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We need to recognize the ways God helped us during challenges. 

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Consider how God might use you to strengthen someone else in their faith. 

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When we know how a game ends, it becomes less stressful. Here is the thing: We know how the “game” of life ends. Jesus wins!

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Although our lives may not get easier, because of Jesus, we have hope that He will carry us through our hard times. 

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Faith doesn’t mean life gets easier—it means we have hope that carries us through the hardest moments. 

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No situation is stronger than the hope we have in Jesus.

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As we grow into our faith, we have to “fan the flame” of faith that exists within us.   

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We can encourage our faith to burn hotter and to grow through engaging with other believers, reading God’s word, and praying daily.

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What’s shaping you the most?

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Take a deep breath and ask God to help you keep running your race, one step at a time.

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God reminds us that the heights we will one day see will far surpass what we are experiencing now. 

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Next time you see a bird, thank God for the visible reminder that God makes us strong enough to soar.

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Scripture lets us know that whatever we experience, we will not have to experience it alone.

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No matter what you’re facing or how alone you may feel, God is with you, ready to give you strength when you feel weak and courage when you feel afraid.

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No matter what you’re facing or how alone you may feel, God is with you, ready to give you strength when you feel weak and courage when you feel afraid.

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Leaving a legacy is shining your light, making a difference in the lives of those around you. Your light doesn’t have to be the biggest and brightest light to make an impact on your family.

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When we feel unsteady, we can choose to trust in God’s never-ending and consistent love.

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Whatever number of years you have left is time enough to set new goals, reach new heights, and explore new adventures. 

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If we don’t show our children and grandchildren how to do life according to God’s plan, who will?

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We are told to pass on what we have learned about the Lord to our children and grandchildren, so that they will follow God and become godly teachers to children in their turn.

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When we feel unsteady, we can choose to trust in God’s never-ending and consistent love.

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Jesus is the true light in the darkness in our life- we need to be determined to focus on Him and only Him as much as possible throughout your day!

Gleaning from my devotions.

Jesus is the true light in the darkness in our life- we need to be determined to focus on Him and only Him as much as possible throughout your day!

Gleaning from my devotions.

If we are seeking to be known by others, without taking time alone to know God, we will miss out on the strength He offers us.

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When we stress about things we can’t control, it’s like we’re rocking back and forth—moving but not going anywhere.

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God is not slow, but He is patient and asks us to also be patient.

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Faith requires that we look into the future and make plans to live for God and with God.

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Sometimes we think of spiritual warfare as incredible supernatural activity, but the truth is when we get jealous, angry, and selfish, Team Jesus is losing, and Team Satan is winning. 

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True wisdom isn’t achieved; it’s received as a gift from God.