July 23, 2026

Just For Today Day 23 Putting Off by SGLY Ministry

Just for Today I will put off all…YESTERDAYS
Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing… Isaiah 43:18,19 (NKJV)

Today’s Thought:
The definition of Yesterday is :
“on the day preceding this day”
or “a short time ago”.
Often we put too much focus on Yesterday, which is gone, never to return, and in doing so we miss out on Today, which is a gift of life from the Lord.
So, Today, let’s just focus on Today, and say: This is the day the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 (NKJV)

Today’s Prayer:
Just for Today Lord, with Your help, I will forget yesterday and concentrate on today.
Yesterday is gone, it cannot be changed, all that can be done with it is to learn from it and move on, so please help me to learn from it and then put off dwelling on it, for I want to concentrate on the new things You are doing in my life.
You have given me Today to live for You , so please help me to make every minute of this day count for You, Lord.
I do not want to waste any time dwelling on former things, I just want to focus on Today. Thank You Lord. Amen.

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LIVING THE SOLUTION WITH DAILY INSPIRATION
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. (Psalms 34:18 — NIV)

Have you ever felt like you just can’t go on, that you just don’t have the strength? Have you ever felt the weight of the world pressing down on you, crushing out your very will to press on? Have you had so many things happen to you that you don’t even have the courage to face the day, much less any of your challenges?

First of all, remember you were never designed to carry the world. So stop trying, that God’s job.

Take heart and take time today to sit at God's feet. Pour out your heart, your fears, your sorrow, and your anger. Let it all out. He is right next to you all of the time waiting for you to talk to Him. He is waiting to be your comfort, your courage, and your strength. Don’t go through your struggles and challenges by yourself. Call on Him and let Him be your Father. Let Him love on you.

Live it with passion

Pete Reinbold

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Running on Empty by Kelly McFadden.

“As the deer pants for streams of water, o my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?” Psalm 42:1-2

It had been a busy day. In fact, it had been a busy week. On my way home, I had decided to stop by the UCLA hospital to visit my sister who was working the night shift. I left the hospital just before midnight, ready to crawl into bed. I couldn’t get home fast enough. It wasn’t more than fifteen minutes after leaving that my power steering went out on the freeway in Los Angeles. My heart sank; I knew the problem. I had run out of gas. Luckily, I was able to coast off at an exit, but I only had enough “oomph” to reach a side street. I was stuck.

I was so frustrated with myself. How could I have let this happen? All day, my warning light had beckoned. But I had been too busy, too preoccupied, to actually stop and fill up. I just kept driving and eventually forgot I even needed gas.

Sometimes I do the same thing with God that I did that day with my car. I stop paying attention, or get too busy to fill up, and the next thing I know, I’m stranded and helpless. What’s my reaction then? I cry out for God and beg for Him to come to my rescue. Perhaps I wouldn’t need to be rescued so often if I would always put God first and make filling up my top priority.

Are you going too fast? Have you forgotten to fill up your true gas tank, your source of life, your fuel? The psalmist likens himself to a deer in this passage who thirsts for water. A deer depends on water for survival. Our soul is in the same position. Our soul needs to be filled up by the Living God, or it will be dehydrated, weak and eventually die. In the book of John, a story is found about a woman who meets Jesus at a well. Jesus offers her living water. He offers her Himself, the Messiah. We would never dream of depriving our own bodies of food or water, so why is it so easy to neglect our souls and not give them the nourishment they need? It is Jesus Christ and His Living Word that can satisfy your hunger and thirst.

GOING DEEPER:

1. What kind of condition is your soul in right now?
2. What are ways you can be purposeful and deliberate in making sure your soul is filled up?

FURTHER READING:
Deuteronomy 6:5; Psalm 23:1-3; 2 Corinthians 5:17

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Today’s Scripture: Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up." (Proverbs 12:25, NLT)

Let the Encouragement Flow

When you see someone who is struggling, a coworker who is discouraged, a friend who is not up to par, how do you respond? Our words can be what keeps a person going; our compliments can put a spring back into their step. Now more than ever, we need to automatically let the encouragement flow. We need to tell others how much we love them, how we value them, and tell them that they are talented and creative. Always remember, with your words you carry life-giving water. You carry hope, healing, encouragement and new beginnings, and you can pour it out everywhere you go. Today, choose to speak encouragement. Choose to speak victory and faith into others' lives. Instead of telling people what they’re doing wrong, instead of pointing out all their faults, find what they are doing right. Focus on the good. There are already enough critical, judgmental people in the world. Let’s be people who lift up others and restore them. Let’s be the light of Jesus in the world.

A Prayer for Today: "Father God, thank You for speaking through me. Thank You for using me to be a blessing to others. Thank You for encouraging my heart as I find ways to encourage the people around me. I love You and bless Your holy Name. In Jesus’ Name. Amen."

Joel Osteen

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Bible Verses

Philippians 4:6 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

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Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Romans 12:9

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Revelation 1:8 "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty."

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So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?" — Hebrews 13:6

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Psalms 27:1 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?

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And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Philippians 4:8

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Prayers

Prayer for the Morning

You are ushering in another day, untouched and freshly new, So here I come to ask You God if You'll renew me too?

Forgive the many errors, that I made yesterday, And let me try again dear God, to walk closer in Thy way.

But Father, I am well aware, I can't make it on my own. So take my hand and hold it tight, for I can't walk alone. Amen.

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For Faith

Most High, Glorious God, enlighten the darkness of my mind. Give me a right faith, a firm hope and a perfect charity, so that I may always and in all things act according to Your Holy Will. Amen.

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Dear Lord, whether life polishes me or grinds me down depends on what I am made of, doesn't it? And what I am made of depends on where I'm centered. ... Oh Lord, help me to make You my focus, my center, in the days ahead; to daily read Your Word, to be still and reflect on its meaning, so that I may really get to know You. How can I sense Your will for my life unless I first try to build a relationship with You? Only then can I discern how You would respond in my situation, and know intuitively the leading of Your Holy Spirit. ... Help me Lord, for I want to be willing to commit my life totally to You.

In Jesus' name I pray.

Amen.

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Dear heavenly Father, I praise you and thank you that You do hear and answer my prayers. Lord, help me stay on the straight and narrow path so that I do not go down the wrong roads and have to learn the hard way. Lord, I know that when I diligently seek You, that You will answer me and save me from many pitfalls. Help me to avoid the things that will cause me pain and trouble in the future. I want to hear Your voice so that I can make wise decisions and avert many of the traps and tribulations that the enemy wants to use to destroy me. Keep me from evil, and help me to trust You. Please give me the strength to obey You in all things. I ask this in Jesus' name. Amen.