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow      is one who gives false testimony against a neighbor. L...

Psalm 102:18-28   New International Version     Let this be written for a future generation,      that a people not yet created may praise the  Lord : "The  Lord  looked down from his sanctuary on high,      from heaven he viewed the earth, to hear the groans of the prisoners      and release those condemned to death." So the name of the  Lord  will be declared in Zion      and his praise in Jerus...

Psalm 102:1-17   New International Version     A prayer of an afflicted person who has grown weak and pours out a lament before the  Lord . Hear my prayer,  Lord ;      let my cry for help come to you. Do not hide your face from me      when I am in distress. Turn your ear to me;      when I call, answer me quickly. For my days vanish like smoke;      my bones burn like glowing embers. My heart is...

Matthew 9:27-34   New International Version     As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, calling out, "Have mercy on us, Son of David!" When he had gone indoors, the blind men came to him, and he asked them,  "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" "Yes, Lord," they replied. Then he touched their eyes and said,  "According to your faith let it be done to you";   and their sight...

Acts 4:23-33   New International Version     On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them.   When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. "Sovereign Lord," they said, "you made the heavens and the earth and the sea, and everything in them.   You spoke by the Holy Spirit through th...

Proverbs 21:30-22:6   New International Version     There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan      that can succeed against the  Lord . The horse is made ready for the day of battle,      but victory rests with the  Lord . A good name is more desirable than great riches;      to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. Rich and poor have this in common:      The  Lord  is the Maker of them all. Th...

Psalm 101   New International Version     Of David. A psalm. I will sing of your love and justice;      to you,  Lord , I will sing praise. I will be careful to lead a blameless life—      when will you come to me? I will conduct the affairs of my house      with a blameless heart. I will not look with approval      on anything that is vile. I hate what faithless people do;      I will have no par...

John 4:19-26   New International Version     "Sir," the woman said, "I can see that you are a prophet.   Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem." "Woman,"  Jesus replied,  "believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem.   You Samaritans worship what you do not know; ...

1 Timothy 6:6-21   New International Version     But godliness with contentment is great gain.   For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.   But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.   Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.   For the love...

Proverbs 17:11-20   New International Version     Evildoers foster rebellion against God;      the messenger of death will be sent against them. Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs      than a fool bent on folly. Evil will never leave the house      of one who pays back evil for good. Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam;      so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out. Acquitting t...

Proverbs 17:1-10   New International Version     Better a dry crust with peace and quiet      than a house full of feasting, with strife. A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son      and will share the inheritance as one of the family. The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold,      but the  Lord  tests the heart. A wicked person listens to deceitful lips;      a liar pays attent...

Psalm 100   New International Version     A psalm. For giving grateful praise. Shout for joy to the  Lord , all the earth.      Worship the  Lord  with gladness;      come before him with joyful songs. Know that the  Lord  is God.      It is he who made us, and we are his;      we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving      and his courts with praise;      give...

Matthew 14:25-33   New International Version     Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake.   When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. "It's a ghost," they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them:  "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid." "Lord, if it's you," Peter replied, "tell me to come to you on the water." "Come,"  he...

1 Timothy 5:17-25   New International Version     The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.   For Scripture says, "Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain," and "The worker deserves his wages."   Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses....

Proverbs 15:26-33   New International Version     The  Lord  detests the thoughts of the wicked,      but gracious words are pure in his sight. The greedy bring ruin to their households,      but the one who hates bribes will live. The heart of the righteous weighs its answers,      but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil. The  Lord  is far from the wicked,      but he hears the prayer of the righ...

Psalm 99   New International Version     The  Lord  reigns,      let the nations tremble; he sits enthroned between the cherubim,      let the earth shake. Great is the  Lord  in Zion;      he is exalted over all the nations. Let them praise your great and awesome name—      he is holy. The King is mighty, he loves justice—      you have established equity; in Jacob you have done      what is just...

Matthew 14:13-21   New International Version     When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns.   When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, "This is a remote place, and it's already gettin...

1 Timothy 4   New International Version     The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.   Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron.   They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksg...

Matthew 11:7-15   New International Version     As John's disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John:  "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swayed by the wind?   If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear fine clothes are in kings' palaces.   Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more...

Proverbs 15:26-33   New International Version     The  Lord  detests the thoughts of the wicked,      but gracious words are pure in his sight. The greedy bring ruin to their households,      but the one who hates bribes will live. The heart of the righteous weighs its answers,      but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil. The  Lord  is far from the wicked,      but he hears the prayer of the righ...

Psalm 98   New International Version     A psalm. Sing to the  Lord  a new song,      for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm      have worked salvation for him. The  Lord  has made his salvation known      and revealed his righteousness to the nations. He has remembered his love      and his faithfulness to Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen      the salvation o...

Matthew 13:24-30   New International Version     Jesus told them another parable:  "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.   But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away.   When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared. "The owner's servants came to him and said, 'Sir, didn't you sow good seed...