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Run With Perseverance

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My Devoted Lord, I know that in submitting myself to You, I have received both a calling and a mission. Paul referred to the process as “running my race.” You have assured me I would never be asked to “run a race” that had never been run before and my predecessor’s success should be a … Read more

Bringing Back Shame

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My Compassionate Lord, people used to have a sense of shame that influenced their behavior. Hearing a vile word or deed struck a blow to our inner being. Betraying our faith (the approval of abortion), family (being a cheating spouse) or principles (lying on our Federal Income Tax Return) were once considered shameful acts but … Read more

The Lord is My Helper

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Most Merciful Lord, living for You in a cruel and evil world makes it difficult to fight evil.  It is reassuring to know that I am never alone when facing difficult times.  Because I believe that You love me, I look to You to protect me and keep me from harm.  By counting on You, … Read more

Hear Me Out

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Blessed Son of God, am I loving You with all of my heart and my brother as myself?  This seems to be a very important question that must be answered by every believer.  When I contemplate how You deal with me, it causes me to pause and think.  You see each and every fault and … Read more

An Ever-Present Help

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Be with me, O Lord, when I find myself in trouble.  Take my hand and lead me through the turmoil that tries to destroy my hope and will.  Your Word is my source of truth … and Your Spirit my source of power and comfort.  When I grow restless and uneasy, give me the peace … Read more

All Things Are Possible

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O Merciful One, You are the God of miracles who can make a way where there is none.  Through Your mighty power, You make the things that are impossible become possible.  I am thankful that my faith in You enables me to see things through Your eyes … things that cannot be seen through natural … Read more