CHEERFUL HEART 🕊️

💌 A cheerful heart is good medicine. [ Proverbs 17: 22 ]⁣

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+Proverbs reminds us that "a cheerful look brings joy to the heart" and "a cheerful heart is good medicine" (15:30 NLT; 17:22).⁣

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+Quite often, the smiles of God's children stem from the supernatural joy we possess. It's a gift from God that regularly spills out into our lives, as we encourage people who are carrying heavy burdens or share with those who are looking for answers to life's questions. Even when we experience suffering, our joy can still shine through.⁣

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+WHEN LIFE SEEMS DARK, CHOOSE JOY. LET YOUR SMILE BE A WINDOW OF HOPE REFLECTING GOD'S LOVE AND THE LIGHT OF HIS PRESENCE IN YOUR LIFE.⁣

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🙏 God, You are able to overcome all things. And I am so grateful that when I cry out to You, You deliver me.⁣

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+I understand that private victories may take time, but I'm willing to put in the work. Please prepare me for the plans You have for me. In Jesus' name, Amen. ☝️🙌🪄🌻💕

Prayer 🕊️

🙏 God, thank You for all of the awesome things You have already done for me. Whether I notice it or not, I know You are active in my life! Please help me to never forget how faithful You are. In Jesus' name, Amen. ☝️🙌🪄🌻💕

God is everything 🕊️

+God has the medicine for you in the present. God is looking for you. The hard moments in your life are divine appointments where He comes and rescues you.⁣

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+When you feel depressed, anxious, or lonely, remember these three things: God is real; God loves you; God has something good for you.⁣

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+Meditate on this today: In my past, my present, and my future, I decide to see God as a great God (not a small God).⁣

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🙏Abba Father, thank You for being attentive and answering me when I cry out to You.⁣

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+In the same way a sunrise pushes back the darkness of the night, Your presence makes fear disappear.⁣

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+May Your voice silence all fear. Fill me with joy as I lift my gaze toward You. Thank you, Father. In Jesus name, Amen. 🙌☝️🪄🌻🧡

HE HEARS US 🕊️⁣⁣

💌 Then you will call on me and come pray to me, and I will listen to you. [Jeremiah 29:12]⁣

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+We don't need to rely on feelings or wait for a sign to know that God listens to us. He's promised to listen, and He always keeps His promises (2 Corinthians 1:20).⁣

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🙏 Dear God, thank You for hearing my prayers, though I may sometimes doubt it. Help me to trust Your promise that You listen to me. In Jesus name, Amen. 🙌☝️🪄🌻❣️

Nothing is IMPOSSIBLE to God 🕊️

🙏 God, every word from You has purpose. You always do what You say You will do. But sometimes, Your methods are not my methods. Sometimes, I find myself waiting on You to act.⁣

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+When I start to wonder what You are doing, please remind me that You are working even as I wait. You are faithful, and I will trust in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 🙌☝️🌻🪄🧡

NOTHING IS HARD FOR GOD 🕊️

💌 We will stand in your presence . . . . and will cry out to you in our distress. [ 2 Chronicles 20:9 ]⁣

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+God rescued His people from the invading armies, and He hears us when we cry out to Him in distress.⁣

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+Whatever your concern - whether a relationship issue or something threatening from the natural world - lift it to God in prayer.⁣

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+Nothing is too hard for Him. 😊⁣

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🙏 Lord, I come to You in this fearful time. I seek Your help. Slow me down and calm my anxious heart as I turn my face to You.⁣

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+Speak to me as I meditate on Your truths in Scripture, free me from my fears as I cry out to You. I ask for Your protection in this time of trouble. Thank You for being with me. In Jesus name, Amen. 🙌☝️🌻🪄🧡

PRAYER FOR THE WEEK 🕊️

🙏 God, only You determine my worth and my value. You have given me the ability to work and to do it well—so when I feel overwhelmed, burnt out, frustrated, or uninspired, please help me to stay focused on You.⁣⁣

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+Remind me that You are the One I work for. You are the One who gives me a future and a hope. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 🙌☝️⁣

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#HEYMONDAY 🌻⁣

#haveaniceandproductiveweek 🪄⁣

#blessings ❣️

GRATEFUL 🕊️⁣

+There are enough reasons to give thanks to God daily. But that doesn’t mean we always feel grateful or notice these blessings.⁣

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+Don’t let your feelings and experience call the shots. Lead your feelings by reminding your heart of reasons to be thankful.⁣

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+Because we don’t always feel grateful or desire to give thanks, intentionality is important. We tune our hearts by retraining its habits.⁣

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+A life of grumbling doesn’t go away at once, but by committing yourself to daily practices of thanksgiving, gratitude chips away our complaining spirit.⁣

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+Over time, practicing giving thanks turns into a habit, which forms in us a posture of gratitude rather than grumbling.⁣

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+Don’t get discouraged if this feels difficult at first. Like any training exercise, starting and keeping it up early is the hardest part.⁣

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+There’s no one-size-fits-all plan for thanksgiving, so choose what works for you. But the key is to be intentional.⁣

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+Cultivate a posture of gratitude to God by choosing to practice thanksgiving to God every day. 😊⁣

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🙏 God, at all times, let Your will be done in me. I know this isn't an easy thing to say. I know that following You requires accepting struggles that are beyond my control.⁣

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+But I also know that Your plans are good, and I want to take part in those plans. So today, I surrender. Teach me Your will. In Jesus' name, Amen. ☝️🙌🌻🪄🤍

GIVE THANKS ALL THE TIME 🕊️

+The best way to guard our hearts is by giving our hearts to God. When we make Him the center of our lives and the source of our strength, what we do will flow out from Him.⁣

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+So instead of fitting God into our daily routines, let's create our daily routines around our relationship with God. Let's create space for God to speak to us and restore us.⁣

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+Let's allow God to heal the parts of our lives that are broken so that what comes out of us is good, encouraging, and leading to abundant, joy-filled life.⁣

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+Let every day be a chance for I-spy-God moments. Your life is full of blessings, even if they feel like small ones, and as we notice them and give thanks our outlook on things begins to change.⁣

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+Like a snowball, little blessings grow into bigger ones and our faith in God grows. When you see God’s gifts or taste grace, give thanks. 😊⁣

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🙏 God, I know I will face troubles in this world, but I also know You are in control. In all circumstances, help me to remember Your promises, and remind me of the beautiful eternity with You that I will have.⁣

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+THANK YOU for being with me during hardship. You are always good all the time. Today, please give me the courage and strength I need to stand firm in my faith. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 🙌☝️🪄🌻🤍

PRAYER 🕊️

🙏 God, there are things in my life that are holding me down. I am not strong enough to escape this on my own. Please take control of my situation, and allow me to walk in Your freedom. I trust you today.⁣

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+Thank You for giving me hope. No matter what I face, You daily remind me that I have all that I need when I draw near to You.⁣

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+Thank You for being my source of strength and comfort. On good days and bad days, I'm grateful that I can always count on You. Realign my heart today, and teach me how to draw near to You. In Jesus' name, Amen. 🙌☝️🌻🪄💕

Lean not on your understanding 🕊️

+It is human nature to try and find solutions to challenges encountered. “God gave me a brain to think and be able to solve my problems!” This is what most of us tell ourselves.⁣

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+Where I come from, we even have a saying that “God helps those who help themselves”, and this has been passed down so much that most people believe it to be biblical, yet it’s not.⁣

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+On the contrary, God helps us when we are unable to help ourselves! He makes a way where there is no way! Therefore, you should not live your life independent of God; you need God every second of your life and cannot simply trust your mind or feelings as these are fleeting.⁣

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+One thing remains constant; and that is the Spirit of God in us. God never changes. As His Word says, He is the same yesterday, today and forevermore (Hebrews 13:8), therefore you should depend on his guidance and direction each each day. 😊⁣

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🙏 Dear Lord Jesus, thank You for Your love and faithfulness in my life. Today I boldly declare Your Lordship over my life and surrender my every decision in Your hands.⁣

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+Lord, please direct my footsteps and help me not to lean on my own understanding. In Your Glorious Name I pray, Amen! 🙌🙏🪄🌻💕

Praising God for His Goodness 💌

🙏 God, You are good. No matter what goes on around me—You are good. You are worthy of praise because You are God. You provide for me, strengthen me, deliver me, and heal me.⁣

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+Even when I don’t see You at work in my life, that doesn’t change the fact that You are working. There is no one like You. So regardless of what I face today, I will praise You! In Jesus’ name, Amen. 🙌☝️🪄🌻💕

PRAYERS 🕊️

💌 In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength. [Isaiah 30:15]⁣

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🙏 God, no matter what goes on around me today, help me to stay focused on You. It's when I'm close to You that I find the strength I need to accomplish whatever is before me.⁣

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+So right now, I choose to quiet my mind and refocus on Your presence. I trust You, God. Please help me to always rely on You because You're always faithful! In Jesus' name, Amen. 🙌☝️🪄🌻💕

UNCHANGING GOD 💕

+Seasons may shift, situations may change, people may abandon, desert, or betray you-but the one who remains constant throughout history is the God over history.⁣

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+The Lord is unchanging and immovable. Nothing can stand against Him or overcome Him. He knows what it's like to suffer because He suffered for us.⁣

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+And so we can trust God because He keeps His promises-and He has promised to fight for us, never leave us, make a way for us, love us, protect us, and remain faithful to us.⁣

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+Since God is our salvation, we can trust Him and not be afraid. So come what may, let's choose today to trust in the Lord.⁣

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🙏 God, You are my source of strength and hope. You form the foundation of my life, and You overwhelm my fears with Your love. With You, all things are possible. So I will place my hope in You.⁣

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+In You I shall trust. Even when everything around me seems to crumble, I will trust and not be afraid—for my future is found in You. You make my life secure. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 🙌☝️🪄🌻🤍

God's Purposes for You 🕊️⁣⁣

+Sometimes we align our plans with God’s purposes. At other times – certainly in my experience – God overrules our plans.⁣

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+We should always bear in mind that we may have got it wrong and that, ultimately, thankfully, it is the Lord who determines our steps.⁣

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+Good plans can take time. Sometimes, it might feel like it’s taking forever for God to reveal His plan to you. The reality is that you may never see the full outcome of what God has for your life.⁣

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+Waiting seasons aren’t wasted seasons. Wherever you are right now, God can use you!⁣

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+His plans are good. Whatever season you find yourself in right now, the promise of Jeremiah 29:11 holds true: God does have good plans for you—plans for a future and a hope.⁣

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+It may not seem like everything is working out right now, but if you continue to trust God with your future, you’ll see good on the other side of it. 😊⁣

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🙏 God, there is nothing that You can't do. You have no weaknesses or limitations.⁣

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+Please help me to trust in You as I face today's challenges. I know as long as you are with me, there is nothing I cannot do. In Jesus' name, Amen. 🙌☝️🪄🌻🤍

God's Game-Changing Answer 🕊️⁣⁣

+The world is full of setbacks and challenges that can pull even the strongest of Christians down.⁣

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+Because we are heavenly beings living under the world order, we cannot control what comes our way.⁣

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+However, we have control over how we respond to the challenges we face. This is why it's important to know who and whose you are.⁣

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+And this begins with the understanding that you are a child of God; a joint heir with Jesus Christ.⁣

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+When you know this, you will be able to look any challenge in the eye and stand boldly proclaiming the victory that Jesus brought on the cross.⁣

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+God has promised ‘peace’ to his people. This does not necessarily mean outward peace. The pressures, difficulties, trials, battles and busyness may not disappear. But in all this, God has promised to give you his peace.⁣

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+No matter how things may look at the moment, you can stand firm and be at peace, knowing that you're victorious because of the finished work of Calvary.⁣

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🙏 Father God, thank You that You have chosen and consecrated me to You. I thank You that You have made Your peace available to me through Your Son, Jesus Christ, and therefore I will not be discouraged.⁣

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+I stand firm on Your word knowing I am victorious. In the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen. 🙌☝️🌻🪄❣️

Faith in the Dark⁣⁣

+We all face our share of fears. Honestly, there is a lot to be afraid of in this uncertain world. We’ve all got something that keeps us tossing and turning at night.⁣

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+What’s the answer, then?⁣

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+Embrace a faith in God that is big enough and honest enough to make space for trials and tragedies, not just for triumphs.⁣

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+No matter what happens — whether we live or die, win or lose, succeed or fail — God is in charge, and he can be trusted (Romans 8:28-29).⁣

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+We’re going to face some tough things in life. None of them can break our relationship with God.⁣

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+Even if our worst fears come true, we can still count on God’s love and presence.⁣

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+When you learn to live with faith in God, death and loss lose their power. Faith enables you to face any threat, any bad news, or any fear without being overwhelmed.⁣

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+Let faith define your life, and it will walk you through your death experiences unscathed.⁣

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+Don’t just give it credit for the victories — let it carry you through failure, disappointment, and hurt too. That’s when it is at its best.⁣

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+Yes, the worst might happen. No, your miracle might not take place on this side of heaven. Yes, there are some difficult days ahead.⁣

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+But you don’t have to be afraid. Faith opens your eyes to the God who surrounds you with arms of love and armies of protection. 😊⁣

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🙏 God, when I am overwhelmed, Your Word reminds me of Your goodness. Thank You for Your provision and faithfulness even when I fall short.⁣

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+Help me to seek You first every day through Your Word—for You alone will sustain me. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 🙌☝️🪄🌻❣️