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Godly Exercise

“So exercise yourself spiritually and practice being a better Christian.”—1 Timothy 4:8 TLB
A great way to avoid holiday burnout is to devote time for deepening your relationship with God. Exercise your spirit though prayer, reading the Bible and meditation. Advent is the perfect time to nourish your spiritual life.
Heavenly Father, my soul longs for You. Thank You for knowing my needs and filling them.
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God’s Provision

God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.—Philippians 4:19 NIV

The holidays can be a time of financial worry. Anxiety over how to afford travel, gifts and entertaining can pull you away from happiness and family togetherness. If you’re facing financial problems, take a deep breath, let go of your stress and trust God’s provision.
Heavenly Father, help me release my worries about making ends meet so that I can fully be present and take in every moment of this special time of the year.
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Shine Your Light

There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them.—1 Corinthians 12:4 NIV
We spend a lot of time thinking about the best gifts to give others. Today consider the spiritual gifts God gave you—the unique and precious talents that you bring to the world. Be a light to those around you and bring glory to God.
Heavenly Father, perform wonders through my efforts. Shine through me!
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Rejoice!

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.—Philippians 4:4-5 NIV
Feeling frazzled as you prepare for Christmas? Rejoice! God is near! As Paul wrote from prison in the above Scripture, he knew God was not far away. Praise God for the peace of His presence and know that God is very near.
Heavenly Father, fill my heart with joy and help me truly grasp the divine gift or Your presence in my life.
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Trust the Lord

But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.”—Luke 1:30-31 NIV
Mary must have been astounded and confused by the message of her heavenly visitor! A child? Impossible! But Mary put aside her logical thinking and surrendered and put her trust in God.
Lord, I trust You with all my heart. Help me live my life so that it meets Your plans. Guide me towards Your path and fill my heart with peace and love.
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You’re Not Alone

“Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will gather you and your children from east and west.”—Isaiah 43:5 NLT

If you’re feeling sad or lonely during this holiday season, know that God is beside you. He is there, even if you don’t feel His presence. Reach out to Him and share your deepest thoughts. No matter what is going on in your life, God is there.

Dear Lord, reassure me that You are here with me now. Take my worrisome thoughts and replace them with Your “peace that passes all understanding.”

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Bless Your Home

My people will live in safety, quietly at home. They will be at rest.—Isaiah 32:18 NLT

As you decorate your home for the coming holidays by stringing lights on your porch or setting up a manger, reflect on the many blessings your household brings to your life—a shelter from life’s storms, a place of fellowship and love.

Heavenly Father, thank You for my home, may it always be a place of refuge and refreshment, happiness and health.

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Follow Jesus’ Example

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”—John 14:6 NIV

Jesus told his disciples, “If you know Me, you know My Father, too.” This Advent season, follow the example of Jesus Christ. Use His teachings to help you lead a happy and fulfilled life. Miracles happen when ordinary people serve an extraordinary God.

Lord, guide me to be strong and pure. Lead me to where I’m needed. Teach me to love as You love.

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The Light of the World

The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.—Isaiah 9:2 NIV
The Advent season is upon us, the sacred time when we anticipate the celebration of the birth of Jesus, our Lord. Even with busy holiday schedules, Christmas peace is possible. Set aside a few minutes each day preparing your heart for the blessed event. Christ, the Light of the World, is coming!
Heavenly Father, as we enter this holy season, open my heart and shine Your Light into my life.
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God’s Good Work

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.—Ephesians 2:10 NIV
Today, thank God for working in your life. He is constantly preparing you for moments and situations that are uniquely yours. By engaging in His Word and praying you have welcomed Him into your life. Rejoice! You are an instrument of His grace.
Dear Lord, thank You for the good work You have prepared for me. When I trust Your plan, miracles happen.
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Illuminate God’s Glory

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.—Hebrews 1:3 NIV
As November draws to a close, know that God’s glory is all around you. Even on dark days when it seems there is no good in the world, when the news is bleak or family troubles rise to a hilt, focus on His love for you. Look for the good, the evidence of His beauty every day.
Lord Jesus, thank You for bringing unexpected light to dark days.
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The Grace of Forgiveness

If you, God, kept records on wrongdoings, who would stand a chance? As it turns out, forgiveness is your habit, and that’s why you’re worshiped.—Psalm 130:3–4 MSG

Making mistakes, hurt feelings, wrongdoings are part of being human, but the good news is that confession brings God’s grace. Because of Jesus’ promise to forgive, no matter how many mistakes we make, or problems we create, we can still receive His ever-renewing mercies.
Lord God, thank You for forgiving me—for lifting guilt from my heart and filling me with Your grace.
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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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Blessed Moments of Rest

So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, for whoever has entered God’s rest has also rested from his works as God did from his.—Hebrews 4:9–10 (ESV)

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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

Holiday Devotions

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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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