June 26, 2023

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What It Means to Ask

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.—Matthew 7:7 (NIV)

This verse is often misunderstood to mean that whatever you ask for in prayer, God will deliver. The true meaning is that when you surrender your will for God’s, your prayers will be fulfilled in His chosen way. Trust that God always gives what you need, and the door will be opened for you.

Gracious Father, help me trust that where You guide, You provide. I am ready to put Your understanding over my wants and needs.

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A New Start, A New Heart

I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.—Ezekiel 36:26 (NIV)

Eleanor Roosevelt said, “Character building begins in our infancy and continues until death.” Ask yourself, “Who am I? Who do I long to be?” It is never too late to change and become the person you want to be. Challenging yourself is the key to growth. Go after the goal that seems daunting.

Lord, with You by my side, every day is a fresh start, a new opportunity to love and grow.

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Faith Is My Foundation

Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.—Matthew 7:24 (NIV)

Make God’s Word the foundation of your life. The more you rely on Him for guidance, the more equipped you are to take the best step forward, navigate all challenges and withstand life’s storms.

Dear Lord, You are my Rock, my shield and my salvation.

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Life’s Hard Knocks

You, however, know all about my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance.—2 Timothy 3:10 (NIV)

Ever y situation in life offers an opportunity for learning. Often difficult experiences are our most powerful teachers. When you are going through a trial, take a new perspective and ask, “What can I learn from this?”

Divine Teacher, when challenges test my faith, I trust You are in control.

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Turn Resentment into Prayer

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.—James 5:16 (NIV)

The more we turn to God with our sins and accept His forgiveness, the more accepting we are of forgiving others who have wronged us. Is there a person who you feel anger towards? Lift them in prayer and ask God to help you forgive.

Father God, help me release my resentment with the power of prayer.

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Do a New Thing

Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.—Isaiah 43:18–19 (NIV)

Today is the first day of summer. As nature blooms, remind yourself that God is planting new possibilities in your life. He is watering the seeds of your hopes so they will bud into fruition. Even if you doubt change is on the horizon, trust that there is always a new season ahead.

Faithful God, thank You for the hope of new beginnings, achieving new goals, making new friends and guiding me on this exciting and blessed life.

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The Value of Your Possessions

Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil—this is a gift of God.—Ecclesiastes 5:19 (NIV)

It’s been said that a person’s spirituality is affected by how they feel about their possessions. When you view your belongings as gifts from God, and share what you have with others, you develop a deeper relationship with Him.

Lord, guide me to see that the value of my possessions lies in how much I share what I have with others.

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A White Stone with a New Name

Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it.—Revelation 2:17 (NIV)

In this verse, victorious believers are promised a white stone with a new name. Many interpret this Scripture to mean that Jesus knows you and all the trials that you have endured. One day, He will give you a new name that represents your true spirit and faithfulness.

Lord, thank You for knowing and loving me.

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Happy Father’s Day

“I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”—2 Corinthians 6:18 (NIV)

Today as we honor our earthly fathers, remember to honor our Heavenly Father, too. Take a moment and praise Him for the many blessings He gives: hope, strength, comfort, peace. The list is endless!

Heavenly Father, You are the greatest God, always guiding, protecting and helping me live my best life.

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Finish What You Start

Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.—Philippians 1:6 (NIV)

When you feel overwhelmed by a goal and doubt you can finish a project that God has put in your heart, remember this verse. Trust that He will stay with you and help you carry it through to completion.

Lord, I am in awe that Your Word is alive and guiding me to thrive and stretch beyond even my most ambitious goals.

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Expect the Extraordinary

“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”—Mark 1:17 (NIV)

In this verse, the miraculous happened; the ordinary became extraordinary. A normal day was transformed as fishermen became disciples. Jesus called these men to pick up and leave their nets and become “fishers of men.” What is Jesus calling you to do?

Lord, I am ready to serve You.

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True Light

And the glory of the Lord went up from the cherub to the threshold of the house, and the house was filled with the cloud, and the court was filled with the brightness of the glory of the Lord. Ezekiel 10:4 (ESV)

Do you give light to others that are sitting in the darkness? When you see other people embracing dark thoughts, do you illuminate their mindset so that they see the good and get back on the right path?

Almighty God, I long to glorify You and bring Your light to those wrapped in darkness.

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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)