June 1, 2026

Heart for the Lord – Day 1 by SGLY Ministry

For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 (NKJV)

BELIEVING HEART
“For with the heart one believes unto righteousness”
Romans 10:10 (NKJV)

Today’s Thought:
Righteousness means morally right or virtuous in other words—without sin.

The Ten Commandments show us it is impossible for us to ever achieve righteousness on our own, for no matter how hard we try we will all break one or more of God’s laws at some time or another.

In sin, we are out of favor with God for sin separates us from God, but belief in Jesus, who is righteous because He did fulfill the law by living a sinless life, restores that relationship with God.

“For Christ has already accomplished the purpose for which the law was given. As a result, all who believe in him are made right with God.”Romans 10:4 (NLT).

Jesus Christ came to fulfill the law and set us free. By believing in Jesus, and receiving Him into our life, we are saved from sin and made righteous in God’s eyes, for in Jesus, we receive the righteousness of Christ who was without sin. Jesus death justifies us before the Father and restores the relationship with Him that sin destroyed.

So a Believing Heart is to be most desired for it puts its faith and trust in Jesus and thereby receives His righteousness.

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.”1 Peter 2:24 (NLT).

Prayer of the Heart to the Lord:
Dear Heavenly Father, today I ask that You create in me a Believing Heart so I can receive the righteousness of Jesus, which means I can be justified and made right before You according to Your word.

I want a Believing Heart for it has faith in You.
I want a Believing Heart for it will trust in You.
I ask that You create in me a Believing Heart today Lord.

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Live Forward

Today's Scripture

“...I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead” (Philippians 3:13, NLT)

Today's Word from Joel and Victoria

Have you made the decision to forget the past? Many people don’t fully understand what that means. They wonder, “How can I forget something that’s happened to me?” But one definition of the word forget is to disregard intentionally or to overlook. In other words, you have to choose to disregard your past so that it doesn’t keep you from moving forward. That means the good and the bad. Sometimes our past victories keep us from rising higher as much as past failures. If we don’t let go of the old, we’ll never be able to embrace the new.

It doesn’t matter what’s happened in your history, it’s time to forget what lies behind. Today, make the choice live forward. Trust that God has a better future in store for you. Trust that He’s working behind the scenes on your behalf. As you forget what lies behind and press forward, you’ll move forward. You’ll see increase and blessing and live the abundant life He has in store for you!

A Prayer for Today

Father in heaven, today I choose to forget the past. I don’t want anything to hold me back from what You have in store for my future. I choose forgiveness. I choose peace. Help me, by Your Spirit, to press forward into the life of blessing You have for me in Jesus’ name. Amen

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Confidently Protected

Thought for the Day

"There are times that we find ourselves paralyzed with fear - unable to decide or unable to move. Stop worrying and start doing. If you really trust God and believe His word, draw on His strength, put aside the worry and start moving forward again - once you do you will find there are wonderful days in store for you."
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Today's Word

"My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart." (Psalm 7:10 NIV)
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Today's Prayer

Let me draw on Your strength and move under Your protection, Father, as I step forward and out from under the fear that keeps me from walking confidently forward towards everything wonderful You have in store for me. Amen

The Whisper Of God

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Objects in Mirror

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14

Today's Scripture & Insight: Philippians 3:7-14

“Must. Go. Faster.” That’s what Dr. Ian Malcolm, played by Jeff Goldblum, says in an iconic scene from the 1993 movie Jurassic Park as he and two other characters flee in a Jeep from a rampaging tyrannosaurus. When the driver looks in the rearview mirror, he sees the raging reptile’s jaw—right above the words: “OBJECTS IN MIRROR MAY BE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR.”

The scene is a masterful combination of intensity and grim humor. But sometimes the “monsters” from our past feel like they’ll never stop pursuing us. We look in the “mirror” of our lives and see mistakes looming right there, threatening to consume us with guilt or shame.

The apostle Paul understood the past’s potentially paralyzing power. He’d spent years trying to live perfectly apart from Christ, and even persecuted Christians (Philippians 3:1–9). Regret over his past could easily have crippled him.

But Paul found such beauty and power in his relationship with Christ that he was compelled to let go of his old life (vv. 8–9). That freed him to look forward in faith instead of backward in fear or regret: “One thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal” (vv. 13–14).

Our redemption in Christ has freed us to live for Him. We don’t have to let those “objects in (our) mirror” dictate our direction as we continue forward.

By Adam Holz

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Bible Verses

Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD. Psalm 150:6

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Isaiah 40:30-31 – Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

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2 Timothy 4:18a – The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom.

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The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. — Psalm 34:10

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Ephesians 5:1-2 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

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Prayers

For a Heart Open to God's Word

God, as you gave us the sun to lighten our days, so you have given us your Word to lighten our minds and our souls. I pray that you will pour out on me your Spirit as I pray today, that my heart and mind may be opened to your Word, and that I may learn and accept your will for my life.

Shine within my heart, loving God, the pure light of your divine knowledge; open the eyes of my mind and the ears of my heart to receive your Word, this day and always, Amen.

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May the Passion of Christ be ever in my heart. May your law and your goodness guide my every thought, O Lord. And may the power of your Holy Spirit flow through my words and my actions today, throughout the week to come, and always. Amen.

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Lord our God, open us up to your Spirit living within us, that we may live fully each day of our lives. Touch us, that we may become more aware of all that is around us, growing in a sense of wonder and awe, and in appreciation for all that we see and hear and touch, taste and smell. May we live in such a way that we never take anything for granted, but always be appreciative and express our thanks to those who are part of our lives. Amen.

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Dear heavenly Father, thank you for not only saving my soul, but for the promise of healing also. I do appreciate the many times over the years that You have healed me personally. I also thank you for the gift of healing as I have prayed and You have touched others with Your healing virtue. You truly are the Great Physician. I do appreciate that about You. Lord, I do want to always remain in a joyful attitude, no matter what might come my way. Fill me with Your love, joy and peace daily, so that I might be an example of Your goodness. I ask this in the name of the Lord Jesus. Amen.

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Dear Lord, For all the times in our lives when things DO seem right, when we have that moment of clarity, when we feel there is hope, when the sun shines down upon us and warms our face and reminds us that life IS a gift... we thank you Lord. Amen