Father God, help me this day to live joyously, knowing it is not a circumstance, but a choice. Since I inhabit a sinful, broken world, help me choose joy regardless of what may come and do it many times today. Make this especially true to me during difficult times. This I pray in the matchless […]
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LORD Jesus, When I gave my life to You when I was just a little boy, I didn’t fully understand You had already paid for all my sins—the ones in the past and the ones I have committed since. Even during my rebellious days as an adult, I am overwhelmed with this fact: I am
LORD, my God, You know my deepest heart and how I want to live increasingly from my real Center, where Your Love has an eternal grip on me. You are the Christ in me, my true hope of Glory. Hold me close, for Jesus’ sake. Amen!! Verse for Today: “To them God has chosen to
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Who among us does not remember the Di/Charles wedding with all the pomp and promise…and yet, colossal failure ensued There is hope for those of you who have been wounded in your marriage or from a divorce. The next three NUGGETS continue to share how fellow strugglers have found new life, healing, happiness and promise
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O, God, recognizing my neediness is only half the battle. The other half is believing You can—and will—supply every need of mine. But, I pray for those close to my heart who carry the burdens of cancer, wayward children, and financial uncertainty. Please comfort those who hurt today, LORD. Bind up and heal and shed
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Good morning, my Father. Help me today to act on the best way to lay my problems down by bringing them to You. I unburden myself right this very moment pouring out my heart to You, for You are my Refuge. Please bind up all my cares as I cast them on You now, for
Dear LORD, You’ve been showing me that recognizing my neediness is only half the battle. The other half is for me to believe that You can—and will—supply every need of mine in a way and in a time which You choose and is best for me. Rest me in that promise, for the sake of
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Father, O, my Father, I am so heavy of heart today on behalf of little children who have suddenly been thrust into broken homes or have been diagnosed with life threatening diseases just as their lives are beginning. Part of me wants to yell “NOT FAIR,” until I recall nothing enters my life which has
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The year was 1975. I had just completed doctoral studies at Southwestern Seminary a mere four years before and I was the second youngest ever to complete that work at the time. I was slated to return to the Seminary as an adjunct professor that fall with a view toward full faculty status the following
O, God, when I have been hurt or disadvantaged, I want retribution, I want payback and I want it now. Forgive me for the seeds of anger and the desire to take over Your job. Teach me how to be loving and forgiving even as You have loved and forgiven me. Help me do no
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