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February 20, 2021

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Be a God-Pleaser

Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.—GALATIANS 1:10 NIV

Sometimes we work ourselves to the bone because we have no choice. Other times, we do it to win the approval of others.

Today, let’s be honest with ourselves. Are we run-down? Worn out? If that’s the result of situations we can’t control, let’s ask the Lord to give us the strength we need to keep going. But if we’re exhausted because we’re afraid of letting someone down or hurting his or her feelings, it might be time to reassess. If we’re up to our eyebrows in work, overlooking other options for the people under our care, then we might be caught up in the “man-pleaser” game.

Here’s how the game works: We do our best to make others happy—at any expense. Our health, our finances, our time. We sacrifice in unbalanced ways because we’re concerned about what people will think of us.

Today, let’s aim to be God-pleasers. Let’s do the things He calls us to—nothing more and nothing less.

Lord, You see my heart. You know what struggles I have in accomplishing these tasks. Redirect my thoughts, Father, to pleasing You rather than men.

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Celebrate Little Easters

Bear in mind that the Lord has given you the Sabbath.—Exodus 16:29 (NIV)

Some describe the Sundays in Lent as “Little Easters,” a day of feasting rather than fasting, a time of joyful expectation of the resurrection. Today, on this first Little Easter, rest, reflect and rejoice in celebration of Christ’s resurrection.

Heavenly Father, I come to You today, in awe of all You have done for me. I love You, Lord Jesus.

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Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough

“Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.”—Joel 2:12 (NIV)

Fasting is an ancient practice that can draw you closer to God. You may fast from a pleasure or a habit. Whatever you fast from can do wonderful and unexpected things in your life and in your relationship with God.

Dear Lord, strengthen my faith and fix my eyes on You, so that I may resist temptation.

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When You Are in Need of Prayer

“Remember, Lord, how I have walked before you faithfully and with wholehearted devotion and have done what is good in your eyes.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly.—2 Kings 20:3 (NIV)

King Hezekiah was an honest and good ruler. When he became ill, he prayed the above words and God gave him fifteen more years of life. If you are in desperate need of God’s help, model your prayer after King Hezekiah.

Heavenly Father, I have walked before you faithfully. See my tears and hear my prayers.

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Ash Wednesday

I had only heard about you before, but now I have seen you with my own eyes. I take back everything I said, and I sit in dust and ashes to show my repentance.—Job 42:5-6 (NLT)

Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. As we enter the holiest of seasons, allow God to search your heart and reveal anything that needs to renewed or transformed. Today is the perfect time to get your heart right with God.

Loving Father, I long to live my life so that it pleases You.

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God Is in Control

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.—1 John 4:18 (NIV)

One of God’s greatest promises is that no matter what happens, nothing can separate you from His love and protection. When you build up your spirit with this truth, your faith becomes unshakable and you become able to handle any problem with grace and strength.

Mighty God, I can relax because I know that You are in control. You are working for my good.

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God Keeps His Promises

Not one of all the Lord’s good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled.—Joshua 21:45 (NIV)

God keeps his promises. Throughout the Old Testament, whenever His people fell into trouble, God restored them and delivered on His promises. He will do the same for you.

Wonderful Counselor, I trust You and Your promises because I am on this journey with You and I know that You are faithful.

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Happy Valentine’s Day

…So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.—Ephesians 3:17-19 (NIV)

Rick Warren said, “God’s love is like an ocean. You can see its beginning, but not its end.” His love for you is unconditional and eternal. He loves you on good days and bad ones. He loves you no matter what. His love never fails.

Heavenly Father, fill my heart and bless my soul with Your precious gift of love.

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Good Change Ahead

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.—James 1:5 (NIV)

Have you prayed and prayed about something and feel that God isn’t answering you? Sometimes God uses your prayers in unexpected ways to help you grow. If you are struggling with feeling that God is letting you down, open your heart to Him. Let Him know you are willing to change.

Dear Lord, grant me the courage to change my life for the better, even when it means accepting situations I wish were different. Bless me with the willingness to learn and adapt.

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Heal Your Sorrows

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)

If you are experiencing a time of sorrow or distress, offer your suffering to God. Ask for His peace. With prayer, grief can be transformed into empathy, understanding and compassion.

God of All Comfort, when tragedy strikes, help me find me peace. Give me strength to get through pain and sorrow. Help me have hope in tomorrow.

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Live His Truth

Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray.—PSALM 5:2 (NIV)

Take a moment and search your heart to see if you are being completely honest with yourself and with God. Spell out any shortcomings or frustrations. Ask Him to help you reveal what you might need to heal or forgive.

Heavenly Father, thank You for helping me clear out my mind and conscience. I feel best when I am living in Your truth.

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Your Divine Journey

Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this….—Psalm 37:5 (NIV)

Max Lucado said, “God loves us too much to indulge our every whim.” If you want clarity and purpose in your life, pray this bold prayer: “God, I put my life in Your hands. I trust Your guidance. I leave the outcome to You.” Be ready to feel calm and confident knowing that you are on a divine journey.

Heavenly Father, I commit my way to You. I trust You with my life.

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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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