October 24, 2020

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The Power of Your Words

But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken.—Matthew 12:36 (NIV)

The words you use have an impact on how you think, live and interact with others. Often Jesus instructed the disciples to reflect not only on their words but their motives. Use your words wisely—they have great power—to spread darkness or light.

Heavenly Father, empty words lead to an empty life. May my words be sincere and kind, comforting and encouraging, loving and understanding.

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Elijah and the Ravens

The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning, and bread and meat in the evening; and he adrank from the brook.—1 Kings 17:6 (NIV)

Elijah was alone, and most likely afraid, when the ravens first swooped down to feed him. But the ravens, acting against their own natural impulses to scavenge and devour food, instead did as God had promised. Have you ever felt stretched to go beyond your wants and desires to follow God’s instructions? Do you answer His calls?

Heavenly Father, I long to serve You knowing that You will always provide for me.

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The Upside of Anger

When I heard their outcry and these charges, I was very angry.—Nehemiah 5:6 (NIV)

Anger can be a good thing. It can help guide you out of situations that need changing and lead you to make important decisions. So if you feel angry about something, instead of pushing it down deep, let it come to the surface and examine it. Use your feelings to uncover problems that need your attention.

Dear Lord, help me learn from my anger and then release it.

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Choose Wisely

Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.—Proverbs 4:23 (ESV)

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale helped countless people by teaching that one of the greatest choices you have in life is choosing what you want to think. When you choose to think good thoughts, everything changes for the better.

Dear Lord, thank You for empowering me with positive thinking. I increase my happiness and joy by focusing on the good.

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Are You Chasing the Wind?

I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind.—Ecclesiastes 1:14 (NIV)

The Book of Job reminds us that wisdom isn’t everything. Yes, wisdom is a helpful and necessary tool, yet it doesn’t serve every purpose. Likewise, the above Scripture tells us that a life of meaning, purpose and fulfillment is only found when we look to God.

Heavenly Father, You are the one who holds my future in Your hands. Everything else is just chasing the wind.

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The Perfect Pattern

Dear brothers and sisters, pattern your lives after mine, and learn from those who follow our example.—Philippians 3:17 (NLT)

When you allow and pattern your life after Jesus, you bring godliness and righteous living to your life. Follow the principles laid down by Him. The more you look to Him for guidance, the more you will grow in strength and faith.

Heavenly Father, I expect the best and with Your guidance and help, I will attain it.

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Free Yourself of Pride

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.—James 4:10 (NIV)

Pride is a great obstacle to faith. As humans we long to believe we are self-sufficient, able to handle anything and everything alone. Once we let down our defenses and openly admit that we need His help and accept His infinite gift of salvation, we are forever changed. We become free!

Lord and Savior, I need Your help. I will not pretend that I’m doing this by myself.

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A Man After God’s Own Heart

I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after Mine own heart, which shall fulfill all my will.—Acts 13:22 (KJV)

Despite King David’s flaws he is described in the Bible as “a man after God’s own heart.” Although David was not perfect, his mind, will and soul were in accord with God. David serves as an example of how to live a humble, respectful, faithful, obedient and devoted life.

Merciful God, though my actions and thoughts may not always be perfect, I long for you to say, “You are truly after my own heart!”

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Release What You No Longer Need

Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.—Ephesians 4:31 (ESV)

Look to the and the falling leaves and be inspired to let go of the weight of past hurts and disappointments. Release any feelings of jealousy and worry, bitterness and defeat that block you from God’s presence. Breathe—and let go.

Heavenly Father, I don’t know why I insist on holding onto things that block me from fully experiencing Your love. Today I vow to embrace Your grace.

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Get in God’s Groove

I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.—Matthew 11:28 (MSG)

Jesus taught that we should value people over tasks. When you give as He gave—sharing your time with others, caring for people and offering comfort where needed—you can experience life in an unhurried, calm and peaceful way. It’s the perfect way to understand the “unforced rhythms of grace.”

Heavenly Father, when I make the time to get away with You, walk with You and work with You, I experience the divine groove of stress-free, faith-filled living.

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One Grateful Leper

Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine?”—Luke 17:17 (NIV)

In the above Scripture, Jesus healed ten lepers but only one threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked Him. Gratitude is an important part of faith, a spiritual discipline that opens our hearts to His love. What are you thankful for? Share your praise with Him.

Heavenly Father, thank You!

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Are You the One?

Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?—Matthew 11:3 (NIV)

Have there been moments in your life when you questioned, “Jesus, are you the One?” Times when you feel off-balance by an opportunity or situation and doubt that this is the turn your life should take? In these moments, trust that it is God at work in your life and you will not only stretch the boundaries of what you are capable of, you will develop greater faith.

Lord, You continue to do miraculous, amazing things in my life! You are the One!

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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)