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In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:6,7

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you, to stand firm, walk and not faint because the reward is greater than your present. Your faith is your signal of hope.

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You shall not make idols for yourselves or erect an image or pillar, and you shall not set up a figured stone in your land to bow down to it, for I am the LORD your God. Leviticus 26:1

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to refrain from the false image that fear has created in your life. The world has proven to be a place of uncertainty that leads to disappointment. We have the power and authority to refuse, reject and deny anything that does not line up with greatness.

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See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 1 John 3:1

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you, to not be concerned or worried about your position in this world. Our Lord is a significant God and we are attached to Him. We sometimes look to insignificant people which results in insignificant love and acceptance. Let us continue to be reminded of who we belong to and the reason we do. There is a divine purpose behind it all.

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Behold, the LORD’S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save,
or his ear dull, that it cannot hear. Isaiah 59:1

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to listen carefully, so that you do not miss the voice of the Lord and the results of your prayer. He is always working behind the scenes. Do not miss it because it is soon to come. Be encouraged today.

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Forsaking the right way, they have gone astray. They have followed the way of Balaam, the son of Beor, who loved gain from wrongdoing. 2 Peter 2:15

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you, to look at the bigger picture and decide if wrongdoing is the right doing. There is a temporary delight in wrong that has a road to nowhere. Though the path may be different, the end of it will still be disappointment. Let us choose good over evil and right over wrong. The Lord will guide those who allow him to. It is all free will to do so as you please. However, is the outcome worth it? Be encouraged and stay focused on and in Him.

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The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah: “Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is anything too hard for me? Jeremiah 32:26,27

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you, to forfeit the hard stuff and give it to the Lord our God. We are temped with challenges all the day long and tend to invest time in it. The battle was not ours to begin with. He’s got it under control even when we do not see it.

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And immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and he regained his sight. Then he rose and was baptized. Acts 9:18

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you not to become distorted by the images of this world but instead be renewed in your spiritual and natural vision.

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Repent, therefore, of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, the intent of your heart may be forgiven you. Acts 8:22

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you, to continue a life of daily renewal of the mind and heart. A holy life will sustain us and allow us to keep our life in Christ consistent.

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And they made his grave with the wicked
and with a rich man in his death,
although he had done no violence,
and there was no deceit in his mouth. Isaiah 53:9

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you, to continue practicing a lifestyle of holiness. It is so necessary in this present time because it preserves our righteousness.

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Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world. Philippians 2:14-15

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you, to be consistent in shining your light amongst the world. What good is it if we are the mirror image of everyone else. If that were so, there would be no glory given to our Father in heaven. Instead, let us be as fruitful as possible in all that we do and say.