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When Life Doesn’t Make Sense

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord.—Isaiah 55:8 (NIV)
Philip Yancey wrote, “Faith, I’ve concluded, means believing in advance what will only make sense in reverse.” Unfortunate events can leave you bewildered and trying to make sense of adversity. Turn to this verse when you feel confused and are deeply trying to find meaning and purpose behind what is happening. Trust God.
Heavenly Father, I trust Your plan.
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Reach for the Stars

When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?—Psalm 8:3–4 (NIV)
Nature itself is a testimony of God’s existence. Make time to go outside and look up at the moon and stars. Be mindful of God, the Creator, the expanse of the universe and the stunning beauty of the night sky.
Lord, I stand in awe at the beauty of Your creation.
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Journal Your Prayers

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.—Matthew 7:7 (NIV)
If you don’t already, for a short period of time, write down all your prayers. Include even the simple ones, like Help me find a good parking spot—and then record the answers. You will be astounded by the results!
Loving Father, thank You for my many answered prayers.
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Trust God’s Power Is at Work

But God remembered Noah and all the wild animals and the livestock that were with him in the ark, and he sent a wind over the earth, and the waters receded.—Genesis 8:1 (NIV)
Throughout the Bible, there are many “But God” passages that turn everything around. Often it seems that there is no way, but God makes a way. He is always around you and never stops loving and caring for you.
Dear Lord, there have been times my future looked bleak, but You showed Your mercy and showered blessings upon me.
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Let Your Guard Down

And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.—2 Corinthians 3:18 (NIV)
Jesus wants you to openly come to Him with your defenses down and your face unveiled. Surrender all parts of yourself to Him. Share everything, even the thoughts or fears that you have kept hidden and walled off. He is waiting to hear from you.
Lord, today I come to You with my guard down, sharing everything.
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Fun and Faith

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.—Proverbs 17:22 (NIV)
Having fun is an important part of self-care. Make time to do what you enjoy. Go for a hike; call a friend; watch a feel-good movie that makes you laugh; play a favorite song and dance!
Dear God, I need to make time to let go of my work and responsibilities and simply have fun.
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Light Your Path

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.—2 Timothy 3:16–17 (NIV)
No matter how many times you have read a Bible passage, there are still surprising new insights that can reveal themselves based on your current circumstances. Renew yourself with Scripture. His Word is a lamp to light your path.
Lord, Your Word is alive. Your promises are true!
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Heal Your Hurting Heart

So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.—John 16:22 (NIV)
William Cowper said, “Grief is its own medicine.” When you experience loss, it is important to be gentle and understanding with yourself. It takes time to heal. Turn to God. He knows how you feel and cares deeply for your well-being. He is a healer of hearts. He will comfort you.
Heavenly Father, when I feel the sorrow of loss, comfort me, the way that only You can. Heal my grieving heart.
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Your Rock

Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the Lord has helped us.”—1 Samuel 7:12 (NIV)
Jesus is your Ebenezer, your stone of support. Imagine that each time Jesus helps you, you receive a special stone. Create an altar in your mind’s eye of all these stones and turn to it when your faith wavers. Know that He is your rock. He has helped you before and He will help you again.
All-Powerful Lord, You are my Help, my Savior.
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Train Your Ear

So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.—Romans 10:17 (ESV)
The more that you listen for Jesus and make time for your devotional practice, the more able you are to hear His guidance. Sit quietly with Scripture and wait to hear His voice. Be patient. Your spiritual journey is a lifelong process.
Dear Lord, grant me the perseverance to wait for Your instruction and the courage to follow Your lead.
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Value Your Soul

I will make them and the places surrounding my hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season; there will be showers of blessing.—Ezekiel 34:26 (NIV)
Reflect on the beautiful words of Teresa of Avila: “Each of us has a soul, but we forget to value it. We don’t remember that we are creatures made in the image of God. We don’t understand the great secrets hidden inside of us.” The Lord is generous—He showers His abundance on your life.
Heavenly Father, I am filled with gratitude for Your many blessings.
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Overcome Rejection

Then he said to the disciples, “Anyone who accepts your message is also accepting me. And anyone who rejects you is rejecting me. And anyone who rejects me is rejecting God, who sent me.”—Luke 10:16 (NLT)
Jesus reminds us not to keep score or take rejection personally. When someone turns his back on you, remind yourself that you do not need to worry about what others think. Instead, focus on honoring Jesus and building steadfast faith.
Lord my God, I love and honor You. My true success comes from living my life guided by Your instructions.
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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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The Importance of Being There

I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.—2 John 1:12 (NIV)

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The Power of Personal Experience

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.—2 Corinthians 1:3–4 (NIV)

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Reward Yourself

The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.—Proverbs 19:8 (NIV)

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Big Thanks for Little Things

One person pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.—Proverbs 13:7 (NIV)

Devotions on Faith and Prayer

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Rest for Your Soul

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”—Matthew 11:28–30 (NLT)

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Choose to Forgive

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.—1 John 1:9 (NIV)

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The Quiet Life

Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before.—1 Thessalonians 4:11 (NLT)

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True Friends

When Job’s three friends, Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the Naamathite, heard about all the troubles that had come upon him, they set out from their homes and met together by agreement to go and sympathize with him and comfort him.—Job 2:11 (NIV)

Holiday Devotions

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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)

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Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen!

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?—John 11:25–26 (NIV)

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He Will Make You Whole

They crucified two rebels with him, one on his right and one on his left.—Mark 15:27 (NIV)

Loved Ones Devotions

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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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With a Song in My Heart

My heart, O God, is steadfast; I will sing and make music with all my soul.—Psalm 108:1 (NIV)

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