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Be Still
Dear Heavenly Father, As we read and study Your Word, one of the things we learn very quickly is that You teach us through patterns, parables, and practices. You showed us first by the examples of faith-filled, Godly individuals. You inspired the written record of their witness and example in Your Word, so that we…
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Thankful for Being Your Children
Dear Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ said in Matthew 18:4(NLT), “So anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.” Humility is an attitude or action that demonstrates a person’s willingness to place the needs of others before their own. It is also a quality of recognizing Your…
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Be Still and Be Quiet
“Be still and be quiet!” When I was a child, I can’t count the number of times I heard this spoken by my mother or a teacher. Children are full of energy, and it is very challenging for them to be still, quiet, and not move around at all. They love movement, as well they…
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Human Pride Will Be Brought Down
Dear Heavenly Father, You tell us in Your Word that arrogance is a sin, and it is one that You strongly dislike. We think of Adam’s and Eve’s disobedience as being the first sin to betray You, but the devil betrayed You first. Called Lucifer, he was once an angel of light in heaven, and…
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Don’t Be Disqualified
1 Corinthians 9:24-27(NLT) “24 Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! 25 All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. 26 So I run…
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Releasing Dead Things
Dear Heavenly Father Through the Apostle Paul, You tell us in 2Corinthians 5:17(NLT), “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” You are talking about our human-spirits in this verse. Our human-spirit is the part of us that is most…
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Surrendering Our Sinful Ways
Dear Heavenly Father, “Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts of the Apostles 2:38 NLT Repentance is a lot deeper than just…
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The Power of Your Thoughts
I had lunch with a young woman in her twenties who is attractive, intelligent, and loves the Lord. We didn’t start out talking about relationships, but the conversation ended up going in that direction after a very handsome young man walked by. She made the comment, “I don’t think I could ever attract someone that…
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Thank You for Our Christ Authority!
Dear Heavenly Father, 1Corinthians 14:33 tells us that You are not the author of confusion. You are a God of order, and order is supreme with You. It’s how You run heaven, and it is also how You want us, as your children, to do things as well. Everything that has Your stamp on it…
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Thank You that My Child Is Not a Mistake
Dear Heavenly Father, I recently came across a video about a woman that was absolutely terrible to her kids. The things she did to them should never be spoken, but it made me think very deeply about my own child, and how much I love and appreciate his life. I gave birth to him at…
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Flip the Script on Discouragement
Romans 8:28(NKJV) “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” I watched a young Christian woman this week go through a rough time because she felt like she had worked hard at achieving a certain goal, only to…
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Your Grace Is All We Need
Dear Heavenly Father, You tell us in Ephesians 6:12(NLT), “For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.” Father God, You do not want Your people to be ignorant concerning the…
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A Luxury We Can’t Afford to Miss
1 Timothy 2:1-2 (NLT) “I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. 2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.”…
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Thank You for the Discipline of Fasting
Dear Heavenly Father, In the Old Testament Book of Daniel, You tell us about him, a prophet who was very loyal in his service to You. The Babylonians worshipped idol gods and did not honor You. When in captivity under Babylonian rule, Daniel was expected by the kings he served to adopt and follow the…
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Thank You for Hearing Our Prayers
Dear Heavenly Father, This week, I noticed a change in one of my good friend’s mood. Usually, he’s in a good mood, joking and laughing with me, having good conversation. It was different this week, and I mentioned to him that I had noticed a change. I asked if I had inadvertently said or did…
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Sweet Friendships Refresh the Soul
Proverbs 27:9-10(NLT)9 The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense. 10 Never abandon a friend—either yours or your father’s. When disaster strikes, you won’t have to ask your brother for assistance. It’s better to go to a neighbor than to a brother who lives far away. August is the month…
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Thank You for Forgiving Us
Dear Heavenly Father, There is so much to learn about being a Christian. As I grew to understand more about what You require of us, I must admit that at first, I was very confused. I heard a lot about the forgiveness that You offer, and it seemed to be a perpetual theme. In 1John…
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You Have Shown Us the Right Path
Dear Heavenly Father, You gave us an astounding piece of instruction and wisdom in Proverbs 3:5(NLT). This verse tells us, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.” Many of us are familiar with this verse, yet we still depend on our own understanding. As soon as we hit…
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Living Life on God’s Terms
Ephesians 5:1-2(NLT), “Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.” There’s 24-hours in a day, seven days in a week, and 365…
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Jesus Christ Has Given Me the Keys
Dear Heavenly Father, I was asked today if I was ready to get married. I found it to be an interesting question because I find myself thinking more about my future these days, particularly as I get closer to finishing Nursing School. Things like where I may want to apply for a job, the environment…
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Let’s Wait Until We Get Married
Dear Heavenly Father, This week I came across a video about two young married couples that abstained from sex until they were married. It immediately caught my attention because they were very young, in their early twenties. In our generation, it is very rare for a young couple to decide to wait until they get…
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Thank You for Spiritual Gifts
Dear Heavenly Father, This week I had the opportunity to speak Your Word to a friend of mine. Many Christians don’t do nearly enough to share the good news of Jesus Christ, but I’m so thankful that I had this chance. It’s always a great feeling to be able to pour into someone’s life. We…
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Resist the Craving
Galatians 5:16(NLT) “So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves.” A craving is defined as an intense desire for something. Some people have a strong craving for a particular food. With all the hormonal changes, this is especially true for pregnant women. The…
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Thank You for the Holy Spirit
In John 16:13(NLT), Your Word tells us, “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future.” I know many Christians, Dear Father, that do not know the power and…
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Victory over the Test
Dear Heavenly Father, During my time in nursing school, there have been many people that have said nothing but negative things about the classes. Whether it’s my classmates or even some of my instructors, they all make passing the class seem impossible. They say things like, “The class is too hard, and you’re going to…
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The More Ground We Gain, The More the Enemy Loses
Jesus Christ said in Luke 10:19(NLT), “Look, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy, and you can walk among snakes and scorpions and crush them. Nothing will injure you.” This verse caught my attention big time the moment I read it. Anyone who knows me is aware there’s one thing…
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Blessed Be The Giver
Dear Heavenly Father, In Hebrews 13:16(NLT), You tell us, “But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.” It is very important to You that we give and be a blessing to others, and you are reminding us not to forget to do good. Many of…
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The Blessed Roles of Husband and Wife
Dear Heavenly Father, The world has an agenda that is very different from Yours. It has distorted the roles of the man and the woman. It has done so to such a degree, that the blessedness of their unique gifts is no longer held sacred. I remember the first time I heard the word ‘chivalry’.…
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Father, Is It Going to Get Better?
Dear Heavenly Father, We don’t like to think about things like the end of time as we know it, but the world we’re living in doesn’t seem to be getting better; it seems to be getting worse. In 2 Timothy 3:1-5 (NLT), You tell us, “1 You should know this, Timothy, that in the last…
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You Are A Righteous Judge
Dear Heavenly Father, Your Word tells us in Ecclesiastes 3:17(NLT), “I said to myself, “In due season God will judge everyone, both good and bad, for all their deeds.” We don’t often think about the reality that we will be judged for the things we do down here. When I didn’t know the Word as…