Holy Bible Online Word For Today
A daily word for you to receive inspiration and make your day better.
Today's Word
This is the secret to a happy life…
Whoever of you loves life
and desires to see many good days,
keep your tongue from evil
and your lips from telling lies.
Turn from evil and do good;
seek peace and pursue it.
- Psalm 34:12–14
Who doesn’t want to be happy? Many seek happiness in money, food, entertainment, pleasures, or work. These things might bring temporary satisfaction, but true happiness is found in the things of God. When you pursue goodness, truth, and God’s peace, you discover a deep and lasting joy.
To truly live happy days, we need Jesus at the center of our hearts. That means a transformed life! He will help reshape our minds and behavior according to His holy standards. Reflect on whether your values align with true happiness… Psalm 34 offers us some great starting points:
- Stop speaking evil. Don’t grumble about everything, people, or your current situation. Constant complaining only slows your progress.
- Be truthful. Avoid lies and hypocrisy. Live with honesty and integrity.
- Turn away from evil, even from what only appears bad. Distance yourself from all forms of wickedness whether in thoughts, actions, entertainment, relationships, or habits.
- Do good, even when no one is watching as God sees you! Be honest, fair, and upright in all you do.
- Seek peace with perseverance. Avoid unnecessary conflicts and grudges. Even if it takes effort, be someone who brings and promotes the peace of Christ wherever you go!
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Yesterday's Word
Are you ready for the return of Jesus?
For as lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.
- Matthew 24:27
Jesus promised that one day He will return to gather those who love Him. Each day brings us closer to that day, but no one knows when it will be; His return will take everyone by surprise.
Jesus could come back at any moment! Therefore, we need to be prepared at all times. How do we do that? By dedicating our lives to Jesus and living each day with Him. Those who love Jesus will not be caught off guard on that day. They will be ready to reunite with their beloved Lord and Savior.
Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.
- Matthew 24:42-44
Stand firm in the Lord. Speak with Him, read His Word, receive His love every day, and live within His will. Rely on God to guide your decisions, and do not separate Him from your daily life. Prepare now for eternity with Jesus and begin to enjoy His presence and love. The best is yet to come, do not doubt.
Are you ready for the return of Jesus? See: 10 Signs of the End of Times: What the Bible says and How You can Prepare for it
Day Before Yesterday's Word
To return home
If you think you have strayed too far from the Heavenly Father and that there is no hope for you, remember the biblical story of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11–32).
The younger son left home and spent his inheritance recklessly. When the money ran out, he decided to return home, but he was afraid that his father would not receive him. However, when he decided to go back home, the opposite happened.
So he got up and went to his father.“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.
- Luke 15:20
His father received him and accepted him! The father in that well-known parable shows the loving heart of our heavenly Father.
No matter how far you have wandered from the Lord or what you have done in your life, God is waiting with open arms for your return. He wants to forgive you so that He can restore your life and your relationship with Him. Remember that He is the loving Father who never rejects His children when they come to Him in repentance.
Do not delay any longer! Return to your home! God is waiting with open arms for your return.
Seek the Lord while he may be found;
call on him while he is near.
Let the wicked forsake their ways
and the unrighteous their thoughts.
Let them turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on them,
and to our God, for he will freely pardon.
- Isaiah 55:6–7
The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.
- John 1:9
See also: Summary and explanation of the Parable of the Prodigal Son.