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The Best Is Yet to Come

Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life.—Proverbs 4:23 NCV
It may sound overly simple, but how you think about your future, shapes it. Instead of falling into negative thinking about tomorrow, fill your mind with happy thoughts and positive goals. You will reap the benefits of a blessed future.
Dear Lord, thank You for filling my future with heavenly blessings.
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Spontaneous Prayer

Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray.—Psalm 5:2 NIV
A spontaneous conversation with God, where you say what’s really troubling you, is a great way to clear your mind and hear His voice. Spell out your frustrations and worries. Be completely honest and open. Acknowledge that you depend on Him.
Heavenly Father, speak to my heart and tell me what I need to hear.
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Look Ahead with Hope

Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again—my Savior and my God!—Psalm 42:11 NLT
Winter invites introspection, but sometimes when we shift inward we get bogged down by life’s disappointments. If you’re having a hard time moving past a difficult situation, try to see what you can learn from the experience. Look ahead with hope. God has great plans for you!
Heavenly Father, no matter what challenges I face, I can still rejoice in You. You are the Source of all hope. I trust Your plan.
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Accept God’s Forgiveness

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.—Romans 8:1 NIV
Is there something that you’ve done that you just can’t get over? Confess your sin to God and know that God longs to transform your life through the grace of His forgiveness. Feel the weight of regret leave your heart.
Heavenly Father, I seek Your forgiveness. Help me grow from this experience so that I can be more compassionate and forgiving to others.
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Be Happy at Work

But a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.—James 1:25 KJV

Are you discouraged about your job? Try changing your attitude and see if it makes a difference. Focus on your purpose and ask God to fill your heart with enthusiasm. Give your best and trust your efforts have value.
Heavenly Father, inspire me to find satisfaction in my work and help me to be grateful for having the means to earn a living.
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The Shadow of the Almighty

He that dwells in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.—Psalm 91:1 AKJV
God’s light is infinitely brighter than light on earth and His shadow casts brilliance upon us. By making God a conscious part of your daily life, you draw so close to Him that you enter the secret place of the Almighty.
Heavenly Father, You are my refuge, a retreat for my soul. I am safe in Your shadow.
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Wake Up to Jesus’ Love

When I awake, I am still with thee.—Psalm 139:18 KJV
This scripture is the secret to having a wonderful day, every day. As soon as you emerge from sleep, say the words of verse above; and then add, “I am with God. He has watched over me throughout the night and has brought me to this new day. He will watch over me and guide me all day long.”
Heavenly Father, open my eyes to the blessings of today. Wake me up with excitement and hope for the dawning of a new day.
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Sing Joyfully

Shout His praise with joy! For great is the Holy One.—Isaiah 12:6 NLT
Praise God and sing Him a new song…even when you don’t feel like it. By keeping your faithful eye on the compass of God’s Word—and believing that He will bring you through hardship—true joy is always in reach.
Lord, You are my joy. Thank You for showing me that in the midst of trials and difficulties, I can be joyful because You are in my life.
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God’s Word Heals

Every word of God is flawless…—Proverbs 30:5 NIV
Sometimes a small careless word can cut deep into your spirit and cause lasting pain. Are you still holding on to the pain from a comment said in anger or spite? God’s love and power, His Word can heal your wounds.
Heavenly Father, replace my pain with Your love. Give me patience and understanding to bear disagreements and generosity to share my blessings. Guide me to be careful and kind with my words.
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A Good Night Every Night

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.—Psalm 4:8 NIV

Getting more sleep ranks in the top ten of New Year’s resolutions. Here’s a simple tip to help you have a restful night. Before you go to sleep, commit your soul to God’s care. Pray the Lord’s Prayer, followed by intercessions for others and lastly, any petitions for yourself.

Heavenly Father, fortify me each night with Your peace. Watch over me, bless my house and my loved ones. Help me rest in Your promise.

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Infinite Possibility

For to the snow He says, “Fall on the earth.”—Job 37:6 ESV

When you consider the miracle that no two snowflakes are exactly the same, and that God’s greatness goes beyond what He has created you realize nothing is beyond His power. Absolutely nothing! He is limitless.

Heavenly Father, You are miraculously working in each of us. I am in awe of Your greatness. Because of You, nothing is impossible!

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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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Be Fully Present

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.—Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV)

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Love Your Enemies

But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.—Luke 6:27 (NIV)

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The Gift of Friendship

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.—Proverbs 17:17 (NIV)

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The Reluctant Prophet

But Jonah rose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. He went down to Joppa and found a ship going to Tarshish. So he paid the fare and went down into it, to go with them to Tarshish, away from the presence of the Lord.—Jonah 1:3 (ESV)

Devotions on Faith and Prayer

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Embrace Your Unique Gifts

Again the Israelites cried out to the Lord, and he gave them a deliverer—Ehud, a left-handed man, the son of Gera the Benjamite.—Judges 3:15 (NIV)

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Help From Above

There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw that though the bush was on fire it did not burn up.—Exodus 3:2 (NIV)

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The Grace of Mistakes

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.—Romans 3:23–24 (NIV)

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The Righteous Stand

Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.—James 1:27 (NLT)

Holiday Devotions

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The Armor of Faith

In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.—Ephesians 6:16 (NIV)

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Ash Wednesday

I had only heard about you before, but now I have seen you with my own eyes. I take back everything I said, and I sit in dust and ashes to show my repentance.—Job 42:5-6 (NLT)

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Giving Thanks for God’s Love

Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.—Joel 2:13 (NIV)

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Trust God’s Plan

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”—Jeremiah 29:11 (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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