October 15, 2019
Gem of Truth
Jesus said unto him, “If thou canst believeth, all things are possible to him who believeth.”—Mark 9:23 (AKJV)
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale called Mark 9:23 “one of the greatest gems of truth in the greatest book of wisdom in the world.” Anything is possible, if you believe. When you overcome doubt and negativity you open yourself to amazing, miraculous and incredible possibility.
Heavenly Father, guide me to cast out doubt and believe in Your infinite power.
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Fear-Proof Your Day
Are you an over-thinker? Instead of releasing your problems to God, do you agonize over solving them, convinced that if you could just figure it out, everything would work out? This exhausting exercise leaves us feeling spiritually empty. Instead, focus your energy on God.
Heavenly Father, sometimes I need help focusing on You and not my fears. Keep me obedient to You and help me trust Your will.
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Autumn Inspiration
Now on the first day you shall take for yourselves the foliage of beautiful trees, palm branches and boughs of leafy trees and willows of the brook, and you shall rejoice before the Lord your God for seven days.—Leviticus 23:40 (NIV)
Take a moment and enjoy this beautiful time of year. Look to the trees and the scattered leaves gracing the ground and be inspired to let go of past hurts and disappointments. Forgive yourself of any mistakes. Be ready to bare your heart as the tree stands stark in winter.
Heavenly Father, help me to release feelings and thoughts that hinder my spiritual growth.
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Giving in Faith
Sometimes volunteering might seem like a thankless task, but the truth is, when you lend your time and energy you benefit as well. If you feel like your best efforts are hardly making a difference, remind yourself that every little bit of generosity counts and that you are blessed by caring for others.
Heavenly Father, help me to give in faith.
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Stones of Remembrance
Choose twelve men from among the people, one from each tribe, and tell them to take up twelve stones…—Joshua 4:2-3 (NIV)
When you look back at your life, do you focus on the successes, celebrations and victories? Remember the amazing moments of God’s work in your life. These “stones of remembrance” help you overcome the stumbling blocks and weather life’s storms.
Heavenly Father, thank You for the many ways You help me. I will remember them deep in my heart and turn to them when I need hope and reassurance of Your glory.
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The Reflection of Your Heart
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at.”—1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV)
Today, put as much attention on your thoughts and feelings as you do on your outward appearance. As you get ready for your day, check your attitude. Focus on being authentic and kind. Pray for God’s help to develop a beautiful heart that loves and gives generously.
Heavenly Father, help me reflect Your patience and kindness in my relationships. Help me bring the light of Your love to the lives of those around me.
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Reframe Your Perspective
You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.—Romans 2:1 (NIV)
Take this verse to heart and make an effort to stop judging others. If you find yourself thinking unkind thoughts, reframe your perspective from a lens of compassion and understanding. Say a prayer for wisdom and help to stop being so critical of others. Instead, focus on being helpful.
Understanding Father, sometimes I judge those around me. Help me to love them instead, to make them feel accepted and comforted. May I welcome them into my heart.
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The Secret Place of the Most High
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.—Psalm 91:1 (NIV)
To experience the promises in Psalm 91, you must dwell in the “secret place of the Most High”—you must spend time alone in fellowship with God. Don’t get bogged down with the lesser things in life. Instead, make time for His miraculous presence. When you do this you’ll trust and know God’s protection, provision and blessing.
Heavenly Father, I pray that You will help me set aside time to be with You and make Your presence known.
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God’s Majesty
For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.—1 Timothy 4:4 (NIV)
In autumn, evidence of God’s majesty is all around us—brightly colored leaves, pumpkin patches, blue sky and the shimmering of frost in the morning sun. Today, take a moment to enjoy the beauty of God’s creation.
Lord, the world is full of beauty. May I never take the wonder of Your creation for granted.
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New Blessings to Come
Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.”—Luke 9:62 (NIV)
As sure as day follows night, as inevitable as a sunset, change is part of God’s world. Be open to new opportunities that come with change and make an effort to gracefully navigate life’s changes. Stay calm and ask God for help adjusting to new circumstances—ask Him for hints of blessings to come.
Heavenly Father, help me recognize a new season of blessings.
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Be Free!
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.—John 8:36 (NIV)
Jesus came so that we could have life and have it more abundantly. As the above verse promises, when Christ sets you free, “you will be free indeed” and live a life of grace, free from fear. Rejoice, and let Him take away your worries and burdens!
When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? (Psalm 56:3-4, NIV)
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Be Kind to the Unkind
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.—Romans 12:21 (NIV)
Celebrate Our Freedom
I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws. I hold fast to your statutes, Lord; do not let me be put to shame. I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding.—Psalm 119:30–32 (NIV)
Arbor Day Prayer
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.—Psalm 1:3 (KJV)
Prayer for Earth Day
But God made the earth by his power; he founded the world by his wisdom and stretched out the heavens by his understanding.—Jeremiah 10:12 (NIV)
Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen!
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?—John 11:25–26 (NIV)
Accept One Another
For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”—Galatians 5:14 (NIV)
A Village
This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.—John 15:12 (ESV)
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)
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)