July 2, 2026

Just For Today Day 2 Putting Off by SGLY Ministry

Just for Today I will put off all…BITTERNESS
Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. Ephesians 4:31 (NKJV)

Today’s Thought:
Sharp tongues, bitter words, bitter roots of unbelief, these are all things scripture tells us as believers we need to put off in our lives. Bitterness is as poison and it will destroy our lives and those with whom we interact. Let’s determine, Just for Today, to put off all Bitterness in our lives.

Look after each other so that none of you will miss out on the special favor of God.
Watch out that no bitter root of unbelief rises up among you, for whenever it springs up, many are corrupted by its poison. Hebrews 12:15 [NLT]

Today’s Prayer:
Dear Lord, Just for Today, help me to put off all Bitterness.
Just for Today, may my words be pleasant instead of unpleasant, sweet instead of bitter, kind instead of sharp, encouraging instead of cynical. Just for Today, let my mouth honor You in all I say.
I pray that my mind, heart and mouth will all be focused on You today Lord, so that no root of bitterness may spring up in my life and cause me, and others I interact with to be poisoned with unbelief or trouble.

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Hebrews 10:24 'Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.'

- Every human being needs encouragement in some form or another.
- Those who are a bit stronger can encourage those who feel weak.
- We can all play a role and think of ways to motivate and encourage others.
- When we do our part, others will be strengthened and do their part.

PRAYER: Lord, help me to be an instrument in Your hands to encourage and lift up others who are struggling. May the hope that live in me bring hope to others in the process. Amen.

Kind Regards
Pastor Andrew Roebert

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Today's Power Thought:
Slow Down, Quiet Down. Do Not Fume. Do Not Fret.

Practice "the peace of God which passeth all understanding" (Philippians 4:7). Then note the quiet sense of power that wells up within you.

No. 83 in a series of 100 Power Thoughts from The Power of Positive Thinking, the All-Time inspirational Best-Selling Book by Norman Vincent Peale.

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Toilet roll missing by Bruce Wadd

It could happen to anyone. It may have even happened to you!

You arrive at your toilet and note the dilemma. There is enough paper for right now, but you know for the next person, a crisis is looming. What are you going to do? Get a new roll? Or just leave it for them to solve?

My question to you is that. When God prompts you [and it could be weird, stupid, awkward, even painful], do you do it?

Lately, He has asked me to do unusual things like…
· picking up a fallen item at the supermarket
· giving away money to strangers
· paying for someone to get their dog out of the pound
· calling someone I have only just met
· turning left when I was going right embarrassingly… even
· replacing the toilet roll.

What has He asked you to do? The times I have obeyed, the results have been fascinating, often totally different to what I expected!

What has He been asking of you?

“You follow Me”, Jesus said to Peter John 21:22b

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Today’s Scripture: Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." (Matthew 19:26, NIV)

All Things Are Possible

Are you facing something today that seems impossible? With man it may be, but with God, ALL things are possible. If you seem to be in an impossible situation, get “with God!” Sometimes it’s so easy to focus on our problems and try to solve them in our own strength. But remember, the battle belongs to the Lord. He has a plan for your victory. He has a plan to give you a way out. He is making the things that seem impossible, possible. You can trust Him today. The Bible says that He has plans for your good, not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Start believing and confessing today, “I am with God, and with God all things are possible!” Are your bills piling up? With God, all things are possible. Do your relationships need healing? With God, all things are possible. Is there sickness in your body? With God, all things are possible! As you meditate on God’s Word, His power is activated in your life. He will strengthen you and lead you forward into that place of victory He has in store for you.

A Prayer for Today: "Heavenly Father, thank You for making a way where there seems to be no way. I choose to trust You, and I believe that all things are possible! Show me Your power today. Work through me to encourage those around me to trust You more in Jesus’ name. Amen."

Joel Osteen

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Free Yourself From Past Hurt

Thought for the Day

"Many times, the biggest thing that holds us back from moving into the future is something in our past. Old hurts can weigh heavily on our mind. We get stuck waiting for whoever hurt us to "get theirs." We need to let go and let God deal with them. Everyone ultimately needs to answer to Him. Turn it over to Him and free yourself to move forward towards the abundance He has waiting for you."
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Today's Word

"Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord." (Romans 12:19 NIV)
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Today's Prayer

Lord, there are times when the hurt placed on me by others becomes too much and I want to see the other person pay for the hurt they have caused me. I get stuck thinking about this and I find myself unable to move forward in a healthy and full way. Father, I turn my hurt over to You so I can start to move forward towards a new day and You can deal with those that have hurt me as You, only in Your judgement, see fit. Amen.

The Whisper Of God

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Today’s Scripture: “But thanks be to God, Who in Christ always leads us in triumph...” (2 Corinthians 2:14, AMP)

It’s No Surprise to God

In life, we all have to deal with the unexpected. Just because we’re believers, just because we’re good people or doing the right thing doesn’t make us exempt from trouble. The scripture says, “The rain falls on the just and the unjust.” In times when something unexpected happens, or you find yourself facing a crisis, you don’t have to go into “panic mode” or fall apart emotionally. Remember, that crisis is no surprise to God. It may be unexpected to you, but God knows the end from the beginning. He has solutions to problems that you haven’t even had. He has equipped you for every battle, and He goes before you making your crooked places straight.

Today, focus on the fact that God is with you. Remember that He is walking with you and guiding you to a place of peace and victory. No matter what has happened, He will take what the enemy meant for evil and turn it around for your good! That circumstance is no surprise to God, and He has the answer for you!

A Prayer for Today: “Heavenly Father, I come to You with an open and humble heart. Thank You for the victory that You have in store for me even when I can’t see it. I choose to trust You and Your goodness knowing that You are faithful in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

Joel Osteen

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Bible Verses

"Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain." - 1 Corinthians 15:58

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"Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." (Colossians 3:1-2)

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Psalm 127:1 – Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.

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All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord stands forever. — 1 Peter 1:24

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Prayers

Light My Path

I come to you, my God, asking that your Spirit guide me in prayer. Lead me to complete devotion in my moments spent with you, Lord, for your Son has told us to come to you and I want to do so, not halfway, but with my full heart.

I know from Him that prayer is for the good of all. For you, because it is your commandment; for myself, because you love me as no other and want to fill me with goodness; for other people, for I want to love them in ways that are not in my nature and can only do if your power shines fully through my existence.

You have sent us your Holy Spirit; let me know Him in all time and in all places and in every cell of my being. When I am confused, the Spirit will bring me wisdom; when I am angry, peace; when I am afraid, comfort. When I have puffed myself up with pride, the Spirit will gently dissolve my self-deception, so that fear and greed and foolishness will melt away and I will know you, and the security and peace of the only truth on earth: the love of Christ. Let this be, Lord, I pray. Light my path. Amen.

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Prayer to Resist Temptation

Holy God, You know the temptations that I am facing today. But your Word promises that I will not be tempted beyond what I can bear.

Help me, heavenly Father, to stand up against sin, to resist whatever temptation I may encounter this day, in whatever form it may come. Your Word promises that you will provide a way out of any temptation, and I pray to be able to find it and to have the wisdom to use it, and to walk away when temptation arises. All thanks be to you, O Lord, for you are a faithful deliverer; and I can count on your help in my time of need. Amen.

Meditation

[To walk away when temptation arises.]

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Prayer of Resolve

I bind myself to you this day, oh Christ, in your truth and in your sacrifice. I give to you my anxiety and my fear, my depression and my doubt, for you have promised to take them if we only ask; and I take upon myself your burden, for it is light and your way is gentle. May I keep this in my heart and mind all this day. Amen.

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Prayer of Reconciliation

Father, in Jesus’ name, You are the Great Reconciler! Of marriages! Of children! Of families! Of brothers and sisters in You! Of all relationships! It is in Your strength, and by Your grace that I will go to the person with whom I have had conflict. You have planted the Seed of Love in my heart, and I will humble myself by asking forgiveness regardless of who was at fault. I pray that the relationship will be healed and the breach mended. I purpose to do this in obedience to Your Word and for Your glory, Lord Jesus. The Repairer of Breaches in relationships is working on my behalf! Amen.

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My Father, save me from the habit of borrowing. So often I borrow trouble and cannot use it, when the peace that I possess is all that I need. Help me, that I may not miss the glory of today, by anticipating the uncertainty of tomorrow; but may I discern my place and have delight in every day. Amen.

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God our Father, in the Bible you tell me to “choose life and not death”. Inspire me in the choices I will make today - that I may choose what is positive and life-giving and good. So help me to protect and defend myself from influences that are not good. Keep me on the right path to choose values that are lasting and beneficial. Keep my eyes open whenever there is injustice, that I may be willing to stand with those who are treated unfairly, and defend those who need support. Deliver us, Lord, from all that is evil. Amen