Sunday, May 31, 2009

Sunday's Living Water

Scripture

"Now therefore why do you put God to the test by placing upon the neck of the disciples a yoke which neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear?

"But we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, in the same way as they also are."
Acts 15: 10-11


Ahora pues, por qué tentáis a Dios poniendo sobre el cuello de los discípulos un yugo que ni nuestros padres ni nosotros hemos podido llevar?

Creemos más bien que somos salvos por la gracia del Señor Jesús, de la misma manera que ellos también lo son.
Hechos 15: 10-11




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Saturday, May 30, 2009

Saturday's Living Water

Scripture

The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul;
The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart;
The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever;
The judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether.
Psalm 19: 7-9



La ley del Señor es perfecta:
infunde nuevo aliento.
El mandato del Señor es digno de confianza:
da sabiduría al sencillo.
Los preceptos del Señor son rectos:
traen alegría al corazón.
El mandamiento del Señor es claro:
da luz a los ojos.
El temor del Señor es puro:
permanece para siempre.
Las sentencias del Señor son verdaderas:
todas ellas son justas.
Salmos 19: 7-9 (NVI)




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Friday, May 29, 2009

Friday's Living Water

Scripture

You are witnesses, and so is God, how devoutly and uprightly and blamelessly we behaved toward you believers;

just as you know how we were exhorting and encouraging and imploring each one of you as a father would his own children,

so that you would walk in a manner worthy of the God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.
2 Thessalonians 2: 10-12


Dios y ustedes me son testigos de que nos comportamos con ustedes los creyentes en una forma santa, justa e irreprochable. Saben también que a cada uno de ustedes lo hemos tratado como trata un padre a sus propios hijos. Los hemos animado, consolado y exhortado a llevar una vida digna de Dios, que los llama a su reino y a su gloria.
2 Tesalonicenses 2: 10-12 (NVI
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Thursday, May 28, 2009

Thursday's Living Water

Scripture

Agrippa replied to Paul, "In a short time you will persuade me to become a Christian."

And Paul said, "I would wish to God, that whether in a short or long time, not only you, but also all who hear me this day, might become such as I am, except for these chains."
Acts 26: 28-29


Y Agripa respondió a Pablo: En poco tiempo me persuadirás a que me haga cristiano.

Y Pablo dijo: Quisiera Dios que, ya fuera en poco tiempo o en mucho, no sólo , sino también todos los que hoy me oyen, llegaran a ser tal como yo soy, a excepción de estas cadenas.
Hechos 26: 28-29



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Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Wednesday's Living Water

Scripture

How lovely on the mountains
Are the feet of him who brings good news,
Who announces peace
And brings good news of happiness,
Who announces salvation,
And says to Zion, "Your God reigns!"
Isaiah 52: 7




¡Qué hermosos son sobre los montes
los pies del que trae buenas nuevas,
del que anuncia la paz,
del que trae las buenas nuevas de gozo,
del que anuncia la salvación,
y dice a Sion: Tu Dios reina!
Isaias 52: 7



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Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Tuesday's Living Water

Scripture

"And He ordered us to preach to the people, and solemnly to testify that this is the One who has been appointed by God as Judge of the living and the dead.
"Of Him all the prophets bear witness that through His name everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins."
Acts 10: 42-43



Y nos mandó predicar al pueblo, y testificar con toda solemnidad que este Jesús es el que Dios ha designado como Juez de los vivos y de los muertos.
De éste dan testimonio todos los profetas, de que por su nombre, todo el que cree en El recibe el perdón de los pecados.
Hechos 10: 42-43


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Monday, May 25, 2009

Monday's Living Water

Scripture

My soul is satisfied as with marrow and fatness,
And my mouth offers praises with joyful lips.
When I remember You on my bed,
I meditate on You in the night watches,
For You have been my help,
And in the shadow of Your wings I sing for joy.
My soul clings to You;
Your right hand upholds me.
Psalm 63: 5-8



Como con médula y grosura está saciada mi alma;
y con labios jubilosos te alaba mi boca.
Cuando en mi lecho me acuerdo de ti,
en ti medito durante las vigilias de la noche.
Porque has sido mi socorro,
y a la sombra de tus alas canto gozoso.
A ti se aferra mi alma;
tu diestra me sostiene.
Salmos 63: 5-8



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Sunday, May 24, 2009

Sunday's Living Water

Scripture

Thus I have seen You in the sanctuary,
To see Your power and Your glory.
Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,
My lips will praise You.
So I will bless You as long as I live;
I will lift up my hands in Your name.
Psalm 63: 2-4



Así te contemplaba en el santuario,
para ver tu poder y tu gloria.
Porque tu misericordia es mejor que la vida,
mis labios te alabarán.
Así te bendeciré mientras viva,
en tu nombre alzaré mis manos.
Salmos 63: 2-4



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Saturday, May 23, 2009

Saturday's Living Water

Scripture

O God, You are my God; I shall seek You earnestly;
My soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You,
In a dry and weary land where there is no water.
Psalm 63: 1



Oh Dios, eres mi Dios; te buscaré con afán.
Mi alma tiene sed de ti, mi carne te anhela
cual tierra seca y árida donde no hay agua.
Salmos 63: 1


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Friday, May 22, 2009

Friday's Living Water

Scripture

See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by it many be defiled;
Hebrews 12: 15



Mirad bien de que nadie deje de alcanzar la gracia de Dios; de que ninguna raíz de amargura, brotando, cause dificultades y por ella muchos sean contaminados;
Hebreos 12: 15



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Thursday, May 21, 2009

Thursday's Living Water

Scripture

"Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it.

"For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.
Matthew 7: 13-14




Entren por la puerta estrecha. Porque es ancha la puerta y espacioso el camino que conduce a la destrucción, y muchos entran por ella. Pero estrecha es la puerta y angosto el camino que conduce a la vida, y son pocos los que la encuentran.
Mateo 7: 13-14 (NVI)



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Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Wednesday's Living Water

Scripture

Seeing the people, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dispirited like sheep without a shepherd.

Then He said to His disciples, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.

"Therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest."
Matthew 9: 36-38




Al ver a las multitudes, tuvo compasión de ellas, porque estaban agobiadas y desamparadas, como ovejas sin pastor. La cosecha es abundante, pero son pocos los obrerosles dijo a sus discípulos—. Pídanle, por tanto, al Señor de la cosecha que envíe obreros a su campo.
Mateo 9: 36-38 (NVI)



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Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Tuesday's Living Water

Scripture

With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints,

And pray on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel,

for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in proclaiming it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
Ephesians 6: 18-20



Oren en el Espíritu en todo momento, con peticiones y ruegos. Manténganse alerta y perseveren en oración por todos los *santos. Oren también por para que, cuando hable, Dios me las palabras para dar a conocer con valor el *misterio del evangelio, por el cual soy embajador en cadenas. Oren para que lo proclame valerosamente, como debo hacerlo.
Efesios 6: 18-20 (NVI)



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Monday, May 18, 2009

Monday's Living Water

Scripture

And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do.
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.
Hebrews 4: 13-14




Y no hay cosa creada oculta a su vista, sino que todas las cosas están al descubierto y desnudas ante los ojos de aquel a quien tenemos que dar cuenta.
Teniendo, pues, un gran sumo sacerdote que trascendió los cielos, Jesús, el Hijo de Dios, retengamos nuestra fe.
Hebreos 4: 13-14



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Sunday, May 17, 2009

Sunday's Living Water

Scripture

For indeed when we were with you, we kept telling you in advance that we were going to suffer affliction; and so it came to pass, as you know.
1 Thessalonians 3: 4



Porque en verdad, cuando estábamos con vosotros os predecíamos que íbamos a sufrir aflicción, y así ha acontecido, como sabéis.
1 Tesalonicenses 3: 4



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Saturday, May 16, 2009

Saturday's Living Water

Scripture

Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap.
Galatians 6: 7


No os dejéis engañar, de Dios nadie se burla; pues todo lo que el hombre siembre, eso también segará.
Galatas 6: 7



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Friday, May 15, 2009

Friday's Living Water

Scripture

Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don't be impressed with yourself. Don't compare yourself with others. Each of you must take responsibility for doing the creative best you can with your own life.
Galatians 6: 4-5 (The Message)


Cada cual examine su propia conducta; y si tiene algo de qué presumir, que no se compare con nadie. Que cada uno cargue con su propia responsabilidad.
Galatas 6: 4-5



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Thursday, May 14, 2009

Thursday's Living Water

Scripture

Live creatively, friends. If someone falls into sin, forgivingly restore him, saving your critical comments for yourself. You might be needing forgiveness before the day's out. Stoop down and reach out to those who are oppressed. Share their burdens, and so complete Christ's law. If you think you are too good for that, you are badly deceived.
Galatians 6: 1-3 (The Message)



Hermanos, si alguien es sorprendido en pecado, ustedes que son espirituales deben restaurarlo con una actitud humilde. Pero cuídese cada uno, porque también puede ser *tentado. Ayúdense unos a otros a llevar sus cargas, y así cumplirán la ley de Cristo. Si alguien cree ser algo, cuando en realidad no es nada, se engaña a mismo.
Galatas 6: 1-3 (NVI)




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Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Wednesday's Living Water

Scripture

… The word of the LORD tested him….
Psalm 105: 19



hasta que su predicción se cumplió;
la palabra del SEÑOR lo puso a prueba.
Salmos 105: 19



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Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Tuesday's Living Water

Scripture

For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God.
Hebrews 3: 4


Porque toda casa es hecha por alguno, pero el que hace todas las cosas es Dios.
Hebreos 3: 4


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Monday, May 11, 2009

Monday's Living Water

Scripture

Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.
Galatians 5: 24-25



Pues los que son de Cristo Jesús han crucificado la carne con sus pasiones y deseos.

Si vivimos por el Espíritu, andemos también por el Espíritu.
Galatas 5: 24-25



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Sunday, May 10, 2009

Sunday's Living Water

Scripture

But what happens when we live God's way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard—things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people. We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needing to force our way in life, able to marshal and direct our energies wisely.
Galatians 5: 22-23 (The Message)



En cambio, el fruto del Espíritu es amor, alegría, paz, paciencia, amabilidad, bondad, *fidelidad, humildad y dominio propio. No hay ley que condene estas cosas.
Galatas 5: 22-23



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Saturday, May 9, 2009

Saturday's Living Water

Scripture

It is obvious what kind of life develops out of trying to get your own way all the time: repetitive, loveless, cheap sex; a stinking accumulation of mental and emotional garbage; frenzied and joyless grabs for happiness; trinket gods; magic-show religion; paranoid loneliness; cutthroat competition; all-consuming-yet-never-satisfied wants; a brutal temper; an impotence to love or be loved; divided homes and divided lives; small-minded and lopsided pursuits; the vicious habit of depersonalizing everyone into a rival; uncontrolled and uncontrollable addictions; ugly parodies of community. I could go on.

This isn't the first time I have warned you, you know. If you use your freedom this way, you will not inherit God's kingdom.
Galatians 5: 19-21 (The Message)



Las obras de la naturaleza pecaminosa se conocen bien: inmoralidad sexual, impureza y libertinaje; idolatría y brujería; odio, discordia, celos, arrebatos de ira, rivalidades, disensiones, sectarismos y envidia; borracheras, orgías, y otras cosas parecidas. Les advierto ahora, como antes lo hice, que los que practican tales cosas no heredarán el reino de Dios.
Galatas 5: 19-21



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Friday, May 8, 2009

Friday's Living Water

Scripture

"He who loves his life loses it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it to life eternal.

"If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also; if anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.
John 12: 25-26



El que ama su vida la pierde; y el que aborrece su vida en este mundo, la conservará para vida eterna.

Si alguno me sirve, que me siga; y donde yo estoy, allí también estará mi servidor; si alguno me sirve, el Padre lo honrará.
Juan 12: 25-26



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Thursday, May 7, 2009

Thursday's Living Water

Scripture

But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh.
Galatians 5: 16


Digo, pues: Andad por el Espíritu, y no cumpliréis el deseo de la carne.
Galatas 5: 16



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Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Wednesday's Living Water

Scripture

For this you know with certainty, that no immoral or impure person or covetous man, who is an idolater, has an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.
Ephesians 5: 5-6



Porque con certeza sabéis esto: que ningún inmoral, impuro, o avaro, que es idólatra, tiene herencia en el reino de Cristo y de Dios.

Que nadie os engañe con palabras vanas, pues por causa de estas cosas la ira de Dios viene sobre los hijos de desobediencia.
Efesios 5: 5-6



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Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Tuesday's Living Water

Scripture

Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no one will see the Lord.
Hebrews 12: 14


Buscad la paz con todos y la santidad, sin la cual nadie verá al Señor.
Hebreos 12: 14



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Monday, May 4, 2009

Monday's Living Water

Scripture

"If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.
John 14: 15


Si me amáis, guardaréis mis mandamientos.
Juan 14: 15


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Sunday, May 3, 2009

Sunday's Living Water

Scripture

For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome.

For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith.
1 John 5: 3-4



Porque este es el amor de Dios: que guardemos sus mandamientos, y sus mandamientos no son gravosos.

Porque todo lo que es nacido de Dios vence al mundo; y esta es la victoria que ha vencido al mundo: nuestra fe.
1 Juan 5: 3-4


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Saturday, May 2, 2009

Saturday's Living Water

Scripture

Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy,

to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.
Jude 24-25



Y a aquel que es poderoso para guardaros sin caída y para presentaros sin mancha en presencia de su gloria con gran alegría,

al único Dios nuestro Salvador, por medio de Jesucristo nuestro Señor, sea gloria, majestad, dominio y autoridad, antes de todo tiempo, y ahora y por todos los siglos. Amén.
Judas 24-25




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Friday, May 1, 2009

Friday's Living Water

Scripture

Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are His," and, "Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to abstain from wickedness."
2 Timothy 2: 19



No obstante, el sólido fundamento de Dios permanece firme, teniendo este sello: El Señor conoce a los que son suyos, y: Que se aparte de la iniquidad todo aquel que menciona el nombre del Señor.
2 Timoteo 2: 19



Reading - Slowly read the Scripture passage several times


Meditation - Take some time to reflect on the words and phrases in the text. Which words, phrases or images speak to you most?


Prayer - Offer the internalized passage back to God in the form of a personalized prayer of adoration, confession, renewal, petition, intercession, affirmation, or thanksgiving.


Contemplation - What word or image captures the spirit of the passage for you?