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The God Who is The Lord of Hosts

When you feel surrounded, remember: You are actually surrounded by Him. When you feel outnumbered: He is never outnumbered. When you feel weak: He is strong on your behalf.

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The God Who is Adonai

And here’s the beauty: Adonai is not a harsh master—He is a good Lord. He leads with wisdom. He rules with justice. He loves with faithfulness.

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The God Who is Abba Father

So today, whatever you’re carrying, whatever you’re facing—come to Him, not as a stranger, not as a servant trying to prove yourself, but as a child who belongs.

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The Angel Sat On The Stone

So, have you put your soul and your eternity in the hands of the One who has risen? This is the most important decision you will ever make. Choose well, today.

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Palm Sunday: A Journey Worth Pursuing

Tell the story of such amazing grace. Show a hurting person that grace in you. Share his love. Make the best of our good earth every day that you’re here.

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Jehovah Tsidkenu- The Lord Our Righteousness

“Lord, we thank You that You are Jehovah Tsidkenu—the Lord our righteousness. Where we fall short, You are enough. Teach us to rest in Your grace, walk in Your truth, and reflect Your righteousness in our lives. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

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The God who is Jehovah Rohi

Are you listening to the Shepherd’s voice? Are you following where He leads? Are you trusting His care? Because when the Lord is your Shepherd, you will never walk alone.

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Jehovah Shalom – The Lord Is Peace

Jesus said, “My peace I give unto you, not as the world gives peace, let not your hearts be troubled” (John 14:9). Be at peace, God is with you.

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Jehovah Rapha – The Lord Who Heals

The bitter water was not just about thirst. It was about trust. God was teaching them: “If you will listen to My voice and trust Me, I will be your healer.”

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Live Like the Good Samaritan

Never underestimate the power of your actions. You don’t have to go to extremes to be a Good Samaritan. You don’t know what one small gesture can do to change a person’s life.

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Jehovah Jireh – The Lord Will Provide

God may not always provide the way you expect, but He will always provide what you need—at the right time.

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El Shaddai—The God who is More than Enough

The same God who spoke to Abraham is speaking to us today. His promises have not expired. His power has not diminished. His covenant still stands.

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Share God’s Love with Others

Wisdom is not found in applause, popularity, or success. Wisdom is found in obedience to God’s heart. And God’s heart beats for souls.

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Give Generously

Let us give—not reluctantly or under pressure—but joyfully, faithfully, and generously to God’s work.

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Start the Year Right… Pray Always

You can use the ACTS guide as you pray: A- Adoration, brag on God, mention his attributes such as His omnipotence, His omnipresence, all knowing God, etc. C – Confession.

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Start the Year Right: Worship with God’s People

Lord, I pray for hope beyond this life. I pray that you will give me a glimpse of your eternal kingdom. Help me to focus on the things that are eternal, and not on the things that are temporal.

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How God Speaks Today

May this Christmas we respond to the Christ anew as did his mother: “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38). When we do—and only then—his transforming guidance, peace, purpose, and hope will be ours.

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Joy is a Byproduct of Obeying God

Obedience doesn’t steal joy—it sustains it. Just as the train finds its purpose on the tracks, we find our deepest joy when we live within God’s loving design. As we remain close to God, the joy of the Lord will be with us.

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Seeking and Obeying the Prince of Peace

If we truly love our Father, we want our work to honor him. And so we seek his will and search his word before we begin our work. Before you serve in whatever capacity, will you first take such a step on your knees?

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Knowing the Love that Only God Can Give

We love God because He first loved us (1 John 4:19). Jesus rescued us when we were hopeless. The more clearly we remember what He’s done—His grace, forgiveness, sacrifice—the more naturally our hearts respond with love.

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