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10/05/2021

OCTOBER 5 2021

"WITH US IN THE VALLEY" 🥀

I will fear no evil, for you are with me.
___Psalm 23:4

Psalm 23, where David writes, "Even though I walk through the darkest valley [the valley of the shadow of death], I will fear no evil, for you are with me" (V. 4). Those words leap from the page because it's there, in the middle of the valley of the shadow of death, where David's description of God turned deeply personal. He moves from talking about God in the beginning of the psalm-- "the Lord is my shepherd" (V. 1)--to talking to Him: "for you are with me" (V. 4).

Whether our situation turns better or worse, we can turn to our Shepherd, Savior, and Friend and find Him "as good as ever."

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My Shepherd, thank You for Your perfect faithfulness and kindness to me. Help me to stay near You today.

09/30/2021

SEPTEMBER 30 2021

"ALL THAT YOU NEED" 🥀

God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
___Psalm 73:26

That's why the truth of God being my "portion" is so comforting to me (PSALM 73:26). When the tribes of Israel were given an allotment of land, the priestly tribe of Levi was assigned none. Instead, God promised that He Himself would be their portion and inheritance (DEUTERONOMY 10:9). They could find complete satisfaction in Him and trust Him to supply their every need.

For some of us, the sense of lack nay have nothing to do with family. Perhaps we yearn for a better job or higher academic achievement. Regardless of our circumstances, we can embrace God as our portion. He makes us whole. In Him, we have no lack.

Father, thank You for making me complete in Christ. Help me to say along with the psalmist, "As for me, it is good to be near God."

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09/29/2021

SEPTEMBER 29 2021

"JOYFUL LEARNING" 🥀

Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
___Romans 12:2

Something even more amazing takes place when we follow the apostle Paul's command to "be transformed by renewing of your mind" (ROMANS 12:2). As we allow the Holy Spirit to uncouple us from the world and its ways, our thoughts and attitudes begin to change. We become more loving, more hopeful, and filled with inner peace (8:6).

Something else happens too. Although this transformation process is ongoing, and often has more stops and starts than a train ride, the process helps us understand what God wants for our lives. It takes us to a place where we "will learn to know God's will" (12:2 NLT). Learning His will may or may not involve specifics, but it always involves aligning ourselves with His character and His work in the world. 🥀

Dear God, I invite You to transform me by renewing my mind today. Thank You for all that's possible when I surrender to You. 🥀

08/28/2021

AUGUST 27 2021

"GOD KNOWS YOUR STORY" 🥀

Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.
___Psalm 139:23

The familiar words of Psalm 139 describe the intimacy we enjoy with our Sovereign King. He knows us completely (v. 1). He's "familiar with all [our] ways" (v. 3). He invites us to come to Him with our confusion, our anxious thoughts, and our struggles with temptation. When we're willing to yield completely to Him, He reaches out to restore and rewrite the parts of our story that makes us sad because we've wandered from Him.

God knows us better than anyone else ever can, and still . . . He loves us! When we daily surrender ourselves to Him and seek to know Him more fully, He can change our story for His glory. He's the Author who's continuing to write.

Precious Father, thank You for loving me as Your child despite the times I've disappointed You. Help me to yield all of myself to You in full assurance that You're faithfully walking beside me.

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08/16/2021

AUGUST 16 2021

"ACTIVE FAITH" 🥀

Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to loom after orphans and widows in their distress.
___James 1:27

When James wrote about the necessity of a lifestyle of integrity accompanying a profession of faith in Christ, he singled out the need to care for others. "Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food," James wrote. "If one of you says to them, 'Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,' but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?" (2:15-16).

Our actions demonstrate the genuineness of our faith. Significantly, those actions can influence the faith-choices of others.

Faithful God, help me to live out my faith in You. I want the way I serve others to honor You.

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08/09/2021

AUGUST 9 2021

"FEARLESS LOVE" 🥀

📖 : 1 John 3:1, 11-18

We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love each other. Anyone who does not love remains in death.
___1 John 3:14

We often forget: freely and generously offering the love of Jesus to others is worth it. John reminded early believers in Christ that to love wither or hide in the face of our fear is really to live "in death" (1 John 3:14). And to love freely and unafraid, filled and empowered with with the Spirit's self-giving love, is to experience resurrection life in all its fullness (vv. 14, 16).

God of love, carry me deeper into Your love until fear dissolves and Your love flows freely through me.

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08/08/2021

AUGUST 8 2021

"GOOD TROUBLE" 🥀

📖 : Amos 5:10-24

Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-falling stream!
___Amos 5:24

"When you see something that is not right, not just, not fair, you have the moral obligation to say something. To do something." The prophet Amos knew this too.

Seeing Israel's sin and injustice, he couldn't keep quiet. Amos denounced how powerful were oppressing "the innocent and tak[ing] bribes and depriv[ing] the poor of justice in the courts," while building "strong mansions" with "lush vineyards" (Amos 5:11-12). Rather than maintaining his own safety and comfort by staying out of the fray, Amos named the evil. The prophet made good, and necessary trouble.

But this trouble aimed at something good--justice for all. "Let justice roll on like a river!" Amos exclaimed (v. 24). When we get into good trouble (the kind of righteous, nonviolent trouble justice requires), the goal is always goodness and healing.

Heavenly Father, if I'm left to myself, I'll likely pay it safe, stay comfortable, keep quiet. But I know that You might ask something different. Help me to discern what to do to honor You.

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08/07/2021

AUGUST 7 2021

"FIRST FORGIVE" 🥀

📖 : Genesis 33:1-11

Esau ran to meet Jacob and embraced him.
___Genesis 33:4

God healed the bitter division between Esau and his twin brother, Jacob, and blessed both their lives. A onetime schemer, Jacob had robbed Esau of their father's blessing. But twenty years later, God called Jacob to return to their homeland. So, Jacob sent ahead bountiful gifts to appease Esau. "But Esau ran to meet Jacob and embraced him; he threw his arms around his neck and kissed him. And they both wept" (Genesis 33:4).

Their reunion stands as a classic example of God's urging to settle anger with brother or sister before offering our gifts--talents or treasures--to Him (Matthew 5:23-24). Instead, "first go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift" (v. 24). Jacob obeyed God by reconciling with Esau, and setting up an altar to God (Genesis 33:20). What a beautiful order: First, strive for forgiveness and reconciliation. Then, at His altar, He receives us.

Dear God, when I hold onto hard feelings against another believer, inspire me on the way to Your altar to first forgive.

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08/06/2021

AUGUST 6 2021

"RISE AGAIN" 🥀

📖 : Proverbs 24:15-18

Though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again.
___Proverbs 24:16

An encouraging reminder from the book of Proverbs that "though the righteous fall seven times, they still rise again" (24:16). This proverbs reminds us that the righteous, those who trust in and have right relationship with God, will still experience difficulties and hardships. However, as they continue to seek Him even in the midst of difficulty, God is faithful to give them the strength to rise again.

Heavenly Father, thank You that every trial and disappointment You're always close, offering comfort and strength to help me rise again.

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08/04/2021

AUGUST 4 2021

"NOT FORGOTTEN" 🥀

📖 : Isaiah 49:14-18

I will not forget you!
___Isaiah 49:15

The all-knowing, loving God--the Keeper of time and eternity; He knows the facts and won't forget His promises or His people. Have you had a moment when you questioned whether or not you've been forgotten by God? When others appear to be healthier or happier or more successful or otherwise better off?

Ancient Israel's less-than-ideal situation caused her to say, "The LORD has forsaken me, the Lord has forgotten about me" (Isaiah 49:14). But that wasn't the case. God's compassion and care exceeded the natural bonds of affection that mothers have for their children (v. 15). Before embracing labels like "forsaken" or "forgotten" think again of what God has done in and through His Son, Jesus. In the gospel that brings forgiveness, God has clearly said, "I will not forget you!" (v. 15).

Father, when I'm tempted to feel neglected, forgotten, and abandoned, help me to ponder again the love You demonstrated by sending Jesus to die for me.

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08/03/2021

AUGUST 3 2021

"WALKING WITH JESUS" 🥀

📖 : Hebrews 12:1-3

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles.
___Hebrews 12:1

Finishing well on our journey as believers in Jesus also requires careful consideration of what we bring. In Hebrews 12, we're told to "throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles."

The author compares our lives to a "race marked for us," one in which we must "not grow weary and lose heart" (vv. 1, 3). To become with sin or distracted by things outside of God's purpose for us is to carry an unnecessary weight. God has provided directions for following Jesus in the Bible. We can know what habits, dreams, and desires are worth bringing along by examining them in light of the Scriptures. When we travel light, we're able to finish well.

Jesus, help me travel lightly according to Your wisdom and to finish well. 🥀

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St. Louis, MO

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+1 314-243-1211

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http://www.mensos.org/

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