Tag: god
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God’s refining process isn’t always comfortable, but it has a purpose. Sifting separates. Fire purifies. And sometimes God allows both to expose what doesn’t belong and strengthen what does. Paul said, “I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing.” (1 Corinthians 9:26, NLT) He wasn’t faking it or merely going through…
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Spiritual warfare is real—but people are not the enemy. We fight differently. We pray. We intercede. We stand on truth. We resist darkness. We forgive when bitterness tries to enslave us, obey when compromise would be easier, and exercise the authority Jesus has given us. And we don’t need to be afraid. Because we aren’t…
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There’s a difference between believing in Jesus and knowing Jesus. When the apostles faced persecution, they weren’t defending an idea they hoped was true. They had walked with Jesus. They had heard Him, watched Him, experienced Him—and encountered Him alive after His resurrection. They knew Him. If a time is coming when our allegiance will…
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The Lord give us sober warning of what will come. But, there is a difference between fear and preparation. Fear causes us to panic over what might happen; preparation draws us closer to the One who already knows what will happen. Like Nehemiah rebuilding Jerusalem’s broken walls, perhaps it’s time to ask God where our…
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Some things can wait until tomorrow. Seeking God isn’t one of them. We don’t know how much time we have, and Jesus never told us to fear His return—He told us to be ready. If you’ve drifted, come back. If God has been calling you deeper, answer Him. If you’ve never surrendered your life to…
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Well, I did it again. I got carried away worrying about things I have absolutely no control over! I guess it’s pretty easy to do—especially when something immediately triggers an emotional response, sending us into a tailspin that wasn’t meant for us. But as I write this, I remember that things aren’t always as they…
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We all miss the mark sometimes. The enemy wants us to believe that means we’ve failed. Jesus reminds us that it means we’re still learning. His goal isn’t perfection overnight—it’s transformation over time. Don’t quit because you missed yesterday. Let the Master Archer help you aim again today.💎
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Sometimes we’re so focused on what we can see that we forget there’s an unseen Kingdom at work all around us. God is always moving—opening doors, softening hearts, arranging divine appointments, and accomplishing His purposes in ways we can’t yet perceive. Don’t let what you can see become the limit of your faith. “Faith shows…
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Are you praying too small? Many of us don’t ask God for great things—not because we doubt His power, but because we feel unworthy. Today’s devotional reminded me of something beautiful: God’s treasury is open. The question isn’t whether God is able. The question is why we’re asking. When our hearts are aligned with His…
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Have you ever prayed, “Lord, please be with me today,” as though He might leave? God isn’t the One who wanders. We are. He has already promised, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Instead of spending our lives wondering if He’s still with us, let’s start asking, “Lord, what mission do You have…
Gems of Knowledge 