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61 " Friend, you don’t have to earn God’s love or try harder. You’re precious in His sight, covered by the priceless blood of Jesus, and indwelt by His Holy Spirit. Don’t hide your heart or fear you’re not good enough for Him to care for you. Accept His love, obey Him, and allow Him to keep you in His wonderful freedom. "
― Charles F. Stanley , Every Day in His Presence
62 " You should forgive too. There is no telling what God wants to do through you or through the person who hurt you. The one thing you do know is that as long as you harbor unforgiveness, you’re not going to be free. So don’t be afraid to let God handle the situation. His plan of justice for your offender may surprise you. "
63 " Friend, it is sheer pride that keeps you relying on yourself rather than depending on and obeying Your heavenly Father, who wants to be your strength, your life, and your all. Stop trying to figure everything out. Kneel before Him and leave all that concerns you in His hands. He will not fail you. "
64 " However, since Scripture teaches that all believers, young and old, should clearly be able to discern the voice of God, it’s important for you to stop talking at times and just listen to Him. Grow still and quiet. Open His Word and learn to identify how He speaks. You will, eventually, recognize His voice and know exactly what to do. "
65 " Father, please reveal areas where Scripture hasn’t taken root. Make Your Word the foundation of my life so that I may glorify Your name, amen. "
66 " the Father is not surprised or repulsed by your profound wounds, fears, and failings. He knows all about them, and His response is to pursue you and heal you fully. This is why He sent Jesus to save you (Romans 5:8). "
67 " Friend, the Lord is intensely concerned for you and He wants you to know with certainty that He is closer to you than the very breath you breathe. Though you may feel lonely at times, you are never actually alone. Jesus is one Friend you will always have—who will be with you always—because He is “the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). "
68 " Friend, personal meditation isn’t difficult. It begins when you simply get alone with the Lord and sit quietly before Him. So don’t wait any longer. Focus on the Father. Listen to His voice, be filled with His peace, and find His direction and purpose for your life. "
69 " You see, fears will arise that prevent you from doing as He asks—proclaiming the gospel, reaching out to those in need, and submitting to His will. But the fear of the Lord—your respect for Him—should motivate you to obey Him anyway. "
70 " As long as you hold Him at arm’s length, you cannot know Him. This is because abiding relationships, including yours with the Lord, can only exist and grow through mutual intimacy. Friend, the only relationship that can fill your longings, sustain you through difficulties, and bring you peace is the relationship you have with God. Don’t hold Him back in any way. "
71 " Rejoice always. . . . In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16, 18 "
72 " No matter what you are facing or how seemingly difficult the task may be, always look toward God for victory. He is your eternal, unfailing hope who can move any obstacle when you trust Him. "
73 " The only One who can protect you from worry and fill your mind with peace is God, who provides for all your needs. "
74 " God knows your past, future, personality, woundedness, and everything that makes you who you are—and He loves you anyway. So don’t hide from Him. Return to the Lord. Seek His wonderful presence, let Him heal you, and live. "
75 " Father God, keep my mind and heart fixed on You so that I can experience the fullness of Your peace, amen. "
76 " Friend, don’t look at your circumstances or try to cut corners. Do your best wherever God has placed you and trust Him to lift you up (1 Peter 5:5–6). Wherever you are, work with excellence, and trust He will lead you on the path of blessing. "
77 " Your enemy cannot stand hearing the Lord exalted, so when you do this, he flees from you. Therefore, in moments when fear, doubt, and anxiety arise, recognize the devil’s attack and defeat him by praising the name of Jesus! "
78 " Satan cannot destroy your soul, but he can demolish your effectiveness. And he does so by building strongholds in your life that influence your thoughts and actions—ultimately enslaving you to sin. Thus he renders you ineffective for the kingdom of God. Don’t fall for his trap. Instead, defeat the enemy by declaring your trust in God. Allow the Lord to identify strongholds and deliver you from them. Remember who you are in Christ. The Lord is greater than any weapon the enemy can bring against you. So commit yourself to God wholeheartedly and let Him defend you. "
79 " No, to stop sin, you must replace your thoughts and tactics with His truth. "
80 " Friend, it takes courage to put down the burdens from your past—especially if they’ve become part of your identity. But if you’re wise, you will release them to the Father so He can set you free from the bondage they cause and make you whole. "