For the 1st
Psalms 1, 31, 61, 91, 121, Proverbs 1
Verse of the day:
Psalm 31:24 (KJV)
Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.
Proverbs1:7 (KJV)
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Reading for December 1
And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.
For the 2nd
Psalms 2, 32, 62, 92, 122, Proverbs 2
Verse of the day:
Psalm 32:8-11 (KJV)
I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. 9 Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee. 10 Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall compass him about. 11 Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.
Proverbs 2:1-5 (KJV)
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; 2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; 3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; 4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; 5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.
Reading for December 2
In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
For the 3rd
Psalms 3, 33, 63, 93, 123, Proverbs 3
Verse of the day:
Psalm 33:18 (KJV)
Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
Proverbs 3:11-12 (KJV)
My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary of his correction: 12 For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
Reading for December 3
While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
For the 4th
Psalms 4, 34, 64, 94, 124, Proverbs 4
Verse of the day:
Psalm 94:15 (KJV)
But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it.
Proverbs 4:13 (KJV)
Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
Reading for December 4
(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)
For the 5th
Psalms 5, 35, 65, 95, 125, Proverbs 5
Verse of the day:
Psalm 95:6 (KJV)
O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our maker.
Proverbs 5:21 (KJV)
For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, and he pondereth all his goings.
Reading for December 5
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
For the 6th
Psalms 6, 36, 66, 96, 126, Proverbs 6
Verse of the day:
Psalm 96:11-13 (KJV)
Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof. 12 Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice 13 Before the Lord: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.
Proverbs 6:23 (KJV)
For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
Reading for December 6
I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.
For the 7th
Psalms 7, 37, 67, 97, 127, Proverbs 7
Verse of the day:
Psalm 97:6 (KJV)
The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
Proverbs 7:4 (KJV)
Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman:
Reading for December 7
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 24 And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. 26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.
For the 8th
Psalms 8, 38, 68, 98, 128, Proverbs 8
Verse of the day:
Psalm 68:19 (KJV)
Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.
Proverbs 8:10-11 (KJV)
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. 11 For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
Reading for December 8
That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; 17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; 19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.
For the 9th
Psalms 9, 39, 69, 99, 129, Proverbs 9
Verse of the day:
Psalm 9:7-8 (KJV)
But the Lord shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment. 8 And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.
Proverbs 9:10 (KJV)
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
Reading for December 9
And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.
For the 10th
Psalms 10, 40, 70, 100, 130, Proverbs 10
Verse of the day:
Psalm 100:4-5 (KJV)
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. 5 For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
Proverbs10:14 (KJV)
Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
Reading for December 10
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
For the 11th
Psalms 11, 41, 71, 101, 131, Proverbs 11
Verse of the day:
Psalm 41:1 (KJV)
Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.
Proverbs 11:25 (KJV)
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
Reading for December 11
Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: 16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
For the 12th
Psalms 12, 42, 72, 102, 132, Proverbs 12
Verse of the day:
Psalm 42:7-8 (KJV)
Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: all thy waves and thy billows are gone over me. 8 Yet the Lord will command his lovingkindness in the day time, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life.
Proverbs 12:22 (KJV)
Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.
Reading for December 12
For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, 10 Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
For the 13th
Psalms 13, 43, 73, 103, 133, Proverbs 13
Verse of the day:
Psalm 103:10-13 (KJV)
He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. 11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. 12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us. 13 Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.
Proverbs 13:12 (KJV)
Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
Reading for December 13
Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, 17 Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.
For the 14th
Psalms 14, 44, 74, 104, 134, Proverbs 14
Verse of the day:
Psalm 74:12 (KJV)
For God is my King of old, working salvation in the midst of the earth.
Proverbs 14:2 (KJV)
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
Reading for December 14
This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. 16 Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting. 17 Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
For the 15th
Psalms 15, 45, 75, 105, 135, Proverbs 15
Verse of the day:
Psalm 45:6 (KJV)
Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.
Proverbs 15:8 (KJV)
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Reading for December 15
For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
For the 16th
Psalms 16, 46, 76, 106, 136, Proverbs 16
Verse of the day:
Psalm 46:1-3 (KJV)
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.
Proverbs 16:3 (KJV)
Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.
Reading for December 16
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
For the 17th
Psalms 17, 47, 77, 107, 137, Proverbs 17
Verse of the day:
Psalm 17:7 (KJV)
Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them.
Proverbs 17:1 (KJV)
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
Reading for December 17
Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. 2 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward; 3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;
For the 18th
Psalms 18, 48, 78, 108, 138, Proverbs 18
Verse of the day:
Psalm 18:28 (KJV)
For thou wilt light my candle: the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness.
Proverbs 18:9 (KJV)
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
Reading for December 18
But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. 25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
For the 19th
Psalms 19, 49, 79, 109, 139, Proverbs 19
Verse of the day:
Psalm 139:7-10 (KJV)
Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? 8 If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. 9 If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; 10 Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.
Proverbs 19:8 (KJV)
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
Reading for December 19
Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me: 6 In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure. 7 Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God.
For the 20th
Psalms 20, 50, 80, 110, 140, Proverbs 20
Verse of the day:
Psalm 50:1-6 (KJV)
The mighty God, even the Lord, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof. 2 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined. 3 Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall devour before him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about him. 4 He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people. 5 Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice. 6 And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God is judge himself. Selah.
Proverbs 20:15 (KJV)
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
Reading for December 20
Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
For the 21st
Psalms 21, 51, 81, 111, 141, Proverbs 21
Verse of the day:
Psalm 51:12 (KJV)
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
Proverbs 21:23 (KJV)
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
Reading for December 21
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
For the 22nd
Psalms 22, 52, 82, 112, 142, Proverbs 22
Verse of the day:
Psalm 112:4 (KJV)
Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
Proverbs 22:11 (KJV)
He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
Reading for December 22
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
For the 23rd
Psalms 23, 53, 83, 113, 143, Proverbs 23
Verse of the day:
Psalm 23 (KJV)
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Proverbs 23:17-18 (KJV)
Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long. 18 For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.
Reading for December 23
And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
For the 24th
Psalms 24, 54, 84, 114, 144, Proverbs 24
Verse of the day:
Psalm 24:10 (KJV)
Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.
Proverbs 24:14 (KJV)
So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
Reading for December 24
And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it.
For the 25th
Merry Christimas!
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 (KJV)
Psalms 25, 55, 85, 115, 145, Proverbs 25
Verse of the day:
Psalm 85:10-11 (KJV)
Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. 11 Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.
Proverbs 25:25 (KJV)
As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
Reading for December 25
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
For the 26th
Psalms 26, 56, 86, 116, 146, Proverbs 26
Verse of the day:
Psalm 146:5-10 (KJV)
Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God: 6 Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which keepeth truth for ever: 7 Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The Lord looseth the prisoners: 8 The Lord openeth the eyes of the blind: the Lord raiseth them that are bowed down: the Lord loveth the righteous: 9 The Lord preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down. 10 The Lord shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye the Lord.
Proverbs 26:21 (KJV)
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
Reading for December 26
Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.
For the 27th
Psalms 27, 57, 87, 117, 147, Proverbs 27
Verse of the day:
Psalm 147:3 (KJV)
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
Proverbs 27:19 (KJV)
As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man.
Reading for December 27
And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; 10 And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
For the 28th
Psalms 28, 58, 88, 118, 148, Proverbs 28
Verse of the day:
Psalm 28:6-7 (KJV)
Blessed be the Lord, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications. 7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
Proverbs 28:28 (KJV)
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
Reading for December 28
And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.
For the 29th
Psalms 29, 59, 89, 119, 149, Proverbs 29
Verse of the day:
Psalm 59:16-17 (KJV)
But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble. 17 Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.
Proverbs 29:25 (KJV)
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.
Reading for December 29
Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.
For the 30th
Psalms 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, Proverbs 30
Verse of the day:
Psalm 150 (KJV)
Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. 2 Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness. 3 Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp. 4 Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. 5 Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals. 6 Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.
Proverbs 30:5 (KJV)
Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
Reading for December 30
And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God:
For the 31st
Proverbs 31:8-9 (KJV)
Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. 9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
Reading for December 31, 2022
And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. 7 He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
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