October 31, 2019

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Deliver Me from Distraction

And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.—Mark 4:19 (KJV)

What distractions take up your time and lead you to forget about making devotion a priority in your life? Is it television, social media, or your cell phone? Identify what is getting in the way of spending time with God. Make a commitment to nurture your faith. Invest in your spirit.

Heavenly Father, help me build quiet time into my day so I can hear You.

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The ‘If Only’ Trap

But godliness with contentment is great gain.—1 Timothy 6:6 (NIV)

Contentment has nothing to do with what you own, the number on your bathroom scale, or a goal being reached. Contentment is all about your relationship with God. When you know Him deeply, you recognize that true peace, purpose and joy are the fruit of your faith.

Heavenly Father, when I fall into the trap of thinking, “I’d only be happy if…” guide me towards prayer and recognizing that contentment lies in You.

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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

Oh how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long.—Psalm 119:97 (NIV)

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

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.—1 Thessalonians 5:23 (KJV)

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

And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you forever.—John 14:16 (AKJV)

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

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will.—Romans 12:2 (NIV)

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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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)