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A New Way
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Arguing with God
“How then can I dispute with him? How can I find words to argue with him?”—Job 9:14 (NIV)
Have you ever tried to argue with God only to realize the error of your thinking? God is never wrong. Yet, by openly disagreeing with Him, you often open a dialogue that will help you better understand His ways. Approach Him with honest prayer. Your most important action is to turn to Him.
Heavenly Father, I may not be happy with what is happening, but who am I to argue with You?
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Prune Your Priorities
He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.—John 15:2 (NIV)
Do you feel tired and overwhelmed by all you want to do in a day? Ask God to help you prioritize your goals. Focus on the peace of His presence. Turn to Him for guidance on what is important right now and what can wait for another day.
Dear Lord, there is so much I want to do. Help me focus first on You so that all my efforts bear fruit.
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Clear Your Conscience
How much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God.—Hebrews 9:14 (ESV)
Is your conscience troubling you over a deed, thought or action that causes you shame? Pray and open up to God. Instead of burying your wrongdoing, confess it and be free. Thank Him for His forgiveness and unending mercy.
Holy Lord, purify my conscience. Help me release my guilt over my transgressions.
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God’s Spiritual House
You yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.—1 Peter 2:5 (ESV)
God is the Master Builder, and you are a living stone that is a piece of His foundation. Your role, according to Peter, is to declare the praises of His work and glorify Him in all that you do. Take that to heart: You are a living rock in God’s spiritual house.
Dear Lord, I am honored to be part of Your wondrous structure and I praise You for Your glorious work.
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The Lord Is My Helper
But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me.—John 15:26 (ESV)
When you need a boost of energy or an answer to a problem, draw from the power of God, the omnipotent, all-knowing and all-powerful Helper who is always with you. Because of His help, there is no reason to be weary. Pray and ask Him to fill you with His Spirit.
Heavenly Father, may I experience Your power and love today.
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One Verse at a Time
The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.”—Isaiah 40:8 (NIV)
Select a verse and hold it in your mind when you do the dishes, take a walk or drive to the store. Repeat it throughout the day. Reflect on His Word as you take it into your heart. Ask God to fill you with His wisdom and understanding.
All-knowing God, teach me Your ways.
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Checking in with God
David said to God, “Was it not I who ordered the fighting men to be counted? I, the shepherd have sinned and done wrong. These are but sheep. What have they done? Lord my God, let your hand fall on me and my family, but do not let this plague remain on your people.”—1 Chronicles 21:17 (NIV)
Wrongdoings often have a domino effect. David was forgiven by God, but there were consequences to his actions that had already caused damage. When you are at a crossroads and considering what to do, check in with God first. Ask for His guidance.
Dear Lord, when I am tempted to make poor choices, show me the way. Keep me upright.
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Pray Like Hezekiah
Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers and read it. Then he went up to the temple of the Lord and spread it out before the Lord.—2 Kings 19:14 (NIV)
Hezekiah immediately shared his bad news with God. Do you follow Hezekiah’s example and turn to Him first, bearing your troubles fully and passionately? Welcome God into your urgent situations and ask for His guidance. Be honest and real.
Lord, what should I do?
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Live a Meaningful Life
Yet when I surveyed all that my hands had done and what I had toiled to achieve, everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind; nothing was gained under the sun.—Ecclesiastes 2:11 (NIV)
In Ecclesiastes, Solomon shares that our efforts that are apart from God are pointless and meaningless. Take that truth to heart. When you leave God out of your life and exclude Him from your purpose, nothing will satisfy you.
Merciful God, You fill me with purpose. You are the reason.
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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)
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A Special Place in His Kingdom
“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.”—Esther 4:14 (NIV)
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Uniquely Blessed
Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.—Matthe w 5:48 (NIV)
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Friendship Refreshes the Soul
The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense.—Proverbs 27:9 (NLT)
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Everything You Need
The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life.—John 6:63 (NLT)
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Keep Calm During Conflict
A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.—Proverbs 15:18 (NIV)
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Live in God’s Abundance
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.—Philippians 4:19 (NIV)
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His Hand Will Guide You
If I ride the wings of the morning, if I dwell by the farthest oceans, even there your hand will guide me, and your strength will support me.—Psalm 139:9–10 (NLT)
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A Life of Thanks-Living
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.—1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV)
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A Grateful Start
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; because this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.—1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 (NIV)
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Overflowing with Thankfulness
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.—Colossians 2:6–7 (NIV)
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Glory to the Newborn King
The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.—Matthew 20:28 (AMP)
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Be the Light
“Believe in the light while you have the light, so that you may become children of light.” When he had finished
speaking, Jesus left and hid himself from them.—John 12:36 (NIV)
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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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With a Song in My Heart
My heart, O God, is steadfast; I will sing and make music with all my soul.—Psalm 108:1 (NIV)