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Surely, LORD, you bless the righteous;
you surround them with your favor as with a shield. Psalms 5:12

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Today, I challenge you to expect the favor of the Lord. For He alone is the only one that can grant it.

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Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. Psalms 20:7

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Today, I challenge you to really examine where your trust is and from whom. If the Lord is not in the forefront of your life, I encourage you to do so.

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Glory in his holy name;
let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. 1 Chronicles 16:10

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Today, I challenge you to place your heart in a position of rejoicing in the Lord.

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Do not turn to idols or make metal gods for yourselves. I am the LORD your God. Leviticus 19:4

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to discard people, pain, and problems as your god. The Father in heaven is and always will be the only true God. He is consistent and never changes.

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You foolish person, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did. James 2:20-22

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Today, I challenge you to move away from wavering faith. Otherwise, it would not be called faith at all if not acted upon. He rewards us by the steps of faith and brings our actions to manifestation.

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Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name;
bring an offering and come before him.
Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness. 1 Chronicles 16:29

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Today, I challenge you to acknowledge the holiness of the Lord and all His power.

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But as for me, I watch in hope for the LORD,
I wait for God my Savior;
my God will hear me. Micah 7:7

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Today, I challenge you to only look to the one who gives hope. For He, the Lord, is our hope forevermore.

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If it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. Romans 12:7

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Today, I challenge you to be intentional with your kindness, just like the Lord.

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Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given. John 1:16

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Today, I challenge you to not let your God-given grace be taken advantage of.

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“‘“The LORD bless you
and keep you;
the LORD make his face shine on you
and be gracious to you;
the LORD turn his face toward you
and give you peace. ”’ Numbers 6:24-26

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Today, I challenge you to be grateful because you were on His mind and you were given a purpose. Let us not be so quick to discount life itself. It is a blessing to be alive and a curse to condemn it. Rejoice!