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God’s Radiant Beauty

Let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.—1 Peter 3:4 (ESV)
Your true beauty shines from the inside. The magnificence of your character grows and flourishes when you love others. Your spirit is refined by helping others and developing a strong relationship with God. When you love Him, you radiate His light.
All-Powerful God, I pray that the way I live my life pleases You.
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Look for the Helper

Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.—Isaiah 1:17 (NIV)
Beloved television personality Mister Rogers said, “When I was a boy, and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ ” When upsetting things happen, look for the good in others—and fill yourself with hope.
Heavenly Father, thank You for placing loving and caring people in my life. Thank You for the helpers!
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From the Mouth of God

Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ ”—Matthew 4:4 (NIV)
Just as you need daily bread for your body, you need God’s Word to feed your heart, mind and spirit. God offers wisdom, guidance and peace through Scripture. Reflect on this verse and the beautiful gift that we are blessed with. Every word comes from the mouth of God.
Dear Lord, thank You for filling my heart with the richness of Your Word.
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Governed by the Spirit

The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.—Romans 8:6 (NIV)
When you focus on God’s Spirit and follow His will, you live in peace despite life’s difficulties and challenges. Trust Him to guide your decisions and actions. Ask for His strength to empower you to live by His Spirit.
Heavenly Father, I want to live a life of peace governed by Your Spirit.
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Walk in God’s Wisdom

And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.—Isaiah 11:2 (ESV)
You have direct access to Jesus’ infinite wisdom and understanding. The next time you struggle with a problem, reach out to Him and ask for His counsel. Be still, get quiet and listen. Wait. Breathe. Trust His answer.
Dear Lord, I know You want what is best for me. Fill me with the strength and wisdom to make choices that serve You.
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Guidance for Difficult Times

The angel said to her, “Hagar, Sarai’s servant, where have you come from, and where are you going?” “I’m running away from my mistress, Sarai,” she replied.—Genesis 16:8 (NLT)
Sometimes, despite careful planning, life takes a turn and leaves you feeling out of options. Like Hagar, there will be times when you must surrender to a difficult situation. If you face an undesired outcome, take a deep breath and pray for God’s help in accepting His will.
Lord, I pray for wisdom and discernment as I seek to do Your will.
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Overflowing 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)
God’s peace is always available to you. Instead of worrying, ask for His help in shifting your emotions from fear to gratitude, from despair to hope. Replace your stress with the positive power of the Holy Spirit.
Dear Lord, You are the Source of all hope. Thank You for always giving me strength and renewing my faith.
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Shine His Light on Dark Thoughts

At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.—Psalm 119:62 (KJV)
Often things that keep us up at night lose their significance and power in the light of day. The lonely hours of the night can break down our defenses and make us feel hopeless. God and strong faith are the cure for dark thoughts. His Word is a beacon of hope.
Heavenly Father, I know You are with me, guiding me to embrace life’s journey, even through the loneliness of dark nights.
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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)
In the above verse, John touches on the complete joy of sharing one another’s company face to face. As technology has evolved, communication has shifted, and we often spend time texting or messaging on social media. Today, plan on experiencing the joy of looking into a loved one’s eyes as you share your time.
Dear Lord, help me show the important people in my life how much I love them.
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You Will Reap the Songs of Joy

Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.—Psalm 126:5 (NIV)
When you are in a dark place of loss, you might be tempted to think things will never get better. When negativity enters your mind, turn to God. Ask Him to open your heart to new beginnings. Trust that the future will be bright. He will hold your hand and lead you to loving and enriching experiences.
Dear Lord, when my heart is heavy with grief, fill me with Your peace and reassure me of the bright future You have planned for me.
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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)
Someone said, “The courage it takes to share your story might be the very thing someone else needs to open their heart to hope.” Reflect on your life, and ask Jesus to help you find ways to inspire others and give them hope by sharing a personal experience.
Dear Lord, guide me to bless others with my story.
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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)
Are you a good friend to yourself? Do you ever reward yourself by doing something that makes your spirit soar and your heart sing? Reflect on your accomplishments and the many life lessons you have learned. Treat yourself. You deserve it.
Dear God, sometimes I put myself at the end of my to-do list. Today, help me remember that being good to myself is essential for my wellbeing.
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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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Renew the Fire Within

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.—Psalm 51:10 (NIV)

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Healing Old Hurts

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.—Psalm 147:3 (NIV)

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Blessings From Heaven

The Lord will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands.—Deuteronomy 28:12 (NIV)

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Do What Is Right

Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.—Matthew 5:11–12 (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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