July 8, 2026

Just For Today Day 8 Putting Off by SGLY Ministry

Just for Today I will put off all…HOPELESSNESS
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 (NKJV)

Today’s Thought:
Hopelessness is not something that a believer in Christ should experience, for as believers we always have hope to cling to. God is our Hope.

Ephesians 2:12,13 (NLT) says before we believed and received Christ we were without hope, far away from God, for “You lived in this world without God and without hope. But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you have been brought near to him through the blood of Christ.”

So, as believers we need to put off any hopelessness that the enemy may try to put upon us and cling to the hope we have been given in Christ.

Today’s Prayer:
Just for Today Dear Lord, with Your help, I will put off all feelings of hopelessness for I see in Your word that in Christ I have hope and I need to cling to that as I trust in You, who are so faithful to do for me as You have promised.
Just for Today, Lord, I will not give in to any feelings of hopelessness because in You I have a hope that is both sure and steadfast. You are the anchor of my soul, You keep me from drifting, You direct my course daily.
Help me to always lay hold of this hope that You have set before me to continue in it each day. Help me to focus on the hope that is in You!

Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me.
All day long I put my hope in you. Psalm 25:5

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Know That I Am God

"Be still, and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10

The word "still" in this text comes from the Hebrew word "raphah", which literally means to slacken: that is, to relax. Relax? How, we might ask, do we relax when the world around us is so stressful? When the world around us is whirling about, causing us stress and anxiety, God's message to us is simple: "Relax, I am in control." Knowing that God is in control of our situation and circumstances, that He has our best interests at heart, that He is our Father and will do everything in His power to "work all things" for our good, and that He is God: that's how we can relax. We don't have to fret with anxiety about what the future will bring: we can relax. So, next time your world begins to spin out of control, take a step back and read Psalm 46:10. Relax and know order will follow the chaos, because God is in control.

Father, how we thank you for always being there for us! Thank you for what you have done for us in the past. Help us to remember that the future will be no different. May we always remember that you have our best interest at heart and all things will work out for our good. Help us to set aside the anxiety that comes so naturally to us and remember that you are in control of all aspects of our lives and that is a very good thing! Thank you, Father, for wanting us to rest during the storms of life, you are so good to us! Knowing you are God, we can relax. What a blessing! Amen Quiet Waters

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Don't Worry

1 PETER 5:7 NLT: 7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about what happens to you.

Probably the biggest temptation most believers face is the temptation to worry.

What is worry? Worry is thinking that leaves God out. Worry is the opposite of faith. Instead of expecting God's help -- you expect the worst.

1 PETER 5:7 CEV: 7 God cares for you, so turn all your worries over to him.

The Bible has much to say about not worrying.

MATTHEW 6:32 CEV: 32 Only people who don't know God are always worrying about such things. Your Father in heaven knows that you need all of these.

PHILIPPIANS 4:6 ICB: 6 Do not worry about anything. But pray and ask God for everything you need. And when you pray, always give thanks.

SAY THIS: I will not worry. I will trust in God. He will take care of me and everything that concerns me.

A Bible Devotion

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Don't Wait For Tomorrow

PROVERBS 27:1 NIV 1 Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.

Do what you need to do today.

Don't wait to receive Jesus. Don't put off doing the will of God. Don't wait to tell someone you love them.

JAMES 4:13-15 NIV: 13 Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.
15 Instead, you ought to say, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that."

You don't know what tomorrow holds -- or even if you will be here tomorrow.

Keep your focus on God. Trust in Him, and do His will today.

SAY THIS: I will do what God leads me to do today.

A Bible Devotion

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Holding Onto Hope

Thought for the Day

"No situation is hopeless. There may be times when things seem quite bleak and we tire of struggling - but once we lose hope - all is lost. Trust in God to lift you up and guide your path. Never let your trust in Him be overtaken by hopelessness and a loss of faith in His ways."
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Today's Word

"He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lordwill renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." (Isaiah 40:29-21 NIV)
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Today's Prayer

Heavenly Father, there are times when I tire so easily. The daily struggles I face seem to overtake me and I can see myself losing hope. I know that You are always with me in both the good and the bad times. Let me always feel You near and draw strength from You as I work to overcome any adversity I face. Amen.

The Whisper Of God

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The Heart of an Eagle

That is why I would remind you to stir up (rekindle the embers of, fan the flame of, and keep burning) the [gracious] gift of God, [the inner fire] that is in you. —2 Timothy 1:6

Do you ever feel like an eagle in a chicken yard? You know in your heart that there is much more within you than you are experiencing and expressing in your life right now. You feel certain God has a great purpose for your life—and you cannot escape or ignore the inner urge to “go for it.”

I encourage you today to fan the flame inside you. Fan it until it burns brightly. Never give up on the greatness for which you were created, and never try to hide your uniqueness. Instead, be thankful for it, and be thankful that God has something special in store. Realize your hunger for adventure is God-given; wanting to try something new is a wonderful desire; and embracing life and aiming high is what you were made for. You are an eagle!

Prayer of Thanks: Father, thank You for the dreams and desires You have placed in my heart. Thank You that You have a destiny for me. Today, I will dare to dream of all the wonderful things You have in Your plan for my life.

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

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A Bible Devotion

God So Loved You

JOHN 3:16 ESV 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

God so loved me, (insert your name here), that He gave...

What did God give me? He gave me His only Son. (John 3:16)

What did God give me? He gave me the gift of righteousness. (Romans 5:17)

What did God give me? He gave me eternal life through Jesus my Lord. (Romans 6:23)

What did God give me? With Jesus He freely gave me all things. (Romans 8:32)

What did God give me? He gave me victory over sin and death through my Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:57)

What did God give me? He gave me all things that pertain to life and godliness. (2 Peter 1:3)

So I trust in the living God who gives. He gives me richly all things to enjoy. (1 Timothy 6:17)

SAY THIS: God truly loves me, right now.

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Bible Verses

John 15:9 ‘As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Now remain in My love.’

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"Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." (Colossians 3:2)

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1 Peter 5:7 – Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.

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And so I will show my greatness and my holiness, and I will make myself known in the sight of many nations. Then they will know that I am the Lord. —Ezekiel 38:23

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Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord. — Psalm 119:1

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2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

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Psalm 18:30 “As for God, his way is perfect: The LORD’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.”

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Prayers

Pleasing the Father

Jesus, You are my example, and I desire to live in the way that will not grieve the Holy Spirit. In Your name I resist unwholesome language, bitterness, improper use of anger, brawling, slander, and bad attitudes toward others. I forgive, just as my Father-God has forgiven me. May my attitudes and actions please God. I purpose to act in love toward my brothers and sisters in Christ, just as God acted in love by sending His Son to die for my sins. Amen

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God of love, may I come quickly to thee, when I am in need of protection and sympathy. Guard me against sorrow that is drawn from the imagination. May I not allow grief to drag me into misery, but with strength and courage may I find happiness in thy daily will. Amen.

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Lord our God, we pray for the strength to hold to our convictions. We pray, too, for the courage and determination to stand with those who suffer from injustice. In all that we do, Lord, inspire us to act justly, love tenderly, and walk humbly with you, our God. Amen.

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Thank You, precious Savior, that Your love is steadfast. Thank You that Your mercies are new every morning. Thank You for Your great faithfulness, not only to me but to all Your people from the first day of creation. When I am tempted to become depressed and distressed, may I choose to gaze on You. May I remember that You are my portion. May I hope in Your unceasing love, amen.