June 3, 2026

Heart for the Lord Day 3 by SGLY Ministry

CHEERFUL HEART
“So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7 (NKJV)

Today’s Thought:
A Cheerful Heart is full of gladness and joy.
It uplifts and comforts.
It is excited about life and it often urges others on with encouragement.
It enjoys life and loves to give cheerfully to others, whether it be of time, talent or treasure.
What a delight it must be to have a Cheerful Heart! May our heart’s prayer today be for a Cheerful Heart.

Prayer of the Heart to the Lord:
Dear Lord, today I ask that You create in me a Cheerful Heart so that I can purposely give to You and others with gladness and joy.
I want a heart that is excited about life and wants to share that excitement!
What a delight it will be to have a Cheerful Heart, one that gives cheerfully to You and others in many different ways!

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Today’s Scripture: “He who guards his mouth keeps his life, but he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.” (Proverbs 13:3, AMP)

Guard Your Mouth

We’ve all said things we wish we could take back. Scripture says that when we guard our mouth, we keep our life. That’s because our words determine the direction of our lives, and wrong words can get us off course very quickly.

The Bible tells us that life and death are in the power of the tongue. There’s no neutral ground. We are either sowing seeds of life and productivity with our words, or we are sowing seeds of ruin and destruction with our words.

Today is a good day to take inventory of your words and make the decision to sow only good seeds. Sow seeds of life by speaking God’s Word over yourself and those around you. Make the decision today that your words will bring glory to the Lord as you guard your mouth and keep your life!

A Prayer for Today: “Father, I give You my every thought, word and action. Help me, Holy Spirit, to live a life pleasing to You in every way. Help me to guard my mouth and keep my life moving forward in a godly direction in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

Joel Osteen

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Rejoice in the Lord always- delight, gladden yourselves in Him: again I say, rejoice! – Philippians 4:4

Have you ever had a really bad day? When you’re having a bad day, one of the hardest things to do is keep rejoicing. However, today’s Bible verse tells us to rejoice always, even if your day is going badly.

What does that look like? A good way to delight or gladden yourself in God would be to remind yourself of things that God has done for you. Has He ever provided something for you? Has He ever helped you when things were tough? Has He comforted you when you didn’t think you could go on? Remind yourself of the good things that God has done in your life.

When you remember what God has done for you, it helps you keep a smile on your face. It doesn’t matter what you’re facing or what you’ve been through, you can make yourself happy by choosing to think about the good things God has done for you. Don’t let your situation or circumstances keep you down. Make the decision today to rejoice in the Lord always!

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Exodus 23:20 'Behold, I am going to send an angel before you to guard you along the way and to bring you into the place which I have prepared.'

- The Lord has a plan and a purpose for your life.
- You are by no means an accident.
- He has pre-prepared things for you to do and places for you to go.
- All along the way of life, He is there to guard and to guide you, Friend.

PRAYER: Lord, I look forward to the future and what lies ahead, knowing that You will be with me every step of the way. Amen.

Kind Regards
Pastor Andrew & Vanessa Roebert

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I can do all this through him who gives me strength. — Philippians 4:13

How Trusting God Helps Us Overcome Challenges by Joyce Meyer

Not all storms are in the weather forecast. Some storms of life surprise us when we don’t expect them. When this happens, our first thought may be, Oh no, not another problem. I don’t think I can deal with this. However, we should be careful not to allow our wrong thinking to defeat us. God’s Word teaches us that we can do all things through Jesus, who is our strength (see Philippians 4:13).

Paul experienced times of plenty and times of lack, but he learned to be content, regardless of his circumstances (see Philippians 4:11–12). His contentment came from trusting God completely in all situations.

You are stronger than you think you are, and you can deal with more than you think you can handle. If you take life one day at a time and continue drawing strength from Jesus, you really can do anything you need to do.

None of us knows what a day may hold, but we can be confident that because God helps us, we will be strong and victorious.

Prayer of the Day: Father, I want to be content in every circumstance, and I want to have the confidence that I can do all things through Christ, who is my strength. Help me realize that You are greater than any problem I may have. In Jesus’ name, amen

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You May Not See What’s in You by Victoria Osteen

God has a great purpose for your life! He has marked you as a person of influence on this earth. Just by being the best you can be, you are making an eternal difference. You are part of God's plan, and you are helping to move the kingdom of God forward.

At times, we can't necessarily see our gifts and talents. We don't understand how we can be used to influence others. I think about Moses in the wilderness for 40 years. He was raised as an Egyptian, but as a young man, he made some mistakes and acted out of anger. He ended up fleeing to the wilderness where God appeared to him in a burning bush and said, "I have an assignment for you." Moses was afraid and felt unworthy, but God knew exactly who Moses was. He said, "I'm doing a work, and I want you to lead it. I choose you to lead My people." Moses literally pleaded with God. He didn't think he could carry out the assignment. He was thinking about his past. He focused on the fact that he stuttered. He didn't feel equipped at all. But God said, "I've been shaping you from the beginning." Moses ultimately surrendered to God, and God used Moses in a powerful way.

Even though Moses couldn't see what God had placed in his life, hundreds of years after Moses died, they said, "Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action" (Acts 7:22, NIV). That was a far cry from the way he saw himself!

This is an excellent reminder to us that it's up to us to mix our ability with faith and let God have His way even when we don't understand how He can use us. We have to put one foot in front of the other and let Him lead us into His plans and purposes. You may not see what's in you right now, but just like Moses, God does. He is at work in you! Remember, you are a person of purpose and influence, and God is using you in powerful ways in the earth!

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Bible Verses

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Matthew 6:6

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Galatians 6:2 – Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

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Matthew 7:7 – Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.

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Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord. — Leviticus 19:18

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Ephesians 4:2-3 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

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Prayers

Prayer to Walk with Christ Today

Dear Heavenly Father, I am learning to understand what your word says. Yet so often I simply hear it or read it and think about applying it, but get no further. I want to do it and intend to do it Lord, but it is gone from my mind so easily. I am deceiving myself if I simply hear it and do not make it a part of my life.

Please help me today to take one truth and apply it to my circumstances. Please let your Holy Spirit nudge me and remind me throughout my day. I know that as I apply what your word says I will find freedom. Please show me what I need to focus on right where I walk today, Father. Help me to be intent on practicing what you reveal to me. I know there is blessing in doing things your way. I give you my will today to want to do what you show me. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

Meditation

[How can I make Scripture more a part of my life?]

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Prayer of Thanksgiving

Father in heaven, creator of all and source of all goodness and love, please look kindly upon me and receive my heartfelt gratitude for all that you have done for me and for those I love. Thank you for all the grace and blessings, both spiritual and temporal, you have bestowed upon me, my loved ones, and this community of prayer: Our faith and religious heritage; our food and shelter; our health; the love we have for one another; and the lives of our Lord and friends.

Dear Father, in your infinite generosity, please grant us continued grace and blessings during the coming day. This I ask in the name of Jesus Christ, your only son, who has saved me from death. Amen.

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Now the God of patience and consolation grant to me, and to all who pray in the name of Christ, to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: That we may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

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Loving Father, help me that I may realize the depth of thy love. If I may be discouraged over my failures, speak to me hopefully and lead me out where I may find the right way to succeed. May I not be kept in sorrow, but find each day the happiness that brings a thankful heart. Amen.

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Lord our God, you have made me in your own likeness and you love all that you have made. I thank you for all that has been positive in my life. I ask that I may live in such a way that I may learn from whatever I may find is negative or hurtful in my life. May my disabilities and weaknesses teach me how to be sensitive to individuals, that I may grow more caring and compassionate with others who experience difficulties. May I grow in strength of character through all that happens to me, living fully each day. Amen.

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Dear heavenly Father, thank you for Your many blessings. As I face each new day, Lord, may I do so with an expectation that You will prevail in my life and help me do Your will. Help me to guard my lips and speak things that are good and right. Let me refrain my lips from all evil. Lord, I want my tongue to be an instrument of righteousness in Your ears. Help me to keep my mouth shut when I need to do so, and help me to open it and speak when You are prompting me to do so. Give me the Holy boldness to witness to others of Your love and grace, and to hold my peace when I should. I ask this in the Holy name of Jesus. Amen.

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Father, we are grateful that Jesus hears our prayers, knows of our troubles and intercedes on our behalf. But there are times when we are in need of the compassion of a caring “in the flesh” friend; one who will pray, listen, lend support, and interject thoughts, experiences or suggestions that help us to bear our troublesome burdens. Instead of casting judgment they lend a thought or hand in addition to their personal time to meet our need(s). Thank you for caring friends who bear with us, lift us up out of despair, and help us discover solutions that we, by ourselves, cannot find. Help me to be that kind of friend, in the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.