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September 7, 2013

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Attitudes & Behavior, Family, Friends & Fellowship, Forgiveness, Love & Works

I’m Sorry

An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city. Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars. [Proverbs 18:19 (NLT)]

Father, help us tear down the obstacles in our strained relationships. Show us how to remedy the tension between us and those who have hurt us or those we have hurt. Help us to forgive and to be willing to ask for forgiveness from others. Fill our hearts with love for all people, even those who have caused us pain.

In some families, please is described as the magic word. In our house, however, it was sorry. [Margaret Laurence]

 

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September 6, 2013

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God's Promises, Miracles, Today: Make it Count

Divine Intervention

Only I can tell you the future before it even happens. Everything I plan will come to pass, for I do whatever I wish. [Isaiah 46:10 (NLT)]

Is it coincidence or God’s providence? Today, let’s look for God’s hand in the events of this day, the people we meet, and the places we go. He has something wonderful planned for us.

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September 5, 2013

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Temptation & Sin, Wisdom & Guidance

Did I Really Say That?

Lord, place a guard at my mouth, a sentry at the door of my lips. Keep me from wanting to do wrong and from joining evil people in their wickedness. [Psalm 141:3-4a (GNT)]

Did I really say that? O Lord, how often I speak without thinking and how tempting it is to give in to gossip, criticism and negativity. Prevent me from speaking hastily, insensitively or imprudently.

 

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September 4, 2013

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Church & Worship, Family, Friends & Fellowship

For the Shepherds

And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will guide you with knowledge and understanding. [Jeremiah 3:15 (NLT)]

I offer this prayer for Christians everywhere, but especially for our pastors, teachers and missionaries. Enlighten them with your word and enrich their faith. Encourage them in their work and empower them as they witness and teach. May their lives be good examples and may their flocks respond positively to their leadership and lessons.

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September 2, 2013

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Forgiveness, Sorrow, Grief & Regrets

A Clean Slate

Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion, blot out my transgression. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sins. [Psalm 51:1-2 (NIV)]

God of Second Chances, thank you for your love and forgiveness. As you have forgiven me, help me to forgive myself. Let me leave my guilt behind and start this week with a clean slate.