My heart exults in the Lord; my strength is exalted in my God (1 Samuel 2:1a, NRSV).
Take a closer look at the story of Hannah, mother of Samuel, in this devotion and consider how mothers can find joy, comfort, and strength in the Lord.
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But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin (1 John 1:7).
Walking with Jesus at your side. As a Christian, this is a concept that we consider very
seriously. Why do we want and need that relationship with Jesus? … Who is Jesus, that we would
or could walk with Him? … How is it possible for us to walk with Jesus? … Where do we walk with Jesus?
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“For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul?” (Matthew 16:26a).
Acronyms abound in the texting world we live in and some, like ICYMI, have become almost a
second language to many. It is a shorthand that often does not even need translation for either
the sender or receiver. FYI (For Your Information), LOL (Laughing Out Loud), TBD (To Be
Determined) are other ready examples that most of us know and use often.
In case you missed it, ICYMI stands for “in case you missed it.” … For the Christian, ICYMI can mean In Christ, you made it.
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Let me dwell in your tent forever! Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings! (Psalm 61:4).
When you think of being wrapped in comfort, what do you think of? … In the Psalms, God shows us where we can find comfort in Him and in His Word. The richness of Psalms provides word pictures where each of us can easily understand God’s message of love, comfort, and care.
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“It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found” (Luke 15:32).
The Christian funeral service is actually a celebration of the grace of God in the life of the believer. … Even though we mourn at the loss of our believing friend, we can praise God that he or she is indeed rejoicing in heaven.
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Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night (Psalm 1:1–2).
Have you ever paged through the book of Psalms looking for just the right words? For instance, in times of distress, searching for the words that speak to your hurting heart? Or for words of praise when life is going so well it is hard to believe that you are in the same world as the one you struggled with just last week? … Let us wander through the pages of Psalms together.
The Psalms — Finding God’s Words of Comfort
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As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace (1 Peter 4:10).
In a jigsaw puzzle, each unique piece has been designed by the puzzle maker to fit best into one particular spot!
I like to think that is how God designed us, too: He blesses each of us with particular gifts and talents that will fit into His plan, enabling us to be His servants here on earth for His good purposes.
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