July 15, 2026

Just For Today Day 15 Putting Off by SGLY Ministry

Just for Today I will put off all…PRESUMPTIONS
Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not have dominion over me.
Psalm 19:13 (NKJV)

Today’s Thought
Presumptuous means bold or insolent behavior or manners.
It means to take for granted, assume, or suppose. Presumptuous sins would then be then any action on our part towards God or His word that could be deemed presumptuous.

As believers, we probably don’t act presumptuous regarding God and His word, however, Just for Today let’s focus on this to just make sure we are aware of it and what it is, so if need be can then put off anything that might be considered presumptuous in our life for God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. James 4:6 (NKJV)

Today’s Prayer:

Dear Lord,

Just for Today, keep me from any presumptuous sins.
Keep me from assumptions or incorrect beliefs.
Just for Today let me not to take Your word for granted, but let me stand on what is the truth.
Just for Today, Lord, let me remember who You are and that I should always reverence You and Your name.
Just for Today, Lord, let me not be too bold and forward when it comes to prayer, but to remember as I come before Your Throne boldly, I should do so humbly and reverently with praise and adoration.

I know that I am Your child, so keep me from childish presumptions that would cause me harm spiritually. Help me grow and mature in Your word daily. I want to know Your word and know Your voice so I can avoid any presumptuous sins.

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my strength and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14

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Pressing Forward

Thought for the Day

"Learn from the past, don't live in it. You will never be able to reach forward to the abundance of His favor that awaits you if you are constantly looking behind you. Things that have happened to you in the past might be hard to get over but you need to try to deal with them and move forward from here."
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Today's Word

"But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things." (Philippians 3:13-15 NIV)
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Today's Prayer

Lord, as I try to reach the future that You have in store for me, let me not get stuck in my past. Everyone has a past and everyone has a future. Whatever has happened in the past pales in comparison to the abundance of Your favor that awaits me. Amen.

The Whisper Of God

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Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.

But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

~Matthew 6:19-21

The question that is in front of us this morning is: Where is your heart?

Love you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

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Being Content

Thought for the Day

"No matter where we find ourselves, many times we desire more. The desire to better ourselves is normal; however, we need to be okay with where we are at the moment. Where we are now is all part of the journey God has us on. If we can't learn to be happy in the present, we may never be truly content as we will always be chasing happiness and never catching it as we continually try to reach for the idea of an always better future."
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Today's Word

"I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength." (Philippians 4:11-13 NIV)
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Today's Prayer

Father, I am always trying to see a better future for myself. While I do, please don't let me lose sight of the many blessings You have brought into my life. When I take the time to look at where I am at this moment, I realize how much You have given me and I am very grateful and happy that You have found me worthy of Your favor. Amen.

The Whisper Of God

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Near To God by Seek Ye First the Kingdom

You have probably seen small children hold on to their parents leg when they are afraid or uncertain; or when they have a nightmare, will climb into bed with their parents. Being close to their protector gives them a sense of safety and comfort. It is a bit more complicated to overcome fears when we grow up.

James 4:7 gives us a great formula for dealing with fears in life. James, in writing to the followers of Christ says. “So submit to God. But resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and he will draw near to you.” NIV

There cannot be anything more peaceful and powerful than to have God, the ultimate power and the source of love, “near us,” and James explained how.

Dear Lord, we submit our “to do list” to you. Guide us. Give us the strength to resist the temptations of the devil and the world. Draw near to us so we may experience the peace and comfort of being close to You. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.

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A Bible Devotion

Don't Wait For Tomorrow

PROVERBS 27:1 NIV 1 Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.

Do what you need to do today.

Don't wait to receive Jesus. Don't put off doing the will of God. Don't wait to tell someone you love them.

JAMES 4:13-15 NIV 13 Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. 15 Instead, you ought to say, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that."

You don't know what tomorrow holds -- or even if you will be here tomorrow.

Keep your focus on God. Trust in Him, and do His will today.

SAY THIS: I will do what God leads me to do today.

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Bible Verses

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. – 1 Corinthians 13:4

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“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” - Colossians 3:12

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HEBREWS 13:5 ESV 5 Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."

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In everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God" (Philippians 4:6).

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Numbers 6:25 – The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you.

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Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. — Colossians 3:1-2

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Mark 11:24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

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Prayers

For the Day's Work

O God, who orders all things in heaven and earth: Help me to go about the tasks and duties of this day with the remembrance that I am your servant therein. Make me honest, painstaking, and cheerful, and grant that all I do and say may bring good to others and glory to your Holy Name; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

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Prayer for Those with Harmful Obsessions

Heavenly Father, I remember today all the many people who damage or destroy their lives with one of the thousand obsessions that can plague the human mind: The alcoholic and addict; those with eating disorders; those with sexual compulsions; those who are driven to obsessive gambling; the superstitious; those who hoard obsessively and live in squalor; those whose only concern is their appearance, or wealth; or any of the myriad, baffling, and often bizarre behavioral disorders that may affect and burden the lives of your people.

Help me first to remember, when I am shocked by their behavior or critical of them, that they are your beautiful children whom you love. Give them the strength to seek help, guide them to people who can help them, and flood them with the power of your Holy Spirit, that they may control their disorders and find peace and contentment on this earth, and the eternal joy that awaits the faithful. I pray this in the name of Christ, who loved beyond all love and was always pleased to heal those who came to Him in faith. Amen.

Meditation

[Let me not judge those afflicted with terrible addictions.]

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And now let me go forth praising you, O Lord, with all my heart, telling of all your wonders, with my words and in my actions. I will be glad and rejoice in you this day. I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. Amen.

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Heavenly Father, my household and I shall be saved because I believe on the Lord Jesus. Thank You for choosing us before the foundation of the world. Every member of my household is accepted in the Beloved, the Lord Jesus Christ. You give abundant water for my thirst and for my parched fields. Thank You for pouring out Your Spirit and Your blessings on my children in the name of Jesus. Amen.

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Dear Lord, help me to see that the real problem is not what happens to me but rather how I react that makes the difference. Teach me, Oh Lord, to deal with the circumstances in my life so that they will not be able to disturb my "inner peace and joy" in You. ... Help me to come to know You by studying Your Word and building a relationship with You. Remind me to put on Your armor* and to recognize my real enemy. Engrave in my heart that You are greater than any evil that can attack me.** ... As long as I abide in You, You have promised to abide in me. Give me Your gift of faith and help me to remain steadfast.

In Your holy name I pray.

Amen.

* (See Eph. 6) ** (See I John 4:4)

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Eternal God, help me to honor my life; and may I realize, whether I select good or bad, much or little, the harvesting is for eternity. Grant that I may not make my life accumulate gold and grandeur, and laden it with much spending; but may I strive and love what thou dost love, and make my life worthy of my labor. Amen.

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Lord, I need to keep an eye on the small things in my life as well as the bigger issues, because my thoughts become my attitude, my attitude becomes my words, my words become my actions, and my actions form my character. Be there, Lord, in that instant before every thought, that I may choose wisely my thoughts and my attitude, my words and my actions, so that I grow as the person you call me to be. Amen.

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Dear heavenly Father, thank you for saving my soul. I am so glad that You are my Father and I can come to You, no matter what kind of problem I have. You are always so kind and merciful to me when I fail and I do appreciate it. Help me, so that I will be able to walk in the straight and narrow way and not take steps that are out of the way. I want to please You and have my steps ordered of You. Show me what You would have me to do and then strengthen me to do it. Also, help me to guard my mouth and not promise things to others that I am not able to perform. I ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen.

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A Marvelous Message

1 Thessalonians 1:2-8

Dear Father,

Thank you for the great numbers of believers in Jesus Christ, for their works of faith, their labors of love, and their steadfastness of hope which they have in Christ. Thank you for choosing all of us and calling us to yourself by the Good News about Jesus. Thank you that this marvelous message came to us not only in word, but in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction. Thank you for the example of your apostles as demonstrations of what the Good News about Jesus can do in human lives.

Help us to imitate their labors, suffering, and joys in the Holy Spirit so that we may become examples to others.

Let our faith, like theirs, go forth everywhere to all men so that all men will turn from vain idols and self-worship to serve you, the living and true God.

In the name of Jesus I pray and give thanks to you. Amen.

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Lord our God, grant that we may find the power of your Spirit so that we may live on a higher level, no longer controlled by our lower natures but strengthened to take up the battle of life. May we be children of the Spirit and may we walk in the Spirit. Guard us against carelessness and keep us joyful and courageous. Help us and counsel us on all our ways so that we may honor you and testify that you are our God, our true help. Amen.

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Father God, we thank you for the many ways that you deliver us. We thank you that you are faithful, and have established us and guarded us against the evil one. Remind us Lord to keep our confidence in you, and that you are working out your plan. Direct our hearts to love you and to know the steadfastness of Christ Jesus.