October 17, 2022

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Heal Your Hurting Heart

So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.—John 16:22 (NIV)

William Cowper said, “Grief is its own medicine.” When you experience loss, it is important to be gentle and understanding with yourself. It takes time to heal. Turn to God. He knows how you feel and cares deeply for your well-being. He is a healer of hearts. He will comfort you.

Heavenly Father, when I feel the sorrow of loss, comfort me, the way that only You can. Heal my grieving heart.

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Your Rock

Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the Lord has helped us.”—1 Samuel 7:12 (NIV)

Jesus is your Ebenezer, your stone of support. Imagine that each time Jesus helps you, you receive a special stone. Create an altar in your mind’s eye of all these stones and turn to it when your faith wavers. Know that He is your rock. He has helped you before and He will help you again.

All-Powerful Lord, You are my Help, my Savior.

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Train Your Ear

So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.—Romans 10:17 (ESV)

The more that you listen for Jesus and make time for your devotional practice, the more able you are to hear His guidance. Sit quietly with Scripture and wait to hear His voice. Be patient. Your spiritual journey is a lifelong process.

Dear Lord, grant me the perseverance to wait for Your instruction and the courage to follow Your lead.

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Value Your Soul

I will make them and the places surrounding my hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season; there will be showers of blessing.—Ezekiel 34:26 (NIV)

Reflect on the beautiful words of Teresa of Avila: “Each of us has a soul, but we forget to value it. We don’t remember that we are creatures made in the image of God. We don’t understand the great secrets hidden inside of us.” The Lord is generous—He showers His abundance on your life.

Heavenly Father, I am filled with gratitude for Your many blessings.

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Overcome Rejection

Then he said to the disciples, “Anyone who accepts your message is also accepting me. And anyone who rejects you is rejecting me. And anyone who rejects me is rejecting God, who sent me.”—Luke 10:16 (NLT)

Jesus reminds us not to keep score or take rejection personally. When someone turns his back on you, remind yourself that you do not need to worry about what others think. Instead, focus on honoring Jesus and building steadfast faith.

Lord my God, I love and honor You. My true success comes from living my life guided by Your instructions.

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Anxiety into Peace

Then call on me when you are in trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory.—Psalm 50:15 (NLT)

When you turn to God, He will transform your anxiety into peace. He will rescue you from harmful thoughts. Prayer is the key. Trust in God’s amazing power to hear and answer you.

Father God, I am so very thankful for Your presence. Thank You for walking with me every step of the way.

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Rejoice and Be Glad

This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.—Psalm 118:24 (TLB)

When you wake each morning, decide to focus on the positive. Seek God’s presence, and ask Him to help you see opportunity instead of difficulty. Take His hand, and ask Him to walk with you and to guide you to spend your day in ways that will glorify Him.

Lord, help me make every day wonderful and bright.

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Cast Out All Fear

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.—Isaiah 41:10 (ESV)

“Fear not” is one of the most repeated commands in the Bible. Perhaps it’s because we need a lot of reassurance that God’s perfect love can cast out all fear. When we turn to Him, He will strengthen and uphold us. There is nothing to fear.

My Heavenly Father, You are my Protector. I trust You will hold me close during life’s storms and comfort me when I am afraid.

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Trust God with Your Troubles

Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.—Psalm 55:22 (NIV)

Jesus works in miraculous ways. Do you entrust your concerns to Him and allow Him to work His wonders in your life? You were not meant to carry your burdens alone. Give your anxiety to Him and feel His peace wash over you.

Lord, I trust You with my troubles.

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Slow Down and Be of Service

Then the woman, seeing that she could not go unnoticed, came trembling and fell at his feet.—Luke 8:47 (NIV)

Jesus helped the woman who touched His robe. He was in a hurry to save Jairus’s daughter, but instead of rushing past her to get to His destination, He stopped and helped a stranger. Life is filled with split-second decisions. Reflect on how you respond to others who need your help. Open your heart and recognize that you have time to assist those that God puts in your path.

Dear Lord, help me to slow down and see the people You want me to reach out to today.

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Release Your Resentment

A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.—Proverbs 15:18 (ESV)

How do you respond when you get angry? Do you lash out without thinking or do you push your feelings deep down inside where they fester and grow? Instead of doing either, turn to God. Share your struggles with Him. Pray for guidance on how to release your hurt feelings.

Gracious God, help me to be more merciful, to turn to You for comfort and peace and release any resentment harboring in my heart.

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In His Care

Answer my prayers, O Lord, for your unfailing love is wonderful. Take care of me, for your mercy is so plentiful.—Psalm 69:16 (NLT)

Take a moment and reflect on the prayer in this Bible verse. Take care of me. Say these four simple words and know that He is listening. Your Heavenly Father knows what is best for your life. His unfailing love is merciful and plentiful.

Lord, take care of me.

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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)