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Devotionals: Be Strong and Courageous
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9 NIV Favored child of God, be of good courage today for the Lord is with you. Do not be afraid of challenges that come your way. Do not be discouraged by obstacles that block your path. As long as God is with you, you can be sure that everything will turn out well. For He has blessed you with a blessing that cannot be reversed. Do not…
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Devotions #2: Do Not Worry
When you’re experiencing doubt or worry, whether it’s about a difficult family situation, a health problem, or other obstacle, consider turning to the Bible to find comfort and peace through Scripture that promises you hope and a future. It’s never easy to be completely sure about unknown outcomes in life, and everyone needs a little reassurance that things will work out in the end. The Bible can provide some helpful guidance to calm you down during scary times. Learn how to live free from worry and anxiety by meditating on the Word and casting your cares upon Jesus. “Do…
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Devotionals: Deuteronomy 6:5
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. (Deuteronomy 6:5 NIV) Jesus identified our verse for today as being the greatest commandment (Matthew 22:36-38). It is the greatest one because it is the most fundamental one. Since there is nothing greater than God, the commandment to love Him is the greatest one. The commandment that Jesus identified as being second, “Love your neighbor the same as you love yourself” (Matthew 22:39), is second because the object of love is not as great as God. What exactly does it…
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What Is The Lord’s Prayer And Should We Pray It?
The Lord’s Prayer is a prayer the Lord Jesus taught His disciples in Matthew 6:9-13 and Luke 11:2-4. Matthew 6:9-13 says, “This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” Many people misunderstand the Lord’s Prayer to be a prayer we are supposed to recite word for word. Some people…
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Devotionals: Encouragement that Builds
Have you ever regretted not saying something to someone? Maybe they were going through a hard time and you didn’t know what to say, but you felt like you could have said something. When Paul, the author of 1 Thessalonians, is writing to the church in Thessalonica, he gives them some practical advice. Paul tells the church to continue to encourage one another. This was something they were already doing, but Paul felt it necessary to remind them to keep doing this. Encouragement can change someone’s attitude. It can lift someone out of a dark place. Encouraging someone can give…