Day 25

colossians 3:1-4 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of god. set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in god. when Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

How do we “set our minds on things that are above”? 
How do we live with eternal purpose shielded from
worldly distractions, focusing on the Creator vs. created things?  The answer rests in the surrounding verses. 
Christ is our life; we have died and have been raised with Him.  Our identity and purpose are found in Jesus,
our Lord and Savior.  On a daily, moment by moment basis, we find direction and meaning in understanding our purpose:

•    We are created for relationship with our
  Heavenly Father. 

• When we abide in Him and share our faith with others, we live with purpose:

To be a JOY to our Heavenly Father

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DAY 24

iii john 3:3-4 For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

Lord, may my greatest joy be found
In walking in Your truth
And seeing others remain steadfast in it.
Let my life be a testimony
That reflects Your Word,
Bringing joy to those who have sown into my faith.

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DAY 23

isaiah 40:3 they who wait for the lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary. they shall walk and not faint.

It takes much patience to wait for the Lord to answer your prayers. It’s always in His timing not yours! The answer comes in many different ways, sometimes not what you expected. This past year I had a total left knee replacement surgery and I couldn’t run; I could hardly walk. I needed some extra strength from the Lord to move and exercise. I began to trust Him for my strength to be renewed. I needed some Eagle power! So I could walk and not faint. I faithfully did PT and my exercises with help from Jesus and I healed up and gradually got pain free and mobile again. I can run slowly now but no marathon just yet.

That’s my testimony. I’m so thankful that I have my faith in the Lord who never lets me down.

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Day 22

psalm 1:1-2 blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. but his delight is in the law of the lord; and on that law doth he meditate day and night.

We are blessed when we stand for the word of God
and walk in His statutes. Our requirement, more than ever,
is to be transformed into His likeness through Christ,
not conform to the darkness of this world.
By abiding in our Heavenly Father,
we are under His authority,
which is greater than any other:
power, peace, love,
and all of the goodness of the Lord comes with it. 

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DAY 21

Exodus 33:14 The LORD replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.

Lord, in the midst of life’s demands and uncertainties,
Let me find true rest in Your presence.
I will not strive in my own strength,
But walk in the assurance that You go with me,
Leading, sustaining, and giving peace beyond understanding.

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Day 20

John 14: 15-17 if you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and He will give you a Helper, to be with you forever, even the spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him, you know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.

Abide in the Lord’s commandments,
So that you may know Him and live eternally in His love.

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Day 19

Isaiah 26:3 You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you.

We experience “perfect peace” when we abide in Him.  
We know the “shalom, shalom” used in this verse when we know His Word, His promises,
His attributes and spend time in prayer with Jesus. 
Over the last several years I have immersed myself in highlighting in my Bible every promise, attribute, name and characteristic of our Heavenly Father. 
It has been a gift as my mind focuses on Him. 
These studies have strengthened my relationship with the Lord
and brought me great joy in knowing Him better.  
He is our/my loving, faithful, all-knowing Father
who created us for relationship with Him. 
When faced with challenging situations,  
we need to call upon Him and trust in His promises.
As the Alpha and Omega - He alone knows what is best for us. Casting our cares upon our all-powerful loving Savior.

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Day 18

MATTHEW 11:28-30 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.    For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Lord, I lay down my burdens and come to You,
Trusting in Your gentle and loving heart.
Teach me to walk in the peace of Your easy yoke,
Finding true rest for my soul
As I surrender to Your guidance and grace.
In You I receive peace, strength, and joy.

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DAY 17

PROVERBS 19:23 The fear of the Lord leads to life and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm.

Lord, let my heart be anchored in the reverent fear of You,
For in it, I find true life and lasting peace.
May my trust in Your wisdom and guidance
Bring deep satisfaction,
Knowing that I am secure in Your care.

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DAY 16

Psalm 125:1 Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever.

Lord, make my trust in You steadfast and unshakable,
Like Mount Zion.
No matter what comes, let my faith remain firm,
Anchored in Your eternal presence and unfailing promises.

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DAY 15

John 15:7 If you abide in Me and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

Lord, draw me deeper into abiding in You,
That Your Word may take root in my heart.
As I align my desires with Your will,
May my prayers be shaped by Your truth,
Bearing fruit for Your glory.

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DAY 14

PSALM 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.  He makes me lie down in green pastures.  He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.  He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.  Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Lord, You are my shepherd. 
You are enough, so I will never be in want.
You provide shelter - the best shelter -
The shelter that I need.
You provide pure, satisfying, forever water that will last.
You restore my soul. 
You know what I need better than I do!
You guide me in paths of righteousness
So that Your name will be glorified. 
The name of Jesus.
Even though I walk through the valley of sickness,
death, sadness, rejection, loneliness,
I need not fear because You are enough. 
You are health, life, gladness, acceptance, togetherness. 
You abide with me and I with You. 
Your rod of correction and Your staff of guidance
Are with me. 
You prepare a table for me
With the best most satisfying foods.
I am overwhelmed with Your kindness and love.
You are enough.
You follow me and protect me all the days of my life.
You know the plans You have for me.
You are enough.
Thank you, Jesus!

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DAY 13

1 John 4:16 So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.

The beloved apostle John invites us
to "know and rely" on God' s love.
That word "rely" means believe, trust, have confidence in.
As we ground our lives in the knowledge 
and experience of God's great, unchanging, perfect love,
that love grows in us, draws us closer to God and others,
and shapes us to live as agents of God's love
so others will come to know that love too. 

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DAY 12

PSALM 46:10 Be still and know that I am God.
I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!

Stop scrambling to get ahead in the world
And meditate on the great love of God,
And His kingdom above. 
Let His love overwhelm fear and lies,
So peace and grace can shine through you to all people.

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DAY 11

PSALM 91:1-2 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.

Psalm 91 is a beautiful prayer of promise,
Of rest and confidence in Jesus
To those who dwell in the secret place.
We abide in the secret place of the Most High
Through faith in Christ,
When we have a one-on-one heart connection
With the heart of God,
Fully trusting in His steadfast love, and faithfulness.
Let us intentionally and eagerly dwell in the secret place – The heart of God.
We can take refuge and rest in the presence of our Lord –Knowing that nothing can separate us from His love
To those who fully abide and trust their lives to Him.
The secret place – the abiding place of the heart awaits.

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DAY 10

I John 2:24-25 Let what you heard from the beginning abide in you. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, then you too will abide in the Son and in the Father. And this is the promise that he made to us—eternal life.

Lord, let Your truth remain in me,
Shaping my heart and guiding my steps.
As I abide in Your Word,
May I walk in deep fellowship with You,
Resting in the promise of eternal life.
Your Word is truth
And You are watching over it,
To perform it in me, and through me.

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DAY 9

DEUTERONOMY 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.

What is the source of our strength and courage as Christians? Of course, it’s good to be skilled, experienced and wise. But the most important thing, by far, is to wait on the Lord in prayer to gain a sense of His presence. 
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

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DAY 8

PHILIPPIANS 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!  Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near.  Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.  And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Rejoice in the Lord, for He desires a relationship with us,
So much that He sent His only Son to die for us,
Giving us reason to be incredibly happy.
Despite our sinfulness,
God’s love and peace are always available,
And He invites us to trust in His plans,
Letting Him have control of every situation.

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DAY 7

II CORINTHIANS 12:9 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.”  Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weakness, so that the power or Christ may rest on me.

We struggle with our weakness;
We are embarrassed by it and try to hide it.
But that weakness requires us to come humbly before God, and is the very thing that gives us a testimony,
bringing glory to Him as He strengthens us!

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DAY 6

PSALM 27:4 One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to inquire in his temple.

I have everything to be content;
By dwelling in His house, I have:
Food for my spirit, and rest for my soul.
I have Jesus’ authority to control my emotions,
And joy in my life - to know that I am loved by Him.
I can admire His beauty: who He is,
And what He has done for me,
And I can seek His guidance and knowledge
By meditating on His Word,
And praying for His will in my life.

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