August 12, 2026

Just For Today – Part 2 — Day 19 - Put On Strength by SGLY Ministry

Just for Today I will put on…STRENGTH
I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD; Psalm 71:16 (NKJV)

Today’s Action:
Strength is mental and moral power, courage, authority, firmness, vigor, or strong resistance.

In today’s world we often need strength to face problems or obstacles in our daily lives and the Lord has provided His Strength for us to wear.

So, Just for Today where ever we go let’s go in the Strength of the Lord.

As believers, He is our Strength at all times, however, sometimes we just need to remind ourselves of that. So today if we feel weak, let’s
Seek the LORD and His strength; 1 Chronicles 16:11 (NKJV)
For, the LORD will give strength to His people; Psalm 29:11 (NKJV)

Let’s remind ourselves that in Christ God has strengthened us with might through His Spirit (Ephesians 3:16) and as believers we can say: My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever. Psalm 73:26

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Joshua 1:5b 'I will never leave you nor forsake you.'

- This is a promise and an undertaking from the Lord.
- It stands true in good times and also in difficult times.
- This fact should be the bedrock and foundation of our lives.
- Never doubt His word, but embrace His great love for you.

PRAYER: Lord, thank You for this very reassuring fact. You are with me and I have nothing to fear. Amen.

Kind Regards
Pastor Andrew & Vanessa Roebert

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Today’s Scripture: “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” (Isaiah 40:29, NIV)

He Gives Strength

Have you ever felt backed into a corner about a particular situation, and you couldn’t see a way out? We’ve all felt overwhelmed at one time or another. Be encouraged today because the Bible says that when you cry to God for help He will hear you and answer you! He will give you strength when you are weary and power when you feel weak.

No matter what is going on in your life today, God is greater than any obstacle or difficulty you may be facing. Do you need strength to overcome a challenge in your life? Do you need power to stand strong in the midst of a storm? Call on Him and He will hear you. The answer is on the way while the words are still on your lips! Open your heart today, receive His strength, and let Him empower you to live in victory all the days of your life!

A Prayer for Today: “Father, thank You for hearing and answering my prayers. Fill me with Your strength and power today. I give You my whole heart and surrender to Your work in me in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

Joel Osteen

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I Am Protected by Joyce Meyer

Spending time with God protects us from the attacks of our enemies. When I remember this, it helps me feel safe, and that is something we all desire.

Take a moment several times a day to simply turn your attention toward the Lord and say, “I know You are with me and that You are my Protector.” Then, take a few moments to dwell in that thought and let it comfort you. There is never a moment in your life when God is not with you.

Prayer Starter: Father, thank You for being with me at all times. Your Word says You will never forsake me, and You will protect me from those who would harm me (see Hebrews 13:5). Help me to regularly spend time with You and daily focus on Your love and protection. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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Come close to God and He will come close to you.... — James 4:8 (AMPC)

Come Close by Joyce Meyer

Exercising our bodies and caring for our souls takes time and effort. Our emotions need to be tended to, we need to have fun and be entertained sometimes, and we need to enjoy being with other people. Our minds need to grow and be renewed daily. We also have a spiritual nature that needs attention. To stay balanced and healthy, we must take time to take care of our whole being—body, soul (mind + will + emotions), and spirit.

I believe intimacy with God is also a matter of time. We may think we don’t have time to seek God, but the truth is that we take time for what’s most important to us. Even though we have to fight distractions every day, if knowing God and hearing from Him is important to us, then we will find the time to do it, even if it’s only for a few minutes at a time.

I want to encourage you: Don’t try to work God into your schedule, but instead work your schedule around your time with Him. As you do that, you’ll begin to reap the benefits of more closeness with Him than you ever thought you could have.

Prayer Starter: Lord, please help me be intentional in my quiet times with You; I want to put You first in my time. Thank You in advance for giving me the grace to grow, and for coming closer to me as I come close to You. In Jesus’ Name, amen.

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Bible Verses

"Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." (I Cor. 15:58)

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But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. — 1 Peter 3:15

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So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. Galatians 6:9

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Romans 8:11 – And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you.

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Prayers

Prayer to Live this Day with God

Dear Lord, I thank you for this day. I thank you that I can see or hear your Word this morning. Let me give thanks all day for what I have, especially your eternal love, and forgive me this day when I go astray, by my thoughts or actions; my only aim is to please you, to know and do your will. Guide my every step.

Help me to live this day with wisdom and discretion so that I may not fall short of your glory. Protect me from danger, both in the world and in my attitude. Give me the gift of a clear mind, that I might hear the quiet voice of your Spirit. Help to massage away resentments and blame for things gone by, that would eat my energy and poison my mind; but instead, help me to look to the moment, to what I can do, to work for the future. And let me never become frustrated where I lack control of events, for you are in charge, not me; and I put my entire faith in your power, your knowledge, your plan for humanity.

Your are my leader and my coach, Lord. I am on your team. Help me to keep this in mind for just today, in Christ's name I pray, Amen.

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Prayer of Penitence

My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against You whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with Your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In His name, my God, have mercy. Amen.

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I pray to you, dearest Jesus, for all the graces I need to know you, to love you and serve you faithfully unto death, and to save my soul. Give me a tender and fervent devotion to your sacred passion by which I was redeemed, venerating you each day in prayer, and teach me how to unite sorrows and sufferings of my life with your own. Amen.

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Let Everything Praise the Lord!

Hallelujah! Father, Your praises are in my mouth. The sun and moon, the morning stars, rain clouds are praising You; You spoke the word, and there they were! You set them in place from all time to eternity; You gave Your orders and it was done! Let earth’s kings and all races, leaders, important people, robust men and women in their prime, and yes, graybeards and little children praise You because You are our King, our God, our Lord. Your name is the only Name worth praising, your radiance exceeds anything in heaven and earth; you have built a monument—your very own people! From all who love God, we shout our praises. Hallelujah! Amen

Scripture Reading Psalm 148:1-14 (The Message)

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My Father, I bless thee for thy patience and forbearance. I pray that thou wilt forgive me for all the sorrow that I have made from rebellion and despair, and with thy forgiveness may I receive patience and cheerful courage. Amen.

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God our Father, Every day may we live in your presence and deepen our friendship with Jesus, your Son. Fill us with your Spirit and inspire us to be faithful in prayer and always place our trust in you. May we grow in faith and compassion as we celebrate the Sacraments of your love and bring good news to the poor and healing to the broken-hearted. Inspire us to live in such a way that we are credible witnesses of the transforming power of your love, as we share the hopes and the joys, the sorrows and the frustrations of those entrusted to our care. Give us the gifts we need to accompany your people along the path of holiness. Amen.

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The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song. Psalm 28:7, NIV

Lord our God, you are our strength and shield. Our hearts hope in you and we are helped. Accept us from among all the nations as a people who want to serve you. Strengthen our hearts, especially when we must be tested in every way and must face the many hardships that will come when we take up our task of proclaiming your name and witnessing to you. For you are strong and can protect us. You can fill us with light and with joy to proclaim again and again the salvation that is coming through your all-powerful goodness and mercy, salvation in Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.