Jesus replied, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.” (Luke 18:27 NIV) Only faith can look past a seemingly impossible situation and believe that it will change. I believe You are a God of miracles, Lord. These are days of miracles, Lord, as were the days of Noah, Moses, and Joseph. I may Read More
I know that my Redeemer lives and that in the end, He will stand on the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed yet in my flesh, I will see God. (Job 19:25-26) When Job spoke these words, his body was covered in boils. Job was enduring the deterioration of his health, as is
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Today has been a rough day for me physically; truthfully, the last three days have been a real test physically. By His Grace, I have gotten through it, as I’m sure I will today. How has your day been so far?
For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer. (1 Timothy 4:4-5) Does this apply to the most annoying gnats, Lord? What about mean people and cold-blooded killers? Sometimes, it’s hard to see the good.
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Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21 NIV) Father, sometimes I see people who seem to
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:14,16 NIV) Jesus, You said these words to your followers, and they have echoed down
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I am the Lord your God; consecrate yourselves and be holy because I am holy. Do not make yourselves unclean by any creature that moves along the ground. (Leviticus 11:44 NIV) When we were younger, my brother and I used to think that sanctify meant something like “sanitize.” We thought God was calling us to
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Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (James 1:4 NIV) Lord, we are a people in search of a shortcut. Give us the five-minute dinner preparation and the instant credit! However, we know, because You are so clear about this in your Word, that a mature
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Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. In vain, you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for He grants sleep to those He loves. (Psalm 127:1-2 NIV) Sometimes I try to do too much
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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. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test
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