60 Days of Prayer

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We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. ROMANS 8:26 (NIV) NINETEEN YEARS AGO we experienced the heart-wrenching tragedy of September 11th. How comforting to know that God was with u

60 Days of Prayer

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He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” PSALM 46:10 (NIV) IT HAS BEEN said that the highest form of prayer is found in this verse, “Be still and know that I am God.” When you

60 Days of Prayer

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Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it. MATTHEW 10:39 (NIV) DR. NORMAN VINCENT PEALE said that prayer should be an act of surrender. Many of us struggle with this unconditional surrender. Yet on

JOY Magazine

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I so enjoy watching Sandy and some of the other neighbourhood dogs as they run around on the field together, chasing, playing, and sprinting back and forth. They clearly love it! And the more they run, rather than tiring, they seem to become even fur

JOY Magazine

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After being locked indoors for so long this year, my husband and I recently decided to buy mountain bikes and start getting out into nature. I never thought that I would become one of “those people,” but man was I wrong. Exploring the beautiful trail

60 Days of Prayer

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And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. ROMANS 8:28 (NIV) WHEN YOU FEEL upset about a situation, put your faith in knowing that God is working silently to help you.

Chat It's Fate

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Why do a lot of people suddenly seem to dislike Ellen DeGeneres? Her past life persona is 15th century Spanish Queen Isabella of Castile, who firmly believed she was chosen by God to rule. Gaining more and more power was what she lived for. Isabella

60 Days of Prayer

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Some fell in the weeds; as it came up, it was strangled among the weeds and nothing came of it. Some fell on good earth and came up with a flourish, producing a harvest exceeding his wildest dreams. MARK 4:7–8 (MSG) AS THE FLOWERS bloom and gardens

60 Days of Prayer

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This God—his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him. PSALM 18:30 (ESV) IF A MISTAKE or the unexpected happens—a misdialed number, a wrong turn, a missed meeting—instead of worrying or wi

60 Days of Prayer

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Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my life. PSALM 54:4 (ESV) SOMETIMES PEOPLE GET caught up in belief that their prayers must be perfect. They worry about using the right words, the right posture, when in reality, what makes a per

60 Days of Prayer

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Guard my life, for I am faithful to you; save your servant who trusts in you. You are my God. PSALM 86:2 (NIV) IT CAN BE challenging to rely on God’s wisdom when you don’t fully understand His ways. But when you recognize that your human insight is

Mornings with Jesus

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I DID A LOT OF praying and research before we moved to Florida. Based on a few key criteria, we focused on a particular area where there seemed to be more jobs and services for my special-needs son. We had some misgivings about the housing costs and

60 Days of Prayer

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He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” LUKE 22:41-42 (NIV) HAVE YOU EVER wanted something so desperately you prayed for a specifi

60 Days of Prayer

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The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. PSALM 34:18 NIV IS A PAST hurt weighing on your heart? Turn to Scripture and prayer. Ask God to restore your spirit and fill you with peace. Reflect on the comforting

PEARL

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1 What seek ye?2 The call for the helper3 The Antichrist4 Morality5 Awake!6 Silence7 Ascent8 Cult9 Rigidity10 Childlikeness11 Chastity12 The first step13 TheWorld14 The Star of Bethlehem15 The conflict16 Modern psychic science17 Wrong courses18 What

JOY Magazine

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If the last few months have shown us anything, it’s that our plans for the future are as fragile as eggshells. We each were looking forward to this and that, and then BANG … COVID-19 dropped on our heads. South Africa has been hit harder than most. S

60 Days of Prayer

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God saw all that He had made, and behold, it was very good. GENESIS 1:31 (NASB) THE ABILITY TO see is a miraculous gift. Do you use it to fully take in your surroundings or do you just glance around? When you look do you truly see? Today really loo

60 Days of Prayer

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When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. PSALM 94:19 (NIV) EVEN IN DESPERATE times, you can be filled with the joy of the Lord. He is your consolation. His Word can ease anxiety and bring you comfort. Know that He is with y

60 Days of Prayer

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And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever. 1 JOHN 2:17 (ESV) WHERE DO YOU place your worth? Does your confidence and happiness shift with the amount in your bank account or your latest acc

60 Days of Prayer

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On a good day, enjoy yourself; On a bad day, examine your conscience. God arranges for both kinds of days so that we won’t take anything for granted. ECCLESIASTES 7:14 (MSG) BUILDING SANDCASTLES IS sometimes used as a metaphor for wasting your time

60 Days of Prayer

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“In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength....” ISAIAH 30:15 (NIV) WHEN YOU ARE on vacation, it can be hard to downshift from work and truly enjoy your time away. Recognize the importance of taking a break to

60 Days of Prayer

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The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever. 1 JOHN 2:17 (NIV) MAKE YOUR TIME with God count. Don’t miss the deep meanings and direct messages from God that are in His Word by rushing through Scripture. Instea

60 Days of Prayer

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You have been weighed on the scales and found wanting. DANIEL 5:27 (NIV) WHEN YOUR HEART belongs to Jesus you don’t need to worry about being weighed on God’s balances and coming up short. Take a moment and reflect on what your life would be like w

60 Days of Prayer

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Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. PSALM 119:133 (NIV) GOD GIVES US boundaries and guidelines to ease life’s journey. When we stay on His path, we have purpose and direction. When you feel that these boundaries are

60 Days of Prayer

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But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. JEREMIAH 17:7 (NIV) TRUST GOD WITH every detail of your life; know that He is shining His light on your every problem and helping you find peace. As we close another two mont

60 Days of Prayer

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Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and never sins. ECCLESIASTES 7:20 (ESV) DON’T BE SO hard on yourself. When you reflect on your goals and where you are in your life, focus on signs of progress. Every step nearer to your go

60 Days of Prayer

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It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in people. PSALM 118:8 (NIV) RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILY and friends are wonderful, but you can be let down if you rely on them to fill and satisfy your soul. The more you grow your relationship wi

60 Days of Prayer

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I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten. JOEL 2:25 (NIV) ARE YOU STRUGGLING with loss? Our heavenly Father is a God of healing love. Reach out to Him for help and for comfort to accept what has happened. Draw close to Him and believe t

Mornings with Jesus

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MY HUSBAND AND I OFTEN create a pro/con list when making an important decision. Is it time to purchase a truck? Should we replace the limping furnace or wait another year? Is it wise to fit a vacation into our schedule and budget? As it is for many o

60 Days of Prayer

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Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young—a place near your altar, Lord Almighty, my King and my God. PSALM 84:3 (NIV) PERHAPS IT IS part of being human and wanting to be self-sufficient, tha