These devotions are to be written by you—current and former members of Temple. And before you say no, I want to emphatically declare, “Yes, you can!” Maybe it is a story about your involvement at Temple—a specific trip or event you remember—or maybe a personal reflection on something in your life such as your mother’s influence upon you or God’s provision for you in challenging times. You HAVE a story! Tell it! Put it in a devotional format. Below, you can find a variety of NKJV Scriptures to choose from for your devotional thought. (If you would like to use one that is not listed, feel free to add it.) You will also find a submission form below where you can write your short, 350 words or less, devotional. For those less technologically savvy, don’t fret! Someone can help you if you let us know. For any other questions, feel free to contact Judith Roberts at robertsjudimc@hotmail.com. While we cannot guarantee that every submission will be published, we are doing our best to create a book that is full of a variety of Temple voices, experiences, and wisdom. We really do have a lot of blessings to recount from the past, but I also believe that Temple is still made of people committed to the great cause of our great God. The faith and sacrifice of our predecessors are not just characteristics of our past; they are realities of the present! I see within our congregation the same determination to let our light shine, and I am even more excited today about our work than I ever have been.
Dr. Reggie Bridges
Scripture Reference of Choice
Genesis 1:1 – In the beginning
Genesis 1:27 – God created man in his own image
Genesis 1:31 – God saw all that he had made
Genesis 8:1 – God Remembered Noah.
Exodus 4:12 – God will provide words.
Exodus 15:2
Exodus 20:6 – God’s faithful love
Exodus 20:12 – Honor your father and mother.
Exodus 33:21-22 – Cleft of the rock/cover you with My hand
Leviticus 22:31 – Keep My commandments.
Numbers 6:24-26 – The Lord bless you, keep you…and give you peace.
Numbers 23:19 – God keeps His word..
Deuteronomy 5:32 – Obey God’s commands.
Deuteronomy 6:5 – Serve with heart, soul, strength
Deuteronomy 16:17 – Appear with a gift suited to his means
Deuteronomy 20:4 – The Lord goes with you to fight for you
Deuteronomy 31:6 – Be strong and courageous
Joshua 1:9 – God’s presence makes us strong and courageous
Joshua 24:24 – “We will worship the Lord our God and obey Him.”
Ruth 1:17 – Faithful unto death
1 Samuel 1:28a – Child dedicated to God.
1 Samuel 2:1 – Heart rejoices in God.
1 Samuel 2:30 – God honors those who honor Him.
1 Samuel 3:10b – Speak, for your servant is listening.
1 Samuel 7:5 – Intercessory prayer
1 Samuel 16:7 – God sees the heart.
1 Samuel 17:37a – God will rescue
1 Samuel 17:47 – The battle is the Lord’s.
1 Kings 17:16 – Flour and oil did not run out.
2 Kings 18:3 – Walk in God’s ways
1 Chronicles 16:9 – Sing praise to Him
1 Chronicles 16:8 – Give thanks to the Lord
1 Chronicles 16:25 – Great is the Lord
1 Chronicles 28:20 – Be strong and courageous.
1 Chronicles 29:17a – God tests our hearts.
1 Chronicles 29:19 – Carry out the plan.
Nehemiah 4:6 – The will to work
Nehemiah 8:10b – God’s joy is our strength.
Nehemiah 9:6 – God, the Creator
Job 19:25 – My Redeemer lives
Job 22:27 – He will hear your prayers.
Job 23:10 – Emerging from testing.
Job 37:14 – Stop and consider God’s wonders
Psalm 1:1-2 – Keep good company.
Psalm 1:3 – Tree planted by stream
Psalm 3:3 – God is our shield.
Psalm 5:3 – Plead to God.
Psalm 8:1 – Magnificence of God’s name
Psalm 9:1 – Thank the Lord; declare His works.
Psalm 16:5 – God blesses us and holds our future.
Psalm 16:7 – I will praise the Lord
Psalm 16:8 – I keep my eyes always on the Lord
Psalm 18:2 – The Lord is my rock
Psalm 19:14 – May the words of my mouth
Psalm 23:3 – God renews and leads
Psalm 27:1 – The Lord is my light and my salvation.
Psalm 27:4 – I may dwell in the house of the Lord
Psalm 27:13 – See God’s goodness.
Psalm 28:7 – The Lord is my strength
Psalm 31:24 – Be strong and take heart
Psalm 32:8 – God will give counsel.
Psalm 33:20-21 – God is our help and shield; trust in Him.
Psalm 34:4 – He delivered me from all my fears
Psalm 34:8 – Blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.
Psalm 37:4 – Delight in the Lord
Psalm 37:5 – Commit your way to the Lord.
Psalm 37:25 – Righteous never abandoned.
Psalm 42:2 – Thirsting for God
Psalm 42:11 – Put your hope in God.
Psalm 46:1 – God is our refuge and strength.
Psalm 46:10 – Be still and know that I am God.
Psalm 51:1 – God’s grace
Psalm 51:13 – Sinners shall be converted.
Psalm 54:2 – God, hear my prayer
Psalm 56:3 – When I am afraid, I will trust in You.
Psalm 62:5 – Rest in God; hope comes from God
Psalm 71:7 – Strong refuge
Psalm 73:25-26 – God is the strength of my heart
Psalm 74:17 – Seasons
Psalm 90:14 – We may sing for joy
Psalm 91:2 – God is our refuge and fortress.
Psalm 91:11 – He shall give His angels charge over thee.
Psalm 92:1 – Give thanks to God.
Psalm 96:2 – Sing to the Lord.
Psalm 98:4 – Make a joyful noise to the Lord.
Psalm 103:8 – God’s mercy and grace
Psalm 105:42 – God keeps His promises.
Psalm 107:1 – Give thanks to the Lord
Psalm 107:2 – Let the redeemed of the Lord say so.
Psalm 107:6 – Delivered out of distresses
Psalm 112:1 – Blessed are those who fear the Lord
Psalm 113:3 – Praise God all the day.
Psalm 118:1 – God’s love endures forever.
Psalm 118:14 – The Lord is my strength
Psalm 118:24 – This is the day the Lord as made
Psalm 119:11 – I have hidden Your word in my heart
Psalm 119:18 – Open my eyes that I may see
Psalm 119:50 – Your promise
Psalm 119:68 – God is good.
Psalm 119:105 – God’s word is a lamp and a light.
Psalm 119:130 – Revelation, understanding
Psalm 120:1 – God hears cries for help.
Psalm 121:1-2 – The source of our help.
Psalm 136:1 – Give thanks to the Lord for He is good.
Psalm 138:8 – We are the work of His hands.
Psalm 139:7-8 – You are there
Psalm 139:16. He knows all about out lives
Psalm 143:8 – I have put my trust in you
Psalm 144:1-2 – Take refuge in the Lord.
Psalm 145:3 – Great is the Lord
Psalm 145:4 – One generation commends your works
Psalm 145:8 – The Lord is gracious and compassionate
Psalm 145:9 – The Lord is good to everyone
Psalm 145:17 – Righteous, faithful God.
Psalm 149:1 – Sing to the Lord a new song
Proverbs 2:7 – Wisdom for the righteous
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust the Lord
Proverbs 3:12 – God corrects those He loves.
Proverbs 3:27 – Be generous.
Proverbs 8:17 – Seek and find God.
Proverbs 8:33 – Listen to instruction
Proverbs 11:1 – God delights in honesty.
Proverbs 11:25 – Those who give will receive.
Proverbs 11:30 – Fruit of the righteous; winning souls
Proverbs 12:22 – God delights in honest dealings.
Proverbs 15:1 – A gentle answer turns away anger
Proverbs 16:9 – God determines our steps.
Proverbs 16:32 – Be slow to anger.
Proverbs 17:17 – A friend loves at all times
Proverbs 17: 22 – A merry heart doeth good like a medicine..
Proverbs 18:10 – A fortified tower
Proverbs 20:11 – Even a young man is known by his actions
Proverbs 21:3 – Obedience is better than sacrifice.
Proverbs 22:1 – A good name is to be chosen
Proverbs 27:17 – Iron sharpens iron.
Proverbs 31:28 – Praise of wife/mother.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 – A time for everything
Isaiah 1:18
Isaiah 3:10 – Righteous enjoy fruit of their works.
Isaiah 6:8 – Here I am. Send me.
Isaiah 7:14 – A sign from the Lord
Isaiah 9:6 – For unto us a Child is born
Isaiah 12:2 – I will trust and not be afraid
Isaiah 26:3 – Kept in peace
Isaiah 40:8 – The grass withers
Isaiah 40:29 – Strength to the weary
Isaiah 40:31 – Mount up with wings like eagles/run and not be weary
Isaiah 41:10 – Do not fear…do not be dismayed
Isaiah 41:13 – Do not fear; I will help you
Isaiah 43:2 – God’s protection
Isaiah 44:24 – God made everything.
Isaiah 45:5 – No other God
Isaiah 46:4 – God’s support in old age
Isaiah 49:13 – God has comforted His people.
Isaiah 50:4 – Awakened to listen.
Jeremiah 18:4 – Potter making another jar
Jeremiah 29:11 – The plans I have for you
Jeremiah 32:17 – Nothing is too difficult for God.
Lamentations 3:23 – Mercies are new every morning
Daniel 1:15 – Faithfulness produced fitness.
Joel 2:26 – God has dealt wondrously.
Micah 3:8 – Power from the Spirit
Micah 6:8 – What God requires of us
Nahum 1:7 – a stronghold in a day of distress
Habakkuk 2:20 – The Lord is in his holy temple
Habakkuk 3:17-18 – Though times are hard, I rejoice in the Lord.
Habakkuk 3:19 – God is our strength.
Zephaniah 3:17 – A mighty one who will save
Malachi 3:10 – Bring the full tenth.
Matthew 2:11 – Wise men worship; present gifts
Matthew 4:10 – Worship the Lord your God, and serve only Him.
Matthew 5:4 – Mourners will be comforted.
Matthew 5:16 – let your light shine
Matthew 5:37 – Honesty in speech
Matthew 5:44 – love your enemies
Matthew 6:33 – Seek God’s kingdom first.
Matthew 6:34 – Don’t worry about tomorrow.
Matthew 7:8 – Ask; seek; knock
Matthew 7:24 – House built on rock
Matthew 8:26 – He rose and rebuked the winds and the sea
Matthew 9:38 – Laborers for the harvest
Matthew 11:28 – Come to me
Matthew 11:29 – Find rest for your soul.
Matthew 14:29 – Faith to walk on water
Matthew 18:15 – Heal broken relationships.
Matthew 19:29 – Blessings from faithfulness
Matthew 21:22 – if you believe
Matthew 22:37-38 – Love the Lord your God
Matthew 25:23 – Good and faithful servant
Matthew 25:34 – Inherit your kingdom.
Matthew 26:39 – His will – not ours.
Matthew 28:19-20 – Go … teach … baptize.
Mark 5:19 – Tell your friends
Mark 6:31 – Rest in a remote place.
Mark 13:31 – my words will never pass away
Mark 14:8 – She did what she could.
Mark 16:6 – He is risen.
Luke 2:52 – Jesus increased in wisdom and stature
Luke 4:10 – He shall give His angels charge over you.
Luke 5:4 – Faith to obey
Luke 5:11 – Following Jesus
Luke 6:31 – Just as you want others to do for you, do the same for them
Luke 6:37 – Do not judge. Forgive.
Luke 7:13 – Jesus has compassion.
Luke 10:36 – Being a neighbor
Luke 11:9 – Seek, and you will find
Luke 11:13 – Good gifts
Luke 12:7 – More valuable than sparrows
Luke 12:12 – Words from the Holy Spirit.
Luke 12:28 – O ye of little faith
Luke 12:42 – Faithful and wise steward
Luke 14:17 – The banquet is ready.
Luke 15:9 – Rejoice; found coin
Luke 17:15-16 – Giving thanks
Luke 18:1 – Don’t stop praying.
Luke 19:10 – the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost
Luke 22:32 – Prayed for you; strengthen your brothers
John 1:5 – The light shines in the darkness
John 1:16-17 – Grace and truth through Jesus
John 3:16 – For God loved the world
John 3:17 – His son…to save the world through him
John 4:24 – God is spirit
John 4:42 – First-hand knowledge
John 6:44 – Drawn to Jesus.
John 8:12 – The light of the world
John 8:32 – the truth will set you free
John 10:27 – Sheep hear Shepherd’s voice
John 11:25-26 – The resurrection and the life.
John 13:15 – Do as I have done.
John 13:35 – Love one another.
John 14:16 – Holy Spirit abides forever.
John 14:27 – Jesus gives His peace.
John 15:8 – Bear much fruit.
John 15:12 – Love one another
John 15:13 – No one has greater love than this
John 16:13 – Spirit of truth
John 16:33 – In me, you may have peace
John 17 – Jesus prays
John 20:27 – Overcome doubt with belief.
Acts 1:8 – Witnesses in Judea, Samaria, Earth
Acts 2:42 – Teaching, fellowship, prayer
Acts 4:12 – No other name for salvation
Acts 4:20 – Tell what you know.
Acts 4:29 – Make us bold.
Acts 4:31 – Power of the Holy Spirit
Acts 8:8 – Great joy in the city
Acts 14:3 – Speaking boldly in the Lord
Acts 16:31 – Believe and be saved.
Acts 17: 26-27 –
Acts 24:16 – Avoid offending God and people.
Romans 1:9 – Mention always in prayers.
Romans 1:16 – Gospel – the power of God
Romans 3:23 – All have sinned.
Romans 5:15 – Grace has abounded.
Romans 6:4 – Walk in newness of life.
Romans 8:16 – Holy Spirit bears witness.
Romans 8:26 – Holy Spirit helps us pray.
Romans 8:28 – All things work together for good …
Romans 8:31 – Who can be against us?
Romans 8:37 – We are more than conquerors.
Romans 8:38-39 – No separation from God’s love.
Romans 10:9 – Confess with your mouth/believe in your heart
Romans 11:33 – God’s wisdom and knowledge
Romans 10:13 – Call on God’s name to be saved.
Romans 10:17 – Faith comes from hearing God’s Word.
Romans 12:1 – Present your bodies a living sacrifice
Romans 12:2 – Transformed – not conformed
Romans 12:12 – Be joyful…patient…faithful
Romans 12:16 – Live in harmony; don’t be proud.
Romans 12:17 – Be honest with everyone.
Romans 12:21 – Overcome evil with good.
Romans 13:8 – Love fulfills the law.
Romans 14:12 – Each of us will give an account
Romans 14:19 – Pursue peace; build up others
Romans 15:4 – The past teaches and encourages us to give us hope
Romans 15:5 – Live in harmony.
Romans 15:13 – Overflow with hope.
Romans 15:17 – Glory in Christ Jesus
Romans 15:30 – Pray for me.
1 Corinthians 1:4-5 – Thankful for God’s grace
1 Corinthians 1:10 – Unity among believers
1 Corinthians 2:10 – Holy Spirit searches and reveals.
1 Corinthians 2:13 – We speak…in words taught by the Spirit
1 Corinthians 3:16 – You are God’s sanctuary
1 Corinthians 4:1 – Be a dependable steward.
1 Corinthians 4:2 – managers be found faithful
1 Corinthians 10:31 – Do all for the glory of God
1 Corinthians 12:26 – Suffer together; rejoice together.
1 Corinthians 13:1 – Importance of love
1 Corinthians 13:12 – I am fully known.
1 Corinthians 13:13 – Faith, hope, and love –
1 Corinthians 14:40 – Everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way
1 Corinthians 15:52 – We shall be changed.
1 Corinthians 15:58 – Stand firm
1 Corinthians 16:13 – Stand firm in the faith
1 Corinthians 16:14 – Do everything in love
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
2 Corinthians 2:14 – Triumph in Christ
2 Corinthians 3:17 – Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
2 Corinthians 4:16 – Daily renewal
2 Corinthians 5:7 – Walk by faith,not by sight.
2 Corinthians 5:17 – New creation
2 Corinthians 5:18 – Ministry of reconciliation
2 Corinthians 5:20 – We are ambassadors for Christ.
2 Corinthians 7:13 – His spirit was refreshed by all of you.
2 Corinthians 8:7 – Excel in grace.
2 Corinthians 9:7 – God loves cheerful givers.
2 Corinthians 10:13 – Strength to overcome temptation
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 – Christ’s power in our weakness
2 Corinthians 13:11 – Live in peace.
Galatians 2:20 – Living by faith in Jesus
Galatians 3:26-27
Galatians 5:25 – Walk with the Spirit.
Ephesians 1:4 – Holy and without blame
Ephesians 2:5 – Saved by grace.
Ephesians 2:8 – By grace we are saved
Ephesians 2:10 – Created for good works.
Ephesians 3:20-21 – Glory to God
Ephesians 4:1 – Walk worthy of calling
Ephesians 4:12 – Equip for ministry
Ephesians 4:32 – be kind and compassionate
Ephesians 5:2 – Walk in love.
Ephesians 5:15 – Walk wisely.
Ephesians 5:18-19 – Spirit-filled and singing
Ephesians 6:1 – Obey your parents
Ephesians 6:10 – Be strong in the Lord
Ephesians 6:13 – Whole armor of God
Philippians 1:3 – Grace and peace to you
Philippians 1:6 – Verse for Centennial – Claimed by Reggie
Philippians 1:10 – Be sincere and without offense.
Philippians 2:2 – United in spirit
Philippians 4:6-7 – Submit requests to God.
Philippians 4:12 – Secret of being content
Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ.
Philippians 4:19 – God will supply our needs.
Colossians 1:3 – Thankful for other Christians.
Colossians 1:16-17 – All things were created
Colossians 2:6-7 – Rooted in Him; overflowing with gratitude
Colossians 2:8 – No one takes you captive
Colossians 3:1 – Seek things that are above,
Colossians 3:15 – Peace and thanks
Colossians 3:16 – Psalms, hymns, spiritual songs
Colossians 3:23 – Do as for the Lord – not for people.
Colossians 4:3 – Open doors to witnessing
1 Thessalonians 4:14 – We believe that Jesus died and rose again…
1 Thessalonians 5:11 – Encourage other Christians.
1 Thessalonians 5:12 – Build up ministers.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 – Pray without ceasing.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 – Give thanks in everything
2 Thessalonians 3:3 – God is faithful and will guard us.
2 Thessalonians 3:5 – May the Lord direct your hearts …
2 Thessalonians 3:13 – Don’t grow weary in doing good.
1 Timothy 1:5 – The goal of this command is love
1 Timothy 3:13 – Office of a deacon
1 Timothy 4:12 – Youthful example
2 Timothy 1:7 – A spirit of power, love, sound judgment
2 Timothy 2:2 – Enabling other Christians
2 Timothy 2:15 – Study to show yourself approved.
2 Timothy 2:24 – Gentle, patient, apt to teach
2 Timothy 3:16 – All scripture is inspired by God.
Titus 2:1 – Speak sound doctrine.
Hebrews 6:19 – Hope is anchor for soul.
Hebrews 10:23 – God is faithful.
Hebrews 10:24 – Provoke love and good works.
Hebrews 11:1 – Faith is substance of things hoped for.
Hebrews 11:6 – Faith is essential.
Hebrews 11:10 – City’s builder and maker is God.
Hebrews 12:1 – Run with endurance.
Hebrews 12:11 – Discipline leads to righteousness.
James 1:5 – Ask God for wisdom.
James 1:17 – Gifts from above.
James 1:19 – Quick to listen, slow to speak
James 1:22 – Be doers and not hearers only.
James 3:17 – Wisdom from above
James 4:8 – Draw near to God.
James 5:16 – Power of righteous peron’s prayer
1 Peter 1:5 – Kept unto salvation
1 Peter 1:25 – God’s Word endures forever.
1 Peter 3:11-12 – Seek peace; God hears prayers of righteous.
1 Peter 3:15 – Have an answer ready.
1 Peter 4:9 – Be hospitable to one another
1 Peter 411 – Glorify God in everything.
1 Peter 5:7 – Cast all your anxiety on him
2 Peter 3:14 – Be diligent.
1 John 1:5 – God is light
1 John 1:7 – If we walk in the light
1 John 1:9 – He is faithful and just to forgive
1 John 2:1 – An advocate with God
1 John 3:23 – Believe in Jesus; love each other.
1 John 4:7 – Love is from God.
1 John 4:11 – Love one another.
1 John 4:16 – God is love.
1 John 4:19 – God loved us first.
1 John 4:21 – The one who loves God must also love his brother
1 John 5:3 – Keep His commandments.
1 John 5:7 – Three bear witness.
1 John 5:14 – Ask according to God’s will.
2 John 1:3 – Grace, mercy and peace
2 John 1:6 – Walk in obedience and love
3 John 1:4 – My children are walking in the truth
Jude 3 – Contend for the faith.
Revelation 4:11 – Our Lord and God, you are worthy
Revelation 21:5 – God makes all things new.
Revelation 22:17 – Take the water of life.
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