{"id":172,"date":"2026-09-28T10:51:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T15:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/drbobnichols.calvarycathedral.org\/?p=172"},"modified":"2026-09-28T10:51:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T15:51:35","slug":"gods-word","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.calvarycathedral.org\/wpbobnichols\/2026\/09\/28\/gods-word\/","title":{"rendered":"God&#8217;s Word Works"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><b>\u201cT<\/b>he Word works when we work the Word.<b>\u201d<\/b><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Joshua 1:8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then shall I have an answer for those who taunt&nbsp;and&nbsp;reproach me, for I lean on, rely on,&nbsp;and&nbsp;trust in Your word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Psalms 119:42 (Amplified Bible)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By your words I can see where I\u2019m going; they throw a beam of light on my dark path.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Psalm 119:105 (Message)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dear friend, listen well to my words; tune your ears to my voice. Keep my message in plain view at all times. Concentrate! Learn it by heart! Those who discover these words live, really live; body and soul, they\u2019re bursting with health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Proverbs 4:20 (Message)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">God gave us His Word to guide us through life, and He has entrusted us with the responsibility of taking it to heart. When we neglect Scripture, we miss the wisdom and direction He has provided for us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Putting God\u2019s Word in our hearts takes time and intention. As we read it, think about it, and put it into practice, it shapes the way we live. The effort is worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">&nbsp;<b>Victory Action<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Today I will take the time to put the Word of God in my heart through reading and studying the Bible. 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