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Protected: When the LORD is your Lord
(8 min. devotion on Psalm 16)
As Christians, we acknowledge that Jesus is not just our Savior, He is also our Lord. And in Scripture, that word “Lord,” means Master. Jesus is the One who has ultimate authority over us. He, as God Himself, is the One we’re called to submit to, obey and depend on as we live day after day. And while we know and believe this truth, sometimes we still struggle to live it out.
Protected: What Future Blessings Can Never Do
(7 min. devotion on Exodus 23:10-11)
Most of us have a yet-to-be-fulfilled dream or prayer that makes us think, “if only…” If only I had a maxed-out retirement account… If only I had that job with the pay increase… If only I had a spouse, a finished degree or the all-clear after a health crisis… then I wouldn’t have to worry anymore and I could finally be content.
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Protected: When You Feel Like Grumbling
(6 min. devotion on Exodus 15:22-25)
The other day, something unexpected came along and disrupted my plans for the afternoon. It shouldn’t have been that big of a deal, but I responded with an unnecessary amount of grumbling. I verbalized my frustration to the people around me. I muttered it…
Protected: Facing Opposition for Your Faith
(7 min. devotion on 2 Timothy 2:8-9)
How do you persevere when you face persecution for being a Christian? How do you stomach it (and continue to press forward with joy) when following Jesus makes you unpopular, rejected—or even targeted—in your workplace, friend group or family? The Apostle Paul has a lot he can teach us on this subject..
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Protected: Finding Freedom from Grudges
(7 min. devotion on Genesis 50:19-20)
Have you ever been wronged by someone? If so, you can probably relate to the story of Joseph. As I wrote in last week’s devotion, Joseph’s jealous brothers plotted his murder, threw him in an empty well and then sold him into slavery. Because of them, Joseph…
Protected: When God’s Dreams for His People Come True
(8 min. devotion on Genesis 37:5-7)
“Your dreams will come true.” From childhood on, the movies teach us to expect this—and sometimes our dreams do come true. But as I read the story of Joseph this week, I was reminded of an even greater truth. God Himself has dreams—good plans—for us…
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