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Safe in His Hands

Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.—1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT)
Gratitude is a life-changer. When facing a confusing or upsetting situation, thank God for His understanding. Praise Him for His wisdom and guidance. By being thankful, you reinforce your knowledge of God’s goodness.
Heavenly Father, I can endure any situation because I am safe in Your hands.
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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)
Today, as you honor Veterans Day, give thanks for the courage and commitment of all those who have served our country, and for the sacrifices they have made to protect our freedoms and ensure our safety. May they be honored and appreciated for their service and receive the care and support they need to heal from any physical or emotional wounds they have sustained.
Dear Lord, today we remember those who have defended our country and honor their legacy by working for peace and justice.
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Aging Joyfully

Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.—Isaiah 46:4 (NIV)
No matter your age or physical condition, God is always with you and will sustain you. When you feel the weight of time and the changes in your body, ask for His loving presence to help you navigate this new phase of life.
Lord, because of You, I can find joy and fulfillment in each new day and embrace the gift of life with gratitude and humility.
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You Are God’s Temple

“Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?”—1 Corinthians 3:16 (NIV)
Autumn is the perfect time for turning inward and focusing on self-care. Center your spirit on this verse. Pray for His comfort and peace to be with you as you reflect on difficult thoughts or feelings that you are ready to release. Ask for His help to find joy and meaning in areas of your life that might feel lacking. Embrace His inspiring presence.
Comforting Father, thank You for making a home in my heart.
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The Richness of His Glory

And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.—Philippians 4:19 (NIV)
God is our ultimate provider. Trust in Him to meet all of our needs. Ask for His guidance and blessing to protect your finances and help you be a good steward of the resources He has entrusted to you.
Almighty Provider, thank You for the abundance and blessings in my life.
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A Spirit of Love and Sound Mind

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.—2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)
You have been given the power and love of God to help you overcome anxiety. When you feel burdened by the weight of fear, ask for His loving presence to help you find peace and confidence. Pray for the courage to step out of your comfort zone, knowing that He is with you.
Lord, help me remember that I am fearfully and wonderfully made and that worries do not define my worth.
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Go to the Ant

Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.—Proverb s 6:6–8 (NIV)
This verse is a reminder to be proactive and wise in preparing for the winter season. Use this time to reflect on your life, grow your faith and deepen your relationships with those around you.
Holy One, may I be reminded of Your love and grace, even amid the cold and darkness.
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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)
This verse describes the friendship between Jonathan, the son of King Saul, and David, who would later become a great king of Israel. Reflect on the gift of friendship and ask God to strengthen and deepen the relationships in your life so that they are grounded in love, selflessness and loyalty.
Heavenly Father, may my friendships reflect Your love and grace.
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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)
To move forward and grow, you must learn to let go of the past and focus on the future. Release the pain and regrets of the past and embrace the possibilities and opportunities of the present and future.
Dear Lord, grant me the wisdom to recognize when it is time to let go and the grace to do so with love, forgiveness and compassion.
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The Gift of Sleep

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.—Psalm 4:8 (NIV)
Cartoonist Charles M. Schulz wrote, “Happiness is waking up, looking at the clock and finding that you still have two hours left to sleep.” Today, many have an extra hour as they turn their clocks back for Daylight Saving Time. Use this time to rest peacefully, trusting in God’s protection. Surrender your worries to Him and trust He will watch over you and keep you safe.
Lord, thank You for the gift of sleep, which restores and refreshes me, preparing me for the day ahead.
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The Beauty of Fall

The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.—Isaiah 40:8 (NIV)
In autumn , reflect on the beauty of change and the power of letting go. Embrace nature’s lessons with an open heart and mind, and continue to be grateful for all the blessings in your life. Thank God for the bounty of the harvest season as you reflect on the passing of time.
Lord, as a gentle breeze carries the fallen leaves, I am comforted knowing that amidst the cycles of life and the inevitability of change, You are constant.
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Gratitude Inspires Thankfulness

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.—Numbers 6:24–26 (NIV)
Gratitude and thanksgiving are often used interchangeably, but they have different meanings. Gratitude is a feeling of appreciation for the good things in our lives, while thanksgiving is an outward expression of that gratitude. Together, they create a powerful force that can transform our lives and the world.
Lord, thank You for Your faithfulness, goodness and love, and for all the blessings that grace my life.
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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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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)

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Seeds of Greatness

“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.”—John 15:5 (NKJV)

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Hope and Light

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.—John 1:1 (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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