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19.1.21 Matthew 6:13

Do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Matthew 6.13

The same wind that blows us towards hell blows us towards heaven – a reminder that all of us have temptations to overcome with or without faith.

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17.1.21   Mark 11:24

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it and it will be yours.

Mark 11.24

God knows our needs, hears our prayers and answers them, but perhaps not in the ways we expect, but always through his love for us.

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15.1.21 1 Chronicles 11:9

And David became more and more powerful, because the Lord Almighty was with him.

1 Chronicles 11.9

Walking together with God anything is possible

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14.1.21 Psalm 118:24

This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Psalm 118.24

Thank you, thank you, thank you

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13.1.21 John 13:34

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 

John 13.34

‘Love’ – an easy word to read and write and yet how often do we find it hard to do?

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12.1.21 Isaiah 41:10

Do not be afraid for I am with you! I am your God so let nothing make you anxious. I will strengthen and help you. I will protect and save you.

Isaiah 41.10

It is said that ‘do not fear’ is quoted in the Bible 365 times – a reference a day! Fear robs us of joy in living.

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11.2.21 Matthew 6:34

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Matthew 6.34

A verse to hold onto when things are getting on top of us…..’one day at a time’ as the song goes!

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10.1.21 Psalm 4:1

Answer me when I call to you, Oh my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress. Be merciful to me and hear my prayer.

Psalm 4.1

King David wasn’t shy of calling to God for help when his life felt out of his control. Perhaps not that different for us today in our turbulent world.

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9.1.21 Ecclesiastes 7:10

Do not say ‘why were the old days better than these, for it is not wise to ask such questions’

Ecclesiastes 7.10

Perhaps we have to try to look for the positives in any new situation we find ourselves in, however challenging that may be.

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8.1.21 Genesis 1:3

And God said ‘Let there be light’ and there was light.

Genesis 1.3

And light overcomes darkness so that we may be people of hope.