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Father God, my mind is open to Your Thoughts, and closed today to every thought but Yours. I rule my mind, and offer it to You. Accept my precious gift, for it is Yours to me. Amen and Amen. 07/13/2017 OCM-83656272 {Member of ULC 9/23/22 7545620-0414Susan Ruth Robertson202004377}
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That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
– 1 Peter 1:7-8

Trials do not waste us; they refine our faith like fire refines gold, removing dross so what remains will bring praise, honor, and glory when Jesus appears. Even though we have not seen him, our love and trust in Christ turn suffering into a source of deep, unspeakable joy. When hardship comes, remember it is working a greater testimony in you, hold fast, believe, and let God finish his good work. Plus, you are gaining knowledge to pray, help and worship with others being Jesus to them so they know they are not alone.

Dear Blessed Lord Jesus, strengthen and refine my faith through every trial; help me to trust You when I cannot see the way. Fill me with joy unspeakable and the peace that comes from knowing my testing produces glory for You. Use my life to praise You now and at Your appearing. Let my experiences be able to encourage and bless others by going the same way. Love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Your Mighty Precious Name Lord Jesus Amen.

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Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.
– Matthew 7:24-25

Jesus compares the person who hears and does His words to a wise builder who lays a foundation on rock. When storms come, loss, doubt, pressure, what holds us steady is not the absence of trouble but the depth of our obedience and trust. Practically, that means choosing His way in small decisions, returning to Scripture when fear rises, and living out love and truth even when it costs. The promise is simple and sure: a life built on Christ’s teaching stands when everything else is shaken.

Dear Blessed Lord Jesus, help me to hear Your words and put them into practice each day. Give me the wisdom to build on You, courage to obey in the small things, and peace when storms come. Keep my heart anchored in Your truth and my feet steady on the rock. Love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Your Mighty Precious Name Lord Jesus Amen.

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And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house. –
– Acts 16:31-32

Paul and Silas point to a simple, life‑changing truth: faith in Jesus brings salvation, and that faith naturally leads to sharing the good news with others. When someone trusts Christ, the change often reaches beyond one life into a whole household through testimony, prayer, and consistent living. Let this remind you that faith is both a personal trust and a public witness, grow in your own trust, and let your life gently invite others to the same hope.

Dear Blessed Lord Jesus, increase my faith and help my life reflect Your truth so others may see and believe. Give me courage to speak and wisdom to live in a way that points people to You. Love you, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Your Mighty Precious Name Lord Jesus Amen.

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Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
– James 4:8-10

Draw near to God, that simple invitation is also a promise: when we step toward Him, He steps toward us. The call to cleanse our hands and purify our hearts asks for honest repentance, not perfection; it asks us to name what’s wrong, turn from it, and let God’s grace remake us. In humility, mourning over sin and lowering ourselves before the Lord, we make room for God to lift us up and restore our joy.

Dear Blessed Lord Jesus, help me draw near to You. Cleanse my hands, purify my heart, and give me the humility to repent where I’ve gone wrong. Lift me up by Your grace and steady my steps so I may walk closer to You. Love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Your Mighty Precious Name Lord Jesus Amen.

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I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me: That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none beside me. I am the LORD, and there is none else.

Isaiah 45:5-6

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These verses come from a passage where God speaks through the prophet Isaiah, affirming His sovereignty and uniqueness, and calling Cyrus an instrument of His purpose. They highlight monotheism (there is no other God), divine initiative (God works even through those who don’t know Him), and universal witness (from east to west people will recognize His uniqueness). God alone is Lord, declaring there is no one besides Him. Even when people or nations don’t know Him, He is still at work—shaping events and using unexpected means to fulfill His plans. This truth brings peace: His sovereignty means nothing in life is wasted; every season is under His care. Live with quiet confidence, knowing His name will be known across the earth. Jesus, the Lord revealed in Christ, rules over history and your story, holding every trial, joy, and ordinary moment in His hands. Let this steady your heart today, His love pursues you, even when you feel unseen, so live in a way that points others to His name.

Dear Blessed Lord Jesus, You, are the one true God; I praise You for Your power and presence. Help me trust Your plans when I cannot see the way and to rest in Your sovereignty over every part of my life. Use me, even in small ways, to point others to You. Love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Your Mighty Precious Name Lord Jesus Amen.

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He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire. Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
– Psalms 46:9-10

These verses center on God’s power to end conflict and the call to quiet trust. The images, breaking the bow, cutting the spear, burning the chariot, portray decisive, final peace. The command “Be still, and know that I am God” invites a posture of surrender: stop striving, recognize God’s sovereignty, and let that recognition reshape how you live and speak. He makes wars to cease, this is not a promise that trouble will never come, but a promise that the One who rules over nations is greater than the forces that drive them. When weapons are broken and chariots burned, what remains is not human strategy but God’s presence. “Be still” is an invitation to stop the frantic work of proving, controlling, and defending, and to rest in the reality that God is God. In that stillness we exchange anxiety for awe, plans for trust, and noise for listening. Let this week be marked by small acts of stillness: a five‑minute pause before decisions, a prayer that names fear and hands it over, a refusal to escalate conflict. In those moments God is exalted among the nations and in your life.

Father God, Maker of peace, quiet my heart and still my restless thoughts. Break the weapons of fear and anger within me and kindle in me a trust that rests in Your power. Teach me to be still and to know You, that Your name may be exalted in my life and in the world. Love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Your Mighty Precious name Lord Jesus Amen.

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Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? They say unto him, Cæsar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar the things which are Cæsar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.
– Matthew 22:19-21

Jesus points to the coin’s image and asks whose it is, then draws a quiet, piercing line between what belongs to Caesar and what belongs to God. The coin carries an earthly claim; our lives carry God’s image. The challenge isn’t about taxes alone but about where we place ultimate allegiance. If God made us in His image, then our time, choices, loyalties, and worship rightly belong to Him. Notice what you habitually give away: time, attention, money, praise. Those things reveal what you truly serve. Practically, let this passage prompt a small inventory today, one change you can make to give God more of what bears His image: a moment of honest prayer, a generous act, a choice for integrity, or a restored relationship.

Dear Blessed Lord Jesus, help me see what bears Your image in my life and give me courage to render it back to You. Teach me to steward my time, gifts, and heart for Your glory. Where I’ve given my best to lesser things, forgive me and turn my hands and eyes toward You. Love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Your Mighty Precious Name Lord Jesus Amen.

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My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:
– Proverbs 3:1-3

Keep God’s teaching close, don’t let it slip from your heart. When you treasure wisdom and live by God’s commands, life is steadied: peace grows, days are fuller, and choices align with what truly matters. Let steadfast love and faithfulness be more than words, wear them like a necklace and write them on your heart so they shape every step.

Lord Jesus, help me remember and obey Your teaching; make Your wisdom the guide of my heart. Fill me with steadfast love and faithfulness so my life reflects Your peace and goodness. Strengthen my steps today and keep me close to You. Love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Your Mighty Precious Name Lord Jesus Amen.

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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
– Galatians 5:22-23

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The fruit of the Spirit these verses name the character God grows in us as we walk with Jesus: love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and self‑control. These are not a checklist to earn favor but the natural fruit of a life connected to the Spirit. When we rely on Christ instead of our own strength, these qualities begin to shape our choices, words, and relationships, so that our lives witness more than rules ever could. Practical step: pick one fruit to practice this week like patience in traffic or gentleness in a difficult conversation, and ask the Spirit to make it real in you.

Dear Blessed Lord Jesus, fill me with your Spirit. Produce in me love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and self‑control so my life points others to you. Help me depend on you today, not on my own strength, and give me one small, faithful step to show your fruit to someone else. Love you, thank You, praise You and give You all the Honor and glory in Your Mighty Precious Name Amen.

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So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother’s way.
– Romans 14:12-13

We each answer to God. That truth frees us from the need to judge others; our role is to live faithfully before God and to love our neighbors. Avoid causing others to stumble. Small choices, words, habits, public actions, can strengthen or weaken another’s faith. Choose compassion and restraint when your freedom might harm someone else. Practical step: Before speaking or acting, ask: Will this build up or tear down? Let humility and love guide your decisions so your life points others toward Christ, not away.

Dear Blessed Lord Jesus, help me live with humility and love. Remind me that I will give account to You and teach me to avoid anything that causes my brother or sister to stumble. Fill my heart with patience, soften my judgments, and give me the wisdom to build others up. Love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Your Mighty Precious Name Lord Jesus Amen.