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Gideon’s Mistake
Thursday, June 15 Gideon’s Mistake Gideon made a sacred ephod from the gold and put it in Ophrah, his hometown. But soon all the Israelites prostituted themselves by worshiping it, and it became a trap for Gideon and his family. Judges 8:27 In Judges 8 Gideon returned a victor, but it wasn’t enough. Perhaps […]
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Don’t Settle
Wednesday, June 14 Don’t Settle Gideon and his three hundred men, exhausted yet keeping up the pursuit, came to the Jordan and crossed. Judges 8:4 In the book of Judges, we encounter Gideon on the banks of the Jordan River following the triumphant battle against the Midianites. Despite the notable victory, two Midianite […]
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You Are On an Assignment
Tuesday, June 13 You Are On an Assignment You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people. Exodus 50:20 You are on an assignment. Chosen by God for a mission. That which once threatened to overwhelm and […]
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On Assignment
Monday, June 12 On Assignment You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people. Exodus 50:20 Do you know that God uses your deepest pain to launch your greatest calling? It’s the very thing that threatens to take […]
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Bang
Friday, June 9 Bang If your heart is broken, you’ll find God right there; if you’re kicked in the gut, he’ll help you catch your breath. Psalm 34:18 On a summer afternoon, amidst the backdrop of the apartment complex we called home during my early childhood years, I found myself engrossed in a lively […]
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Healing for the Brokenhearted
Thursday, June 8 Healing for the Brokenhearted He heals the brokenhearted, binding up their wounds. Psalm 147:3 Scars are a testament to past wounds endured. They stand as tangible evidence that at one point in time, one was injured and subsequently healed. A scar serves as a lasting reminder of a time when the skin […]
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God’s Presence Be With You
Wednesday, June 7 God’s Presence Be With You The Lord replied, ‘My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest. Exodus 33:14 In the Old Testament, we encounter the account of the Israelites embarking on a momentous journey towards the Promised Land. Following their liberation from slavery, the Israelites resided for […]
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Strength in Numbers
Tuesday, June 6 Strength in Numbers A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12 The Father, His Sons, and the Bundle of Sticks is an Aesop fable that drives home the message of […]