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Use Problems as Stepping Stones

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.—James 1:2–3 (NIV)
Instead of seeing problems as obstacles, view them as stepping stones. Every challenge you face can help you grow in faith and become stronger and more resilient. You can learn important lessons that will help you navigate future difficulties.
Lord, I know You will use every situation for Your good. Help me move through trials towards a brighter future.
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For Such a Time as This

For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”—Esther 4:14 (NIV)
As you reflect on this verse, remember that you are called to be faithful to God’s plan for your life. Trust that He will use your gifts and talents for His glory and guide you toward fulfilling your purpose. Like Esther, you can be confident that God has placed you in your current position “for such a time as this.”
Dear Lord, please give me the courage to step out in faith, just as Esther did, and fulfill my purpose.
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Sing a New Song

Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.—Psalm 96:1 (NIV)
Worship is a clear way to joy. Actively open your heart and voice your willingness to be transformed by His love and grace. Sing a new song and rejoice and renew your commitment to follow Him.
Thank You, Father, for the privilege of singing a new song to You. May Your Holy Spirit fill me with joy and peace, and may my worship please You.
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Trust His Plan

Oh, that I might have my request, that God would grant my desire.—Job 6:8 (NIV)
Often when we experience deep suffering, we question why God allowed the situation to happen. If we can’t change the circumstances, we want God to intervene and relieve us of pain. We hope that God will hear us and fulfill our desire, yet ultimately, no matter the outcome, we must trust His divine plan.
Lord, when I am filled with doubt and despair, fill my heart with Your peace.
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Release Old Hurts

The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.—Isaiah 61:1 (NIV)
Search your heart and reflect on any hurts that have not yet healed. Surrender your pain and unresolved feelings to God. Ask Him to work miracles from your misfortune. Open your heart to His compassion and love. He will free you from pain.
Dear Lord, thank You for caring for me and helping me let go of my grief and sadness. Open my heart to Your healing touch. Work Your miracles and free me from pain.
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Be Kind to the Unkind

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.—Romans 12:21 (NIV)
It’s been said that you should be kind to unkind people because they need it the most. Although it’s not always easy, when you show compassion and forgiveness, you create positive change. Ask God for the wisdom to know when to speak up, when to remain silent, the courage to do what is right and always to remain kind.
Lord, help me to see difficult people through your eyes and to respond to them with your love and compassion. Teach me to set healthy boundaries and to communicate with grace and humility.
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Face Uncertainties

“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)
When the future feels uncertain and you become anxious about the days ahead, remember that God is in control. He has a plan for you and has promised to work all things together for your good. Find peace, and rest in Him. Trust His plan.
Almighty God, when I am filled with uncertainty, center my heart on You.
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The Abundance of His Provision

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.—Ecclesiastes 3:1 (ESV)
As the leaves change and the nights grow longer, reflect on God’s faithfulness in the changing cycles of life. Thank Him for the season’s harvest and for the abundance of His provision. Be mindful of the richness of this time of year, and use it to reflect on the blessings that God has given you.
Dear Lord, may my faith grow stronger each day, and may I always seek Your will above my own.
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Let Go of Jealous Thoughts

Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.—Galatians 5:26 (NIV)
Theodore Roosevelt said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” If you envy others’ successes, ask God to help you see yourself and others through His eyes and be content with what He has given you. With His help, you can find the love and strength to celebrate everyone’s successes genuinely without envy, and enjoy the freedom that comes from surrendering your jealousy in exchange for His peace.
Lord, thank You for Your grace and mercy, which enables me to overcome all things through Your Son, Jesus Christ.
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Blessed with Purpose

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)
Just as a tree planted near water thrives, the righteous person who delights in God’s Word and meditates on it will grow and flourish in their spiritual life. By focusing your life on faith, you will be productive, and your actions will bear fruit.
Lord, I trust in your provision and guidance, and know I can live a prosperous and meaningful life with You by my side. Bless me with a sense of purpose and fulfillment in my work.
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Trust His Power and Goodness

The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.—Exodus 14:14 (NIV)
Feel the power of this verse. Instead of relying on your own strength and abilities that can make you feel overwhelmed, turn to God and trust His goodness. He will deliver you from your struggles and trials. Know that He will fight for you as He did for the Israelites in Exodus.
Almighty God, during seasons of difficulty, help me lean on You for strength and support.
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Love Your Life

For anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his.—Hebrews 4:10 (NIV)
Reflect on the above verse and recognize the gift of today. Enjoy your cup of tea or coffee in the morning, feel the sun on your face and listen to the whistles and trills of birds singing. Recognize that the richest part of your life is spent with God and in gratitude, for the glorious gifts He showers on you.
Lord, I am present with You, loving my life and feeling so blessed that I am here.
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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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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)

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Loved Beyond Measure

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.—Psalm 139:13–14 (NIV)

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Seek God’s Truth

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.—Psalm 139:13–14 (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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