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Unbroken Covenant

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“For the mountains may move and the hills disappear, but even then my faithful love for you will remain. My covenant of blessing will never be broken,” says the LORD, who has mercy on you,” (Isaiah 54:10, Holy Bible, New Living Translation).

    I can’t imagine a day that mountains of majestic beauty will be swallowed into the earth or crumble into the sea leaving a flat skyline. God says even if that catastrophic phenomenon occurs, it won’t shake His love for me. His covenant of blessings will continue, never to be broken.

      Prayer: Lord, if the day comes when mountains slip into the sea, I will cling to Your promise. Your love and blessings will continue to be mine. Amen.

      Devotion by Violet Carr Moore
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Courageous Heroes

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“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go,” (Joshua 1:9, Holy Bible, New King James).

    It’s been said that everyone has a reservoir of hidden courage that surfaces when needed. I’ve heard of ordinary people who performed heroic feats in emergencies. I’ve wondered what pushed them to abandon their fear to help others. Perhaps it begins with recognition that God is their source of courage, for He is with them.
    Prayer: Lord, give me the strength to be courageous because You are with me everywhere I go. Amen.
    Devotion by Violet Carr Moore
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Trailblazers

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    “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us,” (Hebrews 12:1, Holy Bible, New Living Translation).

      Running a race isn’t easy. Ask anyone who has participated in a marathon. New runners capture the spirit of the race first. They train. They run. They hear the roar of crowd as they pass each marker. Christians run individual marathons, following the path of witnesses, trailblazers, who have lived the life of faith and won the race.
      Prayer: Lord, I am grateful for those who blazed the trail before me and have become my examples of faith. Amen.
      Devotion by Violet Carr Moore
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Sounds of Success

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O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph, (Psalm 47:1, Holy Bible, King James).

    Vocal chords betray inner emotions. Discouraged? The voice will tell. Exuberant? No way to contain the excitement of tumbling words. This psalmist pushes aside the difficulties of life with the admonition to forget unfortunate situations and shout with the voice of triumph. Give it a try. Let your victorious voice be heard today.
    Prayer: Lord, I push aside my despair. I clap my hand and shout triumphant praises to Your holy name. Amen.
    Devotion by Violet Carr Moore
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Blackout

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The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?(Psalm 27:1, Holy Bible King James)

    Have you ever been lost with no street lights? Ever fumbled for a flashlight during an electrical power failure? Until that smidgeon of light helps you focus on your path, you’re in a blackout. Sometimes life is like that. A blackout with nothing visible. Until you look toward the Lord. He is your light and your salvation.
    Prayer: Lord, when I stumble in darkness, shine Your light on me and give me strength. Amen.
    Devotion by Violet Carr Moore
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Universal Language

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Multitudes of languages and cultures employ a variety of customs to affirm the greatness of God. If sojourners don’t speak the local dialect, does it separate them from the holy presence of God? What if the local deity is not the eternal God? Consider the Psalmist David’s revelation to the chief musician.

The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge. There is no speech nor language Where their voice is not heard. (Psalm 19: 1-3, Holy Bible, New King James)

Prayer: Eternal God, wherever I am, I see Your glory revealed in the heavens and feel Your presence in my soul. Amen.

    Devotion by Violet Carr Moore
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Strength and Patience

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Payphone or cell phone? MP3 or antique gramophone? Computer screen or chalkboard? No contest. We are a technology generation. It’s great to use, but it fosters impatience. If my internet connection doesn’t open, I can’t post this devotional. Email or text messages beg for my immediate reply. Do I treat prayer the same way? I pray, send a prayer heavenward, and anticipate an instant message reply. Frustration follows when I don’t hear from God. Perhaps he answered with silence, and I missed the message to wait. His delayed response brings patience. Patience strengthens me while I wait.

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint, (Isaiah 40:31, Holy Bible, King James).

    Prayer : Lord, I have an abundance of , but I’m short on patience. Strengthen me while I wait. Amen.
    Devotion by Violet Carr Moore
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Awesome!

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Come and see what our God has done, what awesome miracles he performs for people! (Psalm 66:5, Holy Bible, New Living Translation).

Awesome! This overused word is interwoven into conversations to describe anything above average. It’s linked to fashion, talents, gourmet foods, websites, gadgets, and travels. The King James Version translates awesome as “terrible.” Imagine this scene. We’re looking over the splendid Grand Canyon. I wave my arms and shout out “Terrible!” You wouldn’t understand my comment. If I said “awesome” you would know I’m impressed with God’s creation. That’s what the psalmist meant—full of awe, awesome—when he recognized God’s magnificent miracles. Awesome! That word belongs to God.

    Prayer : Lord, when I see Your creations and witness miracles You have given to us, they are awesome! Amen.
    Devotion by Violet Carr Moore
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Protective Custody

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When a person is endangered from an external source, law enforcement officers may place them in protective custody for safety reasons. I like to think this is what Jesus had in mind when He offered a prayer for my safety in a world where evil persists. I imagine Him placing an invisible shield around me when I am in danger.

    I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one,” (John 17:15 from the Holy Bible, New King James).

    Prayer : Thank You Lord for a shield that surrounds me. I am safe in Your protective care. Amen.
    Devotion by Violet Carr Moore
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