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March 9 •God’s Presence in Your Pain
Many times, we believe that the presence of suffering means the absence of God. On the contrary! When God’s children are suffering, the Bible tells us He is then close to us, not far away. Psalm 34:18-19 says: “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions
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March 8 • God Loves a Cheerful Giver
We love to receive gifts, but it also brings so much joy to give. 2 Corinthians 9:7 says: “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7 ESV) I know how easy it is to keep things to ourselves.
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March 7 • Looking to Jesus
A focused life is a joyful life. Jesus sets this example for us in Hebrews 12:2 that says: “Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.”
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March 6 • Contentment- The Secret to a Joyful Life
Contentment is a state of satisfaction. It’s being happy right where you are. One of the most popular scriptures on contentment is Philippians 4:12-13, which says: “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and
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March 5 • Make a Joyful Noise
As God’s people, we are called to praise and thank Him. This is not a suggestion, but a command. Psalm 100:1-4 says: “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made
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March 4 • The Key to a Joyful Life
One of the most important habits to practice, experiencing more joy in our lives, is obedience to God. To some, this may seem counterproductive because many people have a flawed view of obedience. We mistakenly think obedience to God is this boring life, just obeying God like mindless robots. However, the scriptures provide a freeing
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March 3 • Let Perseverance Finish Its Work
Trials build endurance, but we have to let them. James 1:4 says: “Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” (James 1:4 NIV) We have to let perseverance complete its work. Don’t skip the test, and don’t rush the trial. David says, “though I walk through the
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March 2 • Testing Produces Perseverance
When we know and understand that there is a reason for our trials, we don’t lose our trust in God, thinking He would have us go through testing for no reason. James 1:2-3 tells us: “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces
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March 1 • Spring Cleaning Your Soul
It’s about that time for spring cleaning. Time to go through our closets, attics, and garages to figure out what’s for keeps, what’s to give away, and what simply needs to be thrown away. It always amazes me how much stuff we have. And I never realize it until it’s time to clean. Honestly, any
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February 28 • Fight With the Word
The enemy knows God’s Word, not because he desires to live it out, but to misuse it for his evil schemes and plans. When Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, the enemy misused the word of God to try to trick Jesus, and with each temptation, Jesus conquered the enemy’s attack, not just with the