January 27, 2022
All In God’s Time
A thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night.—Psalm 90:4 (NIV)
God controls life’s pace. The secret to managing your time is to abide in God and focus on spending time with Him. As Moses said, “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” When you put God first, you will always be on time, now and forever.
Dear Lord, I see You first in all that I do.
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All-Knowing God
Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit.—Psalm 147:5 (NIV)
God has the unique and amazing ability to know and understand everything. When you are up against a challenge and feel alone with your problem, repeat the above verse. He knows and understands all that you are going through.
Lord, thank You for knowing me completely, and for reminding me that because of You, I am never alone.
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For the Greatest Good
As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.—Isaiah 55:9 (NIV)
When you are struggling with circumstances that don’t make sense, or outcomes that defy expectations, trust that God has better things in mind. Know that God will help you remain steadfast and strong as you face your problems.
Lord, I know Your views are higher than mine. You are always in pursuit of the greatest good.
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Growing Slowly
Put on the new self—created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.—Ephesians 4:24 (TLB)
Sometimes a burst of spiritual growth happens overnight. But most times, it is a gradual process that takes patience and dedication. Don’t be discouraged if you feel like your faith has hit a stumbling block. Maybe you are struggling with doubt, or having trouble committing to a prayer time. Relax, God isn’t in a hurry.
Heavenly Father, help me to be patient with my faith and to forgive myself when I fall. I will always come back to You for comfort, encouragement and peace.
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Beautiful Words
With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring?—James 3:9–11 (NIV)
Jesus wants beautiful things to flow from your life—including the words that come from your mouth. You honor Him by being compassionate, encouraging and loving to others. The more that you allow yourself to be a source of His goodness, the better your life and the lives of those around you will become.
Heavenly Father, guide me to see that my words are important—not only what I say, but how I say them.
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Two-Minute Life Changer
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”—John 14:6 (NIV)
Start the new year right by making this life-changing practice a habit: for two focused minutes every day think only of Jesus. Fill your heart with His love. He understands you. He is perfectly aware and able to support you through your daily challenges.
Lord, I am ready to give You two minutes each day. I will devote my time to You and soak up everything You have to say.
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Keep Dreaming
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”—Proverbs 16:3 (NIV)
Sometimes our dreams are a long time coming. Perhaps there are things on your bucket list that seem completely out of reach. Don’t give up. One of the greatest gifts God has given us is the ability to look ahead with hope and the drive to keep going after our dreams.
Lord, thank You for putting dreams in my heart and helping me keep the faith that some day I will reach them.
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Say Thank You
I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.—Psalm 16:8 (NIV)
Start every day with a Thank-You to God, because no matter what you are going through, if He weren’t by your side, it would be much worse. Even on days when you aren’t happy about the circumstances, say Thank You for the comfort of not going through it alone.
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Lord, for being with me every single moment of every single day.
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Anchored in God’s Word
He who despises the word will be destroyed, But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.—Proverbs 13:13 (NKJV)
The word of God is a compass for your life. The Bible will guide you and keep you safe, direct you to make the right decisions and to live your best life. In the Bible, there is an answer to every question. Continue reading and eventually you will discover what He wants to say to you.
Dear God, when I find myself adrift on the sea of life, Your Word anchors my faith and helps keep me strong and focused.
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Follow His Path
Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths.—Psalm 25:4 (NIV)
God will always lead you on the right path. If you have wavered from His instructions, ask for forgiveness, take His hand and get back on track. When temptations threaten your faith journey, help is just a prayer away.
Lord, when I am troubled by uncertainty guide me on Your path of unshakable faith.
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In Times of Trouble
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.—Matthew 11:28 (NIV)
When life seems dark and you feel tired and alone, trust that God is there. Reach for His hand and ask Him to refresh your soul. Call out to Him and let His strength work through you.
Heavenly Father, help me to stay focused on my faith. Fill me with the brightness of Your love.
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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)