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In this episode of Pray the Word on Psalm 81:13–16, David Platt reminds us that God is longing to work on our behalf.

 In this episode of Pray the Word on Psalm 80:3, David Platt prays that God would let his face shine upon us.

 In this episode of Pray the Word on Psalm 79:9, David Platt explains that God glorifies himself by saving people from their sins. 

 In this episode of Pray the Word on Psalm 78:52, David Platt encourages us to look to God as the shepherd who continually works on our behalf.

 In this episode of Pray the Word on Psalm 78:5–8, David Platt explains how God commands us to faithfully disciple our young.

 In this episode of Pray the Word on Psalm 77:1–2, David Platt encourages us to seek the Lord in the day of trouble and to trust his faithfulness.

Chosen Girlies- all good things must come to an end: including season 8! SO, WE'RE GOING OUT WITH A BANG WITH YA GIRL GA BROWN! Oh, did we mention she wrote a book? A WHOLE DANG BOOK! Join us today as we talk about her new Devotional, "Hi, God, its Me!" that launches July 18th wherever you find books! For now, you can find Georgia on Instagram (@iamgeorgiabrown) or her lovely podcast, "Faith and Friends." And, nothing to fear, girlies...we'll be back with SEASON 9 of the podcast this August! We cannot wait for more interviews, book clubs, and our new segment HOT TUB HOT TAKES! Find this episode wherever you listen to podcasts, and if you like this episode, please rate and subscribe! We would be so grateful! LOVE YOU GUYS, and see you back here for another interview episode next week!   Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@chosengirlmovement⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠thechosengirl.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Listen on Spotify⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Listen on Apple⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Happy Texts --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chosengirl/support

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:97-105Liam squinted at the pitcher, ready to send the ball soaring. But three swings later, he heard the umpire call, "You're out!" Liam hung his head and walked off the field. Why can't I hit the ball like I used to? he wondered.The next morning, Liam sat next to his friend Colson during Sunday school as their teacher, Miss Bryan, started the class in song. When they finished, she held up a card. "This is our new memory verse for the month. Liam, can you read it aloud for the rest of the class?"Liam squinted at the card. "You--Your word is, is…" His voice trailed off when he couldn't finish.Miss Bryan looked to Liam's left. "Colson, can you help Liam out?"Liam's face flushed as Colson read the verse perfectly. He wondered if he would ever be able to do anything right again.Miss Bryan pulled Liam's parents aside when they came to pick him up at the end of the hour. Later on the car ride home, Dad said, "Liam, we're going to schedule an appointment for you with the optometrist.""The optom-what?" Liam questioned."The eye doctor," Mom said. "Miss Bryan mentioned you had trouble reading the verse today in Sunday school. She thinks you might need glasses, which could explain why you've been struggling in baseball."A few weeks later, Liam took his new pair of glasses out of the case and put them on. Instantly, the world came into focus. He spent the entire day moving his glasses up and down to see the difference. Everything looks so crisp! he thought. His thoughts circled back to the verse Miss Bryan had taught them: Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. The Bible makes things clear just like my glasses do, Liam realized. It tells us who God is and how He sent His Son, Jesus, to save us. When my way is unclear, I need to read God's Word and trust Him to guide me. "You're up!" Colson said.Liam shook himself from his thoughts, walked over to the plate, and smiled. Because this time, things would be clear again. -Olivia SummersHow About You?Do you need glasses? Sometimes our way seems out of focus or fuzzy. It can happen so gradually we might not even realize it! Reading the Bible helps put things into focus. It tells us who God is and what He did to save us so we could be His children. It guides us in how to live so others can see we belong to Jesus. The next time you're faced with a difficult situation, trust God to use the truth of His Word to shine light on your path.Today's Key Verse:Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. (NKJV) (Psalm 119:105 )Today's Key Thought:The Bible reveals God's truth

Bible Reading: Psalm 30:5; Philippians 4:4Georgia went home crying to her sister Cecilia. "Cece, I was trying to be joyful today, but I can't! I saw how happy my friend was when she told me about her parents' anniversary. It must be easy for her to be joyful since her parents are still together." Georgia looked down, her bronze hair falling in her face.Her older sister tucked Georgia's hair behind her ear. "Yeah, I understand." Cecilia sighed and looked down at her feet. "Do you remember when you were only four years old?""Yeah, maybe." Georgia looked puzzled."You had so much joy," said Cecilia. "I remember one day at summer camp, the playground suddenly grew dark, and rain came pouring down. All the other kids ran underneath the playground equipment for shelter. The teachers started to get nervous as they searched for the kids. But you stayed and danced in the rain with your bright smile shining in the darkness. The kids began to come out from their hiding places and dance in the rain with you."Georgia smiled. "Oh, I guess I do remember that. I felt so much joy, even when it was cold and raining."Cecilia nodded. "And it was contagious! Having joy through trials is like being a light in the darkness, and Jesus says that being a light can lead others to Him." Georgia's face fell downcast again. "But what if I can't be happy right now?"Cecilia put an arm around her sister. "It's okay to be sad, Geo. I am too. It's just like the verse from Psalms Sister Marci read to us in church--'Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.' God knows that we may be sad for some time about Mom and Dad getting divorced, and that's okay. Just like the rain only lasts for a season, so do our trials. So long as we keep our focus on Jesus and remember that He's with us, we will experience a joy like no other. He understands our sadness and promises to dry all our tears for good one day.""You're right, Cece! I will remember to put my hope in Jesus, even if it's hard."Cecilia turned on her favorite tune and smiled. "Shall we dance?" -Toria KeyesHow About You?Are you going through a trial in your life that's making you sad or depressed? Whatever struggle you're facing, whether it's a bad grade on an exam, your pet dying, or missing a friend who moved away, Jesus understands your hurt and wants to provide you with His joy and peace. Remember that He loves you and is always with you, and trust Him to fill you with His joy even when you feel sad.Today's Key Verse:May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (NIV) (Romans 15:13)Today's Key Thought:Jesus brings joy, even in trials

In a million lifetimes, we cannot do anything for our salvation—it is God's gift, totally undeserved. This is why no one can brag or boast about their role in their salvation. From beginning to end, it is God's plan and work. In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that our only boast is Christ's righteousness given to us. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon The Awesomeness of God's Grace, Part 2: LISTEN NOW

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Some of the most important conversations we have can be the most uncomfortable, and when it comes to faith, doubt is near the top of that list. Today, we're launching a five-part series on the topic of doubt. Many Christians wrestle with doubt, but who wants to admit that their foundational beliefs are not so firm? Not long ago, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, openly admitted that he's questioned if God is real. When the head of the Church of England says something like that, it makes news.   But something interesting came from Welby's honesty. He revealed his humanity. It turns out that the Archbishop lost a baby girl in a car accident many years ago, and when he was a teenager, he had to take care of his alcoholic father. He's human with human difficulties. We are human, and we struggle sometimes.    Can we be honest? While a lifetime of doubt is dangerous, periods of doubt simply mark one as being human, but faith can help us overcome doubt.   In the Bible, we read in Hebrews 11:1, “Now, faith is the subject of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11 continues with many examples of faith in action, and at its core, the Christian faith means we believe God sent Jesus Christ to pay the penalty for our sins on the cross, and that God raised Him from the dead. While mountaintop faith is exciting, and it makes us feel good, no one experiences that all the time. Sometimes it's difficult to believe certain things in the Bible. Sometimes we don't feel faith in our lives.   In this first part of our week-long look at doubt, it's important to remember that simply expressing doubt can lead to healing and a more faithful future. If you're a struggling believer or a questioning skeptic, this subject is one of the most important you'll ever wrestle with. Stay tuned.   Let's pray.    Father God, often we push down thoughts that are painful or uncomfortable. We don't have to do that with you, Lord. Even doubts about our faith are conversations that we can start with you, and we're grateful for that. In Jesus' name, amen.

Wisdom From Psalm 107 & Proverbs 25: Oh That Men Would Praise The LORD by Shawn Ozbun

 In this episode of Pray the Word on Psalm 76:7–9, David Platt teaches us that God pours out mercy on those who humble themselves before him.

Bible Reading: John 17:20-23; 1 Corinthians 12:25-26"Dad, at Declan's church they don't teach exactly the same things as they do at our church," Nicholas said one day. "We had an argument about it. Declan said his church is right, and I said ours is. Ours really is right, isn't it?"Before Dad could attempt an answer, Nicholas's little sister and brother came into the kitchen carrying a toy keyboard. They set it on the table. "Connor and me want to play one of the songs Daddy taught us," said Nevaeh. "Okay?"Nicholas laughed. "Okay." Using just one finger each, the kids began to play. As they carefully pressed the keys, Nicholas thought he recognized "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." But then it became obvious that the two youngsters were each playing a different song."Wait a minute!" Dad stopped the little musicians. "You're not following my instructions. I said you should decide together which song to play and then come and show me how well you could do it. Go practice one song, and then come and play for us again."When the children were gone, Dad grinned at Nicholas. "That sure didn't sound the way I intended their music to turn out. But you know, this reminds me of what we were talking about. Jesus wants His children to all play the same song. Anyone who trusts in Him for the forgiveness of their sins is part of His family, and He wants all Christians to be unified--to be one.""But which song should we be playing? Whose church is right--Declan's or ours?" Nicholas asked again."God's way is right," Dad answered. "I don't know what church Declan attends, so I don't know what his church teaches. But we obviously believe the church we go to teaches the truth of what God says in His Word. That's why we go there.""So that's what I should tell Declan the next time we argue about church differences?" asked Nicholas."Why argue? Why don't you and Declan make an agreement to read the Bible and pray that Jesus would help you both grow in your understanding of what it says?" suggested Dad. "Trust Him to help you be in harmony as you share God's love and truth with those around you." -Katherine R. AdamsHow About You?Do you argue with kids from other churches? Christians don't always agree on everything, but anyone who also knows Jesus as their Savior is your brother or sister in Christ. Instead of arguing over every detail, we need to encourage each other and work together to share God's love and truth with the world. Remember that all God's children are united in Jesus, and trust Him to help you choose Christian harmony over arguments.Today's Key Verse:There is…one Spirit…one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all. (NKJV) (Ephesians 4:4-6)Today's Key Thought:Christians are one in Christ

In this episode of Pray the Word on Psalm 74:9, David Platt reminds us that thanks to Jesus' sacrifice, sorrow and evil will one day come to an end.

Grace has been defined as the second chance we did not expect. In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef reveals the incredible kindness of God toward sinners. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon The Awesomeness of God's Grace, Part 1: LISTEN NOW

 In this episode of Pray the Word on Psalm 73:23–24, David Platt praises God for working everything for the good of those who love him. 

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Bible Reading: Psalm 107:29; Mark 4:35-41Kyle and Callam looked out at their backyard as rain pelted the glass. Lightning flashed and thunder crashed. "Yikes!" Callam jumped."That was close," Kyle said as the tornado siren sounded."Everyone to the basement!" Mom yelled. She turned on the TV downstairs to keep track of the storm."A tornado warning has been issued for our area," the TV meteorologist said. "Go to your safe place now.""I wish Dad was here," Callam said as winds howled and objects outside hit their house."We should pray," said Kyle.The boys and Mom held hands. They prayed for God to protect their family, friends, and neighbors. "Amen," Mom said. "Never forget, boys, that God is our shelter in every storm of life." Just then the electricity went off. Kyle turned on a flashlight."Do you remember in the Bible when Jesus and His disciples were in a boat and a storm suddenly came on the lake?" Mom asked.Callam nodded. "Jesus was asleep, and the disciples thought they were going to drown.""They woke Jesus up," Kyle said, "and He told the storm, 'Quiet! Be still!' Then everything was calm again.""That's right," said Mom. "I know it's stormy and scary outside now, but remember that Jesus is here with us too. He saved us from sin and gave us eternal life, and He will never leave us, no matter what happens. We can trust Him to calm our fears and comfort us with His presence in the midst of life's storms."Just then Mom's cell phone rang. "It's Dad." She put it on speaker. Dad told them he was okay and would be home as soon as he could get there."It sounds quiet now," Kyle said after Dad hung up. "Do you think we should look?""I'll take a peek," Mom said, going upstairs. "The storm's passed," she called down to them a minute later. "Come on up."Kyle and Callam went upstairs and looked outside. Tree branches, twigs, and leaves littered the yard. "Look!" Callam pointed. "A trampoline's way back by the woods. Glad it missed our house.""Thank You, Jesus, for keeping us calm and safe through the storm," Kyle whispered.-Lynda BoucherHow About You?Have you ever been scared during a storm? Strong winds, heavy rains, and thunder and lightning can frighten us. But there are other kinds of storms in life that might make us feel afraid, sad, or anxious. Whatever kind of storm comes your way, remember that Jesus is with you. Trust Him to calm your fears and give you strength. And thank Him that you never need to face storms alone.Today's Key Verse:God is our safe place and our strength. He is always our help when we are in trouble. (NLV) (Psalm 46:1)Today's Key Thought:Jesus calms us in our storms

Bible Reading: Psalm 103:10-14; 1 Peter 1:17-21Rachel groaned when she discovered a library book tucked away in the corner of her closet. I checked this out more than a year ago! she thought as she flipped through the pages. By now, the fine will be really huge. I'll never be able to pay it! She sighed. I bet Mom and Dad will be mad too. They always say I need to be more responsible. Rachel shoved the book back into the closet, but she continued to worry about it for days. Finally, just before family devotions one evening, she told her parents she had found the long-forgotten book. "I'm really sorry I didn't return it a long time ago. I would have told you before, but I thought I'd try to save enough money to pay the fine first." Rachel looked down at her hands. "I don't know if I'll ever have enough money though. The fine's probably really big by now. What should I do?""Oh!" said her mom. "When I was at the library several months ago, the librarian asked me about that book. It was already so long overdue that it was cheaper to buy it than to pay the fine, so that's what I did." She smiled at Rachel. "I'll admit, I was pretty annoyed that you hadn't brought it back. But then I completely forgot to tell you about it!""Whew!" Rachel breathed a sigh of relief. "Thanks a lot, Mom. Just think--I've been feeling so guilty and worried, and all the time the book was paid for!""What happened to you is a good introduction to what we'll be reading for devotions tonight," Dad said as he flipped through his Bible. "People often feel guilty for years about things they've done wrong. Just like you put off going back to the library, we might put off confessing our sin to God. Like you, we may think we need to pay the fine for our sins by cleaning up our lives and doing good things to make up for our wrongs."Mom nodded. "And like you, we'd never be able to pay that debt. We need to realize that Jesus paid the full price for our sins on the cross. All we have to do is trust in Him and receive His forgiveness." -Sherry L. KuytHow About You?Do you feel guilty about things you've done? Are you trying to do better--to clean up your life? Perhaps you even try to do good things to make up for bad deeds done in the past. The debt of your sin is more than you could ever pay. Jesus already paid a great price--the full price--for all your sins. You don't have to feel guilty anymore. Trust Him as your Savior today. (To learn more, click the "Good News!" button in the right column of this page.)Today's Key Verse:You were bought at a price. (NKJV) (1 Corinthians 6:20)Today's Key Thought:Jesus paid the debt for your sin

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Torah Portion – Bamidbar: Numbers 1–4:20 - A Census of Israel's Warriors by Shawn Ozbun

The average child spends 4-6 hours a day watching or using screens—teens up to 9 hours a day. Study after study has revealed that screen usage directly impacts brain development in our children. Today's devotional examines the danger of allowing screens to raise our children. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon series Building Godly Families: LISTEN NOW

 In this episode of Pray the Word on Psalm 72:12–14, David Platt challenges us to pray for caring leaders and to be a caring people. 

Roaming, travel, wandering…all have been part of the human psyche since the beginning. Because we all have that God-shaped hole in us, needing to be filled with Him, we search.   Some find God, and some don't.   The sense of aimlessness and lack of purpose haunts some. We think of the classic novel by Jack Kerouac, On the Road, which is the story of two characters traveling the country. At first, the lure of freedom is fun to think about, but the truth is, if people don't fill that God-shaped hole with God, despair can set in.   We're left rootless in the worst possible way.   Colossians 2:6–7 says, “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”   Wherever you put down your physical roots, your spiritual roots are at least as important. In Christ, we are no longer wandering and discouraged. In Him, we live and move and have our being.   If you feel that you're not anchored to anything, pour out your heart to Jesus. He will keep you close.   Let's pray.   Lord, your mercies are always in fresh supply. We thank You that You plant us in good soil and hold fast to us even when we wander. In Jesus' name, amen.  

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 In this episode of Pray the Word on Psalm 70:1, David Platt teaches us to humbly ask God for a hasty deliverance and to trust his timing. 

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9; 2 Corinthians 6:1-2"Morgan was in Sunday school today," Leah announced with a frown."Why do you look so down about it?" asked Mom in surprise. "I think that's great! Didn't you invite her yourself a few times?""That's the point," said Leah. "I've been trying to get her to come to church for three years, and she's always said no. Then today she shows up with Safiya!""Well, the important thing is that she came," Mom said. She was interrupted by the doorbell. "That must be Grandma with those flower plants she said she'd bring over."After Grandma left, Leah and her mom decided to plant the flowers right away. "You know something, honey?" Mom said as she handed Leah a trowel. "These plants remind me of you and Morgan.""Me and Morgan?" Leah looked confused. "How?"Mom dug in the dirt as she explained. "Well, Grandma planted the seeds for these flowers and nursed them along until they developed healthy roots. Now we'll back up Grandma's efforts and care for them. And, in a way, you planted a seed in Morgan--you first invited her to learn more about Jesus at church. Then Safiya backed up your efforts by inviting her too. Right?""I guess so," Leah said, still pouting. "But why couldn't Morgan have come when I invited her?"Mom shook her head. "I don't know. But remember, Leah, sharing Christ is not a competition. God is using both you and Safiya to reach Morgan." She paused for a moment, then asked, "Do you remember what the apostle Paul said about himself and a man named Apollos? Which one of them deserved credit for reaching the people of Corinth?"Leah scrunched up her eyebrows as she thought about it. "Actually…neither," she said at last. "They both helped, but God is the one who really deserved the credit."Mom nodded. "Yes, and that's the way it is with Morgan too. You and Safiya--and perhaps several others--are helping to reach her with the good news of Jesus, but it's God who is at work in her heart and life. He's the only one who deserves credit." -Lenora McWhortenHow About You?Are you happy when people you've shared Jesus with come to know Him as their Savior--even if they respond to someone else's invitation to trust in Him? It's important to work together with other Christians in helping people know about Jesus. It's not a competition, and since God is the only one who can change people's hearts, none of us can take the credit. When anyone comes to Christ, we can rejoice together and thank God for making the seeds we planted grow.Today's Key Verse:I [Paul] planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow. (NLT) (1 Corinthians 3:6)Today's Key Thought:Work together to share Jesus

See Brooke at her LIVE Event November 5-8th (https://liveoutloud.myclickfunnels.com/lolevent2023 ) Enroll in The Live Out Loud Ignite Membership bit.ly/LOLignite APPLY NOW to work with me! https://bit.ly/LOLApply thefaithfreebie.com Join Brooke's mental wellness team: https://bit.ly/MyAmare Follow Brooke on Social Media  www.brookethomas.com www.facebook.com/LiveOutLoudwithBrooke www.instagram.com/liveoutloudbrooke https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasbrooke/   What would you do if you were 10 times more bold? What if you recognized the power of the Holy Spirit within you? Would you stop begging for God's help and start praying with authority? Listen in as I share Scripture that gives you permission to pray with conviction and act in Holy Boldness! In this episode, you will learn about…   [0:31] How I define Holy Boldness as recognizing the power of the Holy Spirit within you [2:24] What it looks like to beg God vs. asking in Holy Boldness [4:36] How David's relationship with God gave him the freedom to pray with Holy Boldness [6:52] 2 Scriptures that give us ‘freedom of access' to the Lord [8:17] How to stand in authority and ask God for peace when you're anxious [10:05] Asking God to put your name on the hearts of the people you're supposed to do business with [10:33] My experience with asking God to show people who I really am Show Notes What would you be doing if you were 10 times more bold? What if you recognized the power of the Holy Spirit within you? Would you stop begging for God's help and start praying with authority? On this episode of The Live Out Loud Show, I challenge you to step into your Holy Boldness, building a relationship with the Lord that gives you freedom of access to Him. I discuss Greg Laurie's recent devotional on Psalm 5:1, describing how David prayed with Holy Boldness and sharing Scripture that gives you permission to talk to God in the same way. Listen in for my experience with asking God for support in business and life—and learn how to pray with conviction as you activate your own Holy Boldness! Resources  Jesus Revolution Greg Laurie Greg Laurie's Devotional on Psalm 5:1 Psalm 5:1-2 Romans 8:15 Hebrews 10:19 Live Out Loud Elite Mastermind Live Out Loud Tribe on Facebook

Part of the joy of being a believer is that we can share the Good News with literally anyone and everyone. And how we share that faith is often critical for the other person's future.   Romans 5:3–4 says, “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”   As we share this week about holding fast to faith, it should be obvious that we are greatly blessed to be able to show others the way. And in that, we can be an example that just because things don't always go our way, Jesus is better than anything.   On a difficult day, or in the midst of life's challenges, we can let doubt fester and complain to those around us…or we can turn to Jesus, and point to Him no matter our circumstances.   People are watching. Don't doubt that. If you put yourself out there as a Christian, others will look to see how you handle yourself when the going gets tough. Some look for you to mess up, but many more genuinely are curious about what you have.   Show them that your faith isn't dependent on every day being smooth. Your task is to walk in faith—up and down the hills.   No Grit, No Glory!   Let's pray.    Lord, thank you for giving us the gift of sharing the Good News! Let us be an example to those around us. In Jesus' name, amen.

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Bible Reading: Romans 6:1-2, 11-14; 8:5-6; 1 John 1:8-10Trevor stopped working and wiped sweat from his face. Grandpa stopped too. "Gardening is hard work," he said. "Maybe we should take a break and go have some of Grandma's cookies and punch."As they headed to the house, Grandpa pointed to a single row of peas he had planted two weeks earlier. "Taking care of a garden is hard work. Weeds grow easily, don't they?""Yeah," said Trevor. "Why did God make weeds, anyway?""Well, they're the result of sin," said Grandpa. "We have them because we live in a sinful, broken world." He looked at Trevor. "Are there any weeds growing in your life that need to be pulled?""You mean in our yard at home?" Trevor shrugged. "I guess there probably are some."Grandpa smiled and shook his head. "I mean in your life.""In my life? I don't get it," said Trevor. "How would weeds grow in my life?""Not weeds like these," said Grandpa. "Weeds of sin. Farmers need to destroy weeds to keep them from taking over and hurting their crops, and we have to get rid of sinful things in our lives so they don't take over and hurt our relationships with others." Grandpa stooped to pull a tall weed. "For example, I used to let my temper take over whenever I felt angry. I hurt a lot of people's feelings and often caused them to get angry too, and I let anger and bitterness take root in my heart by holding grudges.""Really? I didn't know you had trouble with your temper." Trevor frowned. "I'm not always nice to my sister. Being unkind is like a weed too, isn't it?" Grandpa nodded. "So, how do I pull a weed in my life?" Trevor asked."First you need to confess it to Jesus," Grandpa said. "He will forgive you and help you be the kind of brother He wants you to be. Because you trust in Him, sin has no power over you. Instead, you can live by the Holy Spirit's power and choose to act in a loving way." Grandpa sat down on a bench near the garden. "You may need to ask your sister to forgive you too."Trevor sat down next to him. "That's hard--even harder than asking Jesus to forgive me." He sighed. "But I know you're right." -Gail L. JennerHow About You?Is there a weed of sin that needs to be pulled from your life? Do you have a bad temper or a habit of disobeying? Whatever it is, God says you don't have to keep doing it. If you know Jesus, sin has no power over you. Don't let it have a place in your life. Confess your sin to Jesus and accept His forgiveness, and trust Him to help you get rid of that weed. Then ask anyone you've hurt to forgive you too.Today's Key Verse:Do not let sin control the way you live; do not give in to sinful desires. (NLT) (Romans 6:12)Today's Key Thought:Don't let sin take root

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The Prophet Isaiah Chapter 7: The Sign of Immanuel by Shawn Ozbun

In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef exhorts us to be like Joshua, standing on the Lord's promises and teaching them to the next generation. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon series Parenting 911: LISTEN NOW | WATCH NOW

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Our world needs many things. We have political concerns, environmental concerns, broken relationships, and disease that still stalks too many countries.   It's also true that God doesn't leave us in despair. He doesn't allow our problems to overcome us, if we trust Him.   Romans 15:13 says, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”   This is our anchor, the blessing of hope. This week we're talking about hope and joy, and these are given to us freely by our Loving Father.   Do you have hope? Are you anchored in anything? If not, tell God you need Him. You'll find that He not only comes to you in need, but He will use you afterward to spread hope and joy.   It's been said that people can't live without hope, and that is so true.   Let's pray.    Lord, thank you for giving us hope. Help us spread that message wherever we go. In Jesus' name, amen.  

In this episode of Pray the Word on Psalm 69:13, David Platt reminds us that we pray to a God whose timing is perfect and holy.

Bible Reading: Psalm 145:3; Isaiah 40:21-28When Nolan's mom told him it was time for family devotions, he looked up from his video game. "Aw, Mom, can't we skip it tonight? I'm almost to the next level of this game. Besides, I know all that stuff. I hear it all the time at church, and I even go to a Christian school!" "Nolan," Dad called from the next room. "Turn off the game and come now, please." Nolan sighed and followed his mom into the living room. The next morning when Mom told Nolan to hurry and get ready for church, he frowned. "We probably won't hear anything we haven't heard before," he grumbled as he shuffled toward his room. A few minutes later, he was back again. "I need new pants!" he exclaimed, motioning at the pants he was wearing. "Look at these. They're getting really short." Mom nodded. "I see that. You're growing right out of them. We'll look for a new pair this week." "Good idea." Dad grinned. "I guess those pants must have shrunk," he joked. "Or could it be that you're growing taller?" He looked at his son thoughtfully. "But, Nolan, I get the feeling that you think God is like that old pair of pants." "What do you mean?" asked Nolan, looking at his dad in surprise. "Well, you've implied that you know all there is to know about God," Dad explained. "You seem to think you've outgrown Him. But the truth is you'll need a whole lifetime to learn about God--what He's like and what He does and what He teaches in His Word. Even then, you'll only know just a little. God is so great and so wonderful, we'll never know all there is to know about Him." "That's right," said Mom. "But He wants us to get to know Him better. Jesus became one of us and died for our sins so we could have a relationship with Him. As we learn more about His promises and what He's done for us, He helps us understand more about Him so our relationship with Him can grow."Nolan looked down at the pants he was wearing. "Okay. I'll pay attention in church to see what I can learn. But first I need to put on some different pants!" -Carolyn E. YostHow About You?Do you feel like you know enough about God? Do you think the Bible stories you've heard before have nothing left to teach you? You can never outgrow God. He is the great and everlasting God--the mighty Creator of the entire universe. There will always be more things to learn about Him. You can't ever know everything, but you can know Jesus as your Savior today. (To learn more, click the "Good News!" button in the right column of this page.) Then let Him teach you more and more throughout your life. Today's Key Verse:Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (NKJV) (2 Peter 3:18)Today's Key Thought:You can't outgrow God

In this episode of Pray the Word on Psalm 68:5, David Platt asks God to help us be a picture of his love for the fatherless and the widow.

We all screw up. We all fail in some way. We fall short of goals, or get embarrassed in some kind of career implosion or other event. It's easy then to feel like we'll never win again.   That is not how God sees you.   Jeremiah 29:11 says, “‘For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'”      Hope and a future. That's what's ahead, not depression and failure. The Bible is full of stories of people God would not allow to slip away. Peter denied Christ, and the Savior forgave him! Sarah mocked the idea that she would ever have a child, but God let her be a mother late in life!   This is the world God created. Not one of misery and losing. Does it make sense that He would create you in very specific ways, uniquely gifted as you are, and then just give up on you?   Don't let that be your story.    Your part in it is refusing to believe the enemy when you hear that voice that tells you it's all over.   God knows the plans He has for you! Remember that.   Let's pray.   Lord, thank you that you don't let us sink out of sight. Thank you for setting us on our feet, and helping us move forward. In Jesus' name, amen.

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Joshua knew what it meant to stand his ground against the surrounding culture. Today, we need an entire generation of Joshuas—men and women who will stand boldly on the Lord's promises and teach their children to know, honor, and trust Him. In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef exhorts us to be Joshuas who will stand on the Lord's promises and teach them to the next generation. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon series Parenting 911:  LISTEN NOW| WATCH NOW

Wisdom From Psalm 106 & Proverbs 24: Blessed Is He That Doeth Righteousness At All Times by Shawn Ozbun

 In this episode of Pray the Word on Psalm 66:3, David Platt praises God for his awesome deeds and encourages us to do the same. 

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8; James 1:17"I don't see why I always have to put some of the money I earn in the church collection," grumbled Amos. He fumbled in his pocket and reluctantly took out some coins, which he set aside. "I only have a few dollars left now!" "Amos," Mom began, but before she could continue, the patio door jerked open and Vivienne dashed into the room. "Mom!" exclaimed Vivienne, holding her hands behind her back. "Guess what?" "We give up," said Amos. "What?"Vivienne flashed a triumphant grin. "Look!" She held out both hands. In each one lay a big red tomato. "My very first tomatoes are ripe already!" She looked at her brother and laughed. "I told you they were getting ripe fast, and you said they wouldn't be ready for a long time yet. But here they are!""Wonderful!" said Mom. "They look delicious. Should we have them for dinner tonight?" "That would be great, but…" Vivienne paused. "It's just that Grandma gave me those plants, and Grandpa helped me plant them and taught me how to take care of them. I think I want to give these first two tomatoes to them." "Oh, I like that idea," said Mom. "Should we bring them to Grandma and Grandpa's house now so they can have them for dinner?" Vivienne nodded. "Yeah. I want them to be the first to taste my tomatoes!"After Vivienne went to find a bowl for her tomatoes, Mom turned to Amos. "You know, Amos, today Vivienne has been a good example of the way we're supposed to give to God. Vivienne didn't have to give her first tomatoes to Grandma and Grandpa--she wanted to offer them as a gift because she's thankful for what they did for her. That's how God wants us to give to Him--cheerfully and with thanks for all He's done for us.""Oh," Amos murmured. "I guess the money and the things we have come from God in the first place, huh?"Mom nodded. "He's provided us with everything we own, and more importantly, He's given us eternal life through His Son, Jesus. Nothing we can buy compares to the joy and peace we have in Him."Amos took a few more coins from his pocket. "I want to put these in the collection plate too." -Tanya FerdinanduszHow About You?Do you give a portion of your allowance or earnings to the Lord? Do you give it willingly and cheerfully? Remember that everything you have is God's generous gift to you. When you give to Him--to His people in need or to His work here on earth--you are only giving back what you received from Him in the first place. He's also given you the greatest gift of all--His Son, Jesus. So when you give, do it thankfully and with a cheerful heart.Today's Key Verse:Everything comes from you [God], and we have given you only what comes from your hand. (NIV) ( 1 Chronicles 29:14 )Today's Key Thought:Give cheerfully to God

In this episode of Pray the Word on Psalm 64:10, David Platt teaches us to trust in God and to respond with grace when people sin against us.

In this episode of Pray the Word on Psalm 62:1, David Platt reminds us that God is our salvation and hope and we can trust his sovereignty.

In this episode of Pray the Word on Psalm 61:1–3, David Platt encourages us to trust God's sovereignty amidst suffering and discouragement.