July 17, 2026

Just For Today Day 17 Putting Off by SGLY Ministry

Just for Today I will put off all…RUMORS
whatever things are true,
whatever things are noble,
whatever things are just,
whatever things are pure,
whatever things are lovely,
whatever things are of good report,
if there is any virtue
and if there is anything praiseworthy–
meditate on these things.
Philippians 4:8 (NKJV)

Today’s Thought:
The definition of a Rumor is: a story or statement in general circulation without confirmation or certainty as to facts.
Often it is a mixture of truth and untruth, passed around verbally.

Just for Today, let’s determine to put off all rumors in our lives by not listening to nor spreading anything that might be considered a rumor, for generally rumors are harmful and they most often cause hurt.

Today’s Prayer:
Dear Lord, Just for Today, with Your help, I will not listen to anything that may be a rumor.

Just for Today I will set my mind on truth.
Just for Today I will only listen to and speak things of good report.
Just for Today I will choose to think lovely thoughts and speak pure words.
Just for Today I will reject all rumors and only accept praiseworthy things into my life.
Thank You Lord for Your help as I do this, Just for Today.

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A Call to Prayer by Gail Rodgers

Whenever we find ourselves eaten up with worry, fear, anxiety, or devoured by the pressures of the day, God tells us to take note. Being consumed is a red flag and God gives us directions for just such times.

“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. Be self controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith” (1 Peter 5:7).

There is an enemy of our souls and his goal is to devour us. God tells us to be alert. Take note when you are being consumed by something. Scripture tells us the enemy of our soul comes to kill, steal and destroy and we are to be watchful. Being consumed by fear, worry, gossip, a particular temptation or the pressures of the day will, at best, steal from you and rob you of peace in your soul and joy in the moment. At worst it can destroy health and relationships and your fellowship with the God who wants to help you.

So what do you do when you realize something is just eating you up? You resist as the scripture says. How do you resist? You begin to see worry as a call to prayer, inviting God into your circumstance to direct you and give you wisdom. You resist worry through prayer. (Phil. 4:6) You resist fear through Scripture, knowing God has said that He has not given us the spirit of fear (2 Timothy 1:7). You stand firm in your faith knowing that the consuming downward spiral you find yourself in is not your Heavenly Father’s plan for you.

God cares about you. Remember: Your worry is a call to prayer. List the things that tend to devour you. Release them from your heart and mind by giving them to God in prayer.

Ask God to take the things on your heart and to give you His peace in return. Be prepared to ask for His strength to resist your worries each time they threaten to overwhelm you. Exchange your worries, in prayer, for God’s peace.

~Father in Heaven,
Thank you for showing me that worry is really a call to prayer. Help me to be alert and to run to You when I am being eaten up with worry or fear. Thank you that I can throw my cares into Your lap and stand firm in Your promises. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.

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Forgive Yourself

1 JOHN 2:12 NLT 12 I am writing to you who are God's children because your sins have been forgiven through Jesus.

COLOSSIANS 3:13 NIV 13 . . . Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

GALATIANS 5:14 NIV 14 The entire law is summed up in a single command: "Love your neighbor as yourself."

For many people, the hardest person to forgive is themselves.

If God can forgive us, then we can, and must, forgive ourselves. Not to forgive ourselves is to exalt ourselves above God.

If God can decree that we are forgive-able, but we say we are too bad to be forgiven, we are saying we know more than God.

Should your standards be higher than God's standards? He forgives. Why won't you forgive yourself?

The devil wants you to stay focused on your past and your failures, so you will not receive God's blessing.

God wants you to believe His Word and focus on His victory so you will have a better future.

Which one will you choose to follow?

SAY THIS: Because God has forgiven me, I forgive myself.

A Bible Devotion

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Look For His Blessings

Thought for the Day

"Keep your eyes open... God has something big coming your way... don't miss it!"

Today's Word

"And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:19 NIV)

Today's Prayer

Father, I know You answer all prayers. I need to keep my eyes, ears, and heart open to receive the blessings You send to me every day. Amen.

The Whisper Of God

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SPEAK TO ME

The man whispered, "God, speak to me" and a meadowlark sang.

But the man did not hear.

So, the man yelled "God, speak to me!" And the thunder rolled across the sky.

But the man did not listen.

The man looked around and said, "God let me see you." And a star shined brightly.

But the man did not notice.

And, the man shouted, "God show me a miracle!" And a life was born.

But the man did not know.

So, the man cried out in despair, "Touch me God and Let me know you are here!" Whereupon God reached down and touched the man.

But the man brushed the butterfly away and walked on.

Don't miss out on a blessing because it isn't packaged the way you expect.

- author unknown

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Bible Verses

"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 things through Christ who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:12-13).

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"Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." (Psalm 90:12)

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Do everything in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14

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Proverbs 20:22 – Do not say, "I'll pay you back for this wrong!" Wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you.

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Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart. — Psalm 119:2

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Prayers

Prayer for the Morning

Blessed are you, O Lord my God, King of the universe, who removes sleep from my eyes, that I may see the returning light of the your day. I thank you for all that you have done while I was asleep, watching over me and all your children while we slept unaware, and I pray that my thoughts and acts this day may show forth my love and thanks for you and all you have done for me.

Help me through your Holy Spirit, that I may remember what you have taught me in the Bible and it may show forth in my every deed. Let me not wander into the hands of sin, nor into the hands of pride or perversity, nor into the hands of temptation, nor into the hands of shame, but steer my inclinations towards goodness and charity this morning and all the day. In the name of Christ I pray. Amen.

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Now all glory to God, who is able to keep me from falling away and will bring me with great joy into his glorious presence without a single fault. All glory to him who alone is God, our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord. All glory, majesty, power, and authority are his before all time, and in the present, and beyond all time, Amen.

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Thank You, Father, for providing everything I need to cause me to ride on the high places of the earth. The Son of Righteousness arose with healing in His wings and He took every disease and sickness as my substitute on Calvary so that I can walk in wholeness. I prosper, and I am in health even as my soul prospers. Healed, whole and infused with Holy Ghost power, I bring Your dominion into my world, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

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My Father, help me to avoid the critical spirit that leans toward injustice. Grant that none may be made despondent waiting for my mercy; but through forgiveness may I inspire confidence in those who have made mistakes, and influence them to a better life. Amen.

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Loving Lord, you tell us in the Bible that whatever wrong we have done you tread down our faults to the bottom of the sea. Mic 7 19 We know there is no need to keep thinking about what we have done in the past, Is 43 18 because you pardon the wrongs we have done, and you delight in showing mercy. Mic 7 18 You bind up all our wounds Ps 147 3 and you renew us by your love. Zeph 3 17 Lord, you love all that you have made, Wis 11 24 and it is your very nature to love and forgive. Lead us to be generous in accepting and forgiving others in the same way as you accept and forgive us. Amen.

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Dear heavenly Father, we pray today for the restoration of the generation gap. May the fathers have Your wisdom in dealing with their children. May the young men respect and honor their elders. Lord, convict fathers to be the proper role models for their children and love their children with Your love. Your disciplines are never done to destroy us, but to correct and turn us away from the things that are harming us. May the fathers look to You as how to deal with their rebellious children. Lord, give the children and young men submissive spirits so that they heed their father's good advice and may they offer their strength to help their fathers. I ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen.

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“A Prayer For Being A Pleasant Aroma”

Father, I am thankful for the sense of smell. Depending on what I am smelling it can bring about a pleasant response where I linger taking in more and more of the pleasing scent. Today, I pray that the spiritual fruit from my life would emit such an aroma. First, I want to offer to You the sweet smelling sacrifice of a life fully surrendered to You. Secondly, I pray that those whom I see today would find my words and/or actions to be a very uplifting part of their day. May I bring encouragement through pleasant conversation and by taking a personal interest in others. Keep my mind and words from wandering in the cesspool of lies, jealousy, gossip, immorality and hatred. Instead I want to spread the aroma of the living Christ that others might seek Him. You will bring about divine appointments throughout my day if I make the most of every opportunity. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.