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Because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:3-4

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to persevere in all things so that you have a victorious outcome.

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Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character. 1 Corinthians 15:33

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to keep up your godly character and avoid every spirit of corruption.

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My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield and the horn of my salvation.
He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior—
from violent people you save me. 2 Samuel 22:3

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to look to the one and only savior of humanity. He is and always will be the rock of salvation. There is no one in comparison that will come to our immediate rescue.

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As has just been said:
“Today, if you hear his voice,
do not harden your hearts
as you did in the rebellion. Hebrews 3:15

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to hear the only voice that matters, which is the Lord. Let us cling tightly to Him, for the sake of our soul.

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But now, this is what the LORD says—
he who created you, Jacob,
he who formed you, Israel:
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
I have summoned you by name; you are mine. Isaiah 43:1

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to constantly remind yourself that you are redeemed by the Father. It is written and cannot be reversed. Now, it is up to us to stay the course and be encouraged by faith.

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Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. Romans 4:20-21

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to stand firm in your most holy faith, so that you do not miss the promises of God. It is soon to come for those who truly believe it will.

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But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” Matthew 14:27

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to follow the command of Jesus, and take courage wherever you go.

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So God created mankind in his own image,
in the image of God he created them;
male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to let God be God. That position is filled and we were not hired to do the work of the Lord. Instead, let us honor and reverence Him for what He has done and about to do for us.

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Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. Colossians 3:16

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to let the word of Christ dwell in you, so that it may benefit your soul and others.

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You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Ephesians 4:22-24

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to dispose of and shed the old self and put on the new creation in Christ. Let us be reminded that, He has redeemed us by His blood and we are no longer slaves to our own flesh.