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Your Best Response

God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.—2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV)
How do you respond to emergencies? Is your gut reaction to panic? The more you commit to spending devotional time with God, the more likely you are to stay calm during a crisis. You will keep a level head and feel His strength, rather than your fear.
Lord, the more time I spend with You, the more likely I am to respond to fearful situations with Your power and love.
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Brighter Tomorrows

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.—Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)
Sometimes challenges can blind you to life’s goodness. The best way to refocus your energy to recognize blessings is to turn to God. Feel Him comforting your heart and whispering reassurances of His loving presence. He will help you see beyond the troubles of this world to reveal eternity’s unseen, glorious peace.
Dear Lord, I can trust that tomorrow will be brighter because You will help me see the beauty of my blessings.
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Pray. Hope. Don’t Worry.

But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.—Psalm 5:11 (NIV)
Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) famously said, “Pray. Hope. Don’t worry.” These four simple words remind us that in life’s craziness, we can find peace. When you have a relationship with Jesus, you can be joyful despite any challenges or difficulties that you face. Your abiding faith will see you through.
Dear Lord, You are bigger than any problem I face. I trust You and know that everything will be okay.
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Good Things Out of Good Treasure

A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.—Matthew 12:35 (KJV)
Jesus taught that your words mirror your true spiritual condition. When you have nurtured your faith, your words are good treasure. Conversely, your words can be evil if your focus is on anger, bitterness and resentment. Your outlook and disposition reflect whatever you have stored in your heart.
Lord, help me hold on to good treasure so that I speak out of the abundance of my heart.
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The Best Companion

A time is coming and, in fact has come when you will be scattered, each to your own home. You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me.—John 16:32 (NIV)
Are you comfortable doing things alone? This verse reminds us that fear should not stop you from experiencing life to the fullest. If you want to do something—rather than waiting to find someone who will go with you—recognize that any adventure can be possible with God as your companion.
Lord, thank You for being my closest friend—or encouraging me to explore new places and things and for going with me when I fear going alone.
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Let Your Strengths Shine

Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.—Matthew 5:15 (NKJV)
Are you shining your light on others? Sometimes fear can stop us from moving forward on the path that God has placed before us. If you are feeling stretched in a new role that is opening up for you, pray. Ask God to help you refocus your energy—away from your insecurities and back onto Him.
Thank You, dear Lord, for believing in me, even when I doubt myself. Guide me to hand my vulnerabilities over to You so that my gifts and talents can shine.
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Slip into the Wilderness

But Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray.—Luke 5:16 (NASB)
Jesus often went off alone to spend time in prayer. Do you make time in your day to get lost in the vastness of nature—whether that be on a hike in the woods or a walk in the park? As you spend time with Him amidst the beauty of His creation, your faith will grow stronger and steadier.
Lord, You renew my strength in so many beautiful ways! Let me follow Your example and slip off into the wilderness to pray.
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God Removes Transgressions

As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.—Psalm 103:12 (NIV)
This psalm reassures us that God completely forgives our wrongdoings. There is no transgression so great that He cannot completely forgive you. When you bring your regrets to God, He, in His mercy, removes all evidence of your offense.
Lord, thank You for forgiving my shortcomings and guiding me forward to a life that aligns with Your will and is graced by Your peace.
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Recall the Triumphs

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)
Do you ever find yourself calm and relaxed, and suddenly, your mind wanders, seeking a worry to fixate on? When this happens, shift your thinking to the many triumphs Jesus has orchestrated in your life. Recall the many times you were victorious because He took care of you.
Heavenly Father, when my mind wanders to fears and anxiety, draw my focus back to Your peace.
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A Life Transformed

For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.—2 Corinthians 4:6 (NIV)
Every morning, the rising sun transforms the sky, replacing the darkness with glorious beauty. The same is true for your life! When the light of Christ shines on you, you are transformed and can recognize the blessing of God’s glory.
Dear God, help me to center my thoughts on You. Fill me with Your light!
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Tame Your Temper

Good sense makes a man slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.—Proverbs 19:11 (RSV)
Charles Spurgeon said, “Do not say, ‘I cannot help having a bad temper.’ Friend, you must help it. Pray to God to help you overcome it at once, for either you must kill it, or it will kill you. You cannot carry a bad temper into heaven.” Slow down your anger and rise above provocation. Build up resistance to anger by letting this verse guide your thinking.
Dear Lord, help me resolve differences with love and compassion and strive for solutions that bring peace and harmony.
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Your True Potential

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.—Ephesians 3:20 (NIV)
Open your mind to your true potential. What you think of yourself defines your boundaries and limits what you think you are capable of. Often people reject a dream or goal because they mistakenly believe it’s beyond their abilities. Push away these thoughts—and ask God to help you stretch your self-image to see what He sees when He looks at you.
Heavenly Father, open my mind to consider new possibilities, new goals, new friendships, and new ways of thinking about myself.
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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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Giving Beyond Material Wealth

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.—2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV)

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Unseen Rewards

For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.—2 Corinthians 4:17 (NIV)

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Joy in Every Moment

This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.—Psalm 118:24 (ESV)

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On the Right Track

But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.—1 Corinthians 15:57 (KJV)

Devotions on Faith and Prayer

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The Power of Good Judgment

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.—James 1:5 (ESV)

Holiday Devotions

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The Wisdom of Trees

That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers.—Psalm 1:3 (NIV)

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The Beauty of Nature

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.—Psalm 19:1 (NIV)

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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)

Loved Ones Devotions

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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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