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Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. 1 Peter 4:12
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Today, I challenge you to expect a greater reward when going through trials and tribulations. For the Lord will reveal His true glory in us.
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Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness. 1 Timothy 4:6
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Today, I challenge you to keep away from the ungodly, and put on the whole armor of godliness. It keeps us in close relationship with the Lord, so that we can continue in holiness as well.
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He predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will. Ephesians 1:5
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Today, I challenge you to remain in the divine purpose and will of the Lord for your life. It is far greater than ours and will always be.
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Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. Luke 6:21
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Today, I challenge you to continue to be hungry for the word, and the blessings of His kingdom.
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Then David said to Gad, “I am in great distress. Let us fall into the hand of the LORD, for his mercy is great; but let me not fall into the hand of man. 2 Samuel 24:14
THOUGHTS:
Today, I challenge you, to rely on the tender mercies of the Lord.
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What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; as God said,
“I will make my dwelling among them and walk among them,
and I will be their God,
and they shall be my people.
Therefore go out from their midst,
and be separate from them, says the Lord,
and touch no unclean thing;
then I will welcome you,
and I will be a father to you,
and you shall be sons and daughters to me,
says the Lord Almighty. 2 Corinthians 6:16-18
THOUGHTS:
Today, I challenge you to separate from idols that have not heavenly gain. The Lord is the lamp to our feet and light of our pathway. The decision to trust Him fully, relies on us.
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But according to his promise we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.
Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace. 2 Peter 3:13-14
THOUGHTS:
Today, I challenge you to be diligent, steadfast and peaceful, while we wait upon the Lord. It will only benefit our soul.
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Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. They have become callous and have given themselves up to sensuality, greedy to practice every kind of impurity. Ephesians 4:17-19
THOUGHTS:
Today, I challenge you, to determine if your lifestyle matches the requirements of the word of God.
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‘And you shall make no covenant with the inhabitants of this land; you shall break down their altars.’ But you have not obeyed my voice. What is this you have done? Judges 2:2
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Today, I challenge you to cut off any covenant agreement with the calamity of this world. It will only result in disappointment.
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For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. James 3:16-17
THOUGHTS:
Today, I challenge you to align your whole character with the attributes of the word. The Lord gives peace to a sincere and pure heart.
