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Immeasurable Joy

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How much joy does it take to fill a cup? A bucket? An ocean? Joy cannot be dispensed like liquid for a recipe. It can’t be contained like filling a bathtub for a soothing soak. Joy can’t be counted by barrels. When we bask in the presence of Jehovah, we are surrounded by an ocean of immeasurable joy.

In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore (Psalm 16:11 from the Holy Bible, New King James).

    Prayer: Lord Jesus, You cover me with Your presence. Let me experience the fullness of Your joy. Amen.
    Devotion by Violet Carr Moore
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Search and Rescue

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If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them wanders away, what will he do? Won’t he leave the ninety-nine others on the hills and go out to search for the one that is lost? (Matthew 18:12 Holy Bible, New Living Translation).

    If a family member, friend or someone from your community goes missing, a search gets underway. Panic turns to organized involvement and support. Volunteers forget daily routine and concentrate on the search. Jesus told the story of the missing sheep as a reminder that the ninety-nine are safe. He leaves the flock to search for one lost sheep. If you’ve wandered away from the Great Shepherd, rescue is on the way.
    Prayer : Lord, I need Your caring touch to carry me back to safety. Amen.
    Devotion by Violet Carr Moore
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Survival Lesson

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Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; but I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory clothed himself like one of these, (Luke 12:27, Holy Bible, New American Standard).

    The disciples of Jesus were concerned about life’s necessities after they left their careers to follow Him. With no source of income, how would they survive? Even the basics of food, housing, clothing—the same things we worry about today—were beyond their reach. Jesus compared the thriving field lilies to the wealthy King Solomon’s wardrobe. Their natural beauty from the master weaver assured them He would care for them. Nothing has changed. Lilies bloom. God still cares for His followers.
    Prayer: Eternal God, this lesson from the lilies is my assurance that You care for me. Amen.
    Devotion by Violet Carr Moore
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Refuge

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The LORD will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble” (Psalm 9:9, Holy Bible, King James Version).

    Trouble! Had more than your share? Not interested in repeats, but they continue? The Psalmist offers a solution. When life overwhelms you, the Lord will provide a safety net. If your journey has lead you into oppression, step into God’s safe house and rest sheltered by His peace.
    Prayer: Heavenly Father, I have no place to turn but You. Shelter me in my times of trouble. Amen.
    Devotion by Violet Carr Moore
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Looking for Inspiration

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I look up to the hills, but where does my help come from? (Psalm 121:1, Holy Bible, New Century Version)

    For several years, I’ve watched surrounding hills known locally as the Altamont, defy winter and glow with miles of fresh green groundcover. Absence of rain thwarted the transformation from summer browns to winter green. Inspiration whispers that the hills don’t complain about the defiance of seasons. They perform their protective sentinel duty year round, surrounded by green or brown.

Prayer: Lord, I miss the phenomenon of new life surrounding me this winter. Let me see Your glory no matter what season. Amen.

    Devotion by Violet Carr Moore
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Bold Faith

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Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days (Daniel 6:10, Holy Bible, New King James Version).

    Daniel showed no concern about the signed decree that prohibited petitions to anyone other than King Darius. Daniel had prayed three times each day before the decree and he made no changes the day the order to stop praying became effective. He did not hide in fear and whisper prayers in a corner. Daniel threw open the windows and prayed with boldness. He knew that his God, the one true God, would take care of him.
    Prayer: Lord, give me Daniel’s determination to devote time to prayer without distractions. Amen.
    Devotion by Violet Carr Moore
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Running on Empty

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Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps (Matthew 25:3-4, Holy Bible, New King James).

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    Passing semi trucks on freeways brings different sounds to my ears. Trucks loaded with cargo have a solid sound. Trucks on dead-end runs rattle. All are headed the same direction. Each is capable of delivering a product, but not all are. One filled with goods is fulfilling its purpose. The empty trailer needs a cargo refill. Could the same be said for Christians? One with no oil rattles because the vessel is empty. Another filled to the brim is ready to shine a light for the Lord.

    Prayer: Lord, examine my life today. Keep me filled to the top with the oil of Your Holy Spirit. Amen.

    Devotion by Violet Carr Moore
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Endurance

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I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. (2 Timothy 4:7, Holy Bible, New King James)

    Walk-a-thons or short sprints are easy for conditioned participants. Longer races force runners to focus on an extended goal. Endurance events involving a variety of activities are won by athletes devoted to the end result. The endurance principle made Apostle Paul the example of first century Christian success. He was persecuted and suffered many things for his decision to follow the teachings of Jesus. Apostle Paul persevered, overcoming all obstacles. He finished the race because he kept the faith.
    Prayer: Lord Jesus, I thank You for Apostle Paul who never gave up. His endurance brought the Gospel to the known world in his time and encourages me today. Amen.
    Devotion by Violet Carr Moore
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Two-step Process

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So he, trembling and astonished, said, “Lord, what do You want me to do?” Then the Lord said to him, “Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.” (Acts 9:6, Holy Bible, New King James)

    Saul’s encounter with the divine is a familiar story to Christians. Saul persecuted the New Testament church believing he was doing the right thing to dissuade these renegade followers of the crucified Christ. When Saul responded to a voice from Heaven, the instructive response was to go into the city and wait for more directions. After three days of blindness, Ananias arrived to touch Saul with a miracle of sight restoration. This two-step process opened Saul’s eyes, naturally and spiritually, and converted him from a Christian hater to a dedicated missionary.
    Prayer: Lord, prayers for my family have brought them a step closer to You. Finish the process You have begun and bring the miracle of salvation. Amen.
    Devotion by Violet Carr Moore
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