✨ Verse of the Day
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand.”
— Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT)
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Blessed are the Humble
The truly powerful do not lord their power over anyone. They have a Christ-like character. “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth” (Matthew 5:5). What kind of character did Jesus have? Jesus did not lack power during his earthly ministry, but he did not use his power for selfish gain. Jesus used…
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Blessed are Those who Hunger and Thirst
Taste, and see that the Lord is good. Matt did. Matt was an official responsible for collecting taxes. He wasn’t well liked, and at times, Matt inflated the amounts owed to add extra cushion to his own pockets. Matt was at work one day, and it turned into a historic day. Matt had a life-changing…
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Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
Martha and Mary are deeply saddened. They are grieving the loss of their beloved brother Lazarus. They sent for Jesus, and when he arrives, Jesus finds Martha and Mary surrounded by friends and family. Everyone is upset and mourning the loss of Lazarus. Jesus too was one of Lazarus’ friends. Lazarus’ death and the heartbreak…
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Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
A nice house, lots of money, and an awesome car. It seemed John had it all. He may have gained his possessions through a questionable lifestyle. Working as an illegal drug runner provided a great income for John, and no one was judging him. That is, except for John himself. One morning, as John was…
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24/7 Watchman
Countless hours of sleep have been lost to worry and anxiety. Our minds are preoccupied, so we have difficulty falling asleep. Worrisome thoughts continually force their way into our slumber causing us to suddenly awaken. Worry and anxiety try to rob you and I of the rest we deserve, but Scripture offers hope. Psalm 121…
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Rock-Solid Promise 10: The Best is Still Coming
It may be the best year or the worst year, but no matter how it stacks up, we’re guaranteed the best is still coming. This brings us to the 10th of our 10 rock-solid promises. 10. The best is still coming. 2 Corinthians 4 says, “Our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an…
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Rock-Solid Promise 9: We Are Not Alone
There may be times in 2024 when we feel isolated, but Scripture provides a rock-solid promise this is not the case. 9. We are not alone. This is a twofold promise. The Lord is always with us. “Yes, the Lord is for me; he will help me” (Psalm 118:7). “My help comes from the Lord…
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Rock-Solid Promise 8: Lord Helps With Tough Decisions
Hard decisions seem to always present themselves in life. You and I are put in between a rock and a hard spot. No matter what we decide we feel something is lost. The Lord offers this rock-solid promise for these moments. 8. The Lord will help with those tough decisions. Scripture promises… Proverbs 16:3 says,…
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Rock-Solid Promise 7: The Lord Will Help With Heart Break
Heart break is unavoidable as we go through life, so you and I may experience a broken heart this year. I certainly hope our year doesn’t include heart break. I don’t have it on my list of wanted experiences, but if it occurs, Scripture promises the Lord will help. 7. The Lord will help us…
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Rock-Solid Promise 6: The Lord Can Help When We Are Afraid
You and I don’t have to turn far to find situations that can cause fear in our lives. Headlines are filled with events inducing fear, and our daily lives may have situations causing our hearts to race. When fear shows up, we can remember the 6th rock-solid promise of Scripture. 6. We can take our…
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