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Hope For Today #215 – Faith Is Shielded By God’s Favor!
Faith Is Shielded By God’s Favor! “For you, Lord, bless the righteous one; you surround him with favor like a shield.” (Psalm 5:12, CSB) In the midst of the storm we either shine like lighthouses or we cower in fear! King … Continue reading
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Hope For Today #213 – Faith Prays For One’s Offenders!
Faith Prays For One’s Offenders! “After Job had prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes and doubled his previous possessions. All his brothers, sisters, and former acquaintances came to him and dined with him in his house. They … Continue reading
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Hope For Today #212 – Faith Asks For God’s Gifts!
Faith Asks For God’s Gifts! “Wisdom and strength belong to God; counsel and understanding are his.” (Job 12:13, CSB) When life is falling apart, how do you pray? In the midst of our cousin Job’s despair, Job gives us the hint … Continue reading
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Hope For Today #211 – Faith Enjoys God’s Protection!
Faith Enjoys God’s Protection! “Satan answered the Lord, “Does Job fear God for nothing? Haven’t you placed a hedge around him, his household, and everything he owns? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased … Continue reading
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Hope For Today #210 – Faith Pursues Prosperity For All!
Faith Enjoys the Supernatural! “Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus. He was famous among the Jews and highly esteemed by many of his relatives. He continued to pursue prosperity for his people and to speak for the … Continue reading
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Hope For Today #209 – Faith Revels In God’s Supremacy!
Faith Revels In God’s Supremacy! “We are the servants of the God of the heavens and earth, and we are rebuilding the temple that was built many years ago, which a great king of Israel built and finished.” (Ezra 5:11, … Continue reading
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Hope For Today #208 – Faith Has Supernatural Help!
Faith Has Supernatural Help! “Be strong and courageous! Don’t be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria or before the large army that is with him, for there are more with us than with him. He has only human … Continue reading
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Hope For Today #206 – Faith Enjoys the Supernatural!
Faith Enjoys the Supernatural! “The priests carrying the ark of the Lord’s covenant stood firmly on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan, while all Israel crossed on dry ground until the entire nation had finished crossing the Jordan.” … Continue reading
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