#51
Dear Lord,
I know my physical body needs more fruit. Help me to include in my diet things that nourish my body daily. Likewise, help me to feed my mind and soul with your Word so that my heart will be filled with the fruit of the Spirit. Amen.
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. "
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#53
Dear Lord,
As the sun shone down on me yesterday, it cast a shadow on the ground of all my actions, some were good and some were not so good. I could even distort my shadow to look like something I was not. When the sun went down, my shadow disappeared and likewise, you forgave me of my imperfections. They are gone and forgotten. As the sun rises on a new day, may my shadow be a good representation of how you want me to live. Thank you for the new start every day.
Amen
"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning, great is thy faithfulness."
Lamentations 3:22,23
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#54
Lord,
At times life's trials can weigh heavily on us. They carry us down and drag our steps and even lead us astray to the alley ways of depression, anger and other dark paths. Sometimes seeking your light in the tunnel can only be seen by squinting. But you are there. You can lighten our burdens.
Thank you for lightening our loads daily.
Amen
"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28
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#55
Dear Lord,
I know Satan is alive here on earth with "workers" in the field. At times it seems they are working overtime. But I also know that you are bigger and the great protector. You will save us from his traps and have given us so much more with the price of your life. Thank you for your protection and promises.
Amen.
"The thief comes only to kill, steal and destroy. I have come that they may have life and have it more abundantly. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for his sheep."
John 10: 10, 11
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#56
Dear Lord,
Help me to speak from my soul. Sometimes I may not always think before speaking. Help my words to come from my heart and may they fall gently on ears, not like clanging bells or cymbals. Lord, if silence is better, help me to hold my tongue. Give me discernment and help my words be pleasing to you.
Amen,
"Though I speak with the tongues of men and angels, and have not love, I become as a sounding brass or a tinkling cymbal."
I Corinthians 13:1
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#57
Dear Lord,
Thank you for Hebrews 11 and your words on faithful people. As I read name after name, Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Moses, Isaac, Joseph and more, what great examples of faith in action were all these people. Thank you for these people who physically and mentally showed us how to live a path of faith through their testimonies. Help us to follow similar paths having a faith like theirs knowing your faithfulness to us in your promises even when we can't see them, help us to feel them in our hearts. Amen.
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped fort, the evidence of things not seen."
Hebrews 11:1
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#58
Lord, help me to be reminded today to be thankful in all things. You have blessed me so much with family, friends and life itself. I thank you for my material things that you have temporarily given me here on earth for my comfort and enjoyment. Don't let me forget where these blessing come from. It is harder, Lord, but I thank you for the difficulties and unhappy times we also live through with the deceiver on earth, and, although they can be painful, that through them, we may grow and learn. Help me to listen to you in all times and in all times be thankful. Amen
"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
I Thessalonians 5:16-18
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#59
Dear Lord,
As another day ends, we thank you for our comfortable place to find rest under your faithful watch. We thank you for busy days that make us look forward to the time of rest. Give us peace in our sleep and bring us a new day to celebrate life tomorrow.
"When you lie down, you will have no fear. You will lie down and your sleep will be pleasant."
Proverbs 3:24
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#60
Lord as we get older, it is hard and discouraging to realize we cannot do everything that we could do before. We also come to the realization that some dreams or goals are now out of reach. Time goes so quickly and yet, our days are a blink of an eye to you and all will be changed for us in eternity. For now, help me to accept this season of life and recognize the blessings it has. Thank you for this earthly journey. Amen.
"for I have learned, in whatever circumstances I am to be content."
Philippians 4:11
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#61
Dear Lord,
Help me to discern the truth in this world today. There is so much information out there about every little thing. I am constantly learning how to do things in a better way, and I love to learn, but I know there is a lot of misinformation or contradictory thoughts out there too. Help me to have the same desire to continually learn from you and to seek your word for truth and guidance. Amen.
"All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the men of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."
2 Timothy 3:16-17
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#62
Lord,
Today may my
words be kind,
my actions fruitful,
my thoughts wholesome
and may I, in all things, be thankful.
"And whatsoever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the father by him."
Colossians 3:17
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#63
Dear Lord,
Thank you for another day on your amazing planet. As another day unfolds before me, give me:
Strength for the challenges,
Hope for the troubles,
Charity for those in need,
Peace in turmoil,
And to show kindness always.
Amen.
"But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law."
Galatians 5:22-23
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#64
Lord, you heard us discussing about the dishes this morning. It's hard to know sometimes at first glance if the dishes are clean or dirty in the dishwasher. You reminded me that for others, it is sometimes hard for them to tell by looking at us the condition of our hearts. Help me to be like the song, "They will know we are Christians by our love." Help my thoughts work with my heart to be good, loving and a reflection of you, but most importantly pleasing to you. Amen.
"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me."
Psalm 51;10
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#65
You know my heat, Lord, and my impatience with those who are hard of hearing and refuse to help themselves by getting hearing aids. At times I feel like they are prideful making everyone bow down to them and making everyone have to yell to be heard. At other times, I pity them for missing out on so much. However, don't I need hearing aids at times too? I imagine there are times when you shake your head because I don't hear you. When was the last time I studied your word so you could teach me? How often do I pray with listening ears and heart to hear to what you are saying to me. Help me Lord today to not be hard of hearing, to recognize your voice by using the "hearing aids" you have provided for me. Thank you for your patience with me. Amen.
"He that hath ears to hear, let him hear."
Matthew 11:15
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#66
Dear Lord, you know that I can be directionally challenged when it comes to going places. Although I can proudly say I can read a map, I am very grateful for the maps on my phone now that help me to get places. They even help me around detours or traffic jams which would have made me stop to try and figure out an alternative route on my paper map. But life is more like the paper map. I have to figure things out on my own and I am not warned of detours. When I encounter one, I have to refer back to my map, my God, who directs me, to decipher the best route on my journey.
Lord, keep me on the right path, be with me as I go around detours and help me to avoid accidents. Please continue to show me the way. Thank you. Amen.
"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you."
Psalm 32:8
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#67
Lord, As we enter holy week, thank you for the accounts of your triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The palm leaves represent victory. Such rejoicing and celebrating, yet no one knew how quickly things would change in a few days. Some like to turn their palm branches into crosses. How appropriate the victory they represented during the entry and then as a cross, still represented victory over death. Thank you for the symbol of the palms.
"They took branches of palm trees and went forth to meet him and cried, Hosanna! Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord."
John 12:13
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#68
As I think about the events of holy week, lord, you knew your days on earth were coming to an end. You did not sit back and wait. You continued to push hard and do whatever you could to bring your truth to all who would listen. Thank you for caring for every single person even as things got harder for you.
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."
Galations 6:9
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#69
Dear Lord,
As I continue to reflect on your last week on earth in physical body, I think about the Mount of Olives. I imagine it was your favorite spot, overlooking the city, but also closer to heaven. I picture a beautiful, quiet spot to sit and pray and think. You also preached from there. I imagine it was special to you. I thank you for the special spots you have given me. The ocean would be my favorite spot but I can find quiet and peace in so many places you have provided for us. I thank you for where I live and when we seek, we can find that you have given each of us our own Mount of Olives. I pray for others to find their own Mount of Olives. Give them a place of peace, even if it's a spot near a window in their home or wherever their heart can listen for you. Thank you. Amen.
"He went out and made his was as usual to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him. When he reached the place, he told them, "Pray that you may not fall into temptation." Then he withdrew from them, about a stone's throw, knelt down and began to pray."
Luke 22: 39-41
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#70
Lord, on this day of holy week, what stands out to me, is that Judas initiated his betrayal. No one approached him (except Satan). He chose this route. He suffered because of it too. There are those in our world who do seek to harm others, so many are abused, murdered or suffer at the hands of others. We cannot fathom their thoughts or ways, but can only pray for them. Please change the wicked hearts that seek harm. Heal the minds of the evil thoughts. Stop the hands of violence. Today, Lord, I pray for peace.
"Turn away from evil and do good, seek peace and pursue it."
Psalm 34:14
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#71
As I reflect upon the day before your crucifixion, Lord, we remember not only the Last Supper, but that you washed the feet of the disciples, including Judas when both he and you knew he was going to betray you. It must have ached your heart to know this disciple which spent three years with you, was overcome with evil intent toward you, a wolf in sheep's clothing. May we beware of such "wolfs" but let us also, like you, try to show compassion for them. You gave one last commandment to your disciples to love one another as you loved them. No greater love is there, than to give your life for others. Thank you.
"A new command I give you: Love one another, As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."
John 13:34-35
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#72
Lord, on Good Friday, we are humbled and thankful for the completion of your physical life on earth as you suffered greatly, not only leaving your physical body, but bearing our sins for us too. It's a solemn day remembering your sacrifice, but also a day of hope because we know what is beyond, not only two days away in remembrance, but in eternity. Thank you for your sacrificial love.
"Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends,"
John 15:13
Thank you for bringing to mind the hymn, "What a friend we have in Jesus." Indeed.
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#73
The day before Easter. For the followers who were there, they didn't really understand how soon they would see you again, how their grieving would turn to joy. Such a roller coaster of emotions. For us, Lord, it's waiting for tomorrow to celebrate your first return. You have prepared a place for us and as we live this life on earth, not knowing when you will return, we endure our sorrows, rejoice in our joys and are thankful for your provisions and as we live, we wait.
"But they that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they will run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint."
Isaiah 40:31
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#74
Empty is what comes to mind on this Easter morning. Your followers' hearts were aching. The women wanted to honor your body and it was gone but you soon showed yourself to them and their broken hearts were healed and filled with joy.
Such joy.
An empty tomb, but so full. Full of completed promises, full of promises yet to be fulfilled, an empty tomb filled with compassion and love.
Such love.
An empty tomb promising us all the same, a future in eternity when life on earth is done.
Hope for us.
Thank you, Lord for your life, miracles performed, and suffering endured on earth that provided a way for us to one day live eternally with you in paradise. Thank you for the empty tomb, the empty tomb that was so full.
We praise you; Christ the Lord is Risen Today!
"He is not here: for he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay."
Matthew 28:6
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#75
Thank you, Lord for our trials. It is hard to be thankful for them while we are living through them, but with you, the struggles are a little easier and time and time again you have showed me that by living through hard times, we are able to help others when they are going through tough times. We can have compassion and understand others and their struggles just as you have helped us.
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God."
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
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#76
Thank you for reminding me recently when someone was a little annoying, that you love them too. Looking at them as you see them, changes my attitude too. Let me look at others the way you do and know you love them and care about their lives just like mine. Let this change my heart and perhaps, my change will help them to feel your love.
"The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these."
Mark 12:31
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#77
Lord when I can't see the sun or the moon or the stars because rain clouds are blocking my view, thank you for the faith to know that they are still there. Even when I can't feel the warmth of the sun or see the glow of the moon, I know they are still in their places and in your control. Help me to remember when things look bleak, you are still there. The sun will shine again, the stars will twinkle and the moon will glow. I can't imagine living without having faith. Thank you for the hope and confidence that faith brings. Amen.
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the assurance of what we do not see."
Hebrews 11:1
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#78
I thank you Lord for never changing. The weather changes, places change, earthly laws change, people change. No matter the changes, your word is still true. Your promises always remain. We can lean on you as things change, our anchor in storms. Thank you for your steadfast, unchanging love which is always there. Amen.
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever."
Hebrews 13:8
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#79
Dear Lord, You have provided so much for us on this earth for healing. Scientists are continually finding new cures and antidotes from the resources that you have provided. I am sure there are so many plants and trees with purposes yet to be discovered. Likewise, we don't know our own potential that you have equipped us with. Help us to keep growing and discovering what we can do for you and others. May our works be pleasing and fruitful. Amen.
"For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
Ephesians 2:10
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#80
We tell our children there is no such thing as monsters Lord, but sadly there is bad in this world that we try to shield them from as long as we can. We try to instill love for one another while balancing to be wary of strangers. Some strangers are very nice, and some are evil. I thank you for being my Father and I pray that you still protect me, your child, from the evil in the world. Please protect my loved ones too and my "family" related by blood or by choice. I pray for your loving protection today and always until we are home with you. Amen.
"But to all who did receive Him, who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God."
John 1:12
"So do not fear, I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you: I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Isaiah 41:10
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#81
Sometimes we are quick to anger in instances such as road rage or when we are tired or when our buttons are pushed. We can often justify our anger in our own eyes. Lord, help us to slow down in our reactions. Help us to think about the situation before responding. Let us listen with our hearts for the reason someone or something has brought us to anger. Help us to respond with carefully chosen words, words not meant to harm or ignite more anger in others but words to peacefully mend the situation. "Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me." Help us to find healing words, if possible, or if absolutely necessary, walk away. Let me follow this verse and hear first, think before speaking (count to ten maybe) and to control my anger. You know my humor, Lord. It sounds like dance steps to me: quick, slow, slow; quick, slow, slow. May I recall these "dance steps" as needed throughout my days. Amen.
"Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak and slow to wrath."
James 1:19
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#82
Lord, you were there when I overhead someone say, "They know I have cancer and only 5 years. I don't know why she hasn't visited." First, I pray for that person for comfort and healing, but I pray for all of those who feel neglected and abandoned from orphans to elderly and others in their loneliness. Bring people into their lives to come along side and bless them in the ways you know they need. Amen
"Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind."
I Peter 3:8
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#83
Lord when we play games with small children, they often don't play by the rules. They change the rules so they have a better chance of winning. It seems today that so many are playing the game of life that way. They are making up rules and looking for happiness in ways that can hurt others or even be harmful to themselves. I thank you for your rules and for those who respect how we are to live. Bless those who, in these times, remain faithful to your wise instructions. Amen.
"The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the Lord are firm and all of them are righteous. They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb. By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward."
Psalm 19: 7-11
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#84
Dear God, I thank you for my grandmother who I didn't know, who passed away when I was three. I have two photographs of her with me and a Christmas card that is signed, "All My Love". This person, who I don't remember, loved me so much. It's a special feeling to know that and I hope I will meet her one day in heaven. I know parental and grandparental love is special. This is like your love for us, we can't see you, but you have sent not only words to us through the Bible, but you are still guide us, provide for us and love us although we can't see you. Thank you for your familial love for us.
"How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called the children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him."
I John 3:1
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#85
Dear God, I thank you for all the animals you created. I read there are over 120 species mentioned in the Bible. There is always more to learn about the different habits, habitats and uniqueness of all the different animals. I thank you not only for all the fascinating creatures you made, each fearfully and wonderfully made as we, humans are, but how you care about each and every one. Thank you for the diversity of animals and knowing that if you care about them, you surely care about us too.
"But now ask the beasts, and let them teach you; And the birds of the heavens, and let them tell you. Or speak to the earth, and let it teach you: And let the fish of the sea declare to you. Who among all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this, in whose hand is the life of every living thing. And the breath of all mankind."
Job 12:7-10
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#86
Dear God, Thank you for our interest in history. There are so many fascinating events and people and always more history to learn about in all the world. Thank you for reminding us that you have given us a book of the history of your people. It is mind boggling to think that over 2000 prophecies have been fulfilled in exact detail over thousands of years. Through reading this history, we know we can have hope for the future. Thank you for teaching and revealing to us your truths in your word. Amen
"For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope."
Romans 15:4
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#94
Thank you Lord for opportunities...opportunities to help others, Let my eyes be open always to recognize when I can help or encourage others. Give me the strength and willingness to help with a loving attitude.
"Carry each other's burdens. and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."
Galations 6:2
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#95
Thank you, Lord for the comfort of belonging. We love our family and the blood that unites us together. We love those who are adopted into our family too and our church family. We may not all related by our blood but by the blood Jesus Christ we are family. Thank you.
"Having predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will..."
Ephesians 1:5
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#96
I think, Lord, that you are probably pleased that man has designated today as Earth Day and we are reminded to be good stewards of your creation that you have given to us. Thank you for our earthly home and all its wonders.
"The heavens are the heavens of the Lord, but the earth He has given to the sons of men."
Psalm 115:16
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#97
As I get older, my vision is changing. I know my right eye is worse than my left and if I am not wearing glasses, I can cover up my right eye and just look out of my left and things are clearer. It me, Lord, when we look at the world with an eye of the world and an eye of you, things can be blurry. Help us to see truths as clearly as we can on earth but knowing one day, we will see and understand all.
"For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known."
I Corinthians 13:12
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#98
Lord, you know me. I love to make lists. They keep me focused on tasks that need to be done and they help me to remember everything. The Bible is full of lists--not just the lineages, or the creation list (checked off by "it was good"), but other "lists" of how we should live our days. I think it would be a good idea to include in my "to do" lists, one like this from Colossians 1:9-12:
Seek wisdom and spiritual understanding.
Walk worthy of the Lord.
Be fruitful in every good work.
Increase in the knowledge of God.
Be strengthened through endurance and patience,
With joy give thanks to God for everything.
Lord, help me to complete my to do lists but also to daily be reminded of the lists that you provide for us in your word and help us to start each day being reminded of your list for me. Help me to be able to check off your list daily too, so I can say, "and it was good." Thank you.
"...that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding: that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longs suffering with joy; giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light."
Colossians 1:9-12
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#99
You have me thinking more about lists today, Lord. Those long lists of "begats" go on and on sometimes and are often skipped. But imagine the thrill of being one of those listed in the genealogy list? It's like getting your name in the paper. Or like me, having a copy of my genealogy putting me as a descendant of John Alden and Priscilla Mullens who came over on the Mayflower. How nice to know your lineage. And yet, we ARE in the Bible. We are blood relatives through Jesus' blood which makes us adopted heirs. Thanks for mentioning us.
"So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise."
Galatians 3:26-29
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#100
Today you pointed out to me, Lord, as I spoke to an insurance company, that there is a difference between insurance and assurance. Insurance provides protection against a possible loss over a certain period of time. Assurance provides coverage for a longer period of time, often until death. I am reminded of the words of one of my favorite hymns: "Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine, oh, what a foretaste of glory divine." You paid for our assurance policy that does not expire. We don't have monthly premiums to pay or have to worry if all our sins will be covered. Thank you for the assurance you give us.
"And we desire that every one of you do show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope to the end"
Hebrews 6:11
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