Why Worry?

TODAY’S VERSE
I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
Psalms 34:4 (NLT)

TODAY’S THOUGHT
Anxiety and fear can play havoc in our lives, so we worry. It is so ironic that we think worry will squelch our concerns, but in reality, it keeps them alive. Deep in our hearts, we feel we cannot face our painful emotions. We are afraid of our fear! Our fear must not be accepted or expressed lest we go out of control, be humiliated, rejected, or worse. And so we worry and do everything we can to avoid our painful emotions. But David knew the cure for worry. It wasn’t running from our feelings; instead, he took his fear directly to God. And God heard him and delivered him from all of them. God can do the same for you. Today bring your fears to God and stop worrying.

TODAY’S PRAYER
Lord, forgive me for my incessant worrying. Today I seek You and bring You all my fears. Take them and help me to trust in You.
AMEN

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No Fear

TODAY’S VERSE
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear.
I John 4:18 (NIV)

TODAY’S THOUGHT
Fear comes in many forms. Anxiety, panic, and obsessions, but one that often surprises us is worry. Somehow we feel worry is justified. We believe we can extinguish our fears with control, perfection, and the drive to make everything safe. However, worry is based on fear and, so often, the fear of things that will never happen. We never really conquer our anxiety. That is why we need love. Love in the form of acceptance, security, purpose, and protection conquers our need for control. Given unconditionally, love can take fear and obliterate it. This is the love God offers you. His love is pure. It is unfailing, everlasting and unconditional. Come to God today, receive His love and let your fear be driven away.

TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear Father, thank You that I can bring all my concerns to You. Thank You for giving me Your great love and casting out all my fears!
AMEN

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Look Behind Anger

TODAY’S VERSE
And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil.
Ephesians 4:26-27 (NLT)

TODAY’S THOUGHT
Anger is a powerful emotion. It becomes a “sin” when it controls us. Paul says if held onto, anger can give a foothold in our life to the devil. When decisions are made out of anger, they can rarely be correct because it is impossible to be angry and loving simultaneously. God wants us to act in love. Here is the truth. Anger is not the real issue. It is a secondary emotion. We get triggered, and off we go, out of control when behind the anger, we are really fearful, sad, disgusted, or feeling ashamed. Anger does not solve that. Today, don’t sin by letting anger control you. Ask yourself, “What am I really feeling behind the anger?” and let God heal that.

TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear Father, you know all about my anger. You also know about my wounds and other emotions that are bothering me. Help me, Lord. Heal me of these painful emotions. Help me know the truth of Your great love for me that I might not give a foothold to the devil.
AMEN

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Be Courageous

TODAY’S VERSE
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9 (NIV)

TODAY’S THOUGHT
It was 40 years since Joshua spied out the promised land to se if it was safe to enter. He and Caleb said, “Let’s go!” The other ten spies said that there were giants in the land and it wasn’t safe. A lot can change in 40 years. Joshua is not a young man anymore. Aches and pains from being in the wilderness. Walking in the desert has cost him his warrior mindset. And now, Moses, the great leader, is dead. Moses had chosen Joshua to be his successor and take the people into the promised land. Knowing all about the situation, God came to Joshua and said, “No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them.” What is it that God has called you to do? Today, hear God say to you, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”

TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear Father, You know the tasks I have before me. Help me, guide me. Make me strong and courageous, I pray. In Jesus Name.
AMEN

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Do Not Fear

TODAY’S VERSE
You came near when I called on you; you said, ‘Do not fear!’
Lamentations 3:57 (ESV)

TODAY’S THOUGHT
What a comfort it is to know that God hears your prayer. He is the God who is there! God cares for you and loves you unconditionally. When you call on Him, He is near. And if you come to Him in distress, You can sense Him saying, “Do not fear!” Today, do not isolate yourself from Him. Do not hesitate to call out His name with your deepest need. He is there; you need not fear.

TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear loving Father. I need You. I cry out to You for help. Let me sense Your nearness. Let me hear You say, “Do not fear!”
AMEN

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What Controls You?

TODAY’S VERSE
Christ’s love controls us.
II Corinthians 5:14 (NLT)

TODAY’S THOUGHT
Christianity was never meant to be a nominal religion. It is a call to radical discipleship. Not a forced dictatorship where we become unwilling subjects but rather a volunteer commitment out of gratitude and thanksgiving for all the love that has been given to us. Paul put it this way, “He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for themselves. Instead, they will live for Christ, who died and was raised for them.” So what are you living for? Today, let Christ’s love control you.

TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear Christ, thank You for Your death and resurrection. Thank You for forgiving me of all my sins. Today, I submit to You. Let Your love fully control the way I think and act. AMEN

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Brokenhearted

TODAY’S VERSE
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.
Psalms 34:18 (NLT)

TODAY’S THOUGHT
I’ve been there. Have you? You know, when you feel like giving up hope. When your head is spinning, and you don’t know what to do. When reality starts to set in, and you feel dizzy and sick. When your heart is so heavy, you can hardly breathe. When you sob so hard, you don’t think you have any tears left. None of us goes through this life unscathed. We all have a story. But what I absolutely love about today’s verse is the assurance that no matter what we go through, God is close to the brokenhearted. The fact is that when our spirits are crushed, we can count on the Lord to help us return to joy. Today, turn to Him. Lift up your face; the Lord is near.

TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear gracious Father. Thank You for Your love. Praise You for Your comfort when I am brokenhearted and Your rescue when my spirit is crushed. I need You, Lord. Your unfailing Love never fails.
AMEN

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God Cares

TODAY’S VERSE
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.
I Peter 5:7 (NLT)

TODAY’S THOUGHT
It seems so counterintuitive. Give your worries and cares to someone else? That is precisely why you are worrying. You don’t have anyone to give your cares to! Who do you trust? Who can take all your cares, concerns, everything you worry about, and “Poof!” they’re gone? And yet Peter comes along and says that you can give all your worries and cares to God! More than that, Peter gives you two reasons why you can trust his advice. First, it is God he is talking about. It is nothing for Almighty God, the Master of the Universe, to handle your situations. But the second reason is just as convincing. Peter insists that you can bring your cares to God because He lovingly cares for you. What a glorious gift. What a tremendous blessing. So today, come to God and give Him all your worries and cares. He really does care for you!

TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear Father God, I come to You with all my cares. I bring all my worries to You. Today, I put my complete trust in You, because I believe You care for me.
AMEN

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Make It A Good Morning

TODAY’S VERSE
Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you.
Psalms 143:8 (NLT)

TODAY’S THOUGHT
What do you wake up to in the morning? I remember a period in my life when depression and anxiety had me in their grip. I would dread the morning. I would have to fight not to wake to a panic attack. It got so bad that I didn’t want to sleep at night because I knew I would wake up again. But the Lord was faithful. I would go to bed by faith and prep myself to get up and run to Him in prayer and meditation. I learned that from David. Earlier in this passage, David wrote, “I am losing all hope; I am paralyzed with fear. – Come quickly, LORD, and answer me, for my depression deepens. Don’t turn away from me.” Then he shared, “Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you.” My friend, it was true for David, it was true for me, it is true for you. Today, listen to God’s unfailing love for you. You can trust Him; go in peace.

TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear Father, let me hear of Your unfailing love, let me sense that it true, help me believe it with all my heart, for I am trusting you.
AMEN

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Don’t Fear

TODAY’S VERSE
So don’t be afraid.
Luke 12:7 (NLT)

TODAY’S THOUGHT
The same message can have a different meaning depending on who says it. That is how it is with fear. It is one thing for someone who knows nothing of your situation to tell you not to fear and quite another for God, who knows everything about you, who controls the whole universe, who is all powerful and, more importantly, all loving, to tell you not to fear. Jesus has just told His disciples not to fear because God cares for the birds and that they are much more valuable to God than the birds. The same applies to you. It is true, God values you. And what He values, He cares for! So today, listen again to what God says to you, His precious, valuable creation that He deeply loves and adores. He says, “Don’t be afraid.”

TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear Father, I am trusting You. Thank You for Your love. Thank You for valuing my very being. You give me comfort and hope, so today, I will not fear.
AMEN

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