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You Are Never Alone

“Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’ ”—Matthew 1:23 (NLT)
God is with you. Reflect on the reassuring truth that although life might seem to wear you down with troubles, you are being built up by God. He is restoring and strengthening you. Best of all, He will never leave you.
Lord, thank You for empowering me with Your presence. Help me overcome hurdles and keep my mind clear and focused on You.
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Embraced by Love

And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.—Colossians 3:14 (ESV)
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale said, “The way to happiness: Keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry. Live simply, expect little and give much. Fill your life with love.” Love holds people together and brings harmony. Love surrounds you with joy. Reflect on moments in your life when you felt embraced by love.
Father, sometimes I complicate my relationships with petty arguments or disagreements when instead I should focus on love.
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Over the Horizon

He marks out the horizon on the face of the waters for a boundary between light and darkness.—Job 26:10 (NIV)
Every day has a new horizon filled with unique opportunities and situations beyond your vision. Yet you can embrace every moment ahead, trusting that the One who created all things is lovingly guiding you forward.
When I can’t see what lies ahead, Lord, remind me that You can and are looking out for me.
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Cultivate a Passion for God

Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.—Romans 12:11 (NIV)
Do you approach your faith life with an intense longing and desire to know God and fulfill your purpose to do His will? God is the source of spiritual passion. Approach your relationship with Him enthusiastically and pray that your desire to be close to Him will continue to grow.
Heavenly Father, ignite my spiritual passion. Renew my excitement for Your Word.
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Time to Forgive

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving.—Ephesians 4:31–32 (NIV)
The heavy weight of anger, resentment and regret can sap your strength and leave you feeling exhausted. Ask for God’s help to release negative feelings and let go of the past. Recognize the important life lessons you have learned from complicated relationships and challenging situations—and look to the future with courage.
Sometimes, Lord, forgiveness is hard for me. Remind me how self-destructive it is to hold grudges.
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The Rainbow Connection

Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth.—Genesis 9:16 (NIV)
“Why are there so many songs about rainbows?” is a question posed in a popular children’s song written by Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher. Rainbows make us stop and take in the pure majesty of beauty in the sky. More importantly, they remind us of God’s promise to Noah to never destroy the earth by flood again.
Lord, thank You for the many ways you connect us to the triumph of mercy and the victory of grace.
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How’s Your Average?

Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.”—1 Corinthians 15:33 (NIV)
Author and motivational speaker Jack Canfield said, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” Take inventory of the people in your life and build friendships with like-minded people who bring you closer to the many blessings the Lord has in store for you.
Heavenly Father, help me build relationships with people that deepen my faith and bring me closer to You.
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Why Am I Here?

The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me.—Psalm 138:8 (ESV)
Sometimes we get caught up in everyday stresses and commitments and forget that God created each one of us for a purpose. When you feel lost and distracted, focus on God. Ask for His help to keep you centered on your purpose.
Lord, I trust Your wisdom and Your timing. I know You placed me here for a reason. I want to live up to my full potential.
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The Life You Want

Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”—Mark 9:24 (NIV)
Are you living the life you want? If not, why not? Is doubt stealing your desire to go after your dreams? Have faith and trust that your dreams come from within you and God. Release all doubt, and believe that you can achieve what your heart desires.
Father God, when doubt tempts me to settle for something I am not happy with, strengthen my faith and help me to believe.
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The Waste of Worry

Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?—Matthew 6:27 (NIV)
The above verse declares that worry is a waste of time, yet most people struggle with anxious thoughts. The next time you feel fearful about something, talk to God. He doesn’t want your heart to be troubled. He wants to comfort you and guide you to let go of worry.
Heavenly Father, reassure me that I am safe and protected, living my life guided by Your purpose and plan.
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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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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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The Grace of Mistakes

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.—Romans 3:23–24 (NIV)

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The Righteous Stand

Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.—James 1:27 (NLT)

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God’s Abundant Provision

And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people.—Matthew 14:19 (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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