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Life’s Hard Knocks

You, however, know all about my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance.—2 Timothy 3:10 (NIV)
Ever y situation in life offers an opportunity for learning. Often difficult experiences are our most powerful teachers. When you are going through a trial, take a new perspective and ask, “What can I learn from this?”
Divine Teacher, when challenges test my faith, I trust You are in control.
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Turn Resentment into Prayer

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.—James 5:16 (NIV)
The more we turn to God with our sins and accept His forgiveness, the more accepting we are of forgiving others who have wronged us. Is there a person who you feel anger towards? Lift them in prayer and ask God to help you forgive.
Father God, help me release my resentment with the power of prayer.
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Do a New Thing

Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.—Isaiah 43:18–19 (NIV)
Today is the first day of summer. As nature blooms, remind yourself that God is planting new possibilities in your life. He is watering the seeds of your hopes so they will bud into fruition. Even if you doubt change is on the horizon, trust that there is always a new season ahead.
Faithful God, thank You for the hope of new beginnings, achieving new goals, making new friends and guiding me on this exciting and blessed life.
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The Value of Your Possessions

Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil—this is a gift of God.—Ecclesiastes 5:19 (NIV)
It’s been said that a person’s spirituality is affected by how they feel about their possessions. When you view your belongings as gifts from God, and share what you have with others, you develop a deeper relationship with Him.
Lord, guide me to see that the value of my possessions lies in how much I share what I have with others.
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A White Stone with a New Name

Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it.—Revelation 2:17 (NIV)
In this verse, victorious believers are promised a white stone with a new name. Many interpret this Scripture to mean that Jesus knows you and all the trials that you have endured. One day, He will give you a new name that represents your true spirit and faithfulness.
Lord, thank You for knowing and loving me.
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Happy Father’s Day

“I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”—2 Corinthians 6:18 (NIV)
Today as we honor our earthly fathers, remember to honor our Heavenly Father, too. Take a moment and praise Him for the many blessings He gives: hope, strength, comfort, peace. The list is endless!
Heavenly Father, You are the greatest God, always guiding, protecting and helping me live my best life.
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Finish What You Start

Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.—Philippians 1:6 (NIV)
When you feel overwhelmed by a goal and doubt you can finish a project that God has put in your heart, remember this verse. Trust that He will stay with you and help you carry it through to completion.
Lord, I am in awe that Your Word is alive and guiding me to thrive and stretch beyond even my most ambitious goals.
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Expect the Extraordinary

“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”—Mark 1:17 (NIV)
In this verse, the miraculous happened; the ordinary became extraordinary. A normal day was transformed as fishermen became disciples. Jesus called these men to pick up and leave their nets and become “fishers of men.” What is Jesus calling you to do?
Lord, I am ready to serve You.
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True Light

And the glory of the Lord went up from the cherub to the threshold of the house, and the house was filled with the cloud, and the court was filled with the brightness of the glory of the Lord. Ezekiel 10:4 (ESV)
Do you give light to others that are sitting in the darkness? When you see other people embracing dark thoughts, do you illuminate their mindset so that they see the good and get back on the right path?
Almighty God, I long to glorify You and bring Your light to those wrapped in darkness.
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Filled with God

Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.—Romans 12:11–12 (NIV)
The word “enthusiasm” comes from the Greek words “en theos,” which translates to “filled with God.” Norman Vincent Peale said, “Fill the day with enthusiasm. Give the day all you’ve got and it will give you all it’s got, which will be plenty.”
Lord, I am excited about today! Fill me with Your presence.
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Here and Now

I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry.—Psalm 40:1 (NIV)
Patience teaches us to live in the moment—to be completely and fully present right now. When you focus on the future and are impatient for something to happen, you lose the gift of today.
Heavenly Father, help me trust Your timing and truly live in the here and now.
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Clothed and Complete

So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.—Galatians 3:26–27 (NIV)
Today, think of this verse and reflect on what Paul is saying. What does being clothed in Christ mean to you? Is it to reveal His glory to the world? To be protected by His armor? Is he referencing the full transformation that happens when you trust that God is the center of your being?
Heavenly Father, I am clothed and complete and ready to face the world because of You.
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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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