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Faith and Work

As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.—James 2:26 (NIV)

Make daily prayer a part of your routine. Know that as you build a strong faith, God is transforming your heart—and your actions.

Dear God, I praise You for the tremendous difference You make in my life: Your healing comfort, Your divine guidance, and most of all Your unfailing and everlasting love.

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Come, Lord Jesus

Come, Lord Jesus.—Revelation 22:20 (NIV)

Today’s verse is the last prayer recorded in the Bible. When you need help, turn to these words, not only as a prayer for Christ’s return, but also as a prayer for His presence and grace to guide you through whatever problem or situation you face.

Today and every day may I pray, “Come, Lord Jesus.”
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Keep Me in Your Prayers

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.—Galatians 6:2 (NIV)

When you are feeling alone and vulnerable, reach out to others and ask them for prayer. God wants us to help one another, to carry each other’s burdens. Prayer is one of God’s greatest gifts.

Heavenly Father, thank You for the comfort I feel knowing I am held securely in a community of prayer.

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Lighten Someone’s Mood

Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.—Ecclesiastes 7:9 (NIV)

When someone is angry and treats you badly, is your first reaction to respond with anger? Instead, think of how Jesus would like you to act. Do your best to lighten their dark mood with God’s heavenly light.

Dear Lord, guide me to treat others with Your kindness and love—especially when they are grouchy.

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When One Door Closes

There is a wide-open door for a great work here, although many oppose me.—1 Corinthians 16:9 (NLT)

Has God closed a door in your life? Perhaps it’s something you weren’t prepared for and feel out of sorts. Pray and tell God about your disappointment. Ask Him to help you wait patiently and trust that another opportunity is on the horizon.

Dear God, help me to see the closed doors in life as Your will, and give me the faith to believe that You have more perfect doors opening ahead.

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Better Than You Can Imagine

Now hope does not disappoint.—Romans 5:5 (NKJV)

Are you facing a situation and have doubts that God is helping you? When you feel powerless, you can always count on Him. Instead of doubting, trust He is helping you. His plans for you are better than you can imagine.

Heavenly Father, I know You are always by my side.

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God Will Guide Your Steps

If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand?—Psalm 130:3 (ESV)

In today’s verse, as David waits for God to answer his prayer, he searches his heart and confesses anything that might be getting in the way of his relationship with God. If you are waiting to hear God’s answer to your prayer, surrender your will. Ask Him to align your desires with His plans and purpose.

Heavenly Father, I trust You just as David did, knowing that You will guide my steps.

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Prayer for When You Feel Helpless

When He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.—Matthew 9:36 (NIV)

When you feel harassed, distressed or helpless, turn your thoughts toward Jesus. Lay your concerns at His feet. Do your best to trust Him with the worries that weigh on your heart. Know that He will never lead you astray.

Heavenly Father, when I am upset, calm my fears with Your peace. Help me trust You completely.

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Pray Through Your Problems

What if there are fifty righteous people in the city? Will you really sweep it away and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty righteous people in it?— Genesis 18:24 (NIV)

When God revealed His plans to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah, Abraham asked a series of “what if” questions until God answered. When you aren’t sure what to do, follow Abraham’s example and pose your questions as prayers.

Heavenly Father, thank You for helping me pray through my problems.

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When You Don’t Know How to Pray

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.—Romans 8:26 (NIV)

When you are overcome with emotion or faced with a crisis, you may find it hard to pray. In moments like those, turn to the Holy Spirit. Share your difficulties and ask for Him to help you pray what is on your mind and heart.

Dear God, Give me the thoughts and words to pray right now, in accordance with Your will.

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Keep Watch

Then He said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.”—Matthew 26:38 (NIV)

In Jesus’ dark night of the soul, He asked for the support of His friends. He had His own prayers to offer, and according to Luke, He had an angel come to strengthen Him. Yet, He asked the disciples to pray for Him. Praying for another in need is an act of love and friendship. Today, pray for your loved ones.

Jesus, remind me of the people You have blessed me with. Guide me, as I pray for them.

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Praise Him

Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious.—Psalm 66:2 (NIV)

Singing a song is a perfect way to offer praise to God. Music opens our hearts and mouths in praise to God. Today, sing your favorite song of praise. Keep a list that you can turn to often for a few moments of heartfelt praise.

Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer.

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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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