Tag: oneyearbible
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What if growing closer to God is simpler than you think? ❤️ Sometimes we make our relationship with God more complicated than He ever intended. The Holy Spirit reminded me in today’s Gem of Knowledge: “Closeness doesn’t require great effort. It only requires you to choose me and want to be with me. I will…
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What if the One you’re afraid will reject you is actually running toward you? ❤️ Sometimes we become so focused on our failures that we forget who God is. The Holy Spirit reminded me in today’s Gem of Knowledge: “I will forgive all who come to Me with a contrite heart. Never fear your past…
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**Lord, search my heart. ❤️** It’s easy to read about the rebellion of God’s people in Jeremiah and wonder how they could be so stubborn. But then I have to ask myself, *Lord, am I doing the same thing in some area of my life?* Today’s Gem of Knowledge: *“Stop rebelling against Me and allow…
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He doesn’t want to lose even one. ❤️ The Holy Spirit spoke this beautiful Gem to my heart: “I don’t want to lose even one. Come to me, and I will come to you and draw you into my fold. Amen.” Jesus said the same thing: “In the same way, it is not my heavenly…
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Your failure doesn’t make you unlovable. Because we fall short and make mistakes, it’s easy for the enemy to creep in and convince us that we’ve gone too far or failed too many times. But the Holy Spirit reassured me: “There is nothing you can do to make me love you less. I will always…
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This morning has been hard. I’m tired, busy, and I was already late getting today’s devotional written when I heard the simplest little Gem whispered to my heart: “Better late than never.” Wow. ❤️ How often do we let “I should have done it sooner” become the reason we never do it at all? Maybe…
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Hard doesn’t necessarily mean wrong. Sometimes the most worthwhile things are also the hardest—choosing forgiveness, having the uncomfortable conversation, letting go, starting over, or continuing when quitting would be easier. If you know God is leading you, don’t measure the worth of the journey by how difficult it feels. Sometimes the thing we most want…
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Not everything presented as entertainment is harmless. We’re in Branson with our granddaughters this weekend, and among all the shows, restaurants, and family attractions is a huge sign advertising palm reading. It would be so easy to think, Wouldn’t that be fun? Let’s see what they say! But calling something “just for fun” doesn’t change…
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ou were never meant to face the darkness in your own strength. When we encounter temptation, fear, injustice, corruption, or spiritual darkness, we can call upon Jesus. We aren’t powerful because we’re powerful. We stand because of Who stands with us. There is power in the name of Jesus because there is power in Jesus…
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Sometimes the things that look good aren’t good for us. In fact, that’s often how temptation works—it looks appealing enough to make us reach for it before we recognize the danger attached to it. Seduction isn’t only sexual. It can be anything that attracts, entices, or tempts us away from God. The enemy rarely shows…
