My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.—John 10:27 (NIV)
When you spend time in God’s Word, you develop the ability to “hear” His instructions and know what is right for your life. as your spiritual listening skills grow, you become attuned to His will and flexible enough to follow His plan.
Heavenly Father, how wonderful that the power of Your Word trains my heart to respond to Your call.
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When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, “Woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple took her into his home.—John 19:26–27 (NIV)
John is the only Gospel writer who recorded Jesus’ mother at the cross. One can only imagine the level of her pain and suffering. Jesus turned to John and said, “Take care of her.” Today, on Mother’s Day, may God bless and take care of mothers everywhere.
Dear God, I pray in gratitude to all mothers and caring women who have lovingly raised children.
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When you feel as if you aren’t good enough, reflect on this verse. You are loved by our almighty Creator. Release yourself from negative thinking, wishing that you were different, better at this or that—and rest in the beautiful fact that God gave you special gifts and unique experiences to share with the world.
Dear Lord, thank You for reminding me that I am wonderfully made, created with joy and purpose by You.
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I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten.—Joel 2:25 (NIV)
Are you struggling with loss? Our heavenly Father is a God of healing love. Reach out to Him for help and for comfort to accept what has happened. Draw close to Him and believe that tomorrow will be better.
Compassionate Father, when my days seem dark and my world seems without hope, renew me with Your strength and peace.
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“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”—John 16:33 (NLT)
Jesus told us that problems and difficulties are part of life. The key to handling challenging times is to learn how to respond. Instead of becoming filled with stress, ask for help from the Holy spirit. You are not alone.
Lord, thank You for my faith, which gives me peace during turbulent times.
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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)
When you are at a crossroads and need help with a decision, your first and best line for guidance is prayer; for He knows what will happen tomorrow and every tomorrow to come. God alone is the source of true wisdom.
God of knowledge and wisdom, I need Your help. Shape my thoughts and guide me to know my best course of action.
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And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”—LUKE 12:15 (ESV)
Life isn’t a competition. The more you recognize that your journey is a beautiful and unique path—and that money or material goods don’t reflect your worth—the more you can experience the flow of God’s blessings in your life right now.
Everlasting God, help me to see the gifts You bestow on me each and every day.
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Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.—Psalm 119:133 (NIV)
God gives us boundaries and guidelines to ease life’s journey. When we stay on His path, we have purpose and direction. When you feel that these boundaries are limiting your freedom, shift your perspective and see His direction as guiding you to victory.
Lord, Your Word protects and guides me.
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The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.—Psalm 19:1–2 (NIV)
God communicates through His creation. Nature showcases His glory during this beautiful season when everything comes to life. Take a moment to appreciate His amazing attention to detail in the wings of a butterfly or the flowering buds.
Creator of the Universe, today I will keep an eye out for Your majestic handiwork.
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Altogether, Methuselah lived a total of 969 years, and then he died.—Genesis 5:27 (NIV)
The Bible is filled with amazing details like the one in the above verse. at 969 years old, Methuselah was the oldest man in the Bible. Yet the most amazing part of reading the Bible is what happens when the spirit of God speaks directly to your heart through His Word.
Lord, Your Word is alive, and I am blessed to have it working in my life.
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Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me.—Psalm 54:4 (NIV)
When things go wrong, or not as you had planned, turn to this scripture. God is the upholder of life. He can mend the broken pieces and help you find your way. Entrust Him with your problems and ask Him to give you clarity on a troubling situation.
All-Powerful God, You are my Rock, my Ever-Present Helper and the One who sustains me.
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Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him.—Psalm 37:7 (NIV)
Being still is an important part of your spiritual growth. this verse isn’t about waiting for God to do something for you—it’s about making sure your heart is in the right place so that you are ready to experience His grace. Patience and faith work hand in hand to help you develop and be filled by God’s presence.
Dear Lord, I am here—waiting and growing, learning and trusting—fully committed to knowing You.
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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)
