May 17, 2026

Baskets of Blessings Day 17 by SGLY Ministry

Blessing: God’s Compassion
As a father shows compassion to his children,
so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him. Psalm 103:13 ESV

Message:
Never forget we have a compassionate, loving Father who loves us. He has empathy for us and wants to bless us. He is good, kind and faithful. We can count on Him to protect us and help us. We who fear the Lord are the most blessed of people! Let’s give thanks and praise for that!

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Welcome to Verse of the Day!

Today's Bible Verse: Psalm 106:1 Praise the LORD! Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! (ESV)

Today's Inspiring Thought: Thank You, Lord!

"God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say thank you?" --William A. Ward

Oh, how we take the goodness, mercy and love of the Lord for granted. Oh, how we forget to thank him!

Don't let another day go by without spending a few moments saying thanks to God. And while you're thanking the Lord, remember also to bless and thank the people in your life. Your attitude of gratitude will surely come back around to bless you.

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God Enables Us

It is through Him that we have received grace (God's unmerited favor) and [our] apostleship to promote obedience to the faith and make disciples for His name's sake among all the nations, and this includes you, called of Jesus Christ and invited [as you are] to belong to Him. Romans 1:5–6

God gives us beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness (see Isaiah 61:3). God gives us whatever we need to be victorious. Because He enables us, we credit Him for all the good things in our lives.

Get up today and do the best you can, and then let God do the rest. Don't try to make mistakes, don't try to fail; but when you do, repent and get things straight with God. If you need to apologize to somebody, go and apologize. Receive your forgiveness, and go on.

From the book Starting Your Day Right by Joyce Meyer.

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How Strong Are You? by Sally I. Kennedy

"I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13

The small squirrel, scurrying like crazy to get out of our way on the walkway, holding onto a good-sized pinecone; he wasn’t about to lose his treasure! Amazing that he could grasp and drag something almost as large as he was. And how many times have you seen an ant, picking up a crumb larger than itself?

We can work out, have great biceps and abs. We can exercise our brains and have great info and knowledge. But supernatural strength comes from the Lord, above and beyond our own abilities.

You are stronger than you think with God’s help and power behind you. It is good to know where our inner strength comes from and who gives us that gift.

So how strong are you? Very, in Christ. And that is good news.
You have the mind of Christ: Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus. Phil 2:15 for, "Who has known the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?" But we have the mind of Christ. 1 Cor 2:16

The Lord gives you wisdom: If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. James 1:5

The Lord gives you strength: It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure. Psalm 18:32 Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. Is 41:10 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Is 40:29

God gives you His direction: Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Prov 3:6 The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps. Prov 16:9

In fact ‘greater things you will do’: Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. John 14:12

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Bible Verses

Psalm 91:1,2 “Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the Lord; He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God and I trust him.”

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The blessing of the LORD brings wealth, without painful toil for it. Proverbs 10:22

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Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud. — Proverbs 16:19

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Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Romans 12:9

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Prayers

For Faithfulness in the Use of this World's Goods
Almighty God, whose loving hand has given me all that I possess; Grant me grace that I may honor you with my substance, and remembering the account which I must one day give, may be a faithful steward of your bounty; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Meditation

[The Holy Spirit will help us have the courage we need.]

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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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Dear Lord, there are times in my life when I seem to be getting no where, when I am forced to mark time. Help me to learn the hard lesson of patience, and to put my trust in You. ... Help me to use these times wisely, to sort out my relationship with You, and to gain a new perspective, that I may set more realistic goals, which will be pleasing to You. Give me patience to await Your timing. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
© 2000 by D. L. Hammond, Permission to copy granted for noncommercial use.

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Dear heavenly Father, please cleanse me from all error and renew my mind. I desire to know the truth even if it means correction and embarrassment for me. Change my heart and thoughts to be Your thoughts and heart. Give me a teachable spirit. Take my desires and dreams and give me Yours. Cleanse me from all that offends You. Create within me a clean heart, O Lord. Give me eyes to see things the way You see them and keep me from deception. Thank You for the gift of discernment so that I do not fall into the devils traps. May You also do this for all of my brothers and sisters in Christ. Amen.