Be joyful always;
pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for
you in Christ Jesus.
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Thessalonians 5:16-18
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THOUGHTS ABOUT
TODAY'S VERSE...
Where
does your heart live? That's what these verses are all about. Is there a
constant awareness in your life that God is present? Is he the unseen but
always present companion in all your ups and downs? Or is God here when it is
convenient and gone when things are busy? Joy comes from knowing we are never
alone. Prayer is the ongoing conversation we have, Spirit to Spirit, with God.
Thanksgiving is the great reminder that we have been blessed no matter what the
circumstances may suggest.
MY PRAYER...
Precious
and Righteous Father, thank you for being there. Give me a deeper appreciation
and a always more profound awareness of your presence today. May my life
reflect the joy you have given me by saving me by grace. And may my heart
always find its home in you. Through Jesus I pray. Amen.
KNOW WHEN TO TURN
AWAY
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“It
is an honor for a man to cease from strife...”
(Proverbs
20:3, KJ
TODAY’S WORD
In
life, many of the challenges we face are simply distractions from the enemy to
keep us from pursuing our destiny. Maybe someone in the office isn’t as
friendly to you as you’d like. Maybe you have a neighbor who always parks in
front of your house and blocks your mailbox. Those things may be frustrating,
but they have little significance when you look at the big picture of eternity.
You can’t allow the little things to cause strife in your life.
In
scripture, just before David fought the giant Goliath, his brother Iliab tried
to confront him. But David knew that arguing with Iliab wasn’t even worth his
time and strength. He knew his real battle was with Goliath, and he didn’t want
to be distracted. He simply “turned away” from Iliab and kept his focus on what
he was called to do.
Let’s
follow the example of David and keep our eyes on what’s most important in life.
Instead of being led away by frustrations, let’s focus on the big picture. Know
when to turn away from strife and receive the mark of honor the Lord has for
you!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father
God, thank You for Your hand of victory in my life. Give me the wisdom and
courage I need to walk away from strife so I can focus on the destiny You have
prepared for me. I love You and bless You today and always in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
—
Joel & Victoria Osteen
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