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When the crowd saw this, they were filled with awe; and they praised God, who had given such authority to man. Matthew 9:8

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Today, I challenge you in the sight of God to exercise your full authority. This use of authority will allow His power and glory to manifest in areas and places like never before. Speak it, see it, and believe it.

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The horse is made ready for the day of battle,
but victory rests with the LORD. Proverbs 21:31

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Today, I challenge you to pray more and worry less about the victory ahead of you. The battle belongs to the Lord. He IS our strong tower when we are in need. The working and active word proves that we have already won. CELEBRATE!

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God is not human, that he should lie,
not a human being, that he should change his mind.
Does he speak and then not act?
Does he promise and not fulfill? Numbers 23:19

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Today, I challenge you to decide whose truth and promises you will believe. The human mind and ways are not higher than the Lord. His written and active word is our hope.

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But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because not one of you will be lost; only the ship will be destroyed. Acts 27:22

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Today, I challenge you to be courageous, fearless, and hopeful knowing that you will not lose. Faith over fear will reveal the true glory and power of the Lord in your life.

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The LORD lives! Praise be to my Rock!
Exalted be my God, the Rock, my Savior! 2 Samuel 23:47

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to build your hope on the only rock of salvation, which is the Lord thy God. There has never been and never will be a replacement.

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Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. 2 Timothy 2:22-24

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Today, I challenge you to rid yourself of any potential desires that would produce confusion. Let love and peace rule in your heart continually, for this is the will of God.

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Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13:6-7

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Today, I challenge you to love unconditionally so that it spreads like a wildfire. Let it be the fruit of your labor and watch it grow.

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Do not envy the violent
or choose any of their ways.
For the LORD detests the perverse
but takes the upright into his confidence.
The LORD’s curse is on the house of the wicked,
but he blesses the home of the righteous. Proverbs 3:31-33

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Today, I challenge you to rule out any path or option of evil. Instead, choose His righteousness and holiness so that you reap blessings and not curses.

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And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

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Today, I challenge you to recognize and take into account that your life has a divine and greater purpose.

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Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is —his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to fashion your mind in a way that is godly and renewable. It is ok to change for the better when we put the Lord before all things.