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September 26, 2020

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Lighten Someone’s Mood

Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.—Ecclesiastes 7:9 (NIV)

When someone is angry and treats you badly, is your first reaction to respond with anger? Instead, think of how Jesus would like you to act. Do your best to lighten their dark mood with God’s heavenly light.

Dear Lord, guide me to treat others with Your kindness and love—especially when they are grouchy.

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When One Door Closes

There is a wide-open door for a great work here, although many oppose me.—1 Corinthians 16:9 (NLT)

Has God closed a door in your life? Perhaps it’s something you weren’t prepared for and feel out of sorts. Pray and tell God about your disappointment. Ask Him to help you wait patiently and trust that another opportunity is on the horizon.

Dear God, help me to see the closed doors in life as Your will, and give me the faith to believe that You have more perfect doors opening ahead.

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Better Than You Can Imagine

Now hope does not disappoint.—Romans 5:5 (NKJV)

Are you facing a situation and have doubts that God is helping you? When you feel powerless, you can always count on Him. Instead of doubting, trust He is helping you. His plans for you are better than you can imagine.

Heavenly Father, I know You are always by my side.

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God Will Guide Your Steps

If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand?—Psalm 130:3 (ESV)

In today’s verse, as David waits for God to answer his prayer, he searches his heart and confesses anything that might be getting in the way of his relationship with God. If you are waiting to hear God’s answer to your prayer, surrender your will. Ask Him to align your desires with His plans and purpose.

Heavenly Father, I trust You just as David did, knowing that You will guide my steps.

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Prayer for When You Feel Helpless

When He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.—Matthew 9:36 (NIV)

When you feel harassed, distressed or helpless, turn your thoughts toward Jesus. Lay your concerns at His feet. Do your best to trust Him with the worries that weigh on your heart. Know that He will never lead you astray.

Heavenly Father, when I am upset, calm my fears with Your peace. Help me trust You completely.

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Pray Through Your Problems

What if there are fifty righteous people in the city? Will you really sweep it away and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty righteous people in it?— Genesis 18:24 (NIV)

When God revealed His plans to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah, Abraham asked a series of “what if” questions until God answered. When you aren’t sure what to do, follow Abraham’s example and pose your questions as prayers.

Heavenly Father, thank You for helping me pray through my problems.

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When You Don’t Know How to Pray

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.—Romans 8:26 (NIV)

When you are overcome with emotion or faced with a crisis, you may find it hard to pray. In moments like those, turn to the Holy Spirit. Share your difficulties and ask for Him to help you pray what is on your mind and heart.

Dear God, Give me the thoughts and words to pray right now, in accordance with Your will.

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Keep Watch

Then He said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.”—Matthew 26:38 (NIV)

In Jesus’ dark night of the soul, He asked for the support of His friends. He had His own prayers to offer, and according to Luke, He had an angel come to strengthen Him. Yet, He asked the disciples to pray for Him. Praying for another in need is an act of love and friendship. Today, pray for your loved ones.

Jesus, remind me of the people You have blessed me with. Guide me, as I pray for them.

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Praise Him

Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious.—Psalm 66:2 (NIV)

Singing a song is a perfect way to offer praise to God. Music opens our hearts and mouths in praise to God. Today, sing your favorite song of praise. Keep a list that you can turn to often for a few moments of heartfelt praise.

Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer.

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Be Confident!

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.—Joshua 1:9 (NIV)

When you need a boost of bravery, build your confidence by repeating today’s verse. Pray that the Lord will empower you. Visualize His strength flowing into you. Approach life’s challenges with excitement and enthusiasm knowing that God is with you.

Dear Lord, let me feel close to You. In this moment help me feel Your strength.

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The Jesus Prayer

God, have mercy on me, a sinner.—Luke 18:13 (NIV)

When we give God our all, we must offer it with the admission that we are human—flawed and imperfect—in ways we can’t completely understand. When we offer our weakness and sin, God offers a new heart and spirit.

God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

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When in Doubt

The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him.—Nahum 1:7 (NIV)

At one time or another, you may go through a crisis of faith, questioning if God is really good, loving and powerful. If you feel abandoned and filled with doubt, draw closer to Him. Know that His strength is available when you are weak.

Heavenly Father, there is no experience, pain, nor struggle that blocks Your love.

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Keep Moving

Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly…—1 CORINTHIANS 9:26 (NIV)

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I’m Just Fine

Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.—PROVERBS 12:25 (NIV

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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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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)

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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)

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