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Being strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy.—Colossians 1:11 (ESV)

How often do you tell the people in your life how much you appreciate them? God wants you to be joyful and enlighten others with His joy by being kind and patient and showing your appreciation and love. Make a list of your loved ones and make a commitment to let them know how much you care. When you tell someone how much they mean to you, you receive an unexpected boost of love and joy yourself!

Dear God, thank You for Your true contentment that inspires me to live generously.

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God’s Will Power

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness.—2 Peter 1:5-6 (NIV)

This time of year can test your self-control, whether it’s a decadent dessert that threatens your diet or overspending on the holiday season. A large part of self-control is about will power or more specifically, “God’s will” power. By focusing on Him and asking for His help and strength you can stand firm when you feel tempted.

Lead me today, Lord, into Your Light and away from my temptation.

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Jesus, the Bread of Life

Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in Me will never be thirsty.”—John 6:35 (NIV)

Today as you gather with loved ones for Thanksgiving and count your blessings, remember to include the greatest gift of all—Jesus, the Bread of Life. Thank Him for nurturing your spirit and satisfying your deepest longings and desires. Thank Him for His mercy and His grace. Rejoice and give thanks for the gifts in your life.

On this day of Thanksgiving, thank You Lord, for the gift of Yourself that satisfies every hunger.

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The Blessing of a Fruitful Life

The seed that fell among the thorns represents others who hear God’s word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life, the lure of wealth, and the desire for other things, so no fruit is produced.—Mark 4:18–19 (NLT)

As you prepare for Thanksgiving, thank God for giving you a fruitful life. Because of Him, you can let go of fear and worry and find true contentment. When you make Him the center of your life, you experience the true essence of living.

Heavenly Father, thank You for guiding me to see what truly matters so that I experience the blessing of bearing fruit that will last.

 

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Amazing Grace

From His fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.—John 1:16 (ESV)

The Apostle John said that through Jesus, we have been given grace upon grace. God showers His grace upon us in a never-ending constant supply. His blessings and favor flow over us, cleansing and filling us. If you feel unworthy or lacking, repeat this verse and feel His grace flowing upon you, filling you with divine light.

Heavenly Father, each day in my life is a sacred gift from You filled with grace upon grace.

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Eyes on God

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

When you place your focus on God and His teachings, your perspective changes. You develop clarity on what is important and recognize that new opportunities and blessings are part of every day. No matter what challenges you face His Word enables you to live a life filled with joy.

Our Heavenly Father, fill us with faith and prayer and love and joy and eagerness and aliveness and delight. Help us to know Jesus Christ, to believe in Him and to practice His way of life.

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Praise God

I will bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.—Psalm 34:1 (KJV)

Try this powerful prayer technique; begin your prayer time with praise. Praise God for His glory and mercy and His ability to redeem every situation and convert challenges into positive growth. Praise Him for His holiness, His greatness and His promises.

Heavenly Father, thank You for giving me so many reasons to praise You.

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God’s Perfect Love

I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.—Psalm 57:2 (ESV)

It may be hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Sometimes the details of family gatherings—planning the meals, shopping, or making travel arrangements—take center stage and we fret over making everything perfect. Don’t worry. Everything always gets done, and instead of trying to make everything perfect, focus on your love of God and your family and friends.

Heavenly Father, You love me perfectly! If I get caught up in worrying and planning, bring my focus back to where it belongs, on love.

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Beyond Understanding

Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Ephesians 3:20 (NLT)

Often God blesses us with more than we ask for or can even imagine. As humans we limit our thinking to reasoning and rules of this world, but His way is miraculously limitless. Open your mind and your prayers to His infinite power. Trust His plan is best for your life.

Heavenly Father, You fill each day with fresh limitless possibilities.

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Autumn Blues

The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.—Deuteronomy 33:27 (NIV)

This time of year can be difficult for many. If you’re feeling stressed, lonely or sad 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 with you.

Lord, I know You are here, beside me, helping me keep my heart and mind lifted above my cares and worries.

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Grow Good Things

My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from Him.—Psalm 62:5 (KJV)

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale said, “One of the most serious and powerful facts in human nature is that you are likely to get what you are expecting.” If you spend years expecting things aren’t going to turn out well, most likely that is what will happen. Conversely, if you develop an attitude of faith and expectancy you will create conditions in which every good thing can and will grow.

Heavenly Father, because of You I can begin my day with expectation that I will have a wonderful day. Thank You for the tremendous difference You make in my life.

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Little Things

His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.”—Matthew 25:21 (ESV)

The parable of the good and faithful servant in Matthew emphasizes the value of little things. Sometimes we think in grandiose terms—what bold grand gesture can we do to show our faith? But in this parable, as well as in the life of Jesus, it is the little things that “Enter into the joy of the Master.”

Heavenly Father, guide me to the little things I can do right now.

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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)

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Surrender to Trust

Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will
eat; or about your body, what you will wear.”—Luke 12:22 (NIV)

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Sacred Simplicity

Better one handful with tranquillity than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind.—Ecclesiastes 4:6 (NIV)

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The Song of the City

As they make music they will sing, “All my fountains are in you.”—Psalm 87:7 (NIV)

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Overflowing Love and Grace

The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.—1 Timothy 1:14 (NIV)

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Gifts from Above

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.—James 1:17 (NIV)

Choose Peace

Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.—Titus 3:1–2 (NIV)

Celebrate Freedom and Love

Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves. Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God…—1 Peter 2:16–17 (NIV)

Honor Your Heavenly Father

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!—1 John 3:1 (NIV)

Bless Mothers Everywhere

And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.”—Luke 1:46–47 (NIV)

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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