November 12

Attitude of Gratitude – Day 12 by SGLY Ministry

I AM GRATEFUL FOR….FAITHFULNESS OF GOD
God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:9[ NKJV]

An Attitude of Gratitude Thought and Prayer:
Dear God, I am so grateful for Your faithfulness.
Each day You are there for me. You can always be counted on to provide, protect and guide, no matter what the circumstances may be.
While I still have breath I will sing praises You, my faithful God and I will tell all I meet, of Your steadfast love and faithfulness to me, and to all believers, who call upon Your Name!

I will sing of the mercies of the LORD forever; With my mouth will I make known Your faithfulness to all generations. Psalm 89:1

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Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need. (NLT) Luke 12:31

Do you have everything you need? Does what you need match up according to the Kingdom of God? Let God's Kingdom come in to your work, play, business, friendships, all areas of your life. Don't hold back. Align your life to be constantly seeking God and His Kingdom.

Daily Bible Devotion

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Stop Quenching The Spirit

MEMORY VERSE: Quench not the Spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:19).

If we quench a fire, we stop it in its path. If we quench the Holy Spirit, we halt His work in us. We stifle or suppress Him. When you quench the Holy Spirit, you exalt your will above the will of God. To quench the Holy Spirit is to resist Him. It is going your own way when His leading is clear.

Quenching the Holy Spirit is like changing channels on your television set. It is like turning off the radio to avoid its message. It is turning your mind away from the things you know the Lord wants you to do or say.

When you stop quenching the Holy Spirit, you will find some wonderful things happening. Your day will unfold as a part of His plan. You will see opportunities that you would otherwise have missed. His calming voice will comfort you when everything seems to be falling apart. Life's irritations will be recognized as experiences that enable you to be patient and longsuffering. The needs of others will be brought to your attention and you will be refreshed in ministering to them. Having your own way will become less important. Allowing Christ to have His way in your life will receive priority.

So, stop tuning out that still small voice that always gives the right direction. Lend an obedient ear to the Lord. Be quick to do His bidding. Look for opportunities to follow His leading this very day. Don't be afraid to be an obedient child.

Remember, the Lord always gives His best to those who follow Him completely. JVI

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Strength Comes With Waiting

Isaiah 40:28-31

Exhaustion is a by-product of overcommitted schedules and never-ending responsibilities. In an effort to accomplish all that is expected, we often try to move faster and cram in more by multitasking. But in the process, we end up emotionally and physically fatigued. The Lord offers a radically different mode of living and grants renewed strength and stamina.

Those who wait upon the Lord are promised His supernatural energy. In fact, Scripture says it will surpass the natural strength and endurance of the young. Access to this divine power is achieved not by moving faster but by going slower—stopping to take time to focus on the Father, seek His direction, and ask for His strength to accomplish what He is calling you to do.

Earlier in my life, I wore myself out by impatiently pushing ahead, trying to do ministry in my own way and my own time. Since then, I have learned that when I pause and humble myself, admitting that I have no strength without Him, the Lord sustains me with both emotional and spiritual energy. There is no earthly explanation for what God is willing and able to do in a yielded human being. His Holy Spirit is like the wind beneath our wings, enabling us to soar like eagles.

The next time you are at the point of exhaustion, take some time to focus on the Lord. Are you walking in step with Him, or have you gone ahead on your own? Align your pace with His, taking the time to rest when He wants you to, and receive the energy He freely offers to those who walk obediently in His will.

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The Lord's Baseball Game Author Unknown

Bob and the Lord stood by to observe a baseball game. The Lord's team was playing Satan's team. The Lord's team was at bat, the score was tied zero to zero, and it was the bottom of the 9th inning with two outs.
They continued to watch as a batter stepped up to the plate whose name was Love. Love swung at the first pitch and hit a single, because Love never fails.
The next batter was named Faith, who also got a single because Faith works with Love.
The next batter up was named Godly Wisdom. Satan wound up and threw the first pitch. Godly Wisdom looked it over and let it pass: Ball one. Three more pitches and Godly Wisdom walked, because Godly Wisdom never swings at what Satan throws.
The bases were now loaded. The Lord then turned to Bob and told him He was now going to bring in His star player. Up to the plate stepped Grace. Bob said, "He sure doesn't look like much!" Satan's whole team relaxed when they saw Grace. Thinking he had won the game, Satan wound up and fired his first pitch. To the shock of everyone, Grace hit the ball harder than anyone had ever seen. But Satan was not worried; his center fielder let very few get by. He went up for the ball, but it went right through his glove, hit him on the head and sent him crashing on the ground; then it continued over the fence for a home run!
The Lord's team won!
The Lord then asked Bob if he knew why Love, Faith, and Godly Wisdom could get on base but could not win the game. Bob answered that he did not know why.
The Lord explained, "If your love, faith, and wisdom had won the game you would think you had done it by yourself. Love, Faith and Wisdom will get you on base but only My Grace can get you Home. --Author Unknown
Psalm 84:11, "For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord will give grace and glory;
no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly."

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We love because He first loved us. – 1 John 4:19 (HSCB)

If you were honest, would you say you liked the person you are? Or are there some parts about yourself that you’d like to change?

Most of us would say there are things about us that we don’t really like that much. Maybe we compare ourselves to someone who is funnier than we are and feel like there’s something wrong with ourselves.

It’s easy to compare yourself with others and feel like you don’t really measure up.
Today’s Challenge: Learn to Like You

Today’s challenge is for you to learn to like who you are. A good place to start is by making a list of things you do well. Maybe you’re a good listener or a true friend. Grab a piece of paper or use notes on your phone and start writing out some things that you excel at.

Then take that list and put it somewhere that you will see it. Look at it each day and remind yourself that you have strengths and value. Those strengths might be different than others, but that’s ok. God made you the way you are for the specific call he has on your life.

God made you the way you are for the specific call He has on your life – @studentdevos

So today, if you’ve struggled with liking yourself, remind yourself of today’s Bible verse. God loved us before we loved Him. He loved us so much He was willing to risk everything to get to know you. You have value because God loves you. That will never change. So take comfort today knowing that you are loved!

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Bible Verses

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” - Joshua 1:9

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Romans 14:1 – Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters.

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Love the Lord your God and keep his requirements, his decrees, his laws and his commands always. — Deuteronomy 11:1

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Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. Ephesians 6:14

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Prayers

Prayer for the Morning

Oh Lord, most heavenly Father, Almighty and everlasting God, who has safely brought me to the beginning of this day; I give you thanks for my creation, preservation, and all the blessings of my life. Grant that this day I fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger; but that all my doings, being governed by your will, may be righteous in your sight. Through Christ our Lord, I pray. Amen.

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For Those Who Suffer

God of time and of eternity, in your hands you hold the souls of the righteous, and in your heart there is room for all people; shine forth upon all who are tried in the furnace of suffering and illness, and especially on those for whom I pray today; in your grace and mercy may we know that you watch over us; bring us at the last to abide with you in love; I ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Prayer to Use Our Gifts Wisely

Lord, give me each day the wisdom to see which things are important, and which things are not. Show me how best to use the time and talents you have given me. Help me to use all my opportunities wisely, that I may share, through service to others, the good gifts I have received from you. Amen.

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Now to him who by his power within us is able to do far more than we ever dare to ask or imagine — to him be glory in the Church through Jesus Christ for ever and ever, Amen.

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Your glory, God our Father, is seen in people who are fully alive. Inspire us to live fully and discover your kingdom within us. Amen.

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Promises and Prayers of Hope
(That You Can Pray and Apply to Your Life)
By Pastor Kelly Sensenig

Psalm 42:11
“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.”

Prayer:
“Dear God and Heavenly Father, I thank You that I can live in Your presence today and experience the daily hope or confident expectation that you will meet all of my needs through your presence and personal companionship. I find hope in your abiding presence knowing that you will assist me in my journey this day.

'When my soul is feeling cast down, burdened, and heavy, I will turn to Thee for the confident hope that I can, through Your help, live above my sorrows and depression.

'I will find all of my hope and confidence in You today. You have provided me with Your strength to overcome my downcast soul and saddened countenance. I turn to Thee for help and want to live by your assistance and power, so I can find hope for my journey throughout this entire day. Right now, I claim to live in light of your presence, power, and hope.

'I will claim the promise of hope that only You can supply me with on a daily basis. I will find hope in Your presence as You provide me with Your ever-present assistance and delivering power. Thank you for providing me with hope. I praise Your name today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Psalm 31:24
“Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.”

Prayer:
“Dear Lord and Heavenly Father, I will be strong today and courageous because I know that You will give me the strength to go on in life. My hope is in Thee!

'You are my daily hope as I depend upon Your help and strength. Help me to “Be strong and of a good courage” (Josh. 1:6). As You strengthen me inwardly, through Your personal presence, I know that I will find the courage I need to face life’s demands.

'I also know that I will experience the inner hope, or the confident reassurance and encouragement that I need from Thee, so I do not become overcome by hopelessness and despair. Today, I claim Your courage and strength to face all of my trials and tribulations, knowing that You will give me the hope and reassurance I need, as You strengthen my heart. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Psalm 33:22
“Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.”

Prayer:
“O God, thank You for tender-loving mercies, Your pity and compassion that You shower upon my life every day. Help me to understand and have a greater appreciation for your mercies which are new every morning.

'As I experience your mercy, or loving compassion in my heart and life today, I place my hope in Thee, knowing that through Your tender care and compassion that You express to me, I will be able pass through my trials and difficulties.

'Oh Lord, help me to sense your loving care and provision over my life today, help me to experience Your tender mercy, or loving compassions, so that I can abound in hope, or the confident reassurance that You are with me, loving me, caring for me, and that You will meet all of my truest needs in life.

'Help me this day to “mount up with wings as eagles,” to “run, and not be weary,” and to “walk, and not faint” (Isaiah 40:31). In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Psalm 71:14
“But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more.”

Prayer:
“Father, today I will hope continually in Thee. I know that I can only find hope by experiencing Your personal presence, companionship, and daily assistance in my life. As the Psalmist declared, “My hope is in thee” (Ps. 39:7).

'I thank You that You are with me today and for this reason I can experience the daily hope of confidence that You will meet all of my needs and provide me with the encouragement to go on in life.

‘I will love thee, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower’ (Psalm 18:1-2).

'I will look to Thee this day, with great expectation, that You will provide me with the hope that I need to face life’s difficulties. You are all I need, dear Lord. I find my hope in Thee. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Psalm 119:81
“My soul fainteth for thy salvation (deliverance): but I hope in thy word.”

Psalm 119:114
“Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.”

Prayer:
“Precious Lord, today I find hope from Your Word. As I read it, meditate on it, and claim the promises that it gives to me, I can experience hope. I have hope or the confident assurance that I can make it through this day, since You have given men many precious and personal promises to claim, as my own.

'This day, as I ponder the truth of Your Word, I want You to speak to me, and fill me with hope, knowing that Your promises and commands will help me to maintain a spiritual edge in life and give me the daily hope and confidence I need to face life’s demands.

'I commit myself to Your truth. I place myself under Your authority and I claim Your promises and guidance that You give to me, through the Word, so I might experience the reassurance that I can go on in life and live victoriously above life’s trials.

'Oh Lord, give me strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, as I read, obey, and claim the promises of Your Word. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Romans 15:13
"Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost".

Prayer:
"I thank You Lord that you are the God of hope, my personal God who provides me with confidence to live victoriously and above all my difficulties and depressive thoughts that seek to invade my heart and life.

'I cast my thoughts of depression aside and place myself totally in Your hands, so I can experience Your hope today, which is the confident expectation that You will give me victory over doubt, depression, and fear, through your inner joy and peace.

'Dear Lord, You are my only hope for today. You are my tower of strength. I claim today that inner joy and peace that you want to give to me, so I can live with the hope and confidence, or the reassurance and expectation, that You will provide for my needs and get me though this day.

'Thank You God that I can come to you today and be filled with your unending joy and peace, knowing that through faith in Your constant provision, I can experience the daily hope I need to go on in life, since You have provided all of my inner needs.

'Today I commit myself to this hope and by faith claim your peace that passeth all understanding” (Phil. 4:7) and “the joy unspeakable and full of glory” (1 Pet. 1:8) that only You can give through the power of the Holy Spirit. I claim this promise today so I can “abound in hope” by experiencing Your daily inner peace and joy that You provide in my heart. Oh God of all hope, fill me with Your hope today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”