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Are You Going to Be in That Number?
In Ephesians 4:1(NLT), the Apostle Paul said, “Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.” One of the reasons that this verse should stick to our bones is because of the condition Paul was in. He had been…
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Turning to God in Total Surrender
God Delights in Surrendered Hearts In Deuteronomy 30:10(NLT), Moses told the people of God living in Old Testament times, “The LORD your God will delight in you if you obey his voice and keep the commands and decrees written in this Book of Instruction, and if you turn to the LORD your God with all…
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Don’t Be Anxious
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for giving us Your peace. You tell us in Philippians 4:6-7(NLT), “6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard…
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Do Not Be Weary in Well Doing
God tells us through the Apostle Paul in Galatians 6:9(NKJV), “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” This verse of scripture is extremely essential in the Christian life. The first indication that it’s packing a mighty wallop of necessary spiritual…
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The Blessing of Believing God
In the Old Testament, Joshua 6 tells us about the fall of Jericho. In those days, it was customary for a city to wall itself off by building surrounding walls and gates as a way of protecting its citizens and possessions. Jericho had been even more diligent with securing its gates because they were afraid…
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God Cannot Fail
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for making Your matchless Word available to Your children. It is a sure Word that cannot fail, for You are faithful to bring Your Word and promises to pass in our lives. Every day we have an opportunity to trust it in a greater way than we did the day…
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Lord, What Am I Missing?
God has blessed each of us immeasurably. There are blessings we couldn’t possibly enumerate or articulate, and these blessings converge upon us in such a way that we woke up this morning to see another day. We’ve got another opportunity to praise God and to thank Him for being so good to us. Most folks…
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Lay Up Treasures in Heaven
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for forgiving our sins. Thank You for clothing us in Your righteousness and giving us a more than abundant life through Your precious Son, Jesus Christ. You want us to have great relationships with people, to have a good job, shelter, food, good health and plenty of blessings to share…
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What Will You Do with the Key?
Have you ever looked in a person’s face and thought about what they could have been if they had chosen another path? It happened to me not long ago, and I felt it was truly a supernatural experience. Sometimes we’re so engaged with the daily grind, that we forget to take notice of those around…
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Time to Clean House
Dear Heavenly Father, In Psalm 46:10(NLT), You tell us “Be still, and know that I am God.” This is a very simple verse, but it is such an essential building block for our faith in You through the Lord Jesus Christ. You tell us in Hebrews 11:6 that without faith, we can’t please You. Our…
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Don’t Compromise Your Time with God
Genesis 6:8-9(NLT) tells us, “But Noah found favor with the LORD. This is the account of Noah and his family. Noah was a righteous man, the only blameless person living on earth at the time, and he walked in close fellowship with God.” This chapter begins by telling us that the population on the earth…
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Learning Lessons of Spiritual Maturity
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for giving us the gift of free-will choice. You have made us in Your very own image, and You have also given us the freedom to choose the direction in life we desire to take. Some of us will choose the best way, which is the way of Christ, and…
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Remain in God’s Perfect Peace
Jesus Christ told his followers in John 14:1(NLT), “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.” The beauty of his words in this verse are overwhelming, particularly when we consider the reality that the depth of his unspeakable suffering was very near. In the preceding chapter, he talked about…
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When It Seems to Be Slipping Away
What would you say is the greatest obstacle standing in the way of your happiness right now? Just about every believer in the Lord Jesus Christ would probably answer this question the same way. Jesus tells us in John 10:10(NKJV), “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I…
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Run YOUR Race!
Dear Heavenly Father, Holy is Your name. We pray that Your Kingdom will overtake the earth, and that Your Will is done on earth as it is in heaven. Thank You for calling each of us according to Your divine purpose. I’ve heard it said that a runner must always keep his or her eyes…
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The Lord Will Fight Your Battles
In the beginning of Numbers 12, the siblings of Moses criticized him because he had married an Ethiopian woman. Miriam, a prophetess and his sister, and Aaron, the priest and older brother, had of course worked with Moses to achieve God’s purpose, but here in this chapter, we see the jealousy in their hearts. Having…
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Sanctify Us through Your Truth!
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for the wisdom of Your Word. It prepares us for the good times, and it also prepares us to weather the storms. Many believers are experiencing challenging times. Some say, “I know a huge blessing is coming my way because the devil is really testing me.” We’ve heard it said…
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Bringing Our Faith to Life!
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for the wonderful plan You have for our lives. Many people are confused today, and they feel that there is so much uncertainty in the world. We must have complete and total confidence that You are always in control. Even when it looks like things are falling apart, the sun…
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Can A Leopard Change Its Spots?
In Jeremiah 13, the prophet, Jeremiah, warned God’s people living during Old Testament times about their arrogance and disobedience. They were not giving glory to God or acknowledging Him in their hearts, but instead had refused to listen to His guidance and directives. Heavenly Father warned them that they would be brought down to horrific…
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Through the Storm
Dear Heavenly Father, Your Word tells us in 1Peter 1:6-9(NLT), “So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while. These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious…
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Reclaiming Your Faith
You would be hard pressed to find a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ that doesn’t long in their hearts to know more about getting answers to prayer. It’s true! We love other people and want the best for them. We pray for God’s people all over the world, and try to live right and…
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Know Your Real Enemy
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for keeping us safe during these very challenging times, they are very difficult for many people all over the world. Please continue to bless us to get through them, and to do so with an elevated faith instead of a faith that is depleted. The atmosphere has changed, and people…
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Unlocking the Treasure of Blessings
God left an indelible example and demonstration for us regarding the awesome power of His love. God’s love produces things. His love creates, motivates, and causes things to come together in the most miraculous ways. He didn’t have to let us in on these wondrous secrets, but He did. Words cannot describe the extraordinary depth…
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God’s Standard Never Changes
Dear Heavenly Father, I desire to be married to a good and Godly man that honors You. I pray we will have children that we will train in Your Word so they will grow up to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others. I know that this is Your Will for my life, and…
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Have Faith in the Victory God Has Promised
There can be no doubt in anyone’s mind that something in both the supernatural and the natural realm has changed. We have moved into a time like no other in the history of humanity, and God is doing some pretty spectacular things in the earth. Some are saying that Christ is soon to return. Although…
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When A Man and A Woman Become One
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for teaching us such valuable life lessons, although it is very true that sometimes we choose to learn these lessons the hard way. You have blessed me to be around women that stand on Your Word, and they have always given me advice, especially when it comes to dating and…
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Running on Fumes
Michelle’s lifelong dream was to become a Registered Nurse, but because of a lack of financial resources and the need to work, she couldn’t finish nursing school. Life continued to get in the way, and at the age of 42, she has found herself unfulfilled and dissatisfied with her life. She’s thankful and blessed with…
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Thank You for Warning Us
Dear Heavenly Father, In 1Peter 5:8(NLT), You tell us, “Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.” To be alert is to be vigilant and observant, so that we can respond quickly to any threat. You have warned Your people to…
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Staying Strong
Life is moving at an increasingly accelerated rate. Some things are changing fast, but it is important that we also remember that some things will never change. As we examine what is happening all around us, we can see the devil is very busy, and we must also know that this activity heats up when…
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To Tithe Or Not to Tithe
Dear Heavenly Father, I had a conversation with a coworker about saving money and investing it into a retirement and life insurance plan, or some other avenue that might earn a nice return. I was impressed with his knowledge and how he’s thinking about the future at such a young age. He told me that…