September 2

Spiritual Vitamins – Day 2 by SGLY Ministry

SPIRITUAL VITAMIN A: ACKNOWLEDGE
In all your ways acknowledge Him And He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:6 (NKJV)

Today’s Thought:
ACKNOWLEDGE MEANS:

to admit as true
to state that one has received something
to recognize the authority or claims of
to respond to
to express thanks for

Today and everyday, let’s acknowledge God in all our ways and resolve to walk on the paths He has chosen for us , for He has promised if we acknowledge Him in all our ways, He will then make our paths straight! What an exciting journey awaits us! Let’s get started today !

Today’s Action:
Today let us: In all our ways–

Admit that His word is true.
State that we have received Him into our lives.
Recognize His authority over our life.
Respond to Him by thought, word and action.
Thank Him for everything He has done.
AND…
“He shall direct your paths” Proverbs 3:6

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Love Worth Finding

Carrying Our Own Burdens

“Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee.” Psalm 55:22

There was a man carrying a heavy load of grain down a country road. Another man in a horse-drawn wagon saw him and said, “Mister, do you need a ride?” So the man walking got in the wagon, but he kept the load of grain on his shoulder.

The wagon driver said, “Man, put that down and relax!” But the man answered, “Oh no. It’s enough to ask you to carry me without having you carry this also.”

Have you ever done that to the Lord? You say, “Lord, I’ll let You save me, but I’ll carry my own burdens.” How foolish we are to do this with the God who hung the stars and planets.

If you can trust the Lord to save you from hell, don’t you think you can cast your burden upon Him right now?

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Think Positive

And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. (NLT) Philippians 4:8

When you think positive thoughts, you see the glass as half full. It may sound simple, but that attitude can make all the difference in your approach to people, situations and environments. The most difficult part is keeping it top of mind. Try remembering this verse and reciting it to yourself throughout the day. Set alarms on your phone if it helps to remind you that it's time to think positive again.

Daily Bible Devotion

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O Lord, You have heard the desire and the longing of the humble and oppressed; You will prepare and strengthen and direct their hearts .... — Psalm 10:17 (AMPC)

A New Direction by Joyce Meyer

Sometimes we come to a place in our lives where we’re really unhappy. If we take a look at ourselves on those days, we’ll might just discover that the things that frustrate us the most are the results of choices that we made earlier.

If you find yourself there right now, guess what—today can be a brand-new start! I think God gave us twenty-four-hour days because He knew that was all we could handle at one time. His mercies are new every morning, so every day is a new opportunity to live right (see Lamentations 3:22–23).

You can start over this morning (or tomorrow morning, depending on what time of day you’re reading this) and live today for Jesus. When you decide to follow wherever He leads you and to do what He asks you to do, you can know that better tomorrows are coming.

Prayer Starter: Father, thank You that Your mercy is new every morning, and that Your grace never runs out. Please help me follow You diligently today so I can reap the benefits of making godly choices in the future. In Jesus’ Name, amen.

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Step Boldly Forward

Thought for the Day

"Be bold in your next step. Do not let fear hold you back from moving along the path God has laid out for you. There will be bumps in the road - some of which you may trip over - but if you never move, you will never get anywhere."

Today's Word

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10 NIV)

Today's Prayer

Father, it is with you by my side that I can boldly step forward on the path you have laid out for me. Thank you for giving me the confidence to move from where I am to where you want me to be. Amen

The Whisper Of God

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To everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.
— Ecclesiastes 3:1 (ESV)

The Seasons of Life by Joyce Meyer

I want to urge you to enjoy every season of your life, because each one contains something beautiful that you don’t want to miss.

Life, it seems, is always changing, as well as the people around us. We also change as the years go by. Let’s embrace each change and look for the blessing in it, because our times are truly in God’s loving and capable hands.

Prayer of the Day: Father, I know that change can be good and that it keeps life fresh and exciting. Please help me and guide me to a place of accepting life’s changes with grace and gratitude, amen

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Bible Verses

“The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.” Psalm 145:8

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Mark 14:36 "'Abba, Father,' He said, 'everything is possible for You. Take this cup from Me. Yet not what I will, but what You will.'"

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"For we walk by faith, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7

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The LORD is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does. Psalm 145:17

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Psalm 91:1 – He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

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Prayers

Prayer for Guidance

Lord, teach me to number my days aright, that I may gain wisdom of heart. Help me do today the things that matter, not to waste the time I have.

The moments I have are precious, Lord, see that I count them dear. Teach me to number my days aright. Fill me this day with your kindness, that I may be glad and rejoice all the days of my life. Through Christ I pray, Amen.

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A Prayer of Repentance

O Lord our God, good and merciful, I acknowledge all my sins which I have committed every day of my life, in thought, word and deed; in body and soul alike. I am heartily sorry that I have ever offended you, and I sincerely repent; with tears I humbly pray to you, O Lord: of your mercy forgive me all my past transgressions and absolve me from them. I firmly resolve, with the help of your grace, to amend my way of life and to sin no more; that I may walk in the way of the righteous and offer praise and glory to the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.

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Furthering the Faith

Titus 1:1-9

Dear Father, the God who never lies,

Grant that my life will further the faith of your chosen people and increase their knowledge of the truth that accords with godliness, in hope of eternal life which you promised ages ago and at the proper time manifested through the preaching of your word.

May the leaders of your people be blameless, good stewards of the responsibility which you give them. May they hold firmly to your sure word as taught by your apostles. May they love and demonstrate everything that is good, and by word and deed refute the advocates of evil.

In the name of Jesus I ask. Amen.

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Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses; in beatings, imprisonments and riots; in hard work, sleepless nights and hunger...through glory and dishonor, bad report and good report; genuine, yet regarded as impostors; known, yet regarded as unknown; dying, and yet we live on; beaten, and yet not killed; sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything. 2 Corinthians 6:4–5, 8b–10, NIV

Dear Father in heaven, you are always near to us on earth, and we thank you for all the love you put into our lives so that we can be joyful, even in all kinds of temptations and struggles. How much you have given us and how often you have rescued us from distress! Again and again you have let the light of life shine out. You give us light not only for the moment but also for the future, enabling us to draw strength and assurance from the present, the past, and the future, to the glory of your name. Amen.

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Dear Father, thank you for today. Today I have nothing to ask for, only thanks to give. Thank you for being there for me.

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Our Eternal Father, thank you for your plan for us to work and enjoy the fruits of our labor. Thank you for the joy of sharing with neighbors. May this Labor Day see many needy people satisfied and many looking for work able to find employment. Encourage those who are persecuted and harassed because they gather for worship and enlightenment as Christians and seekers. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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Dear heavenly Father, thank you for showing us how to live in this life through Your Word. Lord, help me to give more attention to the Bible, instead of the many things that the world is saying. Lord, help me to hide Your Word in my heart so that I do not sin against You. I desire to have Your wisdom in every area of my life. Lord, open my understanding to Your Word so that I might do the right things and avoid the wrong things that create problems in my life. May Your wisdom prevail in my life, my home and my business, so that You will be glorified in all that I do. I ask this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

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Prayer for Shelter Against the Storm
Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel
God of heaven and earth, God who carries our lives and the lives of our whole community in your hands, be with us in the peril of this day/night. Help us to release our anxieties and fears into those same caring hands, knowing in faith that your will for us is life and everlasting good. Send your holy angels to watch over us and guard us. May they spread their holy wings to give us shelter against the storm. For you alone, O God, are all good, all life, all love, and that love is for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord.