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When You Feel Tested

In all this, Job did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing.—Job 1:22 (NIV)
When you feel overwhelmed by challenges, draw from Job’s example of enduring faith. Anchor yourself in the assurance that God’s love is present, even amid life’s greatest trials. When you feel weak, lean on the everlasting arms of your Heavenly Father. With His help, you can navigate through the dark moments, finding solace and courage.
Heavenly Father, grant me the perseverance to remain faithful in times of hardship and to trust in Your goodness and love.
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Cultivate Patience

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.—Ephesians 4:2 (NIV)
Patience can be a challenging virtue to practice. Yet, just as nature slows down and prepares for new growth during the winter months, you too can embrace stillness and cultivate patience in your life. By striving to be patient, you foster a spirit of humility that reflects Christ’s character, allowing your faith to be renewed and flourish in its season.
Heavenly Father, may my faith be renewed and flourish as I reflect Christ’s character through patience and love.
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Rise Above Envy

A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.—Proverbs 14:30 (NIV)
Feelings of envy and competition can lead to unhealthy comparisons and a constant desire to outdo others. Instead, focus on God’s plan for your life and rise above negative feelings. Reflect on the blessings and talents God has given you. Express gratitude for them in prayer.
Heavenly Father, when I struggle with envy and competition, help me recognize my worth and the unique gifts and talents You have given me.
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Stay on Track

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.—1 John 1:9 (NIV)
Max Lucado wrote that God uses guilt like highway engineers use rumble strips. When we swerve off track, they call us back. Guilt can be a powerful reminder when we veer off course in our spiritual journey. Use it to help you stay on the right path—and if you feel burdened by guilt, trust God’s mercy to love and restore you.
Heavenly Father, thank You for guiding me back to Your path when I stray. Help me maintain a healthy balance between acknowledging my sins and accepting Your mercy and love.
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The Gift of Forgiveness

For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.—Matthew 6:14 (NIV)
Search your heart. Are you holding onto any old hurts or grudges? Forgiveness is a transformative gift that frees you from bitterness and resentment. By extending forgiveness to others, you reflect God’s love and grace, allowing healing and restoration to take place in your life and relationships.
Heavenly Father, help me forgive others as You have forgiven me, and let Your love and grace guide my heart in all I do.
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Walk with God

Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away.—Genesis 5:24 (NIV)
Enoch lived a life of close communion with God and “walked with God” for 300 years. His life is an inspiration for your spiritual journey. Allow God’s truth to shape your thoughts and actions, and follow His path even when it diverges from the crowd.
Lord, help me walk faithfully with You, drawing close to Your presence and following Your will.
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Shine in the New Year

For you are all children of light, children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness.—1 Thessalonians 5:5 (ESV)
Embracing your inner light allows you to shine brightly for those struggling in the shadows of self-doubt and negativity. When faced with challenges and setbacks, do you remind yourself of your inherent value as a child of God? As you strengthen your sense of self, you become better equipped to share that light with others who may need encouragement and support.
Lord, thank You for creating me in Your image and instilling within me Your divine light. As I embark on this new year, help me recognize my worth and share Your love and light with those around me.
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The Heart of David

After removing Saul, he made David their king. God testified concerning him: “I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.”—Acts 13:22 (NIV)
Despite his flaws, David was known as a person after God’s own heart, demonstrating his deep connection and obedience to the Lord. What changes can you make to align your heart with His desires? Allow God’s love and wisdom to guide your thoughts, actions and decisions.    
Lord, create in me a heart that seeks Your will and desires to honor You in all things.
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The Strength of a Gentle Spirit

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.—Proverbs 15:1 (NIV)
A “gentle answer ” can transform difficult situations into opportunities for growth and healing. By allowing the Holy Spirit to guide you through stressful interactions, you can have meaningful and impactful discussions.
Heavenly Father, help me develop a gentle spirit that reflects Your love and wisdom in my interactions with others.
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Worship and Wait in Faith

Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.—Psalm 27:14 (NIV)
In times of uncertainty, let your heart be filled with praise for God. Trust His perfect timing and remember that He is in control, orchestrating plans that exceed your own. Doing so will give you serenity and strength to face the unknown.
Heavenly Father, help me wait patiently for Your guidance and timing. Grant me the strength to trust in Your perfect plan.
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The Courage to Embrace Your Purpose

“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)
Esther ’s courageous act of standing up for her people teaches the importance of embracing our purpose and trusting God’s plan. As you face challenges and opportunities, remember that you are uniquely positioned by God to make an impact. With courage and faith, you can step into your divine calling.
Heavenly Father, grant me the courage to embrace the purpose You have for my life and to trust in Your plans.
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Create Healthy Habits

Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.—1 Corinthians 6:19–20 (NIV)
Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, and it’s essential to honor God by maintaining your well-being. Embrace new, healthy habits that will lead you to a more balanced and fulfilling life. Remember, you are not alone in this journey; God is with you every step of the way. Trust in His guidance as you make these positive changes in your life.
Heavenly Father, help me make wise choices to improve my well-being and grant me the strength to persevere in this journey.
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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

A patient woman gazes out a window
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Cultivate Patience

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.—Ephesians 4:2 (NIV)

Hug of forgiveness between two women.
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The Gift of Forgiveness

For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.—Matthew 6:14 (NIV)

A woman smiles after a long run
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Create Healthy Habits

Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.—1 Corinthians 6:19–20 (NIV)

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Open Your Heart to New Beginnings

“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”—Isaiah 43:19 (NIV)

Devotions on Faith and Prayer

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Rise Above Envy

A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.—Proverbs 14:30 (NIV)

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Stay on Track

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.—1 John 1:9 (NIV)

A crooked rural path
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Walk with God

Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away.—Genesis 5:24 (NIV)

Holiday Devotions

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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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A Christmas Alleluia

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”—Luke 2:13–14 (ESV)

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A Starlit Embrace

“Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”—Matthew 2:2 (NIV)

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Evergreen, Everlasting Life

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.—John 3:16 (NIV)

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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