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Category Archives: Constructive Thought
Resolutions for 2025
This week, we cross the threshold to a new year. Many of us make New Year’s resolutions. Hopefully, we will live up to our resolutions as well as Barnabas and the believers in Antioch did. Acts 11:23 (EXB) Barnabas … Continue reading
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Tagged Acts 11:23, New Year's resolutions, resolute heart, Your will be done
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Count It as Joy
Psalm 126:2-3 (NIV) Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done great things for us, and we … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged count my blessings, joy, Psalm 126:2-3
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Comfort and Joy
Philemon 1:7 (ESV) For I have derived much joy and comfort from your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you. Tidings of comfort and joy, from heaven to earth, from angles to shepherds, … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged comfort and joy, joy, Philemon 1:7, Revelation 21:4
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Glorious Joy
1 Peter 1:8-9 (N(V) Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged 1 Peter 1:8-9, faith, joy, salvation
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Peace on Earth, Goodwill towards Man
James 3:18 (AMP) And the seed whose fruit is righteousness (spiritual maturity) is sown in peace by those who make peace [by actively encouraging goodwill between individuals]. Plant seeds of peace, grow spiritual maturity. Plant seeds of goodwill, reap a … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged goodwill toward man, James 3:18, peace on earth
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Step out in Peace
Ephesians 6:15 (NLT) For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. Are you all dressed up and ready to go? Don’t forget your best shoes. Isaiah 52:7 … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Ephesians 6:15, Isaiah 52:7, shoes of peace
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Live in Peace
Romans 12:18 (NASB) If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all people. It takes effort on everyone’s part to live in peace. Question is, am I a roadblock on the path to … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Lamentations 3:23, peace, Romans 12:18
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The Source of Hope
Psalm 119:114 (NLT) You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope. Hope running low? Fill it up with the Word of God. Good morning, Lord. When I’m discouraged, I tend to … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged God's Word, hope, Psalm 119:114
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The Birth of Hope
Matthew 1:21 (TLB) … you shall name him Jesus (meaning ‘Savior’), for he will save his people from their sins. No Savior = no hope. Christmas celebrates the birth of hope. Good morning, Lord. You are the … Continue reading
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Tagged Matthew 12:1, Romans 12:1, Savior
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More Hope
It’s Advent, the season of hope — hope fulfilled, hope in this moment and hope for what is yet to be seen. Romans 15:13 (NIV) May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as … Continue reading
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Tagged Advent, hope, Romans 15:13
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