Month: October 2023

Living Hope

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Life is filled with difficulties and challenges. We can get lost in sorrow and worry. However, God has provided a “living hope” for those who have trusted in Jesus Christ for salvation. Some of that hope is our eternal future. 1 Peter 1:4 talks about the beauty of our eternal reward. Verse 5 comes back to telling us about the here and now. It says, “By God’s power are being guarded through faith.” Ephesians 6 tells us to pick up the shield of faith. This verse talks about God’s power guarding us through faith.

No matter what we are facing, God is working. His power is protecting us for a wonderful future that will last for all eternity. Praise the Lord!

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the living hope for a wonderful eternal future. Please help us to cling to the protection You have provided as we walk the challenges of life.

I pray this in Jesus’ name.

God is so good.

All Sufficient

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I like the word sufficient. It sounds so grand. I chuckled when I looked it up in the dictionary. I saw adequate and enough in the definition. Those are such ordinary words. While I sometimes prefer a more exciting concept, I have learned that we do most of our living in the ordinary. Words like adequate and enough are good. They provide what is needed.

God gives grace so we have enough to abound in good works. God is amazing!

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us enough to live an abundance of good works. Your provision is a blessing. Please help us to watch for what You want to give instead of seeking what You do not desire.

I pray this in Jesus’ name.

God is so good.

Never Stopping

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God’s faithfulness is my favorite character trait. Some days I have to push myself to go through whatever might be coming. God is not like that. His steadfast love does not waver – for any reason. I am so thankful God’s mercies are readily available. God’s faithfulness warms my heart and gives me strength to carry on.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your steadfast love. Thank You for being faithful through my unsteady faith. Please send me daily reminders and help me to encourage others with those same things.

I pray this in Jesus’ name.

God is so good.

God’s Direction

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Our emotions can direct our thinking all too often. I am thankful God is able to direct my heart to His way which includes a resolve to obey Christ. That resolve is a firm foundation that I cannot make. I need to receive that from my loving Heavenly Father, through His Son, Jesus Christ.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for directing our hearts toward You. Please help us to cling to You and remember You hold us tight.

I pray this in Jesus’ name.

God is so good.