October 26, 2019
A Good Friend in Time of Crisis
When Job’s three friends, Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the Naamathite, heard about all the troubles that had come upon him, they set out from their homes and met together by agreement to go and sympathize with him and comfort him.—Job 2:11 (NIV)
Do you ever find yourself not knowing what to say? Perhaps a friend tells you that she is terribly depressed, or someone is deeply grieving over the loss of a loved one. If this happens, pray for God to give you the right words to say. If that doesn’t help, just sit with her and let her know you’ll hold her in your thoughts and prayers.
Heavenly Father, help me be a source of comfort to my friends. Guide my words and actions by Your pure love.
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Obey and Be Blessed
When you are in tune with God, you begin to understand and follow His guidance. You recognize that His instructions are based on His reasoning, not yours. You obey and trust Him.
Heavenly Father, Your commands make me wise and blessed.
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Preventative Spiritual Care
My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to My words. Don’t lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart, for they bring life to those who find them, and healing to their whole body.—Proverbs 4:20-22 (NLT)
Keep your faith in check. Be sure to pray every day, not just when crisis strikes or you have a problem to solve. Develop a deep connection with God and keep Him informed of your fears and worries; ask Him for solutions before your problems escalate. As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Heavenly Father, I don’t know what the future holds, but I find comfort in knowing that You hold the future.
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A Tip for Spiritual Growth
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.—2 Peter 3:18 (ESV)
Spiritually, we grow when we learn to remove ourselves from the spotlight and shine it on others. By putting others’ needs in the forefront of our thinking, we become less self-conscious and more Christ-conscious.
Lord, help me concentrate on how I can help others.
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Take Care of Your Whole Self
Aligning your life with God’s will involves body, mind and spirit, not just spirit alone. Taking care of yourself physically is an important aspect of your faith. Getting enough sleep, eating healthy and exercising—all play a part in taking care of your whole self.
Heavenly Father let my life demonstrate how much You really mean to me.
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Put Your Problems into Perspective
When something is causing you heartache, ask God to help you through it. Remind yourself that from the perspective of a week or a month, a nagging problem usually vanishes from your mind. When trials and troubles overwhelm you, trust Him.
Lord, show me how to put my problems into perspective.
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Feeling Frazzled
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.—Philippians 4:6 (NIV)
If you feel as if there is never enough time in the day, your nerves are frazzled, and you are too tired to think straight, carve out some time and lift your concerns to God. Sit by yourself, close your eyes and empty your mind. These moments keep you in touch with God, who speaks to us when we are relaxed enough to hear His wisdom. Christ said, “The Kingdom of God is within” (Luke 17:21); look quietly inward and discover His Kingdom.
Heavenly Father, help me still my mind so I may hear Your guiding voice.
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Be Kind to Yourself
Some people keep a running list of their failures and regrets and then they wonder why they feel down and depressed. If you make a mistake or say something you wish you hadn’t, let it go. Learn from your blunder and move on. Discipline your thoughts and focus on how you’ve continued on, persevered and succeeded. Look to the good.
Dear God, when I fall into the habit of being hard on myself and dwelling on mistakes, remind me to rejoice in my victories instead.
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Faith for Rainy Days
Do you know how God controls the storm and causes the lightning to flash from His clouds?—Job 37:15 (NLT)
It’s easy to see God’s goodness when the sun is shining and all is well, but His goodness is also present on cloudy, rainy days. All serve a purpose and all meet our needs. So if you face a gray day, or if the coming winter months seem a bit bleak, have faith and know in your heart that God’s plan is at work.
Dear Lord, I am receptive to Your ways, the sunshine of life and the rainy days.
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Best Friends with Jesus
Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen Me has seen the Father.”—John 14:9 (ESV)
Walk and talk with Jesus every day and night. Share all the details. Put your faith and trust completely in Him. Keep company with Him, just like you would any friend.
Dear Jesus, I want to share all my joys and dreams, my troubles. Because of You, I will never have to face anything alone.
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Look Up
He is the Maker of the Bear and Orion, the Pleiades and the constellations of the south.—Job 9:9 (NIV)
Autumn is a perfect time for star-gazing. The night sky has a magical effect of putting everything into perspective. When life seems chaotic and uncertain, go outside at night and look up. Stand in the stillness and know that the One who made the stars, the One who made Orion never changes and your world, your life is in a perfect pattern, too.
Heavenly Father, thank You for the many ways You guide, inspire, and encourage me.
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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)