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Hope for the New Year

“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)
What is your hope for 2023? Is it reaching a goal? Reconnecting with a loved one? Ask God to show you where you should focus your energy in the new year. What action will please Him? Where should you invest your effort and resources?
Lord, what can I do to make the new year my best yet?
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Thank You for Another Year

And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you.—Psalm 39:7 (NLT)
Spend time thanking God for all He has done for you this past year. Reflect on the blessings and challenges that have helped shape you. When you delight in the Lord your heart shifts to a place that aligns your will with His.
Lord, thank You for another year of life—for Your guidance, understanding, comfort and love.
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Transform Your Heart

The Lord your God will change your heart and the hearts of all your descendants, so that you will love him with all your heart and soul and so you may live!—Deuteronomy 30:6 (NLT)
If you have been repeatedly asking God to change something in your life, why not try something new and instead ask Him to change you? In frustrating situations, ask for patience. If you are feeling low spiritually, ask for a greater faith. Feeling let down? Ask Him to guide you toward singing His praises.
Dear God, I am clay in Your hands. Make me new.
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Light in Lonely Places

He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him.—Daniel 2:22 (NIV)
God knows the lonely, dark places of your life. When you feel alone, reach out to Him and pray for His light to shine on your path. Don’t be discouraged if the distance out of the darkness seems too far to travel. Know that He is with you every moment. He will guide you through.
Heavenly Father, give me the courage to keep going and the mercy and grace to help others facing dark situations.
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Trust the Outcome

The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.—Psalm 37:23 (NLT)
Henri Nouwen wrote, “You can’t see the whole path ahead, but there is usually enough light to take the next step.” An important part of faith is understanding that when you put your journey into His loving hands, you can trust the outcome.
Lord, surprise me. I don’t need to see the whole picture. I am ready to experience Your mysterious ways.
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Every Day of the Year

After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the East and have come to worship him.”—Matt hew 2:1–2 (NIV)
Continue the celebration of Christ’s love. When you feel peace and joy within yourself, you can pass that on to those around you. Bring Christmas joy into their hearts all year long, and help others to feel God’s reassuring presence.
Almighty Father, thank You for Your gifts to us. Show us ways to pass these gifts on to others throughout all the days of the year. Amen.
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Christmas Hope

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end.—Isaiah 9:6–7 (NIV)
Christmas is here at last. Today, as we celebrate the majesty of Jesus’ birth, reflect on the miracle of Christmas. In the words of Isaac Watts: “Joy to the world! The Lord is come; let earth receive her King; let every heart prepare Him room, and heaven and nature sing.”
Lord, let Your birth awaken the peace and hope that lives inside me.
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Focus on Jesus

“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”—Luke 10:41–42 (NIV)
Give yourself the gift of letting go. Let go of the need to be perfect. Perfect gifts, perfect gatherings, planning the perfect day. When you focus on perfection you miss the most important part of the holiday. Instead, sit at Jesus’ feet and focus on Him.
Heavenly Father, tomorrow is Your day and I plan on keeping You the center of my celebration.
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Soar with the Eagles

But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.—Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
When you are feeling overwhelmed by challenges, turn to God’s Word. Ask Him to help you remove all your doubts. Fully rely on His strength for the encouragement and endurance you need to feel empowered and to be able to face what lies ahead.
Dear God, when I put my faith in You, I soar above my problems and find Your heavenly peace.
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God Is with Us

The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (which means “God with us”).—Matthew 1:23 (NIV)
God can transform an ordinary moment into an awakening experience. A beautiful sunrise, a perfectly timed yet unplanned meeting with a friend, a song on the radio that seems like a sign from beyond. When you open your heart to noticing God’s presence, you become aware of the beautiful fact that He is always with you.
Lord, thank You for the many ways You show me You are here.
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A Blue Christmas

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.—Psalm 73:26 (NIV)
Many churches hold a Blue Christmas today, the shortest day of the year, to recognize that not everyone can embrace Christmas with anticipation. Some people may be struggling with loneliness, grief or the loss of a loved one. Today, pray for comfort for everyone with a grieving heart.
Dear Lord, bring comfort to all those feeling a sense of loss and loneliness. Enfold them in Your great love.
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Saved by Grace

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.—Ephesians 2:8 (NIV)
Faith is a gift. Lose yourself—all your fears and insecurities—in God’s great love. Know that He is always near you, helping and loving you, ready to guide you in every problem that you face. He will bring peace and calm to your troubled mind.
How wonderful that You, Almighty God, fill my life with Your greatness and glory.
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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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Giving Beyond Material Wealth

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.—2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV)

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Unseen Rewards

For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.—2 Corinthians 4:17 (NIV)

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Joy in Every Moment

This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.—Psalm 118:24 (ESV)

Devotions on Faith and Prayer

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Find True Friendship

There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.—Proverb s 18:24 (NLT)

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Journey into Joy

You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.—Psalm 16:11 (NIV)

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The Promise in the Skies

I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth.—Genesis 9:13 (NIV)

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Bless Mothers Everywhere

And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.”—Luke 1:46–47 (NIV)

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The Wisdom of Trees

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)

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The Beauty of Nature

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.—Psalm 19:1 (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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