Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. (Mark 1:35 NIV) Lord, how many times have I resolved to spend time first thing each morning in Your Word and in prayer? How many times have I neglected Read More
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Lord, I come to you now asking for your help. You know my needs, especially my medical needs, Lord. I need strength and courage to continue and win this fight. I need Your guidance. Help me, Lord, be it Your will. Thank you.
Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has he been like this?” “From childhood,” he answered. “It has often thrown him into fire or water to kill him. But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.” “If you can?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Immediately the
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of
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Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, king of Israel, with the challenge: “Come, let us face each other in battle.” (2 Kings 14:8 NIV) We all face challenges in our lives. It’s how we handle them that is important. We have two choices, the way I see it.
In everything, set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching, show integrity, seriousness, and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us. (Titus 2:7-8 NIV) Lord, thank you for calling me to yourself and
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Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord. Let us lift up our hearts and our hands to God in heaven. (Lamentations 3:40-41 NIV) Have you had any type of exam recently? Medical or school possibly? The idea of having an exam of any kind can strike fear
Thank You Lord, for today with all of its trials and tribulation, wrapped in your cloak of love, protection, and eternal love. Being covered in your cloak makes our trials and tribulations easier to face and conquer. I give you all praise and glory, forever, Lord.
For in the gospel, the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” (Romans1:17 NIV) Faith is more than a passive idea; it is a principle of action that motivates our day-to-day decisions and actions. Would a farmer
Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead in the in the way everlasting. (Psalm 139:23-24 NIV) Please help me to cleanse my soul so that I may be forgiven for my wrongdoings. I never was to be
