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Light That Brings Hope

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.—John 1:5 NIV

Nothing can happen in life that is so dark, that the sunlight will not shine again. The secret is to lift up your eyes “from whence cometh your help.” Today as we change the clocks back, remember all the good things that God has done for you in the past. Visualize that sunlight shining on this moment right now and extending its glorious rays of light into the future.

Jesus, thank You for Your Light which banishes fear and brings new hope of glorious beginnings.

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Battles Become Blessings

He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day.—Psalm 91:4-5 NIV

The Lord makes a way for you, even when you don’t see a way. When you seek after Him and trust His perfect will, life’s battles become blessings.

Heavenly Father, You are my shield—cover me with Your grace and peace.

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Be Thankful for Everything

Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.—1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV
Jesus wants us to be thankful in Him—to trust that difficult circumstances are there to help us grow—and to be grateful for dark and troubling days because those are often when God’s Light shines the brightest. He wants us to be thankful in Him because He is our constant, stable Source of strength and comfort.
Lord Jesus, because of You I am learning to be thankful for every single breath.
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Your Spiritual Vision

But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear.—Matthew 13:16 NIV

When you submerge yourself in God’s Word and His teachings, your spiritual eyes are refocused and renewed. Your life’s path has a new sense of clarity and you gain a fresh perspective on what is important.

Lord Jesus, give me “new eyes” so that I can see as You do. Eyes that are open and focused on what You want me to see and do today.

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Beyond Expectation

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.—Ephesians 3:20 NIV
Jesus often gives us more than we ask for or even imagine. Think of a time when He answered your prayer in ways that exceeded your expectations. When this happens, we get a glimpse of His infinite power. We learn to trust His plan is best for our lives.
Heavenly Father, You are able to do above and beyond all that we ask. You work in ways that I could never have imagined.
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Are You Ready?

You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.—Luke 12:40 NLT
Consider how different your day would be if you lived anticipating Christ’s return? Would you greet Him with joy? Would you be proud of the way you’re living and how you’re spending your time? Are you devoting your energy to the right things?
Heavenly Father, help me grow in spirit and understanding so that I am ready for You.
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Jesus’ Voice

My sheep recognize my voice. I know them, and they follow me.—John 10:27 MSG
Do you hear Jesus speaking to you? His voice is clear and concise for He is Lord of peace and order (1 Corinthians 14:33). His voice encourages you to grow and become stronger and greater. He is perfect love who drives out fear (1 John 4:18). His messages soothe and comfort. He leads and forgives. Focus on these attributes and delve into His Word to hear Him accurately.
Heavenly Father, help me discern Your voice from my mind’s chatter.
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Don’t Be Distracted

But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign LORD my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds.—Psalm 73:28 NIV
Do you spend quiet time with God every day? Schedule time when distractions aren’t likely to happen—either early in the morning, or at a time when you’re able to turn off your phone, close the door, and be near Jesus. You’ll be amazed at the difference this time makes in your life, from hearing His whispers to being filled with His peace and comfort—before long, you’ll find it’s a favorite part of your day.
Thank You, Lord, for showing me the beauty of Your love in the moments we share.
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Be Bold in Service

Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.—Galatians 6:2 NKJV

Do you feel overwhelmed by what is going on today— the problems that so many face either in your own family, your neighborhood, or the world? Ask God to show you where you are needed most. Make a list of places where you can volunteer and pray for guidance on where to help.

Heavenly Father, make me bold in service for You.

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Love with All You’ve Got

Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”—Matthew 22:37–39 NIV
Jesus asks us to LOVE with our whole being, our whole heart, and all our soul and mind. When we love as Jesus models—we can heal the deepest hurts, overcome the toughest challenges and accomplish the greatest things. Pray this verse when you need more love in your life.
Dear God, please let my life be filled with love.
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The Power of the Shortest Verse

Jesus wept.—John 11:35 NIV
John 11:35 is the shortest verse in the Bible, but its depth of meaning is vast. In times of sorrow, find comfort in this verse and knowing that Jesus is with You. He is filled with compassion and understanding of what you are going through. When you weep, He weeps with you. You are not alone.
Father, no tear escapes Your notice. When sorrows come, comfort me with Your love.
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Fall’s Simple Pleasures

There is nothing better for a person than that he should eat and drink and find enjoyment in his toil. This also, I saw, is from the hand of God.—Ecclesiastes 2:24 ESV

What’s your favorite thing about autumn? Is it the beautiful bursts of color of the fall leaves, the taste of spiced cider or settling in with a good book by the comfort of a fire? Whatever your pleasure, treat yourself and relish in the beauty of life.

Dear Lord, I praise You for simple pleasures. A sunrise. A walk through the woods. Remind me to take the time to notice the aspects of Your handiwork that thrill my soul.

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Devotions for Good Health

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Keep Moving

Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly…—1 CORINTHIANS 9:26 (NIV)

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I’m Just Fine

Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.—PROVERBS 12:25 (NIV

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Take Care of Your Whole Self

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God— this is your true and proper worship.—Romans 12:1 (NIV)

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Free Yourself from Sin

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.—Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)

Devotions for Inspiration

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Eat! To God’s Glory

So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.—1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV)

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Write the Vision

And the Lord answered me: “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it.”—Habakkuk 2:2 (ESV)

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Move Forward

Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.—Philippians 3:13 (NIV)

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Bless the Animals

So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living thing with which the water teems and that moves about in it, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.—Genesis 1:21 (NIV)

Devotions on Faith and Prayer

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Follow His Lead

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.—Romans 12:2 (NIV)prayer

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Straight to Heaven

Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away.—Genesis 5:24 (NIV)

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Turning Evil into Good

You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.—Genesis 50:20 (NIV) Bib

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The Measure You Use

Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.—Luke 6:38 (NIV)

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Prayer for Veterans Day

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”—John 15:13 (NIV)

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Celebrate Our Freedom

I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws. I hold fast to your statutes, Lord; do not let me be put to shame. I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding.—Psalm 119:30–32 (NIV)

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Arbor Day Prayer

And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.—Psalm 1:3 (KJV)

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Prayer for Earth Day

But God made the earth by his power; he founded the world by his wisdom and stretched out the heavens by his understanding.—Jeremiah 10:12 (NIV)

Loved Ones Devotions

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Knit to the Soul

As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.—1 Samuel 18:1 (ESV)

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Accept One Another

For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”—Galatians 5:14 (NIV)

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A Village

This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.—John 15:12 (ESV)

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Four-Legged Love

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.—2 Thessalonians 3:16 (NIV)

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