May 31, 2021
God Is Your Anchor
We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain.—Hebrews 6:19 (ESV)
Jesus invites you to come to Him. He will help you rest when you are too tired to sleep. He will help you find peace when you are exhausted from guilt and worry. He is overflowing with love and waiting with open arms.
Heavenly Father, quiet that restless part of my mind. Help me to take a moment and center my thoughts on You. Help me to fully trust You with all my heart.
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The Lord Is Your Keeper
The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade at your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night.—Psalm 121:5–6 (NKJV)
What a beautiful verse to keep your eyes focused on God, for He is the keeper of your soul. He will keep you strong. Trust in His providential care. He is your helper. He will keep you from all harm.
Mighty God, I trust You in all the details of my life and I am comforted knowing that Your power is greater than any darkness I might face.
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God Is Just
But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth: with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.—Isaiah 11:4 (KJV)
In our culture, where so much value is placed on monetary wealth and what it can buy, it’s easy to get caught up in judging others and even ourselves by our bank account. But the Lord’s judgment, unlike the world’s, is fair and just.
Heavenly Father, You are a wonderful God. Guide me to give encouragement to someone who needs a boost up, to hold off on judging by appearances and to simply love one another as You love us.
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Scripture to De-stress
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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Sleep Well
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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Weighed in the Balance
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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Turn Negatives into Positives
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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You Are Worthy
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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Through the Roof
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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Release the Past
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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Angels Watch Over You
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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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Be Kind to the Unkind
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.—Romans 12:21 (NIV)
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)
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)
Accept One Another
For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”—Galatians 5:14 (NIV)
A Village
This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.—John 15:12 (ESV)
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)
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)