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"For this child I prayed." —1 Samuel 1:27 Evening Thought Devout souls delight to look upon those mercies which they have obtained in answer to supplication, for they can see God's especial love in them. When we can name our blessings Samuel, that is, "asked of God," they will be as dear to...

[Jesus continued,] "Nation will go to war against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in many parts of the world, as well as famines. But this is only the first of the birth pains, with more to come." —Mark 13:8 NLT Key Thought The sad reality of our fallen world...

Hebrews 8:1-13 Dear Father, the Majesty of heaven, Thank you that in Jesus we have a totally understanding and merciful High Priest. He has your authority, seated at the right hand of the throne of your majesty in heaven, a minister in the sanctuary and true tabernacle which was set up by...

The Spirit lifted me [Ezekiel] up and brought me to the exiles in Babylonia in the vision given by the Spirit of God. —Ezekiel 11:24 NIV Key Thought Through the work of the Holy Spirit, God will get his messengers to the places they need to be — both physically and spiritually. He will give...

For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. —1 Corinthians 9:19 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Grace frees us from the law of sin and death. But, our freedom is not to be used for rebellion or for self-gratification. Instead, we...

My Spouse Is LEAVING ME (What To Do Next) If your spouse has told you “I’m leaving,” it can be one of the most painful things you’ve experienced. I mean, when you get married, you make a promise, “ ‘til death do us part.” And now, here you are- somewhere in the life cycle of your marriage...

Dear Lord, I pray that husbands and wives would seek to keep purity in their marriage. I pray against the temptation of sin. I pray against pornography and the lies that convince people to bring things into their marriage that they don’t need. I pray against things that corrupt marriage. I pray...

[Jesus continued,] "And you will hear of wars and threats of wars, but don't panic. Yes, these things must take place, but the end won't follow immediately." —Mark 13:7 NLT Key Thought When war occurs, people panic. That has always been true, and it was certainly true in Jesus' day. However...

Hebrews 6:13-7:28 Dear Father, King above all rule and authority on earth, Thank you for your holy and sure promises. Your oath is immutable. In these things in which it is impossible for you to prove false, we who have fled to you for refuge find strong encouragement to seize the hope set...

Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, ... —Ephesians 5:18 NIV Key Thought Being drunk is sometimes called being "under the influence." While we certainly are not to be under the influence of wine or other intoxicating or addictive substances...

```markdown "And they follow me." —John 10:27 Evening Thought We should follow our Lord as unhesitatingly as sheep follow their shepherd, for he has a right to lead us wherever he pleases. We are not our own, we are bought with a price—let us recognize the rights of the redeeming blood. The...

"If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit." —Galatians 5:25 Morning Thought The two most important things in our holy religion are the life of faith and the walk of faith. He who shall rightly understand these is not far from being a master in experimental theology, for they...

Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good. —Ecclesiastes 9:18 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Just a little leaven and the whole lump is changed. A sinful person can have the same effect on a whole group of people committed to God. So let's be wise and...

How To Deal With A Toxic Relationship If you want to know what a toxic relationship is, or how to deal with it, I’m here to help. Right now, there are so many different opinions and thoughts about toxic relationships. Because of this, I want to approach this topic carefully. I’m going to give...

What To Do When Your Spouse Files For Divorce If your spouse files for divorce, you might feel lost and confused, not knowing what to do. You might be devastated, angry, or overwhelmed by emotions. Maybe you’re even questioning, “Why should I even try to save my marriage?” The majority of...

3 Reasons To End An Affair If you’re reading this article, you may be thinking about ending your affair. But on the other hand, you might be thinking, “There’s no way on earth. I’m not about to end this thing. I’m happier than I’ve ever been.” I still ask that you listen to these three reasons...

3 Steps To Really Understand Your Wife If you really want to understand your wife better than you do now—or if you want your husband to better understand you than the way he does now—there are three steps that men need to take. To start, there’s a difference in the way that men and women think...

3 Step Plan To Get Your Ex Back If you want to know what you can do to get your ex back, then this is for you. Whether you’re separated or divorced, I’m going to teach you a three-step formula you can follow in order to do the best things you can do to get your ex back. Even if you’re not...

3 Ways To End An Affair If you’re currently in an affair, or if you know somebody who is, these three things will be extremely important to you. If you are in an affair and deeply, emotionally connected to the other person, these three things still work if you do them. You might be...

How The Loss Of A Loved One Affects A Marriage With ### My wife and I founded ###, a grief recovery ministry. We work with thousands of people devastated by loss. We work with many couples who experienced the devastating loss of a child and we work with couples where one spouse lost someone in...