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Be Strong and Brave

No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.—Joshua 1:5 (NIV)

God’s wonderful promise to Joshua is also His promise to you. No matter what life brings, He will never fail or abandon you. He is your source of courage. Praise Him for His promises that bring peace and reassurance in this uncertain world.

Amazing God, I know that You will never leave or forsake me.

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Your Fresh Start

I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.—Ezekiel 36:26 (NIV)

God offers you a fresh start. When you turn to Him for help, you open yourself to His guidance and strength. He will put His Spirit in you. He will help you make healthy choices that strengthen your heart and spirit.

Heavenly Father, show me what steps to take to nurture my faith and begin anew!

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Focus on Unity

Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else.—Galatians 6:4 (NLT)

The word “competition” does not appear in the Bible. The closer you grow to Him, the more you recognize that there is no reason to compare yourself to someone else. Turn any envy over to Him. Ask Him to help you celebrate the accomplishments of others.

Heavenly Father, help me to let go of a need to win and instead to focus on what unifies me with others.

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Safe in His Arms

How I long for the months gone by, for the days when God watched over me.—Job 29:2 (NIV)

Reflect on your life and the many times that God helped you through hardship. Feel His presence with you now. Know that He watches over you. Thank Him for holding you close and keeping you safe.

Dear Lord, I am humbled by the many ways You have kept me out of harm’s way.

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Stress Relief

But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.”—1 Peter 3:14 (NIV)

Are you under stress? Share your concerns with God. Ask Him to help banish your anxiety so you can experience the true peace that comes from knowing that He is in control. Relax and rest in Him.

Dear Lord, when I focus on You, Your peace guards my heart and mind. Your wisdom smooths the path before me.

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Moment to Moment

So those who rely on faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.—Galatians 3:9 (NIV)
 

So many worries and difficulties stem from imagined problems that may or may not happen in the future. Take each moment as a gift. Work hard toward building your goals. Life is given one day at a time, and it’s best to live it that way.

Heavenly Father, You have given me this moment as a fresh opportunity to experience the power of Your love.

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Radiate God’s Love

Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.—Ephesians 5:17 (NLT)
What can you do today that would please the Lord? Is there a kind word that you should say to a friend or coworker? Ask God to show you how you can spread kindness and generosity and help someone feel significant and loved.
Heavenly Father, help me make the most of my time by being a beacon of Your love. I long to please You.
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Realize Your Dreams

May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.—Psalm 20:4 (NIV)

It has been said that genius is infinite patience. Many people give up on their goal before they have put in the necessary effort to succeed. Is there a dream that you want to achieve? Ask God to help you have the patience to persevere.

Awesome God, fill me with endurance. Keep my spirit strong so that I can realize my dreams.

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Protected at Every Turn

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)

When Jesus was overcome with sorrow, He asked His disciples to keep watch with Him, to stay awake and support Him, and yet they fell asleep. At one time or another, people let us down, but God and His angels are always there for you. They will keep watch.

Heavenly Father, nothing can separate me from Your love.

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Bless Others with Your Talents

And I will appoint them to guard the temple for all the work that is to be done in it.—Ezekiel 44:14 (NIV)

God gave you unique and special gifts so that your voice and experience can bless others in meaningful ways. Instead of comparing yourself to others, ask God to show you how you might make a difference and help another in need.

Merciful Creator, when I struggle with my identity or feel useless, help me remember that I am unique and that You have a specific purpose in mind for me.

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Drive Out Barbs and Thorns

But if you do not drive out the inhabitants of the land, those you allow to remain will become barbs in your eyes and thorns in your sides. They will give you trouble in the land where you will live.—Numbers 33:55 (NIV)

The things in your life that come between you and your relationship with God become “barbs in your eyes.” Reflect on anything that is blocking your faith journey and pray for guidance on how to live your life to proclaim His glory.

Dear Lord, guide me in everything that I do. Save me from temptation.

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Wholehearted Following

Not one except Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite and Joshua son of Nun, for they followed the Lord wholeheartedly.—Numbers 32:12 (NIV)

Do you follow the Lord passionately and completely, just as Caleb and Joshua did? When you feel the strain of life’s journey, trust Him wholeheartedly. Ask Him to clear the way before you. He will lift you from distress and comfort you.

Lord, I am learning to trust in You with all my heart.

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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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