April 12, 2023

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Be Present-Minded

Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. 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)

Do you live in the present? God does not want you to spend your energy focusing on the past. He invites you to embrace the gift of the present moment. Ask Him to be part of your day, to guide you where you should go, to press ahead and live your best life.

Lord, what do You want me to do right now?

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Waiting with Hope

But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.—Romans 8:25 (NIV)

Do you wait hopefully? The pauses in life—the waiting periods—can be grueling and difficult. But you can learn to wait with hope, to wait with your faith firmly rooted in God’s promises. By developing a strong prayer life, you begin to recognize that life’s low points serve an important purpose: The waiting strengthens your relationship with God.

God of hope, help me to be patient. Stretch my faith as I wait.

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God’s Gentle Whisper

Answer me, Lord, answer me, so these people will know that you, Lord, are God, and that you are turning their hearts back again.—1 Kings 18:37 (NIV)

When Elijah was depressed and afraid, ready to give up, God’s gentle whisper encouraged him to keep going. “What are you doing here, Elijah?” God asked. Sometimes God gives us His wisdom by asking the right question, by leading us to find the answer we need.

One and only God, in Your presence I find wisdom. I hear Your whispers.

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The Promise of Easter

You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.—Genesis 50:20 (NIV)

Rejoice! Christ the Lord has risen today! The actions of His enemies actually fulfilled His mission. Jesus sacrificed His life so that our sins will be forgiven, and we will experience everlasting life. As Madeleine L’Engle said, “Easter is always the answer to ‘My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me!’”

Lord, because of You, I know the power and glory of Your great love!

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Great and Holy Saturday

Then he took the body down from the cross and wrapped it in a long sheet of linen cloth and laid it in a new tomb that had been carved out of rock.—Luke 23:53 (NLT)

Holy Saturday rep resents an anxious, in-between state. Jesus’ life had brutally ended, and He was placed in a tomb for three days. All of us experience upsetting, in-between states when the rhythm of life is uprooted by loss or failure. When life is in a liminal state, ask God to help you hold on and have faith.

Lord, in this world I will have tribulation, but I will be courageous because You have overcome the world.

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Good Friday: Everlasting Hope Awaits

And they crucified him. Dividing up his clothes, they cast lots to see what each would get.—Mark 15:24 (NIV)

As the grief -stricken followers of Jesus laid Him in the tomb, so too, they lay down the wreckage of their hope. Easter Sunday was ahead, but on that Friday, they did not know that. Sometimes in our own lives when devastating tragedy strikes, we feel as the disciples did, that Jesus has failed us. In these times, Easter is our hope. As Sue Monk Kidd wrote, “Somewhere in every crown of suffering, God has implanted a bud of strength that can burst open, releasing extra power.”

All-powerful God, when my life seems broken, help me to remember the everlasting hope that awaits.

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Maundy Thursday

After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him.—John 13:5 (NIV)

The disciples, especially Peter, found it embarrassing to have Christ wash their feet. The Lord was so much greater than they were. How can you emulate Jesus’ loving humility? Perhaps it’s a phone call to a person you’ve lost touch with? A delivery of flowers to brighten someone’s day?

Lord, what act of kindness can I do for someone today?

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Embrace His Love

Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.—John 1:12 (NIV)

God wants to remind you of His great love for you, especially when your heart is low and you are feeling down. Rest in the knowledge that on good days and bad days, in successful times and times of failure, one thing remains the same: You are a redeemed Child of God.

Gracious God, I know You love me, and I love You.

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Make the Right Choice

Look, today I am giving you the choice between a blessing and a curse! You will be blessed if you obey the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you today.—Deuteronomy 11:26–27 (NLT)

When you choose to be led by God, you are choosing to be blessed by Him. By focusing on prayer and developing a relationship with God, you are on the path of walking in His truth.

Dear God, when I am tempted to stray from Your guidance, help me to keep the faith and to continue on this glorious journey with You.

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Palm Sunday: Hosanna! Blessed Is He

Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.—Zechariah 9:9 (NIV)

Today, Palm Sunday, is the first day of Holy Week. As Jesus made His triumphant entry into Jerusalem, the crowds cheered and waved palm branches to symbolize His victory. Reflect on Jesus’ passion and thank God for sending His son to walk on earth among us.

Dear Lord, may I always be mindful of the sacrifice You made for me.

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Strength for the Day

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.—2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)

God wants you to have peace even when peace seems impossibly far away. When you need courage or help with a problem, turn to Him. He will give you the strength to face the day ahead. He will comfort you with His peace.

Lord, when I need a boost of courage, fill me with Your power. Bless me with peace of mind and heart.

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Your Best Defense

Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.—Mark 14:38 (NKJV)

Jesus taught that your best defense against temptation is prayer. When you keep His Word close, you are better prepared to overcome any situation that tests your spirit. Ask Jesus for the wisdom to walk away when you need to.

Lord, You have prepared the perfect way for me to ward off temptation. Fill me with Your strength.

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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)