June 17, 2026

Heart for the Lord Day 17 by SGLY Ministry

PEACEFUL HEART
“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.” –Jesus John 14:1 (NKJV)

Today’s Thought:
A Peaceful Heart is not disturbed or troubled.
It is calm and able to find rest in each day.
It is not quarrelsome but always seeks peace and order.
A Peaceful Heart is often quiet and serene in its surroundings for it knows on whom it believes and its trust is in Him.
Jesus is the Prince of Peace and He offers His peace to us, let’s believe and receive a Peaceful Heart from Him today.

Prayer of the Heart to the Lord:
Dear Lord, today I ask that You create in me a Peaceful Heart so I can live in harmony.
I want a Peaceful Heart that remains calm no matter what circumstances it is in because it believes in You, trusts You, and lives in that quiet assurance of the Peace that only You can give. Thank You Jesus, Prince of Peace, for making it possible for me to have a Peaceful Heart today.

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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True Forgiveness

Thought for the Day

"Have you really gotten to the place where you can truly forgive the other person for the hurt they caused you? True forgiveness, not the kind when we just say the words - but the kind that comes from really letting go in our hearts, is what can set you free from the emotional ties that bind you to the other person. The other person has probably moved on while you are stuck reliving the past and unable to move forward. God has shown us how to forgive - learn from Him and set yourself free."
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Today's Word

"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:43-45 NIV)
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Today's Prayer

Father, letting go of the hurt is the hardest part. I can keep someone out of my life so they don't hurt me again but I can't block out the emotions that live within me every day. The hurt turns to sadness or anger and the sadness and anger keeps me from moving forward. Please let me learn to forgive the way You do so I can look forward with hopeful anticipation towards the wonderful future You have in store for me. Amen.

The Whisper Of God

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Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; for the LORD God is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation – Isaiah 12:2

Have you noticed how crazy your emotions are sometimes? You can be having the best day, then something bad happens and your emotions change from happy to upset almost instantly. Emotions are very unpredictable and often unstable.

The interesting thing is that your emotions follow your thoughts. If you find yourself overcome with fear, you need to stop and think about what you’ve been thinking about. Have you been focused more on the problems going on or on God?

Today’s Truth: Your Emotions Follow Your Thoughts

God wants us to trust in Him. He shares in this verse that He is your strength and song. If you think on this truth and think about the fact that He is your salvation, your emotions will eventually line up with this truth. So today, if fear has been an issue in your life, be encouraged. Focus on the goodness of God and choose to let Him be your strength. As you do this, your emotions will follow too.

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The man whispered, “God, speak to me.”

And a meadowlark sang. But the man did not hear.

So the man yelled, “God, speak to me!”

Thunder rolled across the sky. But the man did not listen.

The man looked around and said, “God, let me see you.”

A star shone brightly. But he noticed it not.

And the man shouted, “God, show me a miracle.”

And a life was born. But the man was unaware.

So, the man cried out in despair, “Touch me, God, and let me know that you are here!”

Whereupon God reached down and touched the man.

But the man brushed the butterfly away and walked on.

Moral: Don’t miss out on a blessing because it isn’t packaged the way you expect.

Blessings

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Today’s Scripture: "I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself." (1 Corinthians 4:3, NIV)

God Loves Your Uniqueness!

Many people are insecure about who they are, so they constantly try to gain the approval of everybody around them so they can feel better about themselves. They end up living to please other people, trying to fit into their molds so they can be accepted. They act one way for their boss, another way for their spouse, and another way for their friends.

If you are going to enjoy your life to the full, you must learn to be confident as the individual God made you to be. You are anointed to be the person God has called you to be! If you are secure in who God made you, you can resist those outside demands and pressures that try to mold you into something you're not. Don't rely on the opinions and approval of others. Don't let them steal your unique creativity. God made each of us with a different purpose. As you continue to grow in your relationship with the Lord, through prayer, worship and fellowship, you will gain confidence in the Lord that will free you from the opinions of man and allow you to be who God called you to be!

A Prayer for Today: "God, I want to live for your approval alone. I need to feel your strength when I feel tempted to change who I am to conform to this world. Please help me to remember that You love me just the way I am! In Jesus' name - Amen."

Joel Osteen

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Smile! By Joe Stowell

The Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you. —Numbers 6:25

A recent study that I read concluded that smiling can be good for your health. Research shows that smiling slows down the heart and reduces stress.

But smiling isn’t just good for you; a genuine smile blesses those on the receiving end as well. Without saying a word, it can tell others that you like them and that you are pleased with them. A smile can hug someone with love without giving them even the slightest touch.

Life does not always give us a reason to smile. But when we see a heartfelt smile on a child’s face or through aged wrinkles, our hearts are encouraged.

Smiles are also a hint of the image of God in us. In the ancient blessing recorded in the book of Numbers we get an indication that God “smiles”: “The Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace” (Num. 6:25-26). Those words are a Hebrew idiom for the favor of God on a person’s life, asking God to smile on His children.

So today, remember that you are loved by God, and that He is pleased to be gracious to you and to shine His face upon you.
Lord, may my life be so pleasing to You that You are
pleased to have Your face shine on me. And as You
graciously smile on my life, may I find someone
today with whom I can share Your love through a smile.

Your smile could be a message of cheer from God to a needy soul.

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Bible Verses

Psalm 37:8 8 Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil.

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“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”’ Numbers 6:24-26

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Isaiah 43:18 18 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.

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Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. — Hebrews 4:13

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Proverbs 13:10 Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.

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Prayers

Prayer of Submission

Dear Lord, I give you my hands to do your work; I give you my feet to go your way; I give you my eyes to see as you see; I give you my tongue to speak your words; I give you my mind that you may think in me; I give you my spirit that you may pray in me. Above all, I give you my heart that you may love in me. I give you my whole self, Lord, that you may grow in me, so that it is you who lives, works and prays in me. Amen.

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My Father, help me to understand that kind hearts and willing hands are made possible by the depth and greatness of thy love. May I possess the spirit of forgiveness and consideration, that I may not hold prejudice and revenge, but help with sympathy and tenderness. Amen.

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Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for Your love and patience toward me. Lord, help me to trust You, when I do not see an answer to my prayers right away. I do want to take the time to come before You and find out if there is a reason for my delayed answer. Perhaps it is a "God delay" instead of the enemy delaying it. Give me Your knowledge and wisdom as to what You want me to do in the matters I face in this life. Lord, help me not to make hasty decisions that would not only wrongly affect my life, but others as well. Help me to be more faithful in prayer. I ask this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.