More Like Him... with a Reason To Dance |
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More Like Him God is kind to you so you will change your hearts and lives. — Romans 2:4 NCV Here's God's agenda for your day: to make you more like Jesus. God... decided from the outset to shape the lives of those who love Him along the same lines as the life of His Son. — Romans 8:29 MSG Do you see what God is doing? Shaping you "along the same lines as the life of his Son." Jesus felt no guilt; God wants you to feel no guilt. Jesus had no bad habits; God wants to do away with yours. Jesus knew the difference between right and wrong; God wants you to know the same. Jesus served others and gave His life for the lost; you can do likewise. Jesus dealt with anxiety about death; you can too. Jesus faced His fears with courage. God wants us to do the same. But the question has to be asked: How? How, Lord? Isaiah offers the answer. The Lord is the potter, and we are His clay (Isaiah 64:8). But being molded and shaped is not always a comfortable experience. And it takes time. Whether it's worries and fears — or finding the courage to face them — that have you stretched out of shape, trust the One who is shaping you. Remember this: I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. — Galatians 2:20 God's Promise to Me God holds me in His hand. He uses every experience to make me more like Jesus. I can trust Him. * |
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God knows me. Personally. His presence is with me. Personally. He is bringing to my life reasons for joy. Personally. |
God knows me. Personally. His presence is with me. Personally. He is bringing to my life reasons for joy. Personally. |
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A Reason to Dance The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth. — Psalm 145:18 NKJV God's present is His presence. God's greatest gift is Himself. Sunsets steal our breath. Caribbean blue stills our hearts. Newborn babies stir our tears. Lifelong love bejewels our lives. But take all these away — strip away the sunsets, oceans, cooing babies, and tender hearts — and leave us in the Sahara, and we still have reason to dance in the sand. Why? Because God is with us. God wants us to know. We are never alone. Ever. God loves you too much to leave you alone, so He hasn't. He hasn't left you alone with your fears, your worries, your disease, or your death. So kick up your heels for joy. He is a personal God who loves and heals and helps and intervenes. He looks for reverence, obedience, and God-hungry hearts. And when He sees them, He comes! And when He comes, let the band begin. Let the worries fade. And yes, a reverent heart and a tapping foot can belong to the same person. We look out at the vastness of the ocean and the endlessness of the night sky, and we wonder, How could the God who created all that even notice me? But He does. When we call to Him, He promises to guide us from mourning to dancing. When anxiety has you in its grip and you need a reason for joy, remember this: You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy, that I might sing praises to You and not be silent. — Psalm 30:11–12 NLT God's Promise to Me God knows me. Personally. His presence is with me. Personally. He is bringing to my life reasons for joy. Personally. |
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God is holding you in His hands right now. He knows you and loves you personally. He is your Potter and you are His clay. He will always give you His presence! That's reason to dance! ~ Devotionals Daily |
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A 90-Day Devotional Journey with Journal Prompts, to Promote Wellness and Peace and Decrease Worry and Stress | Calm Moments for Anxious Days |
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Breathe deeply and find rest when you exchange your anxieties for God's peace. In an uncertain world, it's not always easy to put our worries into God's hands. In Calm Moments for Anxious Days, beloved author and pastor Max Lucado weaves together biblical promises, gentle illustrations, and thoughtful practices to help you calm your anxious heart and find a peace that is beyond understanding. Do you long to let go of the anxiety that weighs on you, to breathe out the fear that hangs over your days, and to breathe in the calm? Whether you're facing grief or trauma, questioning your value or purpose, fatigued by the everyday trials of life, or wondering if that cloud of fear will ever leave you, Max has words of truth and hope from Scripture just for you. |
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Calm Moments for Anxious Days includes Scripture, devotional thoughts, and practical tools to help you release your anxieties one by one, breath by breath, into the safe hands of a God who will never leave you. Each brief but powerful entry includes: - A heartfelt devotion with ideas for applying God's Word to your circumstances
- A biblically-based promise or affirmation to replace your spiraling thoughts
- Space for you to write out prayers, worries, and reminders of God's faithfulness
This 90-day devotional also includes a quick-reference list of God's promises and is ideal for seasons of stress, depression, and anxiety. It is also a thoughtful gift for friends or loved ones who may be experiencing difficult times. Never minimizing your emotions and experiences, Calm Moments for Anxious Days lovingly reminds you that there is Someone big enough to take away every anxious thought so you can know a peace that is beyond understanding. Fear doesn't need to have the final say. Release your anxious thoughts, your very real concerns, and every fear and trouble you are facing to the God who sees you, knows you, and loves you beyond measure. |
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