But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.—John 14:26 (KJV)
Dear Lord, when I feel that my life is spinning out of control, steady me with Your reassurance that everything is truly in your control.
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Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.—Philippians 4:6–7 (NIV)
On nights when the worries of tomorrow or rehashing a hard day keep you awake, turn to this Scripture. Hand your troubles over to the One who can do something about them. Tell Him what is on your mind and ask Him to guard your heart and help you find rest. Feel His perfect peace cover you.
Heavenly Father, I don’t know why I have such a hard time guarding my heart and mind and letting you be in charge. I trust You—and thankfully hand my worries over to You.
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You have been weighed on the scales and found wanting.—Daniel 5:27 (NIV)
When your heart belongs to Jesus you don’t need to worry about being weighed on God’s balances and coming up short. Take a moment and reflect on what your life would be like without God on your side.
Dear Lord, I praise You for the wholeness I feel because of Your presence in my life. Thank You for saving me.
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Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.—Colossians 3:1-2 (NIV)
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale said, “The person who sends out positive thoughts activates the world around him positively and draws back to himself positive results.” Make a point turning your negative thoughts into positive affirmations. Instead of saying “my life is a mess” say, “with God’s help, I am making positive changes.”
Father God, guide me to see the world through a bright lens, to trust You and know that I am divinely protected and all is well.
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As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.—Ephesians 4:1 (NIV)
Feelings of unworthiness come in times of doubt, or tragedy, when you question why something is happening and feel distant from God. When you feel alone and unworthy, take a moment and say, “I am worthy of God’s love. I am worthy of His grace.”
Lord, in times of trouble, help me to draw closer to You, not further away. When my thoughts make me feel small and unworthy, guide me to prayer, to trust Scripture and to have faith.
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Since they could not get him to Jesus because of the crowd, they made an opening in the roof above Jesus by digging through it and then lowered the mat the man was lying on.—Mark 2:4 (NIV)
In this Scripture, a group of men were so determined for their paralyzed friend to see Jesus that they broke through the roof and lowered him down. Is there a desperate situation in your life that needs a breakthrough? With determination and faith anything is possible; believe and be willing to break through the roof if you have to.
Lord Jesus, I come to You in need. Please take my troubles and help me.
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But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.—Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV)
Heavenly Father, help me let go of the past so that I can appreciate the present.
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For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go.—Psalm 91:11 (NLT)
Tuck this beautiful verse into your heart. God is watching over you to keep you in all your ways. His amazing kindness surrounds and guides you. You can go through life with a contented spirit, knowing God watches over you—no matter what comes your way.
Thank You Father, that no matter how alone or lost I feel, You know where I am and are able to guide me to follow Your direction.
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As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.—Proverbs 27:17 (NIV)
Being part of a faith community is an important part of your prayer life. Take time to meet with people that guide and encourage your relationship with God. Build friendships with others that share your interest in spiritual matters.
Heavenly Father, thank You for blessing me with people that draw me closer to You.
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They go from strength to strength, till each appears before God in Zion.—Psalm 84:7 (NIV)
The next time you feel overwhelmed with tasks or emotions, turn to this verse and remind yourself that God is taking you “from strength to strength.” He is building you up and making you your best.
Dear God, Your Word pierces the deepest parts of my soul. You give me hope and lift my burdens. I grow from strength to strength.
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You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.—Psalm 16:11 (NIV)
Everyone loves a happy ending, and when we build our faith here on Earth, as Matthew 25:21 promises, we will share in the Master’s happiness; the best happily ever after that you can imagine.
Dear Lord, thank You for the moments of intense joy that I feel when I align my heart with Yours and for the happily ever after that is possible because of You.
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And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith.—Matthew 13:58 (NIV)
What is blocking you from experiencing God’s blessings? Is it unbelief? Every person has moments of doubt when we can’t see or don’t notice the signs of His handiwork in our lives. God doesn’t love us less during seasons of doubt. He is teaching us to walk by faith.
Heavenly Father, when my faith waivers help me to stand firmly and trust You over my questions and doubts.
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Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly…—1 CORINTHIANS 9:26 (NIV)
Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.—PROVERBS 12:25 (NIV
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)
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)
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)
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.—Colossians 3:23 (ESV)
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)
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)
Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.—Psalm 96:1 (NIV)
Oh, that I might have my request, that God would grant my desire.—Job 6:8 (NIV)
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)
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.—Romans 12:21 (NIV)
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)
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)
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)
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)
For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”—Galatians 5:14 (NIV)
This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.—John 15:12 (ESV)
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.—2 Thessalonians 3:16 (NIV)
My heart, O God, is steadfast; I will sing and make music with all my soul.—Psalm 108:1 (NIV)
