Daily Devotionals

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Today's Scripture:

"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." (Jeremiah 29:11)

Today's Message:

God wants to do something new in your life today. He knew you would have setbacks and He knew that life wouldn't always be fair. But, God wants to restore to you what the enemy has taken away. He always has something better in store for you than anything you can imagine. God doesn't care where you've been as much as He cares about where you're going. He knows that everyone falls short; that's why the Bible says, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful to forgive us." Don't let the enemy keep you focused on past disappointments and mistakes. You don't have to pay God back for your past mistakes and failures. That's what grace is all about. It's a free gift. You are free to receive God's mercy and forgiveness.

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Today's Scripture:

"Give them bouquets of roses instead of ashes." (Isaiah 61:3, The Message)

Today's Message:

Ashes represent what's left over when everything is burned up. These ashes represent your broken dreams, your disappointments, your hurts and your pains. For God to give you beauty from ashes, an exchange must occur. You can't hold on to your ashes and receive something beautiful. You have to lay aside the ashes and accept the bouquets of roses God has for you. Accept God's promise that you "can do all things through Christ" who strengthens you. Accept that God makes you the head and not the tail, to be lenders and not borrowers. He wants you to be the victor, not the victim! Make a decision to let go of the ashes of the past and grasp the "roses" God has for you.

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Today's Scripture:

"Choose life, that both you and your descendants may live." (Deuteronomy 30:19)

Today's Message:

God has given you the wonderful ability to choose – and you can choose the best life . . . or death. Make the kind of choices that say, "I'm choosing my best life!" For example, today you can choose faith instead of fear . . . happiness instead of depression . . . success instead of failure . . . godly living instead of compromise. The Lord wants you to make the wise choices of a champion every day and when you do, you'll experience the abundance of His love and joy in every part of your life. The Spirit of God is in you, and you have the power to choose God's best!

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Today's Scripture:

"Don't waste time arguing over foolish ideas and silly myths and legends. Spend your time and energy in the exercise of keeping spiritually fit." (1 Timothy 4:7)

Today's Message:

Paul said that he didn't waste his time thinking about or participating in things that kept him from achieving his goals and fulfilling his destiny. That's the attitude of victory you need to have in your daily life! God wants to help you make good decisions every day. He predestined you and all believers for greatness and for a life filled with victory. God wants you to experience His presence and His power in your life as He prepares you for a lifetime of wise decision-making. Have the positive attitude of Paul. Don't be bothered by insignificant things of life, rise above and see the spiritual greatness that is your destiny in Christ!

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Today's Scripture:

"For I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from His love." (Romans 8:38)

Today's Message:

No matter how many weaknesses you think you have, you are very special to God! You are beautifully, wonderfully and uniquely made, and you need to celebrate His handiwork in you! Too many times people compare their lives to others rather than looking to God's promises and celebrating what God has given them. Worrying about your weaknesses will sidetrack you and keep you from fulfilling your destiny. You may be saying, "You just don't know how I've lived. You mean to say I'm not supposed to feel guilty and condemned? That I don't need to pay God back for all my mistakes by going around feeling bad about myself?" Yes, that is exactly right! Jesus came so you can have an abundant life, so begin seeing yourself today as God sees you.

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Today's Scripture:

"I will not forget you. I have swept away your sins like a big cloud; I have removed your sins like a cloud that disappears into the air." (Isaiah 44:21-22)

Today's Message:

Clouds don't linger. They're swept away by winds. That's what God says about your sins and shortcomings—they're swept away before you know it. God is a loving, forgiving, redeeming, life-changing God. So start agreeing with God and change the image you have of yourself. Instead of telling God what you can't do, agree with what He says you can do! You can turn your entire life around if you look at yourself the way that God sees you and agree with His purpose. God is with you, so you be fearless and victorious each day. Gideon, the great hero of the Bible, thought of himself as weak, but God called him a "mighty man of fearless courage." The Bible says, "If you believe, then all things are possible." Get God's vision of victory for your life. See yourself as the champion God created you to be!

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Today's Scripture:

"As they went a woman who wanted to be healed came up behind and touched him, for she had been slowly bleeding for twelve years, and could find no cure (though she had spent everything she had on doctors). But the instant she touched the edge of his robe, the bleeding stopped." (Luke 8:43)

Today's Message:

Are your hopes, dreams, and visions way big today? I hope so, because there are no limits for the powerful and loving God that you serve! When God puts a dream in your heart, even a big dream that seems almost impossible, He will also put in your heart the ability and the opportunity to complete it. The tough part is that you're going to have to step outside of your comfort zone, and allow God to give you what you need. The woman described in Luke 8 had a dream of being healthy, but nobody could help her. She kept dreaming and reached out for Jesus to be healed. Reach out for your dream today and watch God do the rest!

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Today's Scripture:

"The thief 's purpose is to steal, kill and destroy. My purpose is to give life in all its fullness." (John 10:10)

Today's Message:

Is all of your trust in God today? Many people say that they believe in God, but act like He's a distant and uninvolved relative. To have the fullness of life that God promises you, you must believe what God says, not just believe in His existence. God wants you to step out and leave the ordinary behind. He is speaking to you today and encouraging you to believe in Him. God is waiting to bless you more than you could ever think, but you have to take the first step. Your step may be big or small, but you must take it to come closer to God and experience everything that He wants you to experience.

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Today's Scripture:

"One thing I do: forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize." (Philippians 3:13-14)

Today's Message:

Deciding to focus on your top priority in life is a daily choice. As followers of Christ, your top priority is to share with others the love that is found in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. If you try to do everything, you'll wind up being average at many things instead of excellent at anything! To live your best life, make time for the key relationships in your life--whether that is your spouse, your children, or your parents. People are God's most precious creation; so set aside quality time for the special people the Lord has in your life.

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Today's Scripture:
"But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, 'With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.'" (Matthew 19:26)

Today's Message:
Conquerors don't give up when they lose ground. They march forward with confidence knowing that they will claim victory. It should be the same with us in our daily lives. The Bible says you don't have to worry – you are an overcomer in Christ! The Holy Spirit lives in you and is fighting your spiritual battles for you. As soon as you kneel to pray, the tide of the battle can turn! That's why the Scriptures say over and over again that you can overcome anything. You are more than conquerors in Jesus Christ! You can claim victory through Him today!

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Today's Scripture:

"If you want a happy, good life, keep control of your tongue, and guard your lips from telling lies." (1 Peter 3:10)

Today's Message:

The Bible teaches to choose your words wisely. In fact, God's Word says life and death are in the power of the tongue. That's why you need to be very careful about what you say each day. Your words can either be a positive and encouraging influence, or a discouraging one. It may be easier to grumble and become negative when things aren't going your way, but God calls you to speak words that strengthen and lift others up. When you do that, you will be blessed as well. Today, experience a new sense of joy by speaking positive words of faith and victory over your life and those around you.

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Today's Scripture:

"Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows; but cheer up, for I have overcome the world." (John 16:33)

Today's Message:

Too many people are filled with fear; it consumes their thoughts and paralyzes their lives. There are still "monsters" in this world that may frighten you, but God offers you peace that can drive even the scariest things in your life away. When you are afraid, reach out to God. The Scriptures say that He has already overcome fear for you. Instead of choosing to live in fear, choose to live in faith! The world may be full of trouble, but God is bigger than the troubles in your life. Rest on Him!

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Today's Scripture:

"Do not rejoice against me, O my enemy, for though I fall, I will rise again! When I sit in darkness, the Lord himself will be my Light." (Micah 7:8 )

Today's Message:

Holy warriors for God never quit. Every warrior experiences setbacks and challenges, but the fact that God is on their side means that nothing on earth can hold them down. With God's strength and support, you can become an unstoppable holy warrior who is victorious in every spiritual battle. That's because when it comes to warriors, failure is never the final ending. God has guaranteed victory for those who live right in His name. Today, will you refuse to lose to the enemy? Will you rise up and reach a whole new level of abundant living? Live victoriously today; that's what God has called you to do!

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Today's Scripture:

"But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." (I Corinthians 15:57)

Today's Message:

Today, take time to reflect on and give thanks to God for all of His blessings in your life. Whether you are eating turkey, playing games with your family, watching football or visiting a friend, remember to take time to focus on God's goodness. Count your blessings and notice all the grace, favor and love that God has given you. Psalm 95:2 says to "come before His presence with Thanksgiving...shout joyfully to Him with psalms." No matter the circumstances in your life, give thanks and praise to God for all that He has done. Remember how good He is and that His love will endure forever. The Bible says that you show your love for God through your actions towards other people. Reach out to those around you this holiday season and share His love and forgiveness with them. You are blessed to be a blessing to others!

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Today's Scripture:

"Wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, you will have a bright future, and your hopes will not be cut short." (Proverbs 24:14)

Today's Message:

God wants you to have a victorious and blessed life. Sometimes people think that an abundant life full of joy and blessings is waiting in heaven, but the fact is God wants you to have it right now! God wants you to be wise and blessed, and you don't have to wait until eternity to have a bright future! When you pursue God's wisdom you will find that God's promises are as bright as the sunrise. His promised blessings of happiness, fulfillment, favor and wisdom come when we receive them. If you want to have a bright future full of hope and faith, start walking on the path of wisdom today.