Tag: Prayer
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We hear the phrase “walk in the Spirit”, but has anyone ever actually taught you how to do that? We know how to pray. We know how to read our Bible. We know how to go to church and worship God. But the Bible tells us there is also a spiritual way of living—learning to recognize God’s…
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When someone we love is struggling, our natural instinct is often to help. We want to solve the problem, change their thinking, convince them to make better choices, or somehow rescue them from whatever they are facing. And when someone we love is making choices that hurt us, the temptation can be even stronger. We…
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Sometimes we come to God because we need answers, direction, or help. But when was the last time you came to Him simply because you wanted Him? No agenda. No prayer list. No distractions. Just time to love Him, worship Him, and enjoy His presence. Don’t only seek what God can give you. Seek Him…
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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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When we hear the words spiritual warfare, one of two things often happens. Some people scoff at it as though it isn’t real, while others immediately picture dramatic battles between good and evil. The truth is, neither response gives us a complete biblical picture. Spiritual warfare is real, and it must be acknowledged if we expect…
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Praying for the hurting is one thing… Praying for those who have hurt us is something else entirely. Yet that’s exactly what Jesus calls us to do. today’s Gem: “Pray for your enemies. They may turn from their evil ways, and so may you.” Praying for our enemies may be one of the hardest things…
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One thing I’ve learned over the years is that when the Lord continues repeating the same message, I need to stop and pay close attention. For the past seven devotionals, every Gem He has given me has pointed back to the same theme: caring for those who are hurting. Seven days. One message. I don’t…
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Someone around you is fighting a battle you’ll never see. Behind many smiles are hidden struggles, fear, anxiety, and despair. As followers of Christ, we’re called to do more than notice—we’re called to pray, encourage, and lovingly point people to Jesus. You may never know how God uses your kindness or your prayers to change…
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We all make time for what matters most. When something is truly important to us, we usually find a way to make time for it. Yet somehow, spending time with God is often the first thing to disappear when life gets busy. That’s the danger of busyness. Rarely does it pull us away from God…
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Think about someone you love deeply.You recognize their voice instantly. You notice when something is wrong. You can often tell what they’re thinking before they even say it. Why? Because you’ve spent time with them. You’ve listened to them. You care about what they think, feel, and want. The goal isn’t merely hearing words -…
Gems of Knowledge 