Matthew 6:16–18 (KJV) — “Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.”

Isaiah 58:6 (KJV) — “Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?”

Joel 2:12 (KJV) — “Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning.”

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Matthew 6:11 (KJV) — “Give us this day our daily bread.”

Philippians 4:19 (KJV) — “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

Psalm 37:25 (KJV) — “I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.”

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Lamentations 3:22–23 (KJV) — “It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.”

Proverbs 16:3 (KJV) — “Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.”

Psalm 118:24 (KJV) — “This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”

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Rivers in the Desert

John 7:37–38 (KJV)

Opening Song:

🎶 “Living Water Flow” 🎶

Intro Instrumental

Verse 1Lord, I’m thirsty, my soul is dry,Come refresh me, hear my cry.Through the desert, through the pain,Living water flows again.

ChorusLiving water, wash me clean,Fill my heart, renew my dream.From Your throne of grace it flows,Living water, make me whole.

Verse 2In the valley, You are near,In the storm, Your voice I hear.Every burden, I let go,Where Your streams of mercy flow.

Chorus (repeat)

Verse 3Now I’ll praise You, all my days,For Your goodness and Your ways.Living water, never dry,Spring eternal, flowing high.

Closing Song:

🎶 “Rivers of Mercy” 🎶

Intro Instrumental

Verse 1I was thirsty, wandering long,But You filled my heart with song.Now Your mercy flows in me,Like a river, wild and free.

ChorusRivers of mercy, rivers of grace,Flowing forever from Jesus’ face.Fountains eternal, love’s sweetest sound,Living water, where life is found.

Verse 2In the desert, hope will rise,By Your Spirit, opened eyes.Every dry place now restored,Flowing rivers from the Lord.

Chorus (repeat, build stronger)

Verse 3Now I’ll praise You, all my days,For Your goodness and Your ways.From my heart Your rivers flow,Living water all will know.

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1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV) — “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”

Lamentations 3:23 (KJV) — “They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.”

Psalm 100:4–5 (KJV) — “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.”

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Romans 12:2 (KJV) — “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”

Philippians 4:8 (KJV) — “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”

Ephesians 4:23 (KJV) — “And be renewed in the spirit of your mind.”

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John 16:33 (KJV) — “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”

Colossians 3:15 (KJV) — “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”

Isaiah 26:12 (KJV) — “LORD, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us.”

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John 14:15 (KJV) — “If ye love me, keep my commandments.”

Deuteronomy 5:33 (KJV) — “Ye shall walk in all the ways which the LORD your God hath commanded you, that ye may live, and that it may be well with you, and that ye may prolong your days in the land which ye shall possess.”

James 1:22 (KJV) — “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.”

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Romans 15:13 (KJV) — “Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”

Lamentations 3:22–23 (KJV) — “It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.”

Psalm 42:11 (KJV) — “Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.”

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Psalm 91:1–2 (KJV) — “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.”

Isaiah 54:17 (KJV) — “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.”

2 Thessalonians 3:3 (KJV) — “But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.”

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