May 19, 2022

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Make the Best Decisions

And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.—Isaiah 30:21 (ESV)

God can provide heavenly wisdom for every decision you need to make. The more you trust God and turn to Him for guidance, the more you’ll be able to see His blessings all around you and feel His presence within you.

Lord, I am so grateful for Your gift of guidance and that You always meet my needs.

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Rest Up

And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done.—Genesis 2:2 (NKJV)

God rested on the seventh day. Remind yourself of this scripture when you are too busy to even think. Rest is a necessary and important part of life. Give yourself permission to take time off, to say no to things you don’t want to do and to take time to relax and restore your spirit.

Heavenly Father, I need to reshape the way I think about rest, to see its importance in the cycle of my life. It’s a necessary part of getting things done.

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God Is in Charge

Tell everyone who is discouraged, “Be strong and don’t be afraid! God is coming to your rescue.”—iIsaiah 35:4 (GNT)

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale said, “Remember always that faith is a fight against disbelief, a struggle against doubt!” When the storms of doubt come, lean into the wind—and believe. no matter what you are feeling, God is in charge.

Heavenly Father, in times of doubt, help me to let go of my insecurities and truly invite You to be Lord of my life.

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God’s Willpower

Lead us not into temptation.—Luke 11:4 (NIV)

When your willpower needs a boost to help you reach a goal or to turn away from temptation, embrace God. His will is strong and righteous. He will guide you to be your best, to reject destructive choices and to pursue a joy-filled life.

Dear Lord, thank You for strengthening my weaknesses and empowering me with Your will.

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Be Perfectly Content

What will you do on the day of reckoning, when disaster comes from afar? To whom will you run for help? Where will you leave your riches?—Isaiah 10:3 (NIV)

Imagine your life without prayer. How would you find spiritual grace? What would you do to calm your fears and feed your faith? Prayer is your true lifeline to the source of everything—wisdom, knowledge, comfort, peace and love.

Lord, You are the Giver of Life, and my enduring connection to You is the only way that I can be perfectly content.

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God Clears the Way

I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth.—Isaiah 42:16 (NIV)

Turn to this verse when you feel uncertain about the future. Your faith in God is the key. Trust that He has the unknowns covered. Release your fears to Him. He will light the way out of darkness and make the rough roads smooth.

Dear Lord, I know deep in my heart that You hold today and tomorrow in Your hands.

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God, Our Refuge

Turn, Lord, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love.—Psalm 6:4 (NIV)

God’s love is a fortress that can protect you from the pain of unkind people, the injustice of unfair situations and the stress of everyday life. When you need to find peace and comfort from the world, turn to Him for safety and security.

Heavenly Father, when I feel upset and tired, the power of Your unfailing love gives me the comfort I need.

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Hard Truths

Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!—Romans 11:33 (NIV)

Being open to and accepting the truth of God’s wisdom isn’t always easy. Sometimes His wisdom isn’t what you expected or hoped for—but it is always exactly what you need.

Lord, thank You for loving me so much that You stretch me with Your wisdom and teach me that facing hard truths is a necessary part of my spiritual journey.

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The Armor of God

Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.—Ephesians 6:13 (NIV)

In the above verse, Paul urges us to put on the full armor of God to be prepared to stand up against evil. When we wear God’s armor, our thoughts are fixed on His truths, and our hearts are filled with His righteousness. only then can we live faithfully and confidently no matter what the day brings.

Almighty God, I am here, holding the promises of Your Word in my heart and ready for the glorious day ahead.

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Power Living

His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.—2 Peter 1:3 (NIV)

Jesus offers us His power, so that we may live our lives to bring Him glory. Lift your eyes to Him when you are striving for a goal that feels too big or struggling with the doubt of stretching outside your comfort zone. His power is at work in your life.

Lord, when I lack the confidence to follow Your plan, guide me to believe in myself. Help me find the courage that comes from knowing You are with me.

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Respond to His Calls

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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Mother’s Day Blessings

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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Devotions for Good Health

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)

Devotions for Inspiration

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)

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)

Devotions on Faith and Prayer

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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)

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)