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Travel with Joy

A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.”—Isaiah 40:3 (NIV)
When the coming days seem like a desert, barren and vast with no clear path or direction, do not lose hope. Trust in God. Welcome His love into your heart. Feel His presence inside you, and know that because of this, you will be able to travel any journey with joy.
Lord, when I feel hopeless, guide my focus back to You. Lord Jesus, when I feel lost, You save me.
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The Sweet Fragrance of Prayer

The smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of God’s people, went up before God from the angel’s hand.—Revelation 8:4 (NIV)
This verse gives a beautiful image of your prayers rising before God’s throne. When you pray, picture your prayers ascending to meet and please God. Your devotion to Him is treasured. Your prayers rise to meet  Him—they matter!
Lord God, in the words of Psalm 141:2 (ESV), “Let my prayer be counted as incense before You.”
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A Season of Waiting

We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield.—Psalm 33:20 (NIV)
January can seem like a long month, and sometimes waiting on God’s timing can be frustrating and difficult. Fight the urge to run ahead of God. Pray and wait for guidance on what to do. Be honest and let Him know that you are becoming impatient.
Eternal Lord, help me to accept that waiting is a necessary part of Your plan.
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Thank You, Lord!

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.——Colossians 3:17 (NIV)
When life takes a turn for the worse, trust that God has a plan and that there is a purpose for what you are experiencing. Even though you may not be happy with the circumstances, you can be grateful and thankful for His presence.
Lord, Thank You for loving me and for giving me hope even in the toughest times.
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God’s Healing Power

For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the Lord.—Jeremiah 30:17 (ESV)
If you or someone you love is battling emotional or physical pain, turn to God in prayer. Fill your mind with the healing power of His Word. Read and reread healing scriptures such as Psalm 30:2, Psalm 103:3 and Jeremiah 30:17. Quiet your mind as you focus on God’s restorative power.
Great Physician, send Your healing power to all those who need it.
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Above All Things

Who shapes a god and casts an idol, which can profit nothing?—Isaiah 44:10 (NIV)
Are there false gods in your life? Are you chasing riches or prosperity? There is nothing wrong with wanting a comfortable life, but are you placing something else above God? God—and God alone—is worthy of worship.
Lord, teach me how to worship and serve You.
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Overflowing with Hope

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)
Expect something amazing to happen today. Be encouraged, knowing that God is with you and that He will shine His blessings on your life. He will fill you with the peace and joy and energy of the Holy Spirit so that you will brim over with hope.
Lord, bestow upon me a new vision—a new hope!
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Jesus the Great Gardener

He asked her, “Woman, why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?” Thinking he was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will get him.” Jesus said to her, “Mary.”—John 20:15–16 (NIV)
When Mary Magdalene first saw Jesus, she mistook Him for the gardener. Take a moment and reflect on that. Envision Jesus as a gardener tending to your spirit. What beautiful blooms does He have planned for you in this new year?
Almighty God, I trust You to grow new life, to heal the broken parts of me and make me whole and hopeful.
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Grow in God’s Word

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.—2 Timothy 3:16 (ESV)
The Word of God grows with you. When you take on the daily spiritual practice of reading His Word, you recognize how personal Scripture is to you and your life. The Bible lifts you up and guides your heart. It always gives you what you need.
Lord, I am in awe of the power of Your Word.
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Your Ever-Present Help

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.—Psalm 46:1 (NIV)
Make it a habit to remind yourself that God is with you and He will never fail you. He is present in your life, in any situation and He can help you. Relax and allow new hope to flood your mind.
Dear God, You have always cared for me, and I know that You are ever-present in my life.
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It Is Not About You

Then they said to him, “What must we do, to be doing the works of God?” Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.”—John 6:28–29 (ESV)
This verse is a reminder that your life’s work is not about what you want to accomplish. The true goal of your life is about God and centering your thoughts, focus and actions on serving Him.
Lord, what can I do for You today?
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God’s Crooked Lines

The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.—Proverbs 16:9 (ESV)
There is a saying that “God writes straight with crooked lines.” His plan is not always predictable. Unexpected twists and turns can throw you off balance unless you are rooted in faith and ready to take on new experiences.
My Loving God, I am learning to appreciate Your unexpected directions, which lead me to grow in ways I never imagined.
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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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Eat! To God’s Glory

So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.—1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV)

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Write the Vision

And the Lord answered me: “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it.”—Habakkuk 2:2 (ESV)

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Move Forward

Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.—Philippians 3:13 (NIV)

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Bless the Animals

So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living thing with which the water teems and that moves about in it, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.—Genesis 1:21 (NIV)

Devotions on Faith and Prayer

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Follow His Lead

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.—Romans 12:2 (NIV)prayer

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Straight to Heaven

Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away.—Genesis 5:24 (NIV)

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Turning Evil into Good

You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.—Genesis 50:20 (NIV) Bib

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The Measure You Use

Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.—Luke 6:38 (NIV)

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Prayer for Veterans Day

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”—John 15:13 (NIV)

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Celebrate Our Freedom

I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws. I hold fast to your statutes, Lord; do not let me be put to shame. I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding.—Psalm 119:30–32 (NIV)

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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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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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