November 6

Attitude of Gratitude – Day 6 by SGLY Ministry

I AM GRATEFUL FOR….BODY and BLOOD OF JESUS
For God’s will was for us to be made holy by the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ, once for all time. Hebrews 10:10[NLT]

and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7 [NKJV]

An Attitude of Gratitude Thought and Prayer:
I am grateful for the Body and Blood of Jesus which sets me free and cleanses me from all sin.
Because of Jesus I am set apart and made holy in God’s eyes, purified to be a blessing, and able to have a right relationship with God for all eternity.

Dear God, I give You thanks and praise for Your grace and mercy in sending Jesus to be my Savior.
Dear Jesus, thank You for choosing to die on that cross, so that I, and all mankind, who choose to believe and receive You as their Savior, might be cleansed and healed and restored to a right relationship with God the Father.
Thank You for sending Your Holy Spirit to live within those who believe and receive You, for this gives us the power and wisdom we need to live for You in this world daily.
This day I do choose to be grateful for all I have in Christ!
For He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By his wounds you are healed. 1 Peter 2:24

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God has GOOD for you

God has a wonderful plan for your life. There is nothing He can’t use to bring about His great purpose for you.

The Scriptures give us this amazing promise:

“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God...” (Romans 8:28, NLT).

This means . . .
God can turn your tragedies into triumphs.
God can turn your setbacks into comebacks.
God can turn your disappointment into your destiny!

No matter what you’ve been through in the past or what you’re going through even now. God causes everything to work together for your good.

Joel Osteen

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Experience God’s Peace and Rest

The Lord . . . has given peace and rest to His people. —1 Chronicles 23:25

This declaration of David speaks of a God who has faithfully given peace and rest to His people—down through the ages, and still today.

In your busy world, your days are often filled to overflowing with all kinds of work and activities that can drain you of your physical energy and leave your mind reeling from the sheer volume.

I'm sure it was the same in David's day. The pace may have been slower but the responsibilities were just as demanding and draining. But David knew the secret to receiving the goodness of God was thanking and praising the Lord both morning and evening.

If you feel drained from a trying day, spend some quiet time with the Lord before you go to bed. Tell Him how much you thank Him and praise Him for being with you today . . . and for the peace and rest you are about to experience as you lie down to sleep.

From the book Ending Your Day Right by Joyce Meyer.

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Invite your Heavenly Father to walk with you

Do not stay so far from me, for trouble is near, and no one else can help me. (NLT) - Psalm 22:11

When you know you are entering an intense period which challenges your strength, remember to invite your Heavenly Father to walk with you. Who better to walk with you? He is always there to listen, He will bring you blessings when they are most needed, and He has the power to change not only your attitude but others' as well.

Daily Bible Devotion

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More Than I Can Fathom By: Ron Edmondson

Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; His greatness no one can fathom. Psalm 145:3 NIV

God is great! The Bible said so! And I fully agree!

Have you ever had a day that started out horrible, then ended up wonderful?

One night when I owned my own business I couldn’t sleep. I was caught up with work and the problems facing me the next day. I tried the couch, extra pillows, turning down the air conditioner; nothing worked! I woke up more exhausted than when I went to bed.

The morning was just as I expected it to be. Awful! And so was my attitude. My employees probably wondered what rock I crawled out from under. I was not a happy boss.

At lunch I met with a good friend at my house for Bible study. We were two weeks into a new study, and we met once a week to go over it. It was the last place I wanted to be, but the best place I could be. I poured out my heart to my friend. He prayed for me. He left and I took a short nap.

I needed the rest, but more than anything, I needed to turn all my trials over to God. I told God I would not go back to work until He was in charge.

Guess what? I went back to work and everything I thought was a major problem now seemed like nothing to be concerned about. It turned out to be a great afternoon.

Why? What was the difference in my morning and in my afternoon? Well, I can tell you it was not because all my problems went away. It was not because I am a super-strong individual with powers over all my emotions. No, it was because He is an awesome God!

It was because God's greatness is far more than I can fathom! It was because I chose to look to Him instead of at my situation.

When I think about how great He is and how He cares for me, I literally get goose bumps on my arms!

God is great and worthy to be praised!

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You Are in Control of Your Happiness

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “...No one can take away your joy.” (John 16:22, NIV)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

Life may not have turned out the way you planned, but you still have the power to be happy right where you are. God is the source of all joy, and when God gives you something, nothing in the world can take it away. That means other people cannot make you unhappy, no circumstance can force you to get upset. Nothing can take your joy; you have to give it away. You’re in complete control of your happiness.

Think of it this way: If somebody is rude to you, what they’re really saying is, “Give me your joy.” Somebody cuts you off in traffic, “Let me have your joy.” Somebody ignores you or leaves you out of a meeting; they’re just asking for your joy. You have a choice. You can give it to them by going around upset, frustrated and offended. Or, you can make a much better decision and say, “No thanks, I need my joy. I’m not going to get upset because you were rude and didn’t speak to me. I’m not going to be frustrated because you cut me off in traffic. I’ve already made up my mind that I’m going to live this day happy!” Instead of giving them your joy, give them mercy, grace and understanding. Give them the benefit of the doubt and keep your joy because only you are in control of your happiness!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY: Father, today I hold on to joy. I refuse to give it up, and I refuse to let go of my peace. Give me Your strength today as I keep my heart and mind focused on Your love in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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A Bible Devotion

Jesus Will Give You Rest

MATTHEW 11:28-30 NIV 28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

Are you struggling? Do you feel like you are barely keeping your head above water?

If you feel like you are struggling and striving just to make it -- you need to turn to Jesus. He will give you rest.

If you say that you have turned to Jesus and you think His yoke is hard and His burden is heavy -- you are deceived.

You need to cast your care on the Lord and learn of Him. So many people are striving and struggling to get God to love them when He already loves them and accepts them.

Living a successful Christian life is not done by our own strength or willpower. It is the result of depending on the Lord. Only He can do it.

Quit trusting in your plans and abilities and efforts, and trust in Jesus instead. Turn things over to Him. Let Him be Lord in your life.

SAY THIS: I will learn of Jesus and trust in Him. Jesus my Lord gives me rest.

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Bible Verses

Lamentations 3:22-26 22 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 24 I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” 25 The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; 26 it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.

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Mark 10:27 Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God."

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Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you His peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all. 2 Thessalonians 3:16

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Matthew 11:28 ‘Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.’

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Romans 15:13 13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

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Prayers

Prayer to Do God’s Will

Oh Lord God, Father Almighty who created me and everything I see and enjoy, blessed and beautiful Jesus, love of my heart, bounteous Holy Spirit of God who is so kind as to be with me and comfort me whenever I ask, I thank you for all that I am and all that I have had in my life. Thy will be done, my God. I ask only that you let me know your will for me, for I am often confused or conflicted, and I seek your guidance. Knowing your will for me, let me be anxious for nothing. And I pray for the strength, the power and the energy, to accomplish your purpose. All glory be to you, one God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, who was before time and will be forever, Amen.

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Now all glory to God, who is able to keep us from falling away and will bring us with great joy into his glorious presence without a single fault. All glory to him who alone is God, our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord. All glory, majesty, power, and authority are his before all time, and in the present, and beyond all time! Amen.

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Called With A Holy Calling

Father, You have not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and of a sound mind. We will not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord. You saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to Your own purpose and grace which was given us in Christ Jesus before time began. You called us and You are faithful to do it in the name of Jesus.

2 Timothy 1:7-9; 1 Thessalonians 5:24

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Dear Lord, Your Word says that, "With God all things are possible."* So if I am on Your side, on Your wavelength, living within Your will, then we are on the same side. What more do I need? ... It's up to me to live close to You daily so that I can recognize Your direction for me, isn't it? For then and only then can I step out in faith, trusting that " ... all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."**

Amen, and Amen, and Amen.

* (Matt. 19:26) ** (Romans 8:28)

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Speaking in the Spirit

Ephesians 5:15-20

Dear Father,

Help me speak to my spouse, my family, your church, and the world about you and your grace.

Let my heart and my mouth overflow with the music of praise - psalms and hymns and spiritual songs - as I sing and make melody in my heart to the Lord.

Fill me with constant thanksgiving to you for everything. In the name of the Lord Jesus. Amen.

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“A Prayer For Strength For Service”

Father, those whom You call You also equip to do that which we cannot do in ourselves. Some of us come up against extremely difficult odds, whether it’s due to our family history, physical limitations from birth, an accident, disease or aging. Any or all of these negatives have a way of consuming us and can contribute to a victim’s outlook. But You don’t victimize us, Father, You make us Victors as You give us helps along the way, provide caregivers who support and cheer us on. You perform small and big miracles within us to accomplish Your intended will for our lives. You assured a frightened Moses with these words, “I will be with you” and You assure our spirits with the very same message, “I will be with you” no matter how hard the test, how long it endures, or the timing of its appearance. Faithful God, You never change, but are always the same and we’re assured the victory just like Abraham, Moses, Job, Daniel and all the other common, ordinary people of the Bible who became heroes in our eyes. We walk in victory because You are the great I AM and You are with us. We love You and look to You in the name of Jesus. Amen.

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On this mountain he will destroy the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations; he will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people's disgrace from all the earth. The Lord has spoken. Isaiah 25:7–8, NIV

Lord our God, your kingdom is coming. Your help reaches us. However much we must suffer, we look to you, for you have given us your promise. You have promised that all shall go well with us. You have promised that while still on earth your people may have strength to trust in you and wait for you in patience and joy. So lay your hands upon us, O Lord our God, and let your redeeming strength be revealed in us. You know all our needs. You see into each heart and know how to help, as you have promised. Bless us and help us, and may your name be honored among us. May your kingdom come, and your will be done on earth as in heaven. Amen.

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Dear Lord, I ask that you grant me the wisdom to overcome the challenges that lie ahead. Help me know that all will turn out fine in the end as you are here to guide me.