September 29

Spiritual Vitamins Day 29 by SGLY Ministry

SPIRITUAL VITAMIN Y : YIELD
..”yield yourselves to the Lord;”
2 Chronicles 30:8 NKJV

Today’s Thought:
To yield means to submit or surrender.
In this case it would mean surrendering ourselves to the Lord and submitting to His will.
As Jesus said to the Father:
“Yet not as I will, but as You will. "Matthew 26:39 so we should to do the same daily.

Today’s Action:
Today, as we go out into the world, let’s leave our independence behind.
Let’s yield, submit, humble, ourselves to the Lord.
Let’s seek to do His will and not ours.
Let’s be in dependence on Him.

YIELD TO THE LORD
…yield yourselves to the LORD;
and enter His sanctuary,
which He has sanctified forever,
and serve the LORD your God,
that the fierceness of His wrath may turn away from you.
2 Chronicles 30:8

YIELD TO OTHERS
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure.
It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others.
It is full of mercy and good deeds.
It shows no partiality and is always sincere.
James 3:17

YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION
And don’t let us yield to temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.
Matthew 6:13

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God can restore and heal

Psalm 147:3 ‘He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.’

- There is nothing we face in life that God cannot restore and heal.
- Every wound, and all brokenness, is an opportunity for His healing hand.
- There is no situation and no condition beyond His ability to restore.
- Receive His healing and let Him come and bind up your wounds.

PRAYER: Lord, thank You that I can come to You today and bring You my pain and my broken heart. You are the great Restorer and I ask You to heal and restore me. Amen.

Kind Regards
Pastor Andrew Roebert

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God's Word For Today

God’s Requirements

Read Micah 1:1 through 7:20

Justin and his brothers were walking home from a football game when he found an envelope that contained a deposit slip and three thousand dollars in cash. The next day Justin went to the bank and deposited the money into the person’s account. He then asked the teller to mail the receipt to the person.

“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8).

Justin’s beliefs were seen in his actions, which honored God and displayed a right example to his brothers. God’s Word instructs us how to live on a daily basis. Let’s bring honor to God by doing right in all our ways, being compassionate and kind to others, and walking with a humble heart every day. No matter what we accomplish in life, whether great or small, remember it’s all because God has enabled us to do it. What we do is who we become.

Prayer Suggestion: Ask God to help you act justly, show compassion, and walk humbly.

Quicklook: Micah 6:3–8

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An attitude of gratitude

“Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 (NRSV)

Family, dogs, green grass, blue sky, friends, snow, sun, chirping birds, job, spouse, comfy shoes, a soft pillow, coffee, chocolate, smiles, music, art, books, evergreen trees, irises, fresh air, horses, friends… These are some of the things I’m grateful for, Lord, and Your creative hand provided them all.

Even though I may have money troubles, physical ailments, rebellious children or myriad other complaints, I still choose to give thanks to you. An attitude of gratitude is a decision I make each morning—even on the days when I have difficulty thinking of a single thing I’m thankful for. A baby’s laugh, a purring kitten, a friendly hug . . . I look until I find. And I give thanks.

Faith Step: Think of five things you are grateful for and concentrate on those today. Praise God for them.

Author Unknown

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Daily come into the Father's presence and be renewed by His Spirit.

As the sun dawns each day bringing a new day to the creatures of the forest and the field, even so, the daily renewal of your spirit by God's Holy Spirit enables you to begin each day anew, forgetting the things past nor taking thought for the things of tomorrow.

Having begun the day with God, then you can go through the day walking with God and His Peace will be with you.

When you are with God, you have everything that you really need, for His Grace is sufficient for you.

He can provide for all your needs according to His riches in glory.

Everything a man needs and lacks can be found in God and only in God can we be satisfied.

Happy is the man who has found God.

Jim Welch

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During Anxious Times

Thought for the Day

"There are times when we can become filled with anxiety. The worst thing about anxiety is when it becomes the fear of the unknown or we become fearful of something that we can't identify. Don't fall victim to the tricks your mind is trying to play on you. During these times, although it may be hard to grasp, try to take a few deep breaths, let them out slowly, and focus on the fact that God is with you and keeps you safe at all times."

Today's Word

"In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety." (Psalm 4:8 NIV)

Today's Prayer

Father, help me calm my mind when anxiety comes calling. In you and your promise, I can find some peace for my restless mind. Amen

The Whisper Of God

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Bible Verses

2 Timothy 1:7 “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline.”

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Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. —Psalm 119:133

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1 Peter 4:8 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

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I know the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken, for He is right beside me. Psalm 16:8

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1 Corinthians 2:14 “The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit.”

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Prayers

Prayer of Ambrose of Milan

O Lord, who has mercy upon all, take away from me my sins, and mercifully kindle in me the fire of your Holy Spirit. Take away from me the heart of stone, and give me a heart of flesh, a heart to love and adore you, a heart to delight in you, to follow and to enjoy you, for Christ's sake. Amen.

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Prayer of Supplication

Bow down Your ear, O Lord, hear me, for I am poor and needy. Without you, I have nothing. I pray that this day I will have food, and shelter, and be free of pain and fear. If it is not your will for me to suffer, Lord, I pray that I will not. And above all, cleanse my soul of sin, that I might someday be free of all pain and evil; for, whatever I may bear in this life, I have faith and hope in the life to come, through your goodness and mercy. In Christ's name, I pray, Amen.

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Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted me as a living member of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have blessed me with the grace of forgiveness through the sacrifice He made for me and for all people. Send me now into the world in peace, and grant me strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Releasing Cares

In the name of Jesus, I cast all my anxiety on God, my Father, because He cares for me. I am self-controlled and alert. The devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. By the power of the Holy Spirit, I resist him, standing firm in the faith…And the God of all grace, who called me to His eternal glory in Christ, after I have suffered a little while, will Himself restore me and make me strong, firm and steadfast. Thank you, Father, in the name that is above all names—JESUS! Amen.

Scripture Reading 1 Peter 5:7-10

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Dear Lord, if I am to truly serve You in my daily work, help me to see a need and to fill it. ... Let me seek to know Your will for my life, to set goals, and to assess the consequences of my decisions. ... Remind me that I need to spend time in Your Word and in quiet meditation; only then can I recognize the guidance of Your Holy Spirit. Only then can I confidently trust the future to You, as You lead me step by step, one day at a time. ... Thank You, Lord, that when I walk closely with You each day, You are glorified and I am blessed. Help me as I strive to be faithful.

In Jesus' name I pray.

Amen.

© 2000 by D. L. Hammond, Permission to copy granted for noncommercial use.

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Lord God, keep in me a sense of humor and the ability to laugh at myself. Lead me always to be positive, looking for the best in people and in situations. Each day and in every way may I grow in the love of the Father and the presence of the Son, and the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world. So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. John 16:21–22, NIV

Dear Father in heaven, grant us your Spirit so that here on earth we may be united with you in Jesus Christ the Savior. May truth dawn on us with its light, bringing joy no matter what happens to us. May all the pain in our lives be turned into birth pangs of a new life in which we can rejoice as people you have created, people prepared for the struggle on earth, who are called into battle and led to victory. Grant that we may not be blinded by the surrounding darkness. Shed a clear light on the new life that is coming. May we see what has already happened because Jesus Christ came to the earth and remains on earth, and may we see what is still to come through him, the Savior. O God of wonders, keep us aware of the wonders that increasingly surround us, until all the pain on earth is finally overcome and we glorify your love and your great goodness. Amen.

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Dear Lord, help me be who I am and say what I feel without hurting those around me.

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Father, we praise You for this new day, thankful that we’re alive and loved by You! We pray for spiritual refreshment as we sit under the teaching of Your Word and that we’ll receive Your joy and strength for the week ahead. Give them wisdom in the decisions they have to make. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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Dear Father, I ask you to help me be strong. I want to forgive those who have done me wrong and live a life of happiness. I ask for the strength as forgiveness can be difficult when hurt feelings start to surface.