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The Tears of Jesus

Jesus wept.—John 11:35 (NIV)
Have you considered the present tense of this verse? Jesus weeps. He cares deeply about you, and when your heart hurts, He feels your pain. You never have to suffer alone. Reach out to Him and He will wrap His loving arms around you.
My Lord Jesus, You are my Eternal Savior; You comfort me through life’s sorrows.
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Blessed by God’s Love

And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.—1 John 4:16 (NIV)
The late Brian Doyle, beloved contributor of Guideposts devotions, wrote, “Love is the story and the prayer that matters the most.” Today, on Valentine’s Day, embrace God’s limitless love, and discover the power of letting go of judgments and expectations. Open your heart to spread His heavenly Light.
Dear Lord, may the radiance of Your love bless my life and the lives of all those around me.
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Quiet Your Inner Voice

Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him.—Psalm 37:7 (NIV)
Focus on this verse and the true meaning of quieting your inner voice to make room for God’s presence. Release your worries and be filled with His love and hope. Sit in stillness and let your heart and mind seek Him.
Heavenly Father, help me to remember that inner peace is just a prayer away.
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God’s Watchful Care

I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.—Genesis 28:15 (NIV)
Reflect on this verse and the times in your life when you have been conscious of God’s watchful care. Recall when you were worried, and He kept you safe from harm. Then recite this line from an old hymn, Lead, Kindly Light: “So long Thy power hath blest me, sure it still will lead me on.”
Father in Heaven, thank You for promising to protect me and guide me through life’s ups and downs.
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Your God-Given Purpose

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.—Philippians 3:14 (NIV)
God has a special purpose in mind for you. If you feel distracted or distanced from His plan, pray for help to discern His guidance. Ask for clarity as you hone your vision to do His work here on earth.
Lord, encourage me to keep traveling higher and higher on this journey. I am committed to fulfilling my purpose.
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Draw Strength from the Divine

He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted.—Luke 4:18 (NKJV)
Jesus holds the power to mend your broken heart. Turn to Him during times of sorrow and sadness, for He is the source of comfort and healing. He promises to hold you close and lead you to peace. You are never alone.
Divine Counselor, when grief strikes, help me draw strength from Your great love.
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Follow the Lord

In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.—Proverbs 3:6 (ESV)
When you surrender your will to God’s will, you discover that He is always with you, ready to uplift and inspire you to successfully travel through life’s rough patches. Rely on your faith and new pathways will open; your setbacks will become temporary.
Dear Lord, I fully trust You to lead me on life’s journey. I am open and ready for Your wisdom and guidance.
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Take a Break

Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.—Mark 6:31 (NIV)
When you need a break, quiet your mind, rest—and pray. God offers you peace and energy. He can restore your spirit and improve your outlook. He can give you the tools to work through whatever difficulty you are facing.
Lord, when I pray with You, I have renewed strength to face what once seemed overwhelming.
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In the Darkness

The engulfing waters threatened me, the deep surrounded me… but you, Lord my God, brought my life up from the pit. When my life was ebbing away, I remembered you.—Jonah 2:5–7 (NIV)
Imagine Jonah, in the darkness, inside the belly of the great fish, with seemingly no way to escape. His future looked hopeless, and yet God delivered Him. When you feel enveloped by the darkness, focus on His promises. He is the Light.
Almighty Lord, like Jonah, I know You will always bring me up from the pit. I know You won’t forget me.
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Your Help Comes from the Lord

I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.—Psalm 121:1–4 (NIV)
God keeps you safe. As your Eternal Parent, He wants to comfort you and let you know that you are loved and cared for. Repeat the above verse to yourself and remember: The Maker of heaven and earth will always protect you.
All-powerful God, when I am afraid, guide me to lift my eyes to the mountains. My help comes from You.
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Walk in Freedom

I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments.—Psalm 119:45 (NLT)
As this verse states, the key to freedom lies in embracing and honoring God’s commands. When you hold yourself close to His wisdom and instructions, the pieces of your life fall into place and you experience true freedom.
Lord, You are the key to my freedom. Your rules protect me and enable me to feel the power and peace of aligning my life with Your instructions.
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Think Good Thoughts

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.—Philippians 4:8 (NIV)
This verse emphasizes the importance of being optimistic and filling your mind with good thoughts. Replace worries, resentment or jealous thinking with “whatever is pure, lovely and admirable.” Pray for God to help you focus on inspired ideas, then ask for the ambition to put them into action.
Dear God, fill my mind with Your limitless potential!
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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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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)

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)

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)

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Shake the Dust Off

If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, leave that home or town and shake the dust off your feet.—Matthew 10:14 (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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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)

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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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