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He changes times and seasons;
he deposes kings and raises up others.
He gives wisdom to the wise
and knowledge to the discerning.
He reveals deep and hidden things;
he knows what lies in darkness,
and light dwells with him. Daniel 2:21-22

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to step back and let the Lord change, give, reveal, and provide what we cannot do ourselves. When it is in His hands, it is done with intent and necessity because all things work together for our good. 

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He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake. Psalms 23:2-3

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to rest your weary soul on the pastures and quiet waters of the Lord.

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If you remain hostile toward me and refuse to listen to me, I will multiply your afflictions seven times over, as your sins deserve. Leviticus 26:21

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to remain consistent in doing what is right unto the Lord. By doing so, we save our souls, minds, and bodies from affliction.

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You, LORD, will keep the needy safe
and will protect us forever from the wicked.

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to hide under the shadows of His wings so that you are safe always.

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Thus you will walk in the ways of the good
and keep to the paths of the righteous. Job 2:20

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to only walk after goodness and the way of righteousness.

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Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love,
that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. Psalms 90:14

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to position your heart to be satisfied in the Lord.

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Should God then reward you on your terms,
when you refuse to repent?
You must decide, not I;
so tell me what you know. Job 34:33

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to choose salvation over sin. There is no benefit when it comes to damaging your soul.

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Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to change your spiritual taste buds to be fed daily by the word of the Lord.

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Now, our God, we give you thanks,
and praise your glorious name. 1 Chronicles 29:13

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to serve the Lord and give thanks consistently. He is the only one who will bless us according to our needs and desires unconditionally. 

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We all, like sheep, have gone astray,
each of us has turned to our own way;
and the LORD has laid on him
the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:6

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you not to lay the heavy burdens of your wrong on your heart. He died and made atonement for us already. However, at the same time, we should not take our redemption in Christ for granted. Let us live freely in Him without guilt or shame, knowing that we have a Savior forever present in and through us.