Make Peace with Anger
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.—Ephesians 4:31 (NIV)
If you find yourself battling feelings of anger, ask the Lord to give you the strength to let go of your hostility. Spend time in prayer and reading the Bible. Refocus your thinking to His perspective on the situation.
Heavenly Father, help me treat others with the same kindness, compassion and forgiveness that You extend to me.
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One-Minute Stressbuster
From His fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.—John 1:16 (ESV)
Heavenly Father, Your grace flows over and through me.
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Blessed Is the Believer
Yet the news about Him spread all the more, so that crowds of people came to hear Him and to be healed of their sicknesses. But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.—Luke 5:15–16 (NIV)
The next time you feel overwhelmed by stress, remember Jesus’ example in the above verse. When crowds sought His attention, Jesus frequently slipped away by Himself to pray. When you are upset, take a moment, find a quiet place and ask Him to calm your troubled heart and grant you peace of mind.
Lord Jesus, when I am overwhelmed, I can draw strength, comfort and wisdom from You.
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Be Kind and Compassionate
If a fellow believer hurts you, go and tell him—work it out between the two of you. If he listens, you’ve made a friend.—Matthew 18:15 (MSG)
Jesus encourages you to do the right thing when you’ve misunderstood someone or have been offended. He asks you respond without reacting or judging and make a friend rather than an enemy.
Heavenly Father, help me heal hurt feelings with wisdom and a gentle spirit.
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Believe with Your Whole Heart
Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.—Jeremiah 29:12 (NIV)
How deeply do you believe? The book of Jeremiah says, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” When you believe with your whole heart, amazing things will happen.
Heavenly Father, help me to know Your truth in my heart so that I walk by faith and not by sight.
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Peace Filled Living
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, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.—Hebrews 12:1–2 (NIV)
Some days are packed with little problems: annoyances like traffic jams, missed appointments and petty misunderstandings. When frustrations draw your attention, look to Jesus’ blessings. His grace is constant and the beauty of the life He gives us is filled with peace.
Dear Lord, when little problems grow out of proportion, remind me to fix my eyes on You.
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A Work of His Hands
I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.—John 15:5 (NKJV)
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale said, “Have great hopes and dare to go all out for them. Have great dreams and dare to live them. Have tremendous expectations and believe in them.” Too often we underestimate our own potential and set our sights too low. God has planted seeds which require work and faith to blossom. With faith and work nothing is impossible.
Inspire me Lord, to dream big and to support my dreams with action.
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See God’s Good Plan
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.—Psalm 46:1 (KJV)
Challenges and obstacles are valuable tools for your spiritual growth. The winds of change help shape your faith; define your character and give you the opportunity to rise to life’s challenges with fortitude. Of course, when you’re in the eye of the storm, it can be difficult to see your many blessings… until you trust God’s plan.
In times of trouble, help me to recognize that I am truly free and blessed when I allow You to be in control.
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Palm Sunday: Rededicate Yourself
Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you.—Isaiah 12:6 (NIV)
As we enter Holy Week take this blessed opportunity to rededicate your commitment to Christ. Today is the first day of the most grief-stricken and ultimately joyous week of our year. Be present. Take the Lord’s hand and begin the journey.
Jesus, don’t let anything keep me from You this day, this week, this life!
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Faithful Stewards of God’s Grace
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.—1 Peter 4:10 (ESV)
Wasting the gifts God has given us is one of life’s great tragedies. Most of us have many talents to offer, but unless we focus on them and ask God for help in applying our gifts to help others no one will ever benefit.
Lord, when I am feeling confused about where to apply my efforts, help me pick a course and take the first step.
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Blooming Faith
For behold, the winter is past; the rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.—Song of Solomon 2:11-12 (ESV)
AS WE APPROACH the beginning of spring, we anxiously wait for the first precious flowering buds and the appearance of tender blades of grass. Just as nature is blossoming, God’s work is silently budding in your life.
Heavenly Father, nurture my spirit and help me bloom into the person You intend me to be.
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Improve Your Mood
For I will satisfy the weary soul,
and every languishing soul I will replenish.—Jeremiah 31:25 (ESV)
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Leap for Joy
Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; then shall the lame man leap like a deer, and the tongue of the mute sing for joy.—ISAIAH 35:5–6 ESV
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Caregivers Need Care, Too
“‘I myself will tend my sheep and have them lie down, declares the Sovereign Lord…. I will bind up the injured and strengthen the weak.’”—EZEKIEL 34:15–16 NIV
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Keep Moving
Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly…—1 CORINTHIANS 9:26 (NIV)
The Way to Happiness
For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.—Proverbs 23:7 (NKJV)
The Importance of Being There
I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.—2 John 1:12 (NIV)
The Power of Personal Experience
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.—2 Corinthians 1:3–4 (NIV)
Reward Yourself
The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.—Proverbs 19:8 (NIV)
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In Perfect Alignment
Jesus spoke about the dangers of serving your ego rather than God. When you are faced with a choice, reflect on your motivation. Focus on serving God. Align your will with His and you will set yourself up for success!
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A Great Start
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.—Proverbs 16:3 (NIV)
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The Peace of His Presence
For I am the Lord your God who takes
hold of your right hand and says to
you, Do not fear; I will help you.—Isaiah 41:13 (NIV)
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Too Big for This World
Jesus also did many other things. If they were all written down, I suppose the whole world could not contain the books that would be written.—John 21:25 (NLT)
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Prayer for Memorial Day
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.—John 15:13 (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)
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Respond with Love
But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.—Luke 6:27-28 (NIV)
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Accept One Another
For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”—Galatians 5:14 (NIV)
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A Village
This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.—John 15:12 (ESV)
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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)