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Home for the Holidays

My people will live in safety, quietly at home. They will be at rest.—Isaiah 32:18 (NLT)
As you prepare your home for the holidays, displaying Christmas cards, setting up the manger and decorating a tree, reflect on the many blessings your household brings to your life. It is truly a shelter from life’s storms, a place of fellowship and love.
Heavenly Father, thank You for my home. May it always be a place of refuge and refreshment, happiness and health.
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Cleanse Your Spirit

If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.—1 John 1:8–9 (NIV)
God always gives you the opportunity to start over, simply by acknowledging your wrongdoings to Him and asking for forgiveness. Pray for the courage to approach God with an open heart, and be ready to accept His life-changing cleansing.
Dear God, I am sorry for my thoughts and actions; I am ready to receive the amazing blessing of starting anew.
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All in God’s Time

But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son.—Galatia ns 4:4 (NIV)
For thousands of years, people watched and waited for the coming of the Messiah. They prayed and believed. But it was not until “the set time had fully come” that Christ arrived on earth. God’s timing is always perfect.
Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Your Son to give us the gift of Your saving grace.
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Live Passionately

But he said, “I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because that is why I was sent.”—Luke 4:43 (NIV)
God created a unique purpose for your life. Spend time in prayer asking Him to reveal His plans for you, understanding that each day is a gift, an opportunity to do good works. Put your actions and your faith passionately behind living a purpose-driven life.
Lord, as I spend time in prayer with You this Advent season, guide me to fulfill my true purpose.
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Holy Is His Name

For the Mighty One has done great things for me—holy is his name.—Luke 1:49 (NIV)
God is doing great things for you. No matter what your life looks like right at this moment, trust that the present is an important part of His plan. The Lord hears and answers your prayers. He fills you with His Spirit. He empowers you to walk in truth.
Mighty One, I praise You for the many blessings You have given me. Holy is Your name.
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Flawless Words

Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.—Proverbs 30:5 (NIV)
The Bible is powerful—and if you open your heart and read God’s Word, it has the power to change your life. Look to Scripture for guidance, comfort and healing. Spend time discovering passages that speak to your spirit.
Lord, Your Word is truth. I am ready and excited to apply Your lessons to my life.
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Trim Your Tree with Love

That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers.—Psalm 1:3 (NIV)
Have you ever thought of your own life as a tree that is decorated by your attitude and actions? Your emotions add joy, faith, hope and love, so that as time goes on, you shine with the Light of Christ.
Heavenly Father, guide me to brighten the lives of those around me.
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The Gift of Forgiveness

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.—Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)
Give yourself the gift of forgiveness. Pray and let go of bitter feelings towards others, or even yourself. Ask God to heal your heart so you can move forward on life’s journey without the burdens of the past weighing on you.
Heavenly Father, help me to release the hurt so that I can love with my whole heart and forgive as freely as You forgive.
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Ponder with All Your Heart

When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.—Luke 2:17–19 (NIV)
In the above verse, Mary is overjoyed by the miracle of Jesus’ birth, but takes time to process all that had happened to fully comprehend the amazing blessing bestowed upon the world. Today, take a moment and do the same: reflect on the Child of Bethlehem and the miracle of His birth.
Merciful God, thank You for living among us, as one of us.
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The Light of the World

The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.—Isaiah 9:2 (NIV)
As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Light of the World, make a point to see the people around you through the eyes of God and from the perspective of His love and understanding. Let go of grievances, and carry the joy of Christmas in your heart.
Heavenly Father, may the Light of Your presence shine on my relationships and heal old wounds.
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God’s Provision

God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glories in Christ Jesus.—Philippians 4:19 (NIV)
At this time of year, the cost of travel, gifts and entertaining can leave you worrying about your finances. If you feel a pinch in your pocket, take a deep breath and ask God to help you make wise decisions where money is concerned, and guide you to make choices that are within your budget.
Lord God, no matter how much money I have, I know I am richly blessed because of my faith in You.
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Tune in to God’s Voice

While you were doing all these things, declares the Lord, I spoke to you again and again, but you did not listen; I called you, but you did not answer.—Jeremiah 7:13 (NIV)
Is something distracting you from hearing God’s voice? Are you creating the time and focus to recognize His guidance? Your Heavenly Father sends His words of wisdom and peace again and again. Quiet your mind to receive His messages.
Dear Lord, I seek Your voice and long to hear Your promises and plans for me.
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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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Be Fully Present

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.—Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV)

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Love Your Enemies

But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.—Luke 6:27 (NIV)

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The Gift of Friendship

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.—Proverbs 17:17 (NIV)

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The Reluctant Prophet

But Jonah rose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. He went down to Joppa and found a ship going to Tarshish. So he paid the fare and went down into it, to go with them to Tarshish, away from the presence of the Lord.—Jonah 1:3 (ESV)

Devotions on Faith and Prayer

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Seek God’s Truth

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.—Psalm 139:13–14 (NIV)

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Seeds of Greatness

“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.”—John 15:5 (NKJV)

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Hope and Light

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.—John 1:1 (NIV)

Holiday Devotions

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The Armor of Faith

In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.—Ephesians 6:16 (NIV)

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Ash Wednesday

I had only heard about you before, but now I have seen you with my own eyes. I take back everything I said, and I sit in dust and ashes to show my repentance.—Job 42:5-6 (NLT)

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Giving Thanks for God’s Love

Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.—Joel 2:13 (NIV)

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Trust God’s Plan

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”—Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

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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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