February 13, 2024

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Build Up One Another

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.—Proverbs 17:17 (NIV)

Norman Vincent Peale said, “Give everyone a smile. Spend so much time improving yourself that you have no time left to criticize others. Be too big for worry and too noble for anger.” When you encounter a person who gets on your nerves, instead of focusing on the negative, look for the good in them. Give them a smile. Be patient and understanding. Extend God’s love.

Heavenly Father, help me build up another with friendship.

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The Abundance of the Heart

For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.—Matthew 12:34 (NIV)

Jesus said you can tell what is in a person’s heart by what they speak about. Reflect on your own words and what they reveal about your character. Do you spend time complaining, gossiping, boasting? Turn to better alternatives and instead choose encouraging, compassionate and kind words.

Heavenly Father, help me use words that reflect my heart.

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Do the Right Thing

“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”—Matthe w 7:13–14 (NIV)

You are faced with thousands of decisions every day. If you struggle to know what the right thing is, or to do the right thing when you might not want to, ask Jesus to guide your actions. He will help you keep on the less-traveled—but more rewarding—road that leads to glory and everlasting life.

Lord, You are my compass and companion, guiding me to become the best I can be.

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Blessed by Winter’s Wait

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.—2 Peter 3:18 (NIV)

On these wintry days, despite the frozen surface of the ground, new growth is beginning to form. Just as nature often grows unnoticed, your spirit and faith unfold slowly, little by little and day by day. Take a moment and give thanks for winter’s pauses, which give you time to rest and reflect on your own spiritual growth.

God of Compassion, thank You for nurturing and shaping me with Your guidance and love.

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Mend Your Mood

When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.—Psalm 94:19 (NIV)

Every negative thought of fear, hopelessness or anger is an opportunity for you to turn to God. He is the Divine Comforter. Reach out to Him and call for His presence to draw you back. Feel His love.

Lord, center my heart on You. Fill me with Your peace.

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Overcoming Barriers to Feeling God’s Love

He said, “Go and tell this people: ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’”—Isaiah 6:9 (NIV)

Have you ever felt like Isaiah, unworthy of God’s holiness? When Isaiah realized the error of his ways, a holy seraph placed a burning coal at Isaiah’s lips and gave him the gift of forgiveness. Take a moment and search your heart for any feelings of resentment or shame holding you back. Ask God for His forgiveness.

Heavenly Father, thank You for Your compassion and for reminding me that as Your child, I am worthy of Your love and forgiveness.

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A Special Place in His Kingdom

“For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish.”—Esther 4:14 (NIV)

God prepared Esther for her predestined moment to save His people, and God is at work in your life too. He has a particular purpose for you and has selected you to serve Him by being a loving person to those around you. He has handpicked you for the job in all the roles you fill in your life.

Lord, thank You for preparing a special place for me in Your kingdom.

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Open Your Heart

Today, if only you would hear his voice, “Do not harden your hearts as you did at Meribah, as you did that day at Massah in the wilderness.”—Psalm 95:7–8 (NIV)

Open your heart to hear God’s voice. He often speaks through His Word. Turn to Scripture and take in His message, knowing that you are developing an intimate bond as He trains Your spirit to recognize and hear His instructions.

Dear God, I am in awe of how Your Word is alive, custom-made just for me, guiding me on my path.

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Always the Same

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.—Hebrews 13:8 (NIV)

When your future is unknown and you are struggling with uncertainty, reflect on the truth that God is the same today and forever. Though the world can change daily, His strength and power are an unchangeable and robust force—always loving and gracious in our uncertain world.

Lord, thank You for being the One I can count on, no matter what is happening around me.

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Uniquely Blessed

Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.—Matthe w 5:48 (NIV)

You are perfect, exactly as you are right now. You don’t need to accomplish anything or prove your worth. You are not being judged and graded by God. You have been blessed with unique gifts and talents and are now learning life lessons.

Lord, when I am hard on myself—judging myself against an ideal version—guide me back to this beautiful truth. I am right where I am supposed to be.

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God’s Eternal Glory

Through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God.—Romans 5:2 (NIV)

Let the above verse take root in your heart. God’s glory is eternal—more powerful than we can imagine—and endures forever. Ask for Him to shine His radiant presence in your life. There is no limit to what you can achieve when you seek Him first and foremost.

Glorious God, Your faithfulness is beyond what I can imagine.

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Grow into Your Dreams

Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.—Psalm 37:4 (ESV)

C. S. Lewis said, “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” It is never too late to be who you want to be. Open your heart to new hopes and dreams. Say goodbye to goals that have become outdated. Let go of beliefs that you have outgrown. Look to the future, knowing that everything is possible with God’s help.

Heavenly Father, remind me that I am never too old to pursue my dreams.

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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)