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What is Truth?

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    “To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, ‘If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free’” (John 8:31-32 in the New International Version of the Holy Bible).

    Are you searching for the truth? Do you want real answers to your life issues? With so many religions proclaiming they have the truth, do you wonder where to turn? We must start our search for truth with the only reliable source –the Holy Bible. Jesus Christ Himself proclaimed that obedience to His teachings is the key to finding the truth and freedom from life’s distresses.

    Prayer: Lord, it is my hearts desire for You to consider me to be one of your real disciples. I understand that a disciple is one who follows You, obeys Your instructions and stands firm on Your teachings. It is then, and only then, that I will recognize the truth. The Bible tells me that You are “the way, the truth, and the life.” When I become acquainted with You, Truth steps into my life and I am genuinely free.
    Devotion by Julie Long
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A Patient God

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    “The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy” (Psalm 103:7 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible).

    There are many who view God as someone who is watching their every move waiting for an opportunity to pass judgment on them. While it is true that our unjust actions, apart from God’s mercy, will bring the penalty of sin upon our lives, this Scripture emphasizes the great patience of God towards us.

    Prayer: Jesus, I praise you for your endless love and compassion. Forgive me for my thoughtlessness and the many times I have overlooked your tender mercies. Help me to think before I act, to be more careful about the way I handle Your mercy. Thank You for being patient with me. Amen.
    Devotion by: Julie Long
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Our Sense of Need

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“Prayer is not appointed for the furnishing of God with the knowledge of what we need, but it is designed as a confession to Him of our sense of need. In this, as in everything, God’s thoughts are not as ours. God requires that His gifts should be sought for. He designs to be honored by our asking just as He is to be thanked by us after He has bestowed His blessing.” ~Arthur W. Pink

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What Does God Want from Us?

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    “Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty, give unto the Lord glory and strength. Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness” (Psalm 29:1-2 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible). We have something to offer God. How amazing is that? The Creator of the heavens and the earth desires my praise!
    Prayer: I lift my voice in praise and adoration to You, O Lord! May everything I say and do bring You glory and honor. Let my heart be pure and blameless as I offer You my praise. I will exalt Your Name forever and ever. Amen.
    Devotion by: Julie Long
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I Am Free

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“But we are descendants of Abraham,” they said. “We have never been slaves to anyone. What do you mean, ‘You will be set free’?” Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave of sin,” (Holy Bible, John 8:33-34, New Living Translation). I was born in the United States of America, the land of freedom. When the red, white and blue flag unfurls, it’s my assurance that freedom belongs to me. Like these descendents of Abraham who questioned Jesus, I’ve never been a slave or endured servant, but tentacles of sin enslaved me until I claimed my inheritance through faith in Jesus Christ. He set me free.

prayer: Lord Jesus, I am no longer enslaved by sin because You set me free. Amen.

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His Ways

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“Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways!” (Romans 11:33, Holy Bible, New Living Translation). When unexpected things happen, I question my future. Have I made a wrong turn, or has God remapped my route? Maybe neither. It could be a definitive learning curve to teach me to trust God’s ways.

prayer: Eternal God, I don’t understand the twists and turns You’ve placed in my life, but I will trust Your decisions. You know what’s best for me. Amen.

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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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