May 10, 2026

Baskets of Blessings Day 10 by SGLY Ministry

Blessing: Deters Us From Sinning

Moses said to the people, “Do not fear, for God has come to test you, that the fear of him may be before you, that you may not sin.” Exodus 20:20 ESV

Message:
Our fear of the Lord will deter us from sinning for we have the Holy Spirit living within us to convict us of sin and lead us in the way of righteousness and truth.
So, living in fear of the Lord keeps us aware and alert to the many dangers and temptations that the world, satan and even our own flesh might cause us to fall into sin.
It seems at times that God may often allow us to face things without intervening. This scripture says in those instances we are faced with a choice to make, we either choose to walk with the Lord and turn away from the temptation, or remain and allow ourselves to be further tempted by it, thus maybe falling into sin.
Remember, the Lord is always with us, He will always provide the strength we need to resist temptation, but He wants us to make the right choices. He gives us free will, and when we choose to do right He will always help us to follow through. So, if sometimes you feel you are being tested, it could be that the Lord just wants you to realize that you need to be firm in your walk with Him, and as you honor Him and His will you will always see sin for what it is and turn away from it because you want to please the Lord and walk in His way and will, not yours.

Let’s pray to the Lord as David prayed: “Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; Try my mind and my heart.” Psalm 26:2

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Don’t Exceed Reasonable Limits

Do you not know that your body is the temple . . . of the Holy Spirit Who lives within you . . . You are not your own, you were bought with a price . . . So then, honor God and bring glory to Him in your body. —1 Corinthians 6:19-20

In today’s world, stress is a normal part of everyday life. God created you to withstand normal amounts of pressure and tension, and if you keep stress within reasonable limits, there is no problem. But if you don’t, the trouble begins. Many stressful situations are unavoidable, but too often you cause yourself extra stress by working too hard and too long, not eating and sleeping properly, and getting so involved in activities—even good works—that you exceed wise limits. If you keep adding to that mental and emotional stress, you get into trouble.

If you are pushing yourself beyond reasonable limits, it’s time to remember that the Holy Spirit lives in you. You owe it to Him and to yourself to let Him help you recognize and stay within your limits. Don’t burn out. Burn on!

From the book Ending Your Day Right by Joyce Meyer.

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Victory over Dread

. . . Dread not, neither be afraid of them. Deuteronomy 1:29

Dread is a close relative of regret. Dread places us in the future, whereas regret puts us in the past. Dread is also closely related to fear. People often dread doing something for fear of what might happen.

We know that God has not given us a spirit of fear (see 2 Timothy 1:7 KJV), and since He did not give us fear, we know that dread is not from Him either. Thankfully, we can reject feelings of dread, kicking them out of our lives once and for all.

Let this be a day of decision for you—a day when you decide to no longer operate in regret and dread. Become a now person. Live in the present, not the past or the future. God has a plan for your life now. Trust Him today. Don’t put it off another moment.

Prayer of Thanks
I believe it is Your will, Father, for me to live a life of peace and contentment. Thank You that I don’t have to look back with regrets or look ahead with dread. I choose to live in the now You have given me, making the most of each new day.

From the book The Power of Being Thankful by Joyce Meyer.

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She looks well to how things go in her household, and the bread of idleness (gossip, discontent, and self-pity) she will not eat. — Proverbs 31:27 (AMPC)

Be Responsible by Joyce Meyer

Our friend in Proverbs is a responsible woman. She stays alert to how things go in her household, she refuses to be idle, and she doesn't waste her time in things such as sitting around gossiping or wallowing in self-pity. She is not discontented. She appreciates life, and I believe she celebrates it fully each day. Idleness, waste, self-pity, gossip, and discontentment are thieves of the great life Jesus died to give you.

The apostle Paul gave this exhortation to some members in the church in Thessalonica, Indeed, we hear that some among you are disorderly [that they are passing their lives in idleness, neglectful of duty], being busy with other people's affairs instead of their own and doing no work (2 Thessalonians 3:11 AMPC). Don't allow these sins to rule you. When you maintain a positive attitude, you will enjoy more confidence.

Doing what one believes to be right will always increase confidence. You can't go wrong when you keep God as the focus of your life. Follow the example of the Proverbs 31 woman. She gives us tremendous insight in how to be the best and most confident homemaker, wife, and mother we can be.

Prayer Starter: Father, guide me in the way You would have me go. Never let me waste my time on the foolish things of the world, but rather, help me be the best I can be, doing what You would have me do. Amen.

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Bible Verses

Nehemiah 8:10b – Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.

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1 John 2:22  Who is the liar? It is the man who denies that Jesus is the Christ. Such a man is the antichrist -- he denies the Father and the Son.

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The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.  — Proverbs 16:33

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Luke 12:34  34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

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God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.  Matthew 5:7

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Prayers

Prayer of St. Patrick

Lord, be with me and all who love you, this day:
Within us to purify us;
Above us to draw us up;
Beneath us to sustain us;
Before us to lead us;
Behind us to restrain us;
Around us to protect us.
In Christ's name I pray,
Amen.

by Saint Patrick (389-461 A.D.)
Meditation

[See verse 5 of today's Scripture.]

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Prayer for Family and Friends

Blessed are you, loving Father, for all your gifts to me and those close to me. Blessed are you for giving me family and friends to be with me in times of joy and sorrow, to help me in days of need, and to rejoice with me in moments of celebration.

Father, I praise you for your son Jesus, who knew the happiness of family and friends, and in the love of your Holy Spirit. Blessed are you for ever and ever. Amen.

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Parting Prayer

Lord, pour your love into my heart, that I may love you above all things, and my neighbors as myself. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Heavenly Father, I would be thankful for the blessings I am inclined to forget. Give me a heart of gratitude, and forbid that I should hold my friends for material gain or selfish ends. May I through the truthfulness of my lips, and the honor of my acts, be a necessary friend. Amen.

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We know, Lord, that throughout our lives each of us will experience problems and difficulties. Give us courage and strength at those times and prevent us then from looking only at ourselves. Keep our vision wide so that, even in times of difficulty, we may still be of help to others. Help us not to be bitter towards people or situations, but empower us to take the initiative and break the cycle of hatred, bitterness, and evil actions. Help us to transform the difficulties that come our way into opportunities for personal growth and service of others. Amen.

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Dear heavenly Father, I do want my ways to please You. Help me to walk in Your ways and obey Your Words. I know if You ask anything of me, it is for my good, even if I do not understand some things at the moment. Lord, I cannot love my enemies in my own strength, I need Your supernatural love. Thank You, for fighting my battles for me. Help me to trust You more every day. Lord, I bless my enemies right now with this prayer. Forgive those that would judge me wrongly and say unkind things against me. Lord, deliver them and change their hearts so that they might know Your love and kindness. Help me to also not judge others, but pray for them and really love them the way You love them. I ask this in the name of the Lord Jesus. Amen.

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Dear Lord, thank you for all that you have done. Please help me find the forgiveness in my heart that you have shown me. Help me forgive those who have done wrong to me and allow me to be the better person.

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Dear Father, Thank You for all good things…please give your prayer warriors strength and perseverance. Help us fight the good fight and never give up. We are a people called to this ministry of prayer and intercession…renew us and equip us by Your grace through Your beloved Son, our Jesus the Christ whom we love dearly. Amen