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Supreme Pardon

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“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death” (Romans 8:1-2, Holy Bible, King James Version). When the law condemns a guilty person, a sentence is required, from a short incarceration to a death sentence, depending on the crime. A parole or reverse ruling for a new trial brings hope of a better life but does not absolve the guilt. When a pardon is handed down, the prisoner is free as though the crime never happened. Jesus never paroles, only pardons with full freedom that leaves no condemnation—no guilt trip.

Prayer: Lord, thank You for my proclamation of pardon. You have erased my past and given me a future. Amen.

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Retreat

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“And He said to them, ‘Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.’ For there were many coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat,” (Mark 6:31, Holy Bible, New King James). Ever have times when you are inundated with responsibilities? People pressing too close or getting in your way? Jesus, speaking to His disciples, suggested they retreat away from the crowds. If you can’t take a isolated vacation, try a day trip, a stroll through a local park, a few minutes in backyard solitude. These will be retreats if you take Jesus with you.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, I need time away from people in my everyday routine. Until then, I’m meditating on You and basking in Your presence for a refreshing retreat. Amen.

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A Hiding Place

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“So it shall be, while My glory passes by, that I will put you in the cleft of the rock, and will cover you with My hand while I pass by,” (Exodus 33:22, Holy Bible, New King James). Eavesdrop on this scene. God and Moses are conversing after he broke the stone tablets in his frustration with the Israelites under his charge. Moses asking God to journey with the huge entourage needs a new confirmation (verse 18). He says, “…show me Your glory.” God’s agrees but tells Moses “…no man shall see Me, and live” (verse 20). God shielded Moses and gave him a partial view of His glory. The magnificence of God hovers nearby, but you must first be willing to be hidden in a crevice, a protected place, before God eclipses you with His overwhelming presence.

Prayer: Lord, I’m waiting in the shadows, ready to experience Your magnificent presence. Amen.

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Renewal

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Occasionally I need a transfusion. Maybe not the “A negative” sort, but I need a transfusion in the way that I think. At times, I lose my focus, and what I see becomes distorted. It’s so easy to only see my irritations and struggles while forgetting the many areas in my life where I’m experiencing no problems or pain. I have no difficulty complaining, criticizing, and finding fault, yet tend to leave words of gratitude and appreciation left unsaid. Why is that? It is so much easier to fuss and fret than to speak hope, peace, and joy. The Word of God tells us to be “renewed” in our minds (Ephesians 4:23).

Prayer: Lord, we can not “fix” ourselves. We need Your help. Each day, prompt us to say words that heal, lift, and encourage. We can do all things, as long as our focus is on You (Philippians 4:13).

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Restoration

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“Humpty Dumpty set on a wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the king’s horses and all the king’s men couldn’t put Humpty Dumpty together again!” Have you ever felt a little like Humpty Dumpty? I have. I’ve fallen. Failed. Broken, not just things, but people – said words that shouldn’t have been spoken – done things that I never should have done. I’m left wondering if I can ever piece the fragments of my life back together again. I can’t. But He can! God mends broken hearts. He takes the pieces of failure, inadequacies, and rejection, and He patiently restores, heals, strengthens, refreshes, and renews.

Prayer: Dear Lord, when we are cast down, nothing is going right, and we don’t know which way to turn, You are our hope (Psalm 42:11). Thank You for the promise that we have in You.

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The Quest for More

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More! The best! To possess it first! It seems as soon as we obtain one thing there is another that we must have too. Dresses and shoes sit in our closets, often with price tags still attached, while we shop for more. “The person with the most toys wins!” Whether those words would ever come out of our mouths or not, that is exactly how we live. We worry and fret that our best will never be good enough and that our friends and neighbors will upstage us. What a waste of time. There is one way to ensure that we always have all that we need. “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you” (Matthew 6:34).

Prayer: Dear God, help us to remember that as long as You’re all we want, we will have all that we need.

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Blind Faith

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Occasionally it seems that we lose our way. It happens to the best of us. The darkness of night descends around us, and we can no longer see clearly. The bright sunlight is obscured and the road, we once easily maneuvered, now seems narrow, winding and hazardous. It is one thing to navigate hills and dangerous curves in broad daylight, but attempting them in the dead of night is another. Without familiar landmarks to guide our way, each bend seems treacherous. Life has a way of blindsiding us. We are frightened when dark, heavy clouds envelop our lives.

Prayer: Lord, Your Word tells us that when we fear (respect) You and are obedient, that we no longer walk in darkness. “Let him trust in the name of the Lord, and stay upon His God” (Isaiah 50:10). We trust You with our lives. In You there is light and life.

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Feeling Empty

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That empty feeling is there. You know the one. There has to be more to life! So we turn up the music and invite friends over. The problem is that the party eventually ends and we’re back where we started. The emptiness is still there. Do you know that God actually designed each of us with an “empty spot” that only He can fill? There is nothing and no one that can completely fulfill us except Him. Only God’s presence can bring lasting peace, joy, and contentment. There is a longing in the heart of every man, woman, boy, and girl for God. The Psalmist put it like this, “As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God” (Psalm 42:1).

Prayer: Lord, we long to be in Your presence for in Your presence there is fullness of joy (Psalm 16:11). In You we’re complete!

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