Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. — J a m e s 1 : 1 2

Dear Time-Crunch Jesus, Thank you that we are blessed as we persevere under trials. Help us have the strength to stand the test so that we may receive the crown of life that you have
promised to us. Amen.

To Read Further: James 1:5-12

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He turned the sea into dry land, they passed through the waters on foot — come, let us rejoice in him. — P s a l m 6 6 : 6

Chelsea, 19, said, “I fear people getting desperate and taking their lives as well as the lives of others because they have no hope. This is already happening more and more because people don’t have the hope in Christ that he is in control.”

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Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. — P s a l m 4 3 : 5

Do you feel there are valid reasons to be downcast? The Bible says there are only two reasons. First, if you haven’t put your faith in Jesus.

This book is meant to help you connect with Jesus every day — which brings me to the second reason: if you have faith in Jesus but continue to live in sin.

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And teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. — M a t t h e w 2 8 : 2 0

If Jesus is rest, how come I’m always so stressed? Striving to reach for my dreams keeps me alive, but choosing to focus solely on what I do instead of letting Jesus come through for me causes me anxiety.

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Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. — 1 C o r i n t h i a n s 1 3 : 6

Dear Truth-in-Love Jesus, It’s hard to speak the truth in love, especially when we’re human, and it sucks sometimes. Today if there is someone we haven’t been completely honest with, help us to speak up (in love). Amen.

To Read Further: Ephesians 4:14-16

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