June 7, 2026

Heart for the Lord Day 7 by SGLY Ministry

ENLARGED HEART
“I will run in the way of your commandments when you enlarge my heart! ”
Psalm 119:32 (ASV)

Today’s Thought:
Being devoted to God, means wanting to do His will.
Therefore, bigger is better, thought the Psalmist.
“God if You will enlarge my heart I will be able to run even longer and stronger to fulfill Your word. With an enlarged heart, I will be able to run the course and not get tired as quickly.”
Let’s join with the Psalmist today and ask God for an Enlarged Heart so we will have more strength to walk in His ways everyday and when needed, to run, so as to finish the race well for Him.

Prayer of the Heart to the Lord:
Dear Lord, today I ask that You create in me an Enlarged Heart.
A heart that not only gives me the strength to walk with You daily, but also enables me to have the endurance to run the in the course of Your commands, and not give up or tire easily.
Dear Lord, I want an Enlarged Heart that will be strong enough to enable me to run this life’s race on Your path and finish well for You.

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FOR YOU ARE MY HOPE, O LORD GOD; YOU ARE MY TRUST
FROM MY YOUTH.
( PSALM 71:5 *NIV )

Whenever you feel stressed, worried or overwhelmed by
things or people in this World, always put your hope and trust
in our Heavenly Father. Have faith that He will guide you
through the stumbling blocks that life has put before you! For
it is written: DO NOT FEAR, FOR I AM WITH YOU; DO NOT
BE DISMAYED, FOR I AM YOUR GOD. ( ISAIAH 41:10 )

Therefore never try to make decisions or to fight the battles
of life alone. Always ask God in prayer for the answers. He
will then, not only provide answers and guidance, but also will
bless you as well, for it is written: BLESSED IS THE MAN
WHO TRUSTS IN THE LORD, WHOSE CONFIDENCE IS IN
HIM. ( JEREMIAH 17:7 )

So, make sure that you, TRUST IN HIM AT ALL
TIMES, YOU PEOPLE; POUR OUT YOUR HEART BEFORE
HIM; GOD IS A REFUGE FOR US. ( PSALM 62:8 )

In closing, I pray that, 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.
Amen
--God's Minute

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In God's Hands

Every night I turn my worries over to God - He's going to be up all night anyway. - Mary Crowley

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Triple-A Relationship Guide by Gail Rodgers

True spirituality is evidenced in our lives through our relationships. It’s one of the most nitty gritty places where we desperately need the Spirit of God on a daily basis.

Think of the three most important relationships in your life right now. Think of each one of the individuals in those relationships. Ask God to help you build into that relationship today in these three ways.

All relationships need the triple-A treatment. Be intentional in offering:

Appreciation

Watch for the things you can appreciate in a specific person today. Focus on the positives. Be willing to express appreciation where you can. So often we don’t take the time to notice the things someone else does for us. Watch for the things you may have started to take for granted and voice your appreciation sincerely.

Attention

Be willing to slow down long enough today to give some focused attention to someone in your top three relationships. Stop to really listen when they are talking to you. Make the effort to look into their eyes when you are speaking with them or listening to them. Book a time with them to go for coffee or do something you keep meaning to do together. Be intentional about your awareness and consideration of the other person.

Affection

Give affection to these most important people in your life. Don’t be stingy with hugs or pats. Speak with tenderness and kindness in your voice rather than the hurried irritation that creeps into “too busy” lives. Say “I love you” to those dearest to you often. Offer your spouse some focused time of physical attention. Touch is one of the greatest gifts we can give to those we love.

Jesus’ words in John 13:35 when he said, “By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another”, really begins at home.

Father God,

Thank You for the special people You have put into my life. I confess that I am often too busy to take the time to apply these three A’s to my relationships. Help me today to be deliberate in giving appreciation, attention and affection. May my life and my part in my relationships be characterized by Your love. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.

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After three days the officers went through the camp, commanding the people: When you see the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God being borne by the Levitical priests, set out from where you are and follow it. — Joshua 3:2-3 (AMPC)

Let Him Lead You by Joyce Meyer

The ark mentioned in today’s scripture was holding the Ten Commandments, which represent the will of God, and a piece of manna—the same manna with which God fed the Israelites in the wilderness. The manna is a symbol of God’s presence and His miraculous provision.

On our journey through life, in every situation we can learn to “follow the ark” spiritually, just like the Israelites followed the ark literally. To follow the ark today is to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, who lives inside every believer.

It can be tempting to follow our own thoughts, emotions, or desires, but that ultimately leaves us unfulfilled and unsuccessful—only following the Holy Spirit is the way to peace and joy. Just like the Israelites only got to the promised land by following the ark, we can only find and fulfill our destiny by following the leadership of the Holy Spirit. As you follow Him, you can know that He loves you, has the best plan for you, and His presence and provision are always there for you.

Prayer Starter: Father, please help me to be intentional to follow Your leading today. Thank You for the gift of Your Spirit, and for always being there for me when I need You. In Jesus’ Name, amen.

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Bible Verses

James 1:2-5  2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

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“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” Proverbs 17:17

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“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:18

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“The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.” (Proverbs 11:30)

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The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?  Psalm 27:1

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Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.  —Proverbs 3:5-6

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Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.  — James 1:2-3

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John 14:6  6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

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Prayers

Prayer for the Day (inspired by Jane Austen)

Give me grace Almighty Father, so to pray, as to deserve to be heard, to address you with my heart, as with my lips. You are everywhere present, from you no secret can be hidden. May the knowledge of this, teach me to fix my thoughts on you, with reverence and devotion, that I may not pray in vain.

May I now, and on each return of morning, consider how I will spend the day ahead; what thoughts will prevail in my mind? What words will I speak? Will my actions reflect your will, or my own? How far can I acquit myself of evil, and live in the goodness and beauty of my Lord Christ?

Will I think irreverently of you? Will I disobey your commandments? Will I neglect and make excuses for any known duty, or willingly given pain to any human being? Incline me to ask my heart these questions oh! God, throughout the day, to save me from deceiving myself by pride or vanity.

And give me always a thankful sense of the blessings in which I live, of the many comforts of my lot; that I may not deserve to lose them by discontent or indifference. Hear me almighty God, for his sake who has redeemed me, and taught me thus to pray. Amen.

Meditation

[Let me address you with my heart as with my lips.]

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For Those in Need of Strength

I pray, Lord, for all who will need strength and courage in the day ahead: For those who face danger. For those who risk themselves for others. For those who must make an important decision today. For people who are seriously ill. For those facing persecution or torture. I ask you, Lord, to give them the power of your Spirit, Amen.

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Father, I am tried of walking around in sadness with this long, unhappy expression. I ask you to expose the source of this unhappiness, and forgive me for wrong perceptions about you and about myself. You have made me glad and I rejoice before you. I choose to be happy from the inside out, and from the outside in. I am glad and rejoice before you, my God; I am happy and joyful. My happy heart makes my face cheerful, and my eyes rejoices the heart of others. I am a happy, jovial, cheerful and tenacious child of God. Thank you Jesus for your joy. It is fulfilled in me. Hallelujah and Amen.

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My Father, I thank thee for life and its faculties. May I not be deceived by gratification and miss the permanent satisfactions. Make me brave that I may be courageous in affliction, and not be dismayed over humiliations and disappointments. May I be kept in harmony with thy will. Amen.

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Lord, show me how to learn from others, how to be patient, and how to persevere. Amen.

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Dear heavenly Father, thank you that You have given us a job and a task to do. Lord, let us not view work as a drudgery or an evil; rather, let us be grateful that we are able to work. Lord, let us work with joy, and not complain and whine about our lot in life. Let us realize that we are working for You and You shall promote and reward us, even as You did Joseph in the Bible. You use men as instruments of blessing in our lives, and let us also be instruments of blessing to others. In our work places let us be a blessing to those around us, and thank you for blessing us too. Strengthen us for each day's tasks. Lord, use us each to contribute our portion to making this world a better place. I ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord. Amen.