Afleveringen
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Have you ever wondered where God is? God is everywhere all the time, but we often fail to realize that He is always near. Watch this video to find out what gets in the way and prevents us from living in the fullness of God's will for us, and how much he wants you to realize & acknowledge that He is Always with You!Today's Verses:~ Genesis 28:16 AMP "Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and he said, "Without any doubt the Lord is in this place, and I did not realize it."~ Psalm 118: 6 NIV "The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? The Lord is with me; He is my helper, I look in triumph on my enemies."~ 2 Timothy 1:7 ESV "For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control."~ Joshua 1:9 ESV "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."~ Hebrews 13:5b-6 ESV "I will never leave you nor forsake you." So we can confidently say, "The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?"
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What holds you back from living in the present? Today is a gift we have from God (that's why they call it the "present"). To hold the joy and opportunities it holds due to regret over the past, or dread of the future is not God's will for us. Listen to this devotional to find out how to live in the "now" season of your life to have more joy and peace!Today's Verses:~ Hebrews 11:1 AMP "Now faith is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed) of the things (we) hope for, being the proof of the things (we) do not see and the conviction of their reality."~ Jeremiah 29:11 AMP "For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you, 'Says the Lord, plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."~ Isaiah 43:18-19 AMP "Do not remember the former things, or ponder the things of the past. Listen carefully, I am about to do a new thing, Now it will spring forth; Will you not be aware of it? I will even put a road in the wilderness, Rivers in the desert."~ Philippians 3:13-14 AMP "Brothers and sisters, I do not consider that I have make it my own yet; but on thing I do; forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the (heavenly) prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus."
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Are you tired of being disappointed by people? Anytime we totally depend on another human being, we put ourselves in a position to be hurt. We are all flawed human beings... Only God can be totally depended on. He alone deserves all our trust, reliance and dependence. Start making the habit today, to trust God and avoid being disappointed by people. And remember: TODAY is the 1st day of the rest of your life!Today's Verses:~ Proverbs 3:5-6 AMP "Trust in and rely confidently on the Lord with all your heart, And do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know and acknowledge and recognize Him, And He will make your paths straight and smooth (removing obstacles that block your way)."~ Psalm 25:2 AMP "O my God, in You I (have unwavering) trust (and I rely on You with steadfast confidence), Do not let me be ashamed or my hope in You be disappointed; Do not let my enemies triumph over me."~ Lamentations 3:21-23 AMP "But this I call to mind, Therefore I have hope. It is because of the Lord's loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, Because His (tender) compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great and beyond measure is Your faithfulness."
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Have you thought about what wisdom is? True Wisdom is "comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God". In today's devotional we'll be learning how to gain more wisdom, and understand that life's experiences and God's Word equip us and help us have more wisdom for the future.Today's Verses:~ Psalm 111:10 AMP "The (reverent) fear of the Lord is the beginning (the prerequisite, the absolute essential, the alphabet) of wisdom; A good understanding and a teachable heart are possessed by all those who do the will of the Lord; His praise endures forever." ~ Proverbs 4:5 AMP "Get (skillful and godly) wisdom! Acquire understanding (actively seek spiritual discernment, mature comprehension, and logical interpretation)! Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth."~ Proverbs 3:13 AMP "Happy (blessed, fortunate, enviable) is the man who finds skillful and godly Wisdom, and the man who gets understanding (drawing it forth from God's Word and life's experiences)."~ James 1:2-5 ESV "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives generously to all without reproach and it will be given him."
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Have you ever thought of life as being a journey? Jesus came to earth not only for us to have eternal life, but also so we could enjoy our lives now. A lot of times reaching our destination and our goal requires waiting... but actually sometimes the joy is in the journey. I urge you today to trust God's perfect timing, and enjoy where you are, on the way to where you're going!Today's Verses:~ John 10:10 AMP "The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows)."~ Isaiah 30:18 AMP "Therefore the Lord waits (expectantly) and longs to be gracious to you, And therefore He waits on high to have compassion on you. For the Lord is a God of justice; Blessed (happy, fortunate) are all those who long for Him (since He will never fail them)."~ Psalm 27:14 AMP "Wait for and confidently expect the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for and confidently expect the Lord."
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Have you encountered any "storms" lately? Some storms of life surprise us when we don't expect them... However, we should be careful not to allow our wrong thinking to defeat us. God's Word teaches us that we can do all things through Christ who is our strength! (Philippians 4:13). ("Ability = Stability") None of us may know what a day may hold, be we can be confident that God will help us, and we will be strong and victorious! Today's Verses;~ Philippians 4: 11-13 ESV "Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger; abundance and need.I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."~ Psalm 28:7 AMP "The Lord is my strength and my (impenetrable) shield; My heart trust (with unwavering confidence) in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I shall thank Him and praise Him."Song: "I Know Who Holds Tomorrow" by Ira Stanphill (1950) I don't know about tomorrow, I just live from day to day. I don't borrow from its sunshine, For its skies may turn to gray. I don't worry o'er the future, For I know what Jesus said, And today I'll walk beside Him, For He knows what is ahead.Refrain: Many things about tomorrow, I don't seem to understand; But I know who hold tomorrow, and I know who holds my hand... (I encourage you to look this song up in the internet and listen to it!)
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Have you noticed that the more positive you are, the stronger you feel? The enemy constantly tries to put negative thoughts into our minds, which causes us to be weak. However, you can choose today & everyday, to transform your mind, by thinking positively on purpose, and by believing and confessing God's promises (see below), so that you can feel STRONGER! Today's Verses:~ Romans 12:2 KJV "And be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."~ Exodus 14:14 AMP "The Lord will fight for you while you (only need to) keep silent and remain calm."~ Jeremiah 29:11 AMP "For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,' says the Lord, 'plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."~ Romans 8:28 KJV "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose."~ Romans 8: 35, 37 KJV "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?... Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us."~ Philippians 4:6-9 ESV "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.Finally, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if these is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me -- practice these things, and the God of peace will be with YOU!"
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What can you do when you need strength? Think of your body as being a "gas tank"... do you wait until you run out of gas before you fill up your gas tank? No, right? At times we all grow tired and feel that we can't go on. The weariness may be mental, emotional, or physical, BUT we can avoid it by learning to spend regular time with God & allowing Him to "refuel us" and refresh us!Today's Verses:~ Isaiah 40:29-31 NIV "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." ~ Psalm 91:1-2 AMP "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will remain secure and rest in the shadow of the Almighty (whose power no enemy can withstand). I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust (with great confidence and on whom I rely)!"~ Matthew 6:31-34 ESV "Therefore do not be anxious, saying, "What shall we eat?" or "What shall we drink?" or "What shall we wear?" For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble."
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Are you going through a difficult situation or challenge today? Some days are like that, and they are times when you simply need to stand firm in faith and HOLD ON just a little longer... God knows exactly how much pressure you can take and how much struggle you can bear. He has promised He's always with us and will eventually deliver us. Ask God to strengthen you as you wait on Him and continue to trust Him and to believe His Promises!Today's Verses:~ Daniel 6:17 "A stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the rings of his nobles, so that Daniel's situation might not be changed."~ I Corinthians 10:13 NIV "No temptation as overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it."~ Joshua 1:9 NIV "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."~ Hebrews 13:5-6 AMP "Let your character (your moral essence, your inner nature) be free from the love of money (shun greed --be financially ethical), being content with what you have; for He has said, "I will never (under any circumstance) desert you (nor give you up nor leave you without support, nor will I in any degree leave you helpless), nor will I forsake or let you down or relax my hold on you (assuredly not)!" So we take comfort and are encouraged and confidently say, "The Lord is my helper (in time of need), I will not be afraid, What will man do to me?"
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Have you ever wondered if God hears your prayers? God has especially designed prayer for us to communicate with him. We are invited to pray on every occasion, with all kinds of prayers, requests, praise and thanksgiving. Prayer is powerful, and we need to be confident that God hears and answers our prayers!
Today's Verses:~ Matthew 7:7 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you."~James 5:17 "Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years."~James 1:6-8 "But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Such a person is double -minded and unstable in all they do."~ Philippians 4:6 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."~ Mark 11:24 "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours."~ Hebrews 4:16 "Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."~ I John 5:14-15 "And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: And if we know that he hears us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him."
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What are you trying to do that is frustrating you? There is never a time when God is not with us, but sometimes we forget about Him and try to do things in our own strength. We need to stop leaving Him out, and ask Him to take the lead in our situation to give us the grace and strength to follow Him! Today's Verses:- Psalm 46:1 "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."- John 15:5b "...for without me you can do nothing."- 2 Corinthians 12:9b "...my grace is sufficient for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness."- Ephesians 3:16 AMP "May He grand you out of the rich treasure of His glory to be strengthened and reinforced with mighty power in the inner man by the (Holy) Spirit (Himself indwelling your innermost being and personality.)"- Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
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Are you managing your emotions, or are your emotions managing you? We can't always prevent the variety of factors that affect our emotions, but we're expected to control our behavior in light of them. (Did you know that the 3 most harmful negative emotions are: anger, guilt, and fear?) Make a decision today that you'll no longer allow your feelings to control you!(For further study on this subject read Joyce Meyer's book: "Living Beyond Your Feelings.")Today's Verses:- Proverbs 25:28 ESV "A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls."- 2 Corinthians 5:7 AMP "For we walk by faith (we regulate our lives and conduct ourselves by our conviction or belief respecting man's relationship to God and divine things, with trust and holy fervor; thus we walk) not by sight or appearance."- 2 Timothy 1:7 AMP "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear), but (He has given us a spirit) of power and of love and of a calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control."
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Have you ever worried about anything? Worrying produces nothing but anxiety & tension in our souls...but prayer opens the door for God to work marvelous wonders, and for us to receive His help today, and every day of our life.
Today's Verses:- Philippians 4:6 AMP "Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants know to God."- Philippians 4:7 ESV "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."- Jeremiah 29:11-13 ESV "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.""If you complain...you'll remain; but if you Praise...you'll be Raised!" Joyce Meyer
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How often are you abiding in God's Word? In this devotional, you'll be able to learn about what abiding in God's Word means, why it's important, and how to stay close to God on a daily basis so you can receive His many blessings!
Today's Verses:- John 8: 31-32 "So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."- John 15:4 "Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me."- John 15:7 "If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you."
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How can we let God's light shine through us? Jesus is the light of the world and we are called to let Him shine through us. One way we can do this is to be committed to excellence... listen today, as we learn ways in which we can be excellent."
Today's Verses:~ Matthew 5:16 "Let your light so shine before men that they may see your moral excellence and your praiseworthy, noble, and good deeds and recognize and honor and praise and glorify your Father Who is in heaven."
~ Excellence with Words: Proverbs 8:6 "Hear, for I will speak noble things, and from my lips will come what is right, for my mouth will utter truth..."
~ Excellence with Thoughts: Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things."~ Excellence with Love & Actions: Philippians 1:9-11 "And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God."~ Being an example of Excellence: Daniel 6:3 "Then this Daniel became distinguished above all the other high officials and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him. And the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom."
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Do you always feel like you're always in a hurry and too busy? Although the world is moving at a faster pace all the time, God is not in a hurry. If we intend to move in step with God throughout our daily life, we will need to slow down... the more we rush, the more we miss what God wants to show us and say to us!
Today's Verses:- Proverbs 19:2 NLT "Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good; haste makes mistakes."- Psalm 46:10a ESV "Be still and know that I am God..."- Isaiah 30:18 NLT "But the Lord still waits for you to come to him so He can show His love and compassion. For the Lord is a faithful God. Blessed are those who wait for Him to help them."
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Do any of you have any challenges with doubt in your life? Doubt is the enemy of faith. Feed your faith with the promises of God, and your faith will stay stronger than any doubt you might have!Instead of having doubt, we need to be Decisive, Determined, Diligent, and Disciplined; and Wipe Out our Doubts!Today's Verses:- Mark 11:23 AMP "Truly I tell you, whoever says to this mountain, "Be lifted up and thrown into the sea!" and does not doubt at all in his heart but believes that what he says will take place, it will be done for him."- John 14:6a ESV "Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life..."- James 1:5-8 ESV "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways."
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Is fear holding you back in life? We don't need to fear other people or what they might say about us or do to us. God is on our side and has given us His strength to face any fear!... So when fear knocks on your door, send FAITH to answer! FAITH overcomes FEAR!
Today's Verses:- Psalm 27:1 NKJV "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"- I John 4:18a ESV "There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts our fear..."- Psalm 135:14 ESV "For the Lord will vindicate his people and have compassion on his servants."- 2 Timothy 1:7 AMP "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear), but (He has given us a spirit) of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control."- 1 John 4:4 KJV "Ye are of God little children, and have overcome them: because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world."
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Are you living life on purpose or are you merely drifting aimlessly through one day after another? We only have ONE life to live... so let's live it on purpose, for the purpose that God created us for, and for His Glory!Today's Verses:- Ephesians 5:15 AMP "Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent people)."-Matthew 22:36-40 ESV "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law? And he said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets."
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Have you ever asked yourself, "How can I know what God's will is?" Today we'll find out how God's "peace" can lead us so that we can know, and have a more fulfilling life!
Today's verses:- Colossians 3:15 AMP "And let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from Christ rule (act as umpire continually) in your hearts (deciding and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds)...and be thankful."
- Isaiah 9:6 ESV "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given...Prince of Peace."
- John 14:27 AMP "Peace I leave with you; My (own) peace I now give and bequeath to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. (Stop allowing yourselves to be agitated and disturbed; and do not permit yourselves to be fearful and intimidated and cowardly and unsettled.)
-Isaiah 26:3 ESV "You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you."
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