June 9, 2026

Heart for the Lord Day 9 by SGLY Ministry

GLAD HEART
So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, Acts 2:46,47 (NKJV)

Today’s Thought:
A Glad Heart is happy. It is joyful and generous. It loves to praise God and enjoy goodwill with His people. What a wonderful heart to have!

A Glad Heart!:

Generously gives
Loves others
Always praises
Does good

Prayer of the Heart to the Lord:
Dear Lord, today I ask that You create in me a Glad Heart so I can joyfully praise You and have favor with all people.
I want a Glad Heart that draws others to You, God, as it shares it’s gladness each day.
I want a Glad Heart that gives, loves, praises and does good in Your name, my Lord God.
Then, I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. Psalm 9:2

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The Hand of God

Thought for the Day

"Isn't it amazing how sometimes just the right things seem to work together in your favor. It might not have happened lately but if you look back, you will see the hand of God moving through your life, setting in motion events that were ultimately to benefit you. Look for and recognize those occurrences and hold onto the hope that He is still working His hand in your future."
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Today's Word

"What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived" - the things God has prepared for those who love him" (1 Corinthians 2:9 NIV)
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Today's Prayer

Lord, Thank You for working tirelessly for me. Amen.

The Whisper Of God

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If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat

Proverbs 25:21-22 'If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.'

- How we respond in difficult situations can change circumstances.
- It is said that hurt people, hurt people.
- With God's help we can respond with a different spirit.
- When we respond out of love, miracles can happen.

PRAYER: Lord, I extend forgiveness to those who have hurt and harmed me. I choose to be an instrument of peace and healing as Your love works in and through me. Amen.

Kind Regards
Pastor Andrew & Vanessa Roebert

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Keep Your Eye on the Ball by Sally I. Kennedy

..since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders… let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. Hebrews 12:1-2

Keep your eyes on Jesus Hebrews 12:2

I the Lord do not change. Malachi 3:6

Sports has never been my strong suit but in our family we have some good athletes. While taking lessons over the years, one thing I did learn was to “keep your eye on the ball”. Whether you’re playing ping pong, golf, tennis, football, basketball…..whatever it is, it’s imperative you keep your eye on the ball. If you become distracted while playing, for example by someone coughing or calling out, you can lose momentum and focus.

You tend to go in the direction you are looking. If your focus is on your circumstances, that’s not going to get you very far. I heard a pastor once say he asked a fellow how he was doing, and the guy said, “Pretty good, under the circumstances”, to which the preacher replied. “Well what are you doing under there?!”

The wisdom of the Bible encourages us to keep our eyes on the Lord, not on circumstances. Circumstances change, but the Lord does not.

That’s good news.

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Blessed to Be a Blessing - by Joyce Meyer

Everyone needs a blessing. We all need to be encouraged, edified, complimented, and appreciated. And you have the ability to bless others. Be thankful that God not only blesses you, but that He has made you a blessing. We all get weary at times and need other people to let us know that we are valuable and appreciated.

I believe God blesses us so we can be a blessing—not only in a few places but everywhere we go. Look for people who are needy and bless them. Share what you have with those who are less fortunate than you are. And remember, everyone needs a blessing—even the successful people who appear to have everything.

When you live to meet needs and encourage those around you, you will find “joy unspeakable” in the process (see 1 Peter 1:8 KJV).

Prayer Starter: Father, I am so grateful for Your blessings in my life, and I am also grateful that You have enabled me to be a blessing. Help me reach out to others every day and focus on adding to their encouragement. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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Bible Verses

Micah 6:8 – He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

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Proverbs 16:20b – Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.

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Matthew 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. — 2 Corinthians 5:21

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Prayers

To Keep God in Mind This Day

Lord, let me begin this day in devout meditations, in joy unspeakable, and in blessing and praising You, who has given me such good hope and everlasting consolation.

Lift up my mind above all these little things below, which are apt to distract my thoughts; and keep it above, until my heart is fully resolved to seek You every day, in the path where Jesus has trod before me. Amen.

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Lord, support me all the day long of this troublous life, until the shadows lengthen and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over and my work is done. Then of Thy mercy, grant me a safe lodging, and a holy rest and a peace at last through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

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Jesus is Lord, and everything is all right! Your plan is to prosper me and not to harm me. Your plan is to give me hope and a future. Thank you for listening to me when I call upon you, when I am praying to you. I love you because you first loved me. And I know that in all things, Father-God you work for my good because I choose to love you. I have been called according to your purpose. Even in the face of adversity I declare, “All is well.” Amen

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Lord our God, may I learn to treat others generously, with respect, and with care and understanding, that we may all bring out the best in one another. Amen.

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Dear heavenly Father, thank you for teaching me that true wealth is found in You. Lord, truly, Christ is all that we need. Having a relationship with You will bring the answer to any problem I may face. I can trust You to supply all my needs because You promised to take care of me. There is such freedom in this knowledge. I know that every day my needs shall be met in You. Lord, help all my friends and family to rest in Your promises too. Strengthen us to trust You daily. I know when I am weak, You are strong. May we all look to You for our answers. I ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen.