July 17, 2015
by autumn macarthur
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Be humble under God’s powerful hand. Then he will lift you up when the right time comes. Give all your worries to him, because he cares for you.
Thank You Lord that You do care. Help me to always remember to take my worries and anxieties to You, instead of feeling I have to do it all on my own. You are waiting to help me, I only need to ask.
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July 16, 2015
by autumn macarthur
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“Remember, I commanded you to be strong and brave. Don’t be afraid, because the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
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July 14, 2015
by autumn macarthur
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What does the Lord your God really want from you?
He wants you to respect him and do what he says. He wants you to love him and to serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul.
Most days, obedience is not my strong point! Especially now, when I’m struggling with how different Your plan for me is to my own plan. Please help me to grow in love for You and faith in You Lord. Help me to want to serve and obey You. Help me to know and trust that Your plan is perfect for me, even if I can’t see that now.
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July 13, 2015
by autumn macarthur
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The God who gives hope will fill you with much joy and peace as you trust in him. Then you will have more and more hope, and it will flow out of you by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Easy to Read version)
Help me to trust you more and more and to rest in Your gifts of hope, joy, and peace. It’s so easy to get busy and lose sight of what is most important. Thank You for reminding me of this today, that as I hope in You, Your blessing of hope will also flow from me to others. When I know Your hope, by living it, I also share it.
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In book news, my full length Christmas romance Believe in Me is 99c US/ 99p UK this week, for Christmas in July. If you haven’t read it yet, I do hope you’ll enjoy it!
July 12, 2015
by autumn macarthur
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Don’t you know? Haven’t you heard?
The Lord is the everlasting God;
he created all the world.
He never grows tired or weary.
His wisdom cannot be measured.
He strengthens those who are weak and tired.
Even those who are young grow weak;
young people can fall exhausted.
But those who trust in the Lord for help
will find their strength renewed.
They will rise on wings like eagles;
they will run and not get weary;
they will walk and not grow weak. Isaiah 40:28-31
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July 11, 2015
by autumn macarthur
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The Lord’s promise always proves to be true. He protects those who trust in Him.
Thank You for Your faithfulness Lord, for the promises You’ve kept, and the promises You will keep. Help me to trust in You and Your protection always, no matter what’s going on in my life or how messy and complicated things seem to be.
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July 10, 2015
by autumn macarthur
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Jesus said, “I came to give life with joy and abundance, life in all its fullness. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep in His care.”
Please help me to remember Your promise Lord, when life feels a struggle. You care for us, and want to give us full lives, joyously overflowing with Your love. You want that so much, you were even willing to die for us.
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July 9, 2015
by autumn macarthur
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Lord, help me to serve You willingly, not working only for payment, but knowing that You will provide for me. Whatever work You give me to do, please help me to do it with a joyful and trusting heart.
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July 8, 2015
by autumn macarthur
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Most important of all, love each other deeply,
because love makes you willing to forgive many sins.
1 Peter 4:8 ERV
Lord, please help me to apply this to myself, as well as others. Help me to forgive myself for my wrong doings, and to forgive anyone I believe has done wrong against me, the same way that You forgive us. You told us to love others as we love ourselves. Give us a clear and honest self-love. A love that sees ourselves as You do, neither puffed up with pride, or harsh and judgmental. Help us to see ourselves as flawed and broken, yet still Your precious and beloved children. Only then can we truly love others.
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July 7, 2015
by autumn macarthur
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Jesus said, “Come, Peter.”
Then Peter left the boat and walked on the water to Jesus. But while Peter was walking on the water, he saw the wind and the waves. He was afraid and began sinking into the water. He shouted, “Lord, save me!”
Then Jesus caught Peter with his hand. He said, “Your faith is small. Why did you doubt?”
After Peter and Jesus were in the boat, the wind stopped.
Matthew 14:29-32
Today has been one of those days when I thought I could step out in faith, but as soon as I took my eyes off Jesus and worried about how high the waves around me were and how strong the wind was, I began to sink. Looking to Jesus is always the solution.
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Book news:
More than Friends, my Scottish summer novella in the Splash! collection, is now released for sale as an individual ebook.
