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Look Up and Out

Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”—John 20:29 (NIV)
Who set this universe in motion? Who arranged it all? Happenstance? Evidence of God is all around us— from the perfection of an infant to the beauty of a sunrise. Today awaken your heart to the everyday miracles of God’s creation.
Lord, thank You for the boundless beauty, love and blessings You shower upon us.
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Keep Easter in Your Heart

If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.—Romans 10:9 (NIV)

Today on Easter Sunday reflect on the wonder and power of God’s love for you. With Christ at your side, there is nothing you can’t handle. Receive the power of His amazing grace. Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!

Our Heavenly Father, we thank You for the glory and wonder, the majesty and power of victory of Jesus Christ, our Lord.

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All Things Are Possible

Pilate said to them, “All right, take some of your soldiers and guard the tomb as well as you know how.” So they sealed it tight and placed soldiers there to guard it.—Matthew 27:65-66 CEV

Today as we mourn the death of Jesus we are reminded that even in the darkest times, when we think there is no hope, God is powerfully at work. On days when things seem impossible, when you ache with despair, reflect on Easter and our Lord rising. Believe in miracles.

Risen Lord, give me the faith to look beyond dark times to the victory You are preparing.

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A Day of Reflection

When they were finally tired of mocking him, they took off the robe and put his own clothes on him again. Then they led him away to be crucified.—Matthew 27:31 NLT

Good Friday is a solemn day for reflection. Jesus died because He loved us. He became the atonement for our sins so that we would know the power of love through forgiveness—so that we could have eternal life.

Dear Lord, give me eyes to see the triumph of the cross.

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Jesus Is the Way

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 wants you to follow Him, to use His teachings and example to influence your decisions and actions. When you look to God’s Word and align your behavior and goals with His goodness, anything is possible!

Heavenly Father, thank You for the great truth that You are always with me and always will be, to the end of my life here into eternity.

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Divine Love

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing…”—Luke 23:34 NIV
Even as Jesus faced excruciating pain and suffering, He focused his prayers on others. Instead of calling out for wrath and destruction, Jesus called for mercy. His compassionate prayer amidst unimaginable torture is proof of God’s absolute love for each one of us.
Lord, thank You for Your loving me unconditionally. Help me to be more like Jesus, more forgiving and selfless.
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Passion Week

A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.—Matthew 21:8 NIV
Today, Palm Sunday, is the first day of the most exciting, grief-stricken and ultimately joyous week of the year. As we hold palm fronds in our hands, it is the perfect time to take stock of your commitment to God and rededicate yourself to the high calling of Christ.
Almighty God, I dedicate myself to You.
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God’s Creation

Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”—John 20:29 (NIV)

Who set this universe in motion? Who arranged it all? Happenstance? Evidence of God is all around us—from the perfection of an infant to the beauty of a sunrise. Today awaken your heart to the everyday miracles of God’s creation.

Lord, thank You for the boundless beauty, love and blessings You shower upon us.

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Well Done Prayer

His master replied, “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!”—Matthew 25:21 (NIV)

Do you have the heart of a servant in all that you do? Are you using the abilities, gifts and resources that you have been given to bring glory to the Lord? Ask God to show you ways you can be of service. Whenever you feel a task is too big ask Him for help.

Heavenly Father, help me live so that I am one day welcomed to heaven with the words, “Well done!”

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April Showers

Let us acknowledge the Lord; let us press on to acknowledge Him. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth.”—Hosea 6:3 (NIV)

Spring showers are a gentle reminder to pursue the knowledge of God. When your faith is strong you grow stronger. By seeking God, you develop a steadfast foundation that can withstand the storms of life.

Heavenly Father, I yearn to deepen my relationship with You.

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You’ve Got the Power

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.—Philippians 4:13 (ESV)
Is there something you would like to change about yourself? Be less critical? More patient? Pray more? It isn’t too late to change your habits. God stands ready to help anyone who truly wants to turn his or her life in a new direction.
I know, Lord, that through You I have the power to change anything in my life.
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A Spring Prayer

He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”—Revelation 21:5 (NIV)

Spring is a special time of year. A time of renewal and beginnings. God gave us life and He alone can renew our spirits so that we experience each and every day to the fullest.

Heavenly Father, let me be open to Your presence so that I see beauty in the world You created.

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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)

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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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