Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.—Romans 15:7 (NIV)
The Apostle Paul encourages us to help others and lift them up with God’s love. God empowers us to spread peace and hope. He encourages us to spread His message of unconditional love and acceptance to those who need it most.
Heavenly Father, guide me to go where Your love is needed today.
Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.—Acts 2:2 (NIV)
The Bible describes the Holy Spirit as the wind.The next time you feel the spring wind ask yourself, am I soaring on the breeze, letting God work through me? Do I spread my wings and fly to new opportunities? Do I allow the Holy Spirit to work in my life?
Lord, thank You for this glorious reminder to feel the Holy Spirit—and to fly.
So then, banish anxiety from your heart and cast off the troubles of your body, for youth and vigor are meaningless.—Ecclesiastes 11:10 (NIV)
Do you worry even when there is little or no reason to? When anxiety overwhelms you, the normal reaction is to freeze or flee. The next time this happens, imagine yourself safely in God’s loving arms. Keep a list of comforting Bible verses and read them over and over again.
Gracious Lord, when the world wearies my soul, You restore my strength and give me the courage to move forward.
And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.—Isaiah 30:21 (ESV)
God can provide heavenly wisdom for every decision you need to make. The more you trust God and turn to Him for guidance, the more you’ll be able to see His blessings all around you and feel His presence within you.
Lord, I am so grateful for Your gift of guidance and that You always meet my needs.
And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done.—Genesis 2:2 (NKJV)
God rested on the seventh day. Remind yourself of this scripture when you are too busy to even think. Rest is a necessary and important part of life. Give yourself permission to take time off, to say no to things you don’t want to do and to take time to relax and restore your spirit.
Heavenly Father, I need to reshape the way I think about rest, to see its importance in the cycle of my life. It’s a necessary part of getting things done.
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale said, “Remember always that faith is a fight against disbelief, a struggle against doubt!” When the storms of doubt come, lean into the wind—and believe. no matter what you are feeling, God is in charge.
Heavenly Father, in times of doubt, help me to let go of my insecurities and truly invite You to be Lord of my life.
Lead us not into temptation.—Luke 11:4 (NIV)
When your willpower needs a boost to help you reach a goal or to turn away from temptation, embrace God. His will is strong and righteous. He will guide you to be your best, to reject destructive choices and to pursue a joy-filled life.
Dear Lord, thank You for strengthening my weaknesses and empowering me with Your will.
What will you do on the day of reckoning, when disaster comes from afar? To whom will you run for help? Where will you leave your riches?—Isaiah 10:3 (NIV)
Imagine your life without prayer. How would you find spiritual grace? What would you do to calm your fears and feed your faith? Prayer is your true lifeline to the source of everything—wisdom, knowledge, comfort, peace and love.
Lord, You are the Giver of Life, and my enduring connection to You is the only way that I can be perfectly content.
I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth.—Isaiah 42:16 (NIV)
Turn to this verse when you feel uncertain about the future. Your faith in God is the key. Trust that He has the unknowns covered. Release your fears to Him. He will light the way out of darkness and make the rough roads smooth.
Dear Lord, I know deep in my heart that You hold today and tomorrow in Your hands.
Turn, Lord, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love.—Psalm 6:4 (NIV)
God’s love is a fortress that can protect you from the pain of unkind people, the injustice of unfair situations and the stress of everyday life. When you need to find peace and comfort from the world, turn to Him for safety and security.
Heavenly Father, when I feel upset and tired, the power of Your unfailing love gives me the comfort I need.
Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!—Romans 11:33 (NIV)
Being open to and accepting the truth of God’s wisdom isn’t always easy. Sometimes His wisdom isn’t what you expected or hoped for—but it is always exactly what you need.
Lord, thank You for loving me so much that You stretch me with Your wisdom and teach me that facing hard truths is a necessary part of my spiritual journey.
Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.—Ephesians 6:13 (NIV)
In the above verse, Paul urges us to put on the full armor of God to be prepared to stand up against evil. When we wear God’s armor, our thoughts are fixed on His truths, and our hearts are filled with His righteousness. only then can we live faithfully and confidently no matter what the day brings.
Almighty God, I am here, holding the promises of Your Word in my heart and ready for the glorious day ahead.
Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly…—1 CORINTHIANS 9:26 (NIV)
Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.—PROVERBS 12:25 (NIV
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)
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)
Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity.—Ephesians 5:15–16 (NIV)
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.—Colossians 3:23 (NIV)
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.—Lamentations 3:22–23 (ESV)
Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will do this.—Psalm 37:5 (NIV)
And he opened his mouth and taught them.—Matthew 5:2 (ESV)
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.—Romans 15:13 (NIV)
But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.—Matthew 6:17–18 (NIV)
The Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.—Romans 8:26 (NIV)
We love because he first loved us.—1 John 4:19 (NIV)
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.—Revelation 22:13 (NIV)
Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.—Luke 2:14 (NIV)
And she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.—Luke 2:7 (NIV)
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)
For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”—Galatians 5:14 (NIV)
This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.—John 15:12 (ESV)
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.—2 Thessalonians 3:16 (NIV)
