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Boost Your Holiday Spirit

If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.—Psalm 66:18 (NIV)

IN THE BUSTLE of the holiday season, it’s easy to get sidetracked by your to-do list. When you feel the darkness of holiday stress, take a moment and align your heart and mind with God’s light. Make time—even just a few minutes for prayer and self-care.

Lord, help me to stay focused on the blessings in this glorious time. Don’t let me miss You this Christmas season.

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Love as God Loves

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)

ARE YOU FACING a situation where you need guidance? Maybe you feel confused by a relationship or are feeling stuck or unfulfilled at work. Perhaps you just need a boost of energy. Turn to Jesus’ teachings in the Bible to find direction and guidance. 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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Be Happy Right Now

Be joyful always.—1 Thessalonians 5:16 (GNT)

THE MOMENT TO be happy is now. Don’t waste time thinking that happiness lies ahead—on the heels of a goal reached or something else. Take a moment and meditate on the goodness of God. Happiness is created with God’s help, within yourself.

Heavenly Father, thank You for showing me that happiness flows through me when I focus on You and Your goodness.

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Gifts from the Heart

The King will reply, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for Me.”—Matthew 25:40 (NIV)

TODAY, THE FIRST Sunday of Advent, reflect on this verse and the beautiful truth that the love you give to others is a gift to Jesus. This time of year so much effort is spent on looking for the right gifts, yet in our hearts, we know the best presents of the season are those that can’t be wrapped or placed under the Christmas tree.

Heavenly Father, guide me to offer kindness, support, forgiveness and strength—help me generously give the gifts of the Spirit.

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Experience True Joy

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. He created you to be joyful and fully alive. Joy doesn’t come from an easy life, but rather from facing and overcoming life’s challenges. Joy comes from trusting and praising God in every situation.

Heavenly Father, guide me to make the most of every day and every situation. Guide me to true joy!

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Turn Your Past into Purpose

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.—Romans 8:1–2 (NIV)

Jesus gives us the power to be free of pain and burden of past mistakes. Pray for Him to help you let go of the past and stop obsessing over things you should have said or done. Ask Him to help you walk forward with purpose. Pray for the wisdom to learn from the past and look ahead with faith.

Heavenly Father, help me live one day at a time, believing in the bright future ahead.

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Amen for His Glory

For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God.—2 Corinthians 1:20 (NIV)

God is always faithful. He will never break a promise, leave or forsake you. When you put your faith in God, the answer is always yes. Rejoice! He will always be true to His promises.

“Amen—so be it!” for His glory.

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Don’t Worry!

Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?—Matthew 6:25 (NIV)

On stressful days, you might feel as if no one understands what you’re going through. Remind yourself that you are not alone. Jesus said to take heart. He has overcome the world. His presence helps you rise from worldly problems that weigh you down. His glorious victory can change and transform every moment of your life.

Heavenly Father, I claim Your peace. You are in control.

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God Works Through Trials

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.—James 1:2-3 (NIV)

Whatever trial you are going through, know there is something to be gained. Times when you can’t see your way out of a problem are actually the best times to trust and believe. Know that there is nothing too hard, painful or devastating that Jesus does not identify with. When you bring your suffering to Him in prayer, He feels your pain as you feel His comfort.

Lord Jesus, on days when I feel tested, I can go on because You are with me.

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Kind Words

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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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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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

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The Measure You Use

Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.—Luke 6:38 (NIV)

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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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