August 28, 2018

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Complain to the Lord

I cry aloud to the Lord; I lift up my voice to the Lord for mercy. I pour out before Him my complaint; before Him I tell my trouble.—Psalm 142:1-2 (NIV)

God wants you to be honest with Him. He wants you to speak your mind and heart. If you are angry or upset about a situation express your feelings. Share your grief and your concerns. Get them out of your mind and into prayer. Trust the outcome to Him.

Dear God, I am so thankful that I have You to confide in.

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New Life, Right Now

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)

God does everything right. He has given us a beautiful world. He takes care of us, watches over us and sustains us. When you know that God is your Father and that His spirit dwells inside you, life becomes more wonderful every day.

Heavenly Father, each day is a gift, a fresh start, an opportunity for me to grow closer to You.

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Ask God’s Forgiveness

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.—Romans 8:1 (NIV)

Is there something you’ve done that you just can’t get over? Share your feelings with God and know that He longs to transform your life through the grace of His forgiveness. Feel the weight of regret leave your heart.

Heavenly Father, thank You for lifting guilt and pain from my heart and helping me grow and be more compassionate and forgiving to others through this process.

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Big Faith, Big Life

Everything is possible for one who believes.—Mark 9:23 (NIV)

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale said that how you live your life is directly proportional to how greatly you believe. Believe little and you will have a little life. If your belief is weak, you will get a weak life. If your faith is fear-based, you will live a life of fear. But when you believe big, you get a big life!

Heavenly Father, God of possibilities, I believe Your plans surpass my biggest dreams.

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Be Encouraged!

I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.—John 16:33 (NLT)

Negative news seems to dominate the headlines. Upsetting stories can seep into your spirit and leave you feeling anxious and depressed. When bad news gets the better of you, turn to the Bible, the Book of Good News. Let God’s Word return you to a place of peace.

Heavenly Father, Your amazing powers are within us.

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Don’t Plead… Please!

For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.—Philippians 2:13 (NLT)

When you pray, do you plead for what you want and try to convince God that you know best? Instead pray this verse. Let Scripture move your spirit more closely to His will rather than fighting for your way. Center your heart on pleasing God.

Lord, I need Your help in letting go of what I want. Help me to focus my effort on pleasing You instead.

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God’s Constant Comfort

And He who sent me is with me; He has not left me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to Him.—John 8:29 (ESV)

Everyone faces moments when they feel alone in the world. The truth is there is never a reason to feel this way because God loves you. He hears your cries and feels your pain. He is present. Pray.

Lord, I ask for Your hope and comfort to continue to heal me. Fill me with Your peace.

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Secret to Success

In all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.—Proverbs 3:6 (NIV)

Are you ready to experience abundance? Look ahead and let go of any fear of the future. Do everything you can to achieve your goal and then turn the situation over to God. Completely believe in His power to help you. Have faith that you will be successful.

Heavenly Father, I know You have a wonderful plan for my life. Please help me to live a blessed life of purpose and perseverance.

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The Power of Patience

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.—Romans 12:12 (NIV)

Patience is a fruit of the Spirit and yet periods of waiting often chip away at your trust and faith. In stressful times, when nothing seems to be going your way, it’s important to be mindful that God is in control. He will give you the desires of your heart in His time.

Lord, help me fight fear and impatience with trust.

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A Life of Service

For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.—Galatians 5:13 (NLT)

As your relationship with God grows so does your desire to serve Him. There are countless ways that you can serve God every day. Offer help where it is needed, practice forgiveness, add loved ones and those in need to your prayer list. Devote yourself to become an instrument of His work.

Lord, I love You. I praise You for allowing me to be Your servant. Lead me where I am needed. I am here to help.

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Pray for Your Worries

When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.—Psalm 56:3 (NIV)

Are you worried about something? It’s easy to let anxious thoughts take over your mind and shift your focus off of God. Instead of allowing this to happen, pray, “Lord, I put all my trust, all my hope and all my faith in You alone.” Release the outcome of the situation to His care.

Heavenly Father, help me not to worry when things don’t go my way. Guide me instead to put my focus on You.

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Be Full of God

He must increase, but I must decrease.—John 3:30 (ESV)

When you put your focus on God rather than on yourself, you grow from His strength and grace. Meditate on this verse and ask Jesus to increase in your life. Surrender to His power and grace; you will become a shining light of His love.

Lord Jesus, my heart desires more of You and less of me.

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Devotions for Good Health

Keep Moving

Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly…—1 CORINTHIANS 9:26 (NIV)

I’m Just Fine

Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.—PROVERBS 12:25 (NIV

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)

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

Bless the Animals

So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living thing with which the water teems and that moves about in it, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.—Genesis 1:21 (NIV)

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You Deserve the Best

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.—Colossians 3:23 (ESV)

Renew Your Mind

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.—Romans 12:2 (ESV)

The World Needs Your Light

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.—Matthew 5:16 (ESV)

Devotions on Faith and Prayer

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Sing a New Song

Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.—Psalm 96:1 (NIV)

Trust His Plan

Oh, that I might have my request, that God would grant my desire.—Job 6:8 (NIV)

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Release Old Hurts

The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.—Isaiah 61:1 (NIV)