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Live Your Purpose

I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me.—Psalm 57:2 ESV
Sometimes the focus on goals for the New Year can make you feel behind and off track, as if life has gotten away from you. Don’t worry! You have a purpose for being here and the best part is that God will help you fulfill it.
Heavenly Father, Author of Purpose, I am ready to serve. Guide me on the path You’ve set for me.
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Blueprint for Peace

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.—John 1:1, 14 NIV
“In the beginning…” The Bible opens with this profound truth (Genesis 1:1): God fills the past, the present and the future. Yet this eternal Being took on flesh—and came to live with us human beings. Why? Because of love so deep and strong, it is never ending.
Dear God, help me feel Your peace and be mindful of these special holy days.
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You Are God’s Child

And a voice from heaven said, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.”—Matthew 3:17 NLT
On stressful days you might feel as if no one understands what you’re going through. God knows! You are His child and He knows you better than anyone else. Rest in His presence and soak up His infinite love.
Almighty Father, thank You for letting me lean on You. Fill my heart with Your healing love and the power of Your strength. Take me in Your loving arms and give me peace.
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Wait for the Lord

Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!—Psalm 27:14 ESV
Who knew? Waiting is actually good for you. Waiting for God, praying patiently, accepting His silent answer, all of these things help strengthen your faith. So if you are in a waiting season, don’t despair… see it as spiritual exercise that builds your relationship with God.
Heavenly Father, though it’s not easy, I trust Your perfect timing.
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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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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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