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February 9th – Romans 8:38-39

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Romans 8:38-39

Do you ever doubt God’s love for you? Ever feel too sinful, dirty, or broken to be of any value to the Lord? Those feelings are lies from the Enemy. The truth is that nothing in all creation can separate us from the love of God. Do you think any sin we commit comes as a surprise to God? As our Creator, He knows us better than we know ourselves, the good, bad, and ugly. Yet from the depth and breadth of His unfailing love, He gives us life, and call us His beloved. And no earthly circumstance, no spiritual power, no height, nor depth, nor any other created thing can sever the love between us and our Heavenly Father. Not even ourselves. For His is a love that triumphs over sin, death, and every force that seeks to separate us from His hand. No matter who we are or what we’ve done, when we come back to God with hearts of repentance, He always welcomes us home. For even when Satan tries to tell us otherwise, we are eternally cherished and embraced by the unshakeable love of our Creator.

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September 23rd – Psalm 139:1

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Psalm 139:1

“O Lord, you have searched me and known me.”

There’s nothing better than having a close, intimate, relationship with God. Because He knows us better than we know ourselves. He searches and knows our hearts, thoughts, and ways. God knows every desire, every need, every hurt, and every joy. So we can trust in His deep care, understanding, and guidance in our lives. As our Creator, with His own hands, God made each of us amazingly and miraculously. (Ps. 139:13-14) That means our Father doesn’t just have a superficial awareness of us, but He intimately knows every aspect of our beings. He knows the thoughts we harbor, the words we speak, the emotions we feel, and every detail of our lives. Moreover, because of the loving and personal connection we have with the Lord, God knows us not as mere numbers or faces in a crowd but by our individual names. In a world where we often feel lost or unseen, we can find reassurance us that we are profoundly known and cherished by our Heavenly Father. This gives us a great sense of comfort, security, and significance in His divine presence.

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June 10th – Isaiah 55:7

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Isaiah 55:7

“Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will freely pardon.”

One of the greatest lies of the Enemy is that we are too lost, wicked, or unlovable for God. Nothing could be further from the truth. Because no matter who we are or what we’ve done, when we call out to Him, God can and will find us. And in His profound grace and mercy, will pick us up, clean us up, and offer His life transforming love and life saving forgiveness. We are all His children, and God longs to have a close, personal relationship with each of us. That’s why He calls us to forsake our wicked ways and come back to Him. To experience true freedom and healing that comes from the Lord alone. God’s forgiveness is a profound and transformative blessing. It’s a divine gift of love and mercy that transcends human understanding. And a gift freely given, not because we deserve it, but because of God’s infinite grace. It’s a beacon of hope that reminds us that no matter how far we’ve strayed or deeply we’ve fallen, there is always a path back to our loving Father.

 

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March 31st – James 5:17

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James 5:17

Clergyman Henry Ward Beecher once said, “The unthankful heart discovers no mercies; but the thankful heart will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings.” No matter our circumstances, there is always something to be thankful for. From each breath we take to every moment in between, everything good thing in our lives is a blessing from God. For He is the Creator of the universe, who is the source of all good and perfect gifts. And as such, whether we have little or much, our hearts should be overflowing with gratitude. Because even though we might not have everything we want, our Heavenly Father promises that when we first seek His kingdom, to give us everything we need. (Matt. 6:32-33) And when we focus on the good things we have from God, we can cultivate spirits of happiness, contentment, peace, and thankfulness.

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January 10th – Psalm 66:20

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Psalm 66:20

I love how psalm 66 starts out with songs of praise to God for His glory, greatness, and works. Oh how easy it is to sing such wonderful songs when we feel surrounded by God’s glory. Those times we experience a spiritual, physical, and emotional closeness with Him. Usually it’s due to a received blessing, answered prayer, or a need fulfilled. We feel as if we’re walking on a cloud. Our hearts are filled with the joy, comfort, and warmth of fellowshipping with our Lord. And in our thankfulness we swear to never again forsake God, vowing to faithfully follow His will. Then life goes on, and it’s business as usual. And slowly our focus wanders away from the Lord. But the joyful news is this. No matter how much we forget or reject God, He never does the same in kind. Never will our Heavenly Father withhold His precious love, time, or attention. Nor ever turn a deaf ear to our prayers.

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January 8th – Psalm 56:3

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Psalm 56:3

There are many fears in the world today. And while some are real, legitimate, fears, most are rooted in the lies of the Enemy. For he knows the power he wields when we are afraid. And as cunning as he is, Satan offers ample, worldly solutions to overcoming our worries. Because for every fear and phobia, there’s a book, exercise, or yoga pose hailed as a cure. Anything and everything, except the only thing, that can truly help us defeat our fear. And that’s having a close, personal, relationship with God. Our Heavenly Father cares about every aspect of our lives. He knows our hopes, dreams, fears, and doubts. And He loves us beyond measure. So much so that every tear we cry, our Father remembers. And He wants us to face each fear hand in hand with Him and in His strength. To trust Him with every worry on our hearts, and lay our fears at His feet.

 

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October 11th – Jeremiah 3:19

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Jeremiah 3:19

God’s Promise – “I am happy to treat you as My child, and I hope you will call Me Father.”

Of the many names for God, one of the most beautiful is “Abba”. And what a wonderful privilege it is for us who are nothing but mere dust, to call the Creator of all things Father. We call Him such because as He Himself declares, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you.” (Jer. 1:5) Think of that! Even before the first beat of our hearts, God knew everything there is to know about us. And not only did God fearfully and wonderfully create us, (Ps. 139:14) He knows us by name,(John 10:3), how long we will live, (Ps. 139:16), and all we were created to be. (Eph. 2:10) And before we are born, He sets us apart for the purpose that is uniquely ours. Our Heavenly Father wants for nothing. Yet He wants us. Nothing bring Him greater joy than when one of His children comes home. Because He longs to guide, love, comfort, and most of all, to call us His!

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October 1st – Psalm 90:2

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Psalm 90:2

God’s Promise – I am the everlasting God

How would you answer if someone asked, “Who is God?” Most of us would describe Him as our Heavenly Father, Savior, and Friend. And while all of that is wonderfully true, there is so much more to the Creator and Ruler of all things. The eternal “Alpha and Omega,” (Rev. 1:8) God is without beginning or end. He is the one and only Supreme Being, perfect in judgement, wisdom, and righteousness. And He alone is worthy of our worship, praise, and reverence. His promises are true, His goodness knows no bounds. And from that goodness springs forth an unmerited, unconditional, and unending love that God offers freely and joyfully to all who would accept His gift. A gift of eternal joy, peace, and fellowship. And a gift no enemy can ever steal or destroy. What awesome comfort it is to know that our Father is from everlasting to everlasting. And has called us to live an everlasting life with Him!

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April 9th – 1 John 3:1

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1 John 3:1

Do you ever feel like you just don’t fit in this world? As a Christian, that’s exactly how we should feel. For as members in the family of Christ, the earth isn’t our home. We are children of the most high God, and with Him is where we belong. And we long for the day when we go to our forever home in heaven and dwell with our Father for eternity. To those who don’t know Jesus as their Savior, this type of hopeful joy and expectation doesn’t make sense. But no matter. For we know the love of God, and all that awaits us when He welcomes us home!

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