August 27, 2024

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Blessed Moments of Rest

So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, for whoever has entered God’s rest has also rested from his works as God did from his.—Hebrews 4:9–10 (ESV)

As the summer winds down, recognize that the key to keeping balance in your life is taking the time to direct your thoughts and actions toward God. Let go of feeling stressed or guilty about spending time on your spiritual life. Your relationship with God is vital to your health and wellness.

Dear Lord, help me find moments of rest where I release my burdens and recharge my spirit.

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Seek Peace and Pursue It

Let the peace of Christ [the inner calm of one who walks daily with Him] be the controlling factor in your hearts [deciding and settling questions that arise]. To this peace indeed you were called as members in one body [of believers]. And be thankful [to God always].—Colossians 3:15 (AMP)

C.S. Lewis said, “God can’t give us peace and happiness apart from Himself because there is no such thing.” When you pursue your relationship with God and seek His presence, you experience the freedom of knowing that nothing on earth can chase away His peace.

Thank You, Lord, for Your peace that transcends all understanding.

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Break the Habit

For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you.—Matthew 7:2 (ESV)

Have you fallen into the unhealthy habit of judging yourself and others? Rather than criticize, see people as God created them. Avoid gossip, envy, pride and ingratitude, and resist the urge to measure your life and achievements against others.

Dear Lord, help me to let love and compassion be my guide so that I can see others with Your loving eyes.

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Fill Your Life with His Hope

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.—Romans 15:13 (ESV)

God intended for you to live a hope-filled life. If worries, fears and discouragement have gained power in your mind, read the above verse, open the windows of your soul and let a strong, fresh current of hope come surging through!

Heavenly Father, because of You, I have the hope I need. I am filled with energy, confidence and joy!

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Praise God!

He is the one you praise; He is your God, who performed for you those great and awesome wonders you saw with your own eyes.—Deuteronomy 10:21 (NIV)

Do you make it a practice to praise God regularly? Get in the habit of thanking Him for keeping you and protecting you. Thank Him for showing you the way when you are lost. Thank Him that the comfort of His love is always available to you.

Heavenly Father, I praise You for Your love and the countless ways You bless me!

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God’s Healing Power

“I will give you back your health and heal your wounds,” says the Lord. “For you are called an outcast—‘Jerusalem for whom no one cares.’”—Jeremiah 30:17 (NLT)

If you or someone you love is having a rough time, turn to God in prayer. Fill your mind with the healing power of His Word. Focus on His restorative power and ask for His healing to lift up those who need His blessing today, tomorrow and always.

Great Physician, be near those who are struggling with pain and hardship. Heal them according to Your will. Help them feel your comfort and love.

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Center Your Heart

For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.—Philippians 2:13 (NLT)

Focus on the loving nature of your precious Savior, and know that He will lead you to a great day. Commit the above verse to memory, and ask God to help you live your life aligned with His will. Let Scripture center your heart on pleasing God.

Lord, I need Your help in letting go of what I want. Help me to focus my effort on pleasing You instead.

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Live with Purpose and Perseverance

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”—John 16:33 (NIV)

God has a beautiful plan for your life. He wants you to live a blessed life of purpose and perseverance. So look ahead with excitement about your future and do everything you can to achieve your goals. Believe in His power to help you.

Thank You, Lord, for helping me believe in my goals and giving me the courage to pursue my dreams.

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Glorify God

“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.”—Philippians 3:13 (NIV)

The best way to connect with God is to be consistent. Make time for Him every day, and ask for His help in removing any barriers that keep you from Him. Have hope for your future, and strive to keep your spiritual life on track.

Heavenly Father, guide me to use each day to glorify You.

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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)

Are you using your time and energy to bless others? Do you see every interaction as an opportunity to make someone’s day brighter? Ask God to show you where you are needed and give you the grace to make a positive impact.

Dear Lord, help me be more generous and guide me to support those in need.

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Pass Tests of Faith

The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.—Psalm 145:9 (NIV)

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale said, “When pain strikes, we often ask the wrong questions, such as, ‘Why me?’ The right questions are, ‘What can I learn from this? What can I do about it? What can I accomplish in spite of it?’ ” Life can be difficult, but when you place your trust in God’s hands, you can embrace life’s trials, knowing that He is transforming you and that your faith will produce the beautiful fruit of endurance.

When I am struggling with heartache and feeling alone, Loving Father, hold me close and comfort me.

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Do Good

Turn from evil and do good.—Psalm 34:14 (NIV)

When something bad happens, do you let it ruin the present and the future by dwelling on it? This verse instructs us not just to turn away from evil but to do good. When you encounter negative, difficult people and situations, strive to make things better. Bring love and understanding to the forefront.

Lord, please give me the patience to give thanks for my many blessings, to focus on the good, and to do good in return.

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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)