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DEAR GOD: We Are Strengthened By Your Word~

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Strengthened By Your Word~
C D SWANSON

As a New Year begins, many are filled with promises of what is to come. Some are more than happy to leave the “year behind.”  Perhaps it was a sad year, you had to say goodbye to a loved one. Or something happened unexpectedly that changed your life forever. It only takes a second for a life to be changed. 

Maybe some of you had a beautifully blessed year – like an addition to your family, or some of you married, welcomed a first baby!  Some of you were healed from a terminal illness. Some of you saw things for the first time, and perhaps the best of all- Many of you found Jesus Christ and accepted Him as LORD and Savior of your life overall! Amen! and Amen!

Whatever happened last year, or “did not happen” God was with you through it all. Even when it seemed that He didn’t show up. He did. Sometimes He is silent. And that silence can be deafening to those waiting for an answer, or guidance. But sometimes that “silence is His answer.”  He works behind the scenes. He is sorting out all of the details in your life, meticulously, and lovingly. But He is there, nonetheless.

So, as we all welcome in another year – 2026 – we let us give thanks for all things and for seeing another year.

We look forward to serving you humbly and longingly and acquiescing to your will Father God! Stay in His Word – because that is a good place to be. It is our answer to all of life and how to live in this world. It is the reason to be alive, and it is the reason we ARE ALIVE.  Every day in His Word is a good day, because Jesus Christ is the LIVING WORD.

“LORD, as we look to Your Word, we hold fast to the promise of Psalm 46:1: ‘God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.’ May Your Presence steady every step, calm every fear, and fill this season with Your peace that passes all understanding. Strengthen the heart, guide the path, and let Your mercy shine in every moment. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

DEAR GOD: This Day Your Hands Have Made ~

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“This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” — Psalm 118:24 (KJV)

Morning Rejoicing

As the day opens before me, help my heart lean toward gratitude instead of worry, purpose instead of distraction, and joy instead of heaviness. Let me walk through today aware of Your Presence and willing to be shaped by it. 

“LORD, steady my thoughts, brighten my spirit, and guide my steps.  In Jesus name, Amen.”

DEAR GOD: Looking Forward To Another Year Of Serving You~

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Another Year To Serve You
by C D SWANSON~

Ecclesiastes 3:1 (KJV)“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.”

Another year has come, quietly reminding us that time moves forward whether we are ready or not. The days behind us carry memories, lessons, victories, and wounds — all woven into the story God is writing in our lives. As we leave this year behind, we don’t walk away empty‑handed; we walk forward shaped, strengthened, and softened by everything God allowed and everything He carried us through.

And now, as a new season opens before us, we rest in the truth that God already stands in the days we have not yet lived. He sees what we cannot. He knows what we do not. And He holds what we fear to face. Nothing ahead is hidden from Him, and nothing behind is wasted by Him.

We move forward not because we know what’s coming, but because we know Who is leading. His plans are good. His timing is perfect. His intentions toward us are always for our best. So we step into the new year with open hands, trusting that every moment — past, present, and future — is held securely in His loving care.

🙏 Prayer

“LORD, thank You for walking with me through another year. As I step into the days ahead, help me release what needs to be left behind and embrace what You have prepared for me. Guide my steps, steady my heart, and remind me daily that my times are in Your hands. Lead me with Your wisdom, surround me with Your peace, and let this new season draw me closer to You. In Jesus name, Amen.”

DEAR GOD: Kept in Every Step By Your Love & Care~

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“The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore.” — Psalm 121:8 (ESV)

Psalm 121 is often remembered for its opening lines about lifting our eyes to the hills, but tucked at the end is this quiet assurance: “The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore.”

This verse is obscure in the sense that it rarely gets quoted compared to the more famous promises of protection earlier in the psalm. Yet it carries profound depth. The imagery of “going out” and “coming in” encompasses the ordinary rhythms of life — leaving home, returning, beginning tasks, completing them. It is a poetic way of saying that God’s care is not limited to grand spiritual moments but extends into the mundane, repetitive cycles of daily existence.

The phrase “from this time forth and forevermore” stretches the promise beyond the present moment into eternity. It reminds us that divine protection is not seasonal or conditional; it is enduring. The psalmist is not promising a life free of hardship, but rather a life held securely within God’s watchful presence.

In a world where we often feel vulnerable in transitions — stepping into new roles, leaving familiar places, or returning to responsibilities — this verse whispers stability. It assures us that God’s keeping power is not confined to sacred spaces but accompanies us in every threshold we cross.

Lord, You are my Keeper in every step I take. Thank You for watching over my going out and my coming in, for surrounding even the ordinary rhythms of my life with Your eternal care. Teach me to trust Your presence in transitions, to rest in Your promises when I feel uncertain, and to walk with confidence knowing You hold me forevermore. Amen.

 Reflective Question

Where in my daily “comings and goings” do I most need to remember that God is keeping me?

DEAR GOD: You Are My Strength For The Heights~

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“The Sovereign LORD is my strength! He makes me as surefooted as a deer, able to tread upon the heights.” — Habakkuk 3:19 (NLT)

Habakkuk lived in a time of turmoil, surrounded by injustice and uncertainty. Yet he closes his prophecy with a declaration of trust: God Himself is his strength. This verse paints a vivid picture—God equips us like a deer, steady and agile, able to climb treacherous heights without stumbling.

It reminds us that faith is not about avoiding difficult terrain, but about being empowered to walk through it. The “heights” symbolize challenges, responsibilities, and spiritual battles that feel overwhelming. Alone, we falter. With God, we are steady.

This obscure verse is a hidden gem—it teaches us that God doesn’t just remove obstacles; He strengthens us to overcome them. Our footing is secure not because the path is easy, but because His presence makes us unshakable.

 Reflective Questions

  • What “heights” in your life feel too steep to climb right now?
  • How has God strengthened you in past seasons when the path was difficult?
  • What would it look like to trust Him fully for surefootedness today?

Supportive Scripture

  • Psalm 18:33 (NLT): “He makes me as surefooted as a deer, enabling me to stand on mountain heights.”
  • Isaiah 40:31 (NLT): “But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength.”
  • 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NLT): “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.”

“LORD, You are my strength and my stability. When the path is steep and the heights feel impossible, make me surefooted in Your presence. Teach me to trust Your guidance, to lean on Your power, and to walk with confidence knowing You will not let me stumble. May my life testify that You are the One who carries me through every climb. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

DEAR GOD: Not Broken: Replenished in the Secret Place~

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“Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2

This verse is a call to spiritual compassion, a divine invitation to step into the sacred work of bearing the weight of others. It is not merely a suggestion—it is the fulfillment of Christ’s law, the embodiment of His love. Yet within this holy charge lies a quiet caution: the soul that bears must also be replenished. Even Jesus, the Son of God, withdrew into solitude to pray. “And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.” — Luke 5:16

To bear another’s burden is to enter into their suffering, to lift what weighs them down, and to walk beside them in spiritual solidarity. It is holy work. But it is also heavy work. And if we are not careful, we may find ourselves depleted, not from lack of love, but from lack of retreat.

Jesus modeled this rhythm perfectly. He healed, taught, and bore the burdens of multitudes—but He also withdrew. He stepped away from the crowds, from the noise, from the needs. Not in abandonment, but in obedience. He knew that to pour out without being poured into is to risk spiritual collapse. His secret place with the Father was not optional—it was essential.

We, too, must learn this rhythm. To bear with others is to walk in Christ’s footsteps. But to retreat into prayer is to drink from the well that never runs dry. Without this replenishment, our compassion becomes strained, our wisdom clouded, and our strength brittle. We begin to carry burdens in our own strength, forgetting that it is the Spirit who sustains us.

The law of Christ is not fulfilled through burnout—it is fulfilled through Spirit-led compassion. And the Spirit speaks most clearly in the quiet. In the wilderness. In the secret place.

So let us bear, yes. Let us lift, support, and walk beside. But let us also withdraw. Let us seek the Father in solitude, as Jesus did. Let us be refreshed, not just for our sake, but for the sake of those we serve. Because we cannot carry what is sacred without the One who sanctifies.

Reflective Question (KJV): When did I last retreat to be alone with the Father?

Prayer: LORD- teach me to carry with compassion but retreat with wisdom. Refresh my soul in Your Presence. Let Your Spirit restore what weariness has drained. I cannot pour without You.  In Jesus name, Amen.

DEAR GOD: Sacred Friendship & Your Love~

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“Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.” — John 15:13 (NKJV)

The Measure of Love: Sacrifice as Sacred Friendship

This verse reveals the sacred weight of love—not as sentiment, but as sacrifice. Jesus spoke these words just before offering His life, not to dramatize His suffering, but to define love by its most profound expression: giving oneself for another.

To “lay down one’s life” isn’t always about physical death. It’s about choosing selflessness in daily moments—advocating for someone’s wellbeing, preparing meals with care, honoring legacy through thoughtful transitions, or simply showing up when it’s inconvenient. It’s the quiet surrender of time, energy, and comfort for the sake of another’s peace.

This kind of love transforms relationships into sanctuaries. It’s the heartbeat of caregiving, the soul of ministry, and the foundation of true friendship. When we live this way, we echo the Divine—becoming vessels of grace in a world that desperately needs it. Oh, how this world needs it…

“LORD-teach me to love with depth and courage. Help me lay down my life in ways that reflect Your heart—in service, in silence, in sacrifice. Let my friendships be marked by grace, my routines by compassion, and my choices by Your wisdom. May every act of love be a testimony of Your Presence. In Jesus name, Amen.”

DEAR GOD: Your Peace Is My Armor In This Chaotic World~

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“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”
-Jeremiah 29:11

 

Anchored in His Intentions

This verse reminds me that even in seasons of uncertainty, God’s thoughts toward us are never chaotic or cruel—they are peaceful, purposeful, and full of promise. It’s not just a verse to memorize; it’s a truth to rest in. When everything feels like it’s shifting, this scripture becomes a steady whisper: “I’ve already seen your ending, and it’s good.”

Prayer: Lord, thank You for thinking of me with peace and purpose. When I feel lost or unsure, help me remember that Your plans are never random. You see the whole picture, and You are guiding me toward a future filled with hope. Let Your peace settles over my heart today and let Your promises anchor my steps. In Jesus name, Amen.”

DEAR GOD: You Are The Still Waters in a Rushing World

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  “He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” —Psalm 23:3

🌿 Devotional Commentary

In a world that rushes, demands, and forgets, this verse is a whisper of divine steadiness. “He restoreth my soul”—not just repairs but restores. The Hebrew root implies bringing back to original beauty, to wholeness. It’s not a patch job. It’s a sacred revival.

In our daily activities of life, such as our caregiving, our portioning routines, our spiritual stewardship, we can pour out so much. And yet here is the promise: He restores. Not because we’ve earned it. Not because the world finally noticed. But “for His name’s sake”—because it is His nature to love, to guide, to gently lead.

The paths of righteousness aren’t paved with perfection. They’re often quiet, winding, and hidden from the world’s applause. But they are sacred. And He leads you there—not pushes, not rushes—but leads. Like a shepherd who knows our pace, our heart, our need for stillness.

This morning, as you seek clarity in your routines, peace in your transitions, and dignity in your work, let this verse be your anchor. You are not forgotten. You are being led.

💭 Reflective Questions

  1. Where in my life do I feel spiritually depleted—and how might God be restoring me?
  2. What “paths of righteousness” am I being gently invited to walk today?
  3. How can I honor His name in my caregiving, my work, and my rest?

📖 Supportive Scriptures

  • Isaiah 40:11 — “He shall feed his flock like a shepherd…”
  • Matthew 11:28 — “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden…”
  • John 10:3 — “He calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.”
  • Psalm 46:10 — “Be still, and know that I am God…”
  • Jeremiah 31:25 — “For I have satiated the weary soul…”

🙏 Prayer

“LORD- in this rushing world, be my stillness. Restore my soul where it has been poured out in quiet service. Lead me gently, not with force, but with love. Let my routines become rituals of righteousness. Let my caregiving be a path of peace. I trust Your name, Your nature, Your nearness. Thank You for seeing me, for guiding me, for restoring me. In Jesus name, Amen.”

DEAR GOD: Your Grace & Love Wraps Around Our Heart~

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“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.” –2 Corinthians 13:14

This verse is a beautiful benediction—a triune embrace of grace, love, and fellowship. It reminds us that we are not alone: Christ offers us grace to heal and restore, God surrounds us with unwavering love, and the Holy Spirit draws us into divine communion. It’s a sacred invitation to live in harmony with heaven’s presence, every moment of every day.

“LORD -Thank You for the grace of Jesus, the love You pour out, and the gentle communion of Your Spirit. Let this divine blessing rest upon me and those I care for. May Your presence guide our steps, soften our hearts, and unite us in peace. Keep us anchored in Your truth and wrapped in Your eternal embrace. In Jesus name,  Amen.”