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A daily word for you to receive inspiration and make your day better.

Today's Word

tuesday, august 4 2026

What do others say?

When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion,
we were like those who dreamed.
Our mouths were filled with laughter,
our tongues with songs of joy.
Then it was said among the nations,
“The Lord has done great things for them.”
- Psalm 126:1-2

In these verses, we see that God freed the people of Israel from their captivity, and the joy they felt was tangible. They laughed uncontrollably, sang praises to God, and expressed their joy in such a way that others couldn't help but acknowledge the great work God had done for them.

Have you received the Lord’s salvation? Do you feel joy when you remember all that God has done for you? Do you have specific reasons today to rejoice in the Lord? Express your joy! Let the people around you see, hear, notice, and talk about God's work in your life. May they themselves witness the great things God has done for you.

Praise the Lord, all you nations;
extol him, all you peoples.
For great is his love toward us,
and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.
Praise the Lord!
- Psalm 117

Inspire others to praise God for what He has done in your life and for what He will do, both in you and in them, if you allow Him. God is a God of love and desires to bless all people and all nations. Let your testimony draw others closer to God, let everyone see the precious work He has done in you and choose to praise Him too.

See also: Bible Verses About Joy

Yesterday's Word

Behavior that pleases God

We were created to have a relationship with God and to glorify Him. But He gave us free will, which means we can choose how to live. In the Bible we discover the kind of behavior that pleases God.

Blessed is the one
who does not walk in step with the wicked
or stand in the way that sinners take
or sit in the company of mockers,
but whose delight is in the law of the Lord,
and who meditates on his law day and night.
- Psalm 1:1–2

If you want to please God with your whole being, it is important that you know what God desires of you and do it. It’s true that with the free will God has given you, you can choose. But, as you see in verses 1 and 2 of Psalm 1, you will be blessed or happy if you decide to obey God’s commandments and reject the counsel of those who rebel against Him.

What will be the result of living in a way that pleases God?

That person is like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither—
whatever they do prospers.
- Psalm 1:3

You will walk through life with firmness, bearing fruit that glorifies God. Your life will be a precious testimony of obedience to Him, and the Lord will prosper your way.

If you haven’t done so yet, decide today to live in a way that pleases God in everything. You will have God’s presence and help in every situation that comes your way.

Day Before Yesterday's Word

Strive for Peace and Mutual Edification

Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
- Romans 14:19

In the Christian life, as in everything, each of us grows at our own pace. Some of us have had faith for many years and hold strong convictions about certain matters. Others have followed Jesus for fewer years and may see things differently. But all of us love God and desire to live in obedience to Him.

In Romans 14, we see that the church at that time included all kinds of people. Some ate meat while others ate only vegetables. Some drank wine and others did not. Some observed certain holy days while others treated all days the same. Paul encouraged them to focus on what united them and to seek peace among one another.

The same advice applies today. Instead of focusing on what separates us, such as musical styles or worship preferences, we should strive to understand one another and live in love. As John Wesley said, “In essentials, unity. In non-essentials, liberty. In all things, love.”

Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
- 1 John 4:7-8

Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.
- 1 John 4:20-21

Choose to obey God by showing love to your fellow believers. Build others up in love, and you will help strengthen the church as a whole.