July 12, 2026

Just For Today Day 12 Putting Off by SGLY Ministry

Just for Today I will put off all…MALICE
Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby,
1 Peter 2:1-2 [NKJV]

Today’s Thought:
Malice is not a word that is often heard today. It means feelings of ill will, spite, or revenge
The New Testament has several scriptures which tell believers they should lay aside or put off malice.

“Brethren, do not be children in understanding; however, in malice be babes, but in understanding be mature. ” 1 Corinthians 14:20 (NKJV)

“But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth.” Colossians 3:8 (NKJV)

“Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. Ephesians 4:31 (NKJV)

As believers, let’s pray that the Holy Spirit who lives within us will give us the strength we need to put off all malice in our lives as we seek to become more and more like Christ in all we say and do.

Just for Today let’s get up and go out “..with goodwill doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men, knowing that whatever good anyone does, he will receive the same from the Lord..”. Ephesians 6:7-8 (NKJV)

Today’s Prayer:
Dear Lord,

Just for Today, with Your help, I will put off any Malice I may have in my life. I will not desire harm for anyone.
Just for Today I will only seek to love people as You do.
Just for Today I will be kind and tender hearted to others even if they don’t treat me the same.
Just for Today I will not harbor animosity towards anyone, but,I will seek to forgive as You forgive and show goodwill to all.

Thank You Lord for Your Holy Spirit who is within me to help me and give me strength to do this…Just for Today.

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Feed Your Faith Daily

MATTHEW 4:4 NKJ 4 But He answered and said, "It is written, `Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.'"

You may neglect the Word of God and still exist, but you will not enjoy life -- really live -- as God intended, without feeding regularly on God's Word.

Just as you need physical food to remain strong physically, you also need spiritual food to stay strong spiritually.

God's Word -- the Bible -- is the food that feeds our faith, and gives us spiritual strength.

Every day you need to feed on God's Word.

A helpful key is to develop good habits, such as reading the Word every time you eat food, or every morning when you awake, or right before you go to sleep. The time is not important, just that you remember every day.

There are many ways to feed on God's Word available to us today. Reading, or listening to, teaching from the Bible is one way. Speaking the Word -- especially when you personalize it, can really build your faith fast. Of course, nothing can replace your own reading of the Bible, or having it read to you.

Most of us have busy schedules. Time is scarce, and we must invest it wisely. Nothing will benefit us more -- both in this life and in the one to come -- than feeding on God's Word.

All of us can find time for God's Word, if we want to. You can write Scriptures on cards to read and meditate on whenever you stop in traffic, or whenever you have to wait for someone. Maybe listening as you travel, or as you prepare for work, is a good plan for you.

The important thing is that you have a plan, so you don't let this most important habit slip.

Seeing the Word. Hearing the Word. Speaking the Word. Thinking about the Word. This is what builds our faith and keeps us strong spiritually.

SAY THIS: I will feed my faith daily on God's Word.

A Bible Devotion

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Let Go & Let God Author Unknown
As children bring their broken toys,
with tears for us to mend,
I brought my broken dreams to God,
because He is my friend.
But then instead of leaving Him
in peace to work alone,
I hung around and tried to help,
with ways that were my own.
At last, I snatched them back again
and cried, "How can you be so slow?"
"My child" He said, "What could I do?
You never did let go.

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What would change if you treated your bible the way you treat your cell phone? Picture this...you carry it with you everywhere you go. If you forget it, you turn back to get it. You check for messages when you have even a split-second of down time. May you be blessed to always carry with you the power of God's holy Word.

Author Unknown

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Today’s Scripture: "Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." (Psalm 90:12, NIV)

The Gift of Today

Sometimes, our days can be so full and busy that we forget how precious and fragile our time on earth really is. It can be so easy to allow little things to creep in and steal our peace and joy. Maybe something didn’t go your way, or someone said something upsetting. Even traffic can cause us to get our focus off if we let it. But, we have to remember that each day is a gift. If we choose to focus on what’s wrong, we’ll miss out on the beauty that each day has to offer.

I encourage you today; don’t let the precious moments of life pass you by. Don’t wait for holidays and birthdays to show people that you care. Remember, each day is unique and irreplaceable, a gift from heaven above. You have been given time that can be invested or wasted, hours that can be used or misused. That’s why the psalmist prayed to God, “Teach us to number our days.” He was saying, “Teach us to value every moment we’ve been given so we can live a life pleasing to You.”

A Prayer for Today: "Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of today. I choose to focus on the blessing of each moment instead of allowing the little things to steal my joy. Keep me close to You always as I submit every area of my heart and mind to You in Jesus’ name. Amen."

Joel Osteen

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Today’s Scripture: “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” (Isaiah 26:3, NKJV)

Set Yourself in the Direction of Peace

Are you frustrated or upset over something? Maybe fighting off discouragement? The first question to ask yourself is “What am I thinking about?”

If you’re thinking about your problems all of the time or thinking about how impossible everything is, then your life is going to follow a negative direction. However, when you get your mind going in the right direction, when you focus your thoughts on the Word of God, then you are setting yourself in the direction of peace.

Today, keep your mind focused on the Father and meditate on His Word. As you set your thoughts in the right direction, your life will head in the right direction, and you’ll take hold of the peace and victory He has for you!

A Prayer for Today: “Father, thank You for peace that passes understanding. I choose to focus on Your Word and set my heart on You. I set myself in the direction of peace knowing that You will order my every step in Jesus’ name! Amen.

Joel Osteen

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Bible Verses

Psalm 95:7 ‘He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, the sheep under His care.’

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Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. – 1 Corinthians 13:4

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For no word from God will ever fail. Luke 1:37

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Proverbs 16:20 – Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.

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Psalm 23:1 – The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

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God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. — Psalm 46:1

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Proverbs 20:3 It is to a man's honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.

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Prayers

Into your hands, O Lord, Jesus Christ, my God, I commend my spirit. Bless me and all those who pray in faith of You this day; save us and grant unto us everlasting life. Amen.

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Hear my prayer, O God; listen to the words of my mouth. The moment I pray, You send an angel for my words, and Your answer is on its way to me. I purpose with the help of the Holy Spirit that I will always have an excellent spirit, and remain in right standing with You. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

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Dear Lord, You have said that if we will wait upon You, that You will renew our strength; we shall mount up with wings as eagles; we shall run and not be weary; we shall walk and not faint. ... But Lord, it is not always easy to wait. Sometimes I want You to give me patience, right now! ... Help me to remember the times that You have stood with me in the past. Help me to believe that You will renew my strength, and provide for all my needs, as I wait to find a job, or as I start a new one; as I start a new program, make a new beginning, or prepare to go off to college; as I wait for healing -- whatever. You will be there with me. Let me remember that You are trustworthy, and learn to praise You in all things!

In Jesus' name I pray.

Amen.

© 2000 by D. L. Hammond, Permission to copy granted for noncommercial use.

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Lord God, direct me away from self, that I may learn of thy wisdom, and help further thy kingdom. Give me patience to search for thy truths, that I may obtain the noblest to use for thy service. Amen.

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Lord, I want to be responsible for my own life, and I want to make positive choices each day. Inspire me to get my priorities right and be generous in my care and concern for others. In busy days and casual days remind me, too, of my basic human need for personal time and quiet and space, and lead me to respect the personal needs that others also have. Amen.

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Reaping Righteousness

Galatians 6:7-8

Dear Father,

Keep me from sowing seeds from my sinful nature, for I do not want to reap the crop they will produce. May I not invest my time, money, or desires in the deceitful things of this world. For then I will reap destruction.

Help me rather to sow to the Spirit, to please you. Help me to put my time, money, and desires into proper thinking and righteous living so I will reap everlasting life.

In the name of the infinitely generous Jesus I ask these things. Amen.