December 20, 2019

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New Life in the New Year

And the Lord answered me: “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it. For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay.”—Habakkuk 2:2-3 (ESV)

WHAT DO YOU want to be? Just picture it, and put it into God’s hands. Be willing to give yourself, and there will be new life for you in this New Year. Perhaps you want to make a decision like that right now. In this moment focus on a new beginning. Begin it with God.

Our Heavenly Father, if anyone wants to be a better person but is weak, give him new strength. If anyone suffers from sorrow and heartache, may he feel great comfort. If anyone is lost and doesn’t know what to do, send the light of Your truth into his mind.

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A Theme for the New Year

Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. Proverbs 16:24 (ESV)

MANY PEOPLE SELECT a word for the new year that becomes a theme, a meditation and a prayer for the next twelve months. To find your word, sit down and pray. Make a list of words that come to you. Perhaps you’ll come up with something like balance, patience or abundance. The possibilities are endless!

Heavenly Father, guide me to a word for the coming year. A word that will help me grow.

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All Things New

Behold I make all things new.—Revelation 21:5 (KJV)

TODAY BEGINS A new start. 365 opportunities to live your best life, to renew your faith and grow closer to God. Let go of last year’s disappointments and set your eyes on the months ahead with anticipation. Celebrate the dawn of a new year!

Lord, hear my earnest prayers for renewal and change throughout this year, and give me the strength and courage to follow them through.

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God’s Perfect Love Awaits

I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.—Revelation 22:13 (NIV)

AS YOU END the chapter of this year, be assured that God is infinitely present at every point in your life. He is the Beginning and the End, the One who is faithful all year long. Because of this fact, you can look ahead with expectation and hope, knowing God’s perfect love waits for you in every tomorrow.

Heavenly Father, as one year flows into the next, Your love is ever-present helping me to let go of the past and joyfully look ahead to the future.

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New Year, New Habits

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you…For I am the Lord your God.—Isaiah 43:2-3 (NIV)

ARE THERE POSITIVE changes you want to make in your life? No matter what you would like to improve, to make a difference you need to know and accept the truth. Recognize you may face rough times or temptation along the way. Give yourself hope for your resolutions and life goals.

Lord give us the courage to accept the truth with grace and embrace the gift of time.

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Expect Great Things

For You, God, have heard my vows; You have given me the heritage of those who fear Your name.—Psalm 61:5 (NIV)

DR. NORMAN VINCENT Peale said, “Expect great things and put your life in God’s hands.” He encouraged us to have high hopes, great dreams and great belief in God. As we end one year and begin another, believe that life is good, but better yet, the best is yet to come.

Our Heavenly Father, we thank You for life, for this precious wonder, with all its hopes, its dreams, and its opportunities.

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God’s Words of Wisdom

Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.—Psalm 90:12 (NIV)

AS DECEMBER COMES to an end, take this blessed opportunity to begin fresh in the new year. Know that within every obstacle you face is the chance to learn and grow. Focus on God’s Word to sustain you through hardship and give you peace in troubled times.

Dear Lord, I pray for Your wisdom to help me make each day count as I focus on the days ahead.

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The Message of the Shepherds

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”—Luke 2:15 (NIV)

IN THE ABOVE Scripture, the shepherds weren’t satisfied merely to be told about the Savior’s birth. They wanted to experience Him for themselves. Like the shepherds—don’t just hear about Jesus, arise and seek Him yourself. Search for Him until you stand in His Presence, and then when you have found Him, tell others about your discovery.

Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of Your Son, and the message of love that He brought to the world.

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Merry Christmas!

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.—Luke 2:11 (KJV)

CHRISTMAS AT LAST! The day God blessed us with His Son, the only Source of eternal life. On the advent of our Savior, the arrival of the One who came to save us, thank God for the greatest gift of all time. Merry Christmas to all! God bless, everyone!

Dear Lord, thank You for the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today as I celebrate with family and friends I will savor every moment and bask in the peace, love and joy of Your presence.

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To Whom Much Is Given

But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.—Romans 5:8 (NIV)

THE BIBLE TELLS us: “For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required…” (Luke 12:48) On this glorious eve of the coming of our Savior, demonstrate your love—and God’s—to those around you.

Lord, today and every day help me show my gratitude in loving deeds.

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A Deeper Meaning of Christmas

No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us.—1 John 4:12 (ESV)

BELOVED LONGTIME GUIDEPOSTS editor and former editor-in-chief Van Varner said, “At last all the candles of our Advent Wreath are burning, and we stand in their glow, contemplating their meaning for us. We see their blazing light, and know that it proclaims the coming of the Great Light, Jesus Christ. We feel the heat of the candle flames, and know the warmth of Jesus in a cold world. We watch the way the wax melts, diminishing each candle, symbolizing the deepest meaning of Christmas: for as these tapers give away their light, they also give away themselves.”

Heavenly Father, help me greet the One who came to give us light with the true spirit of Christmas, which is selfless giving.

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Angel Alert

The angel said to him, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to tell you this good news.”—Luke 1:19 (NIV)

THIS TIME OF year, angels are everywhere: on Christmas cards and wrapping paper; in countless store windows and Nativity scenes. Take time this holiday season to turn back to the tremendous events of these celestial beings chronicled in Luke and Matthew. Listen carefully, the angels may have something to say to you.

Lord, open my ears and heart to the good news of Your angels of long ago…and the angels of today.

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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)