Autumn Macarthur

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July 23, 2015
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Give thanks!

Psalm 106:1 – God is good

Image of ocean on a sunny day, Bible verse Psalm 106:1, from inspirational romance author Autumn Macarthur

Give thanks to the Lord because he is good! His faithful love will last forever!

Thank You that You keep Your promises. Thank You that Your love is real. Thank You that giving thanks feels so good! Thank You for opening my heart and my eyes to see all that is good in my life today.

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July 22, 2015
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Singleness of heart

Ezekiel 11:19 – A new spirit

Image of pretty lovelock with Bible verse Ezekiel 11:19, to promote Autumn Macarthur's sweet Christian romance Forget Paris

And I will give them singleness of heart and put a new spirit within them.
I will take away their stony, stubborn heart and give them a tender, responsive heart.
Ezekiel 11:19 NLT

Lord, You know my heart. You know where my heart is hardened to You and to other people. You know the secret corners where I hold resentment and anger and grudges. Make my heart new. Fill me with Your love. Make me tender and responsive. Thank You! 

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July 20, 2015
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How God wants us to live

I Thess 5:16-18 Full of joy

Image of orange tulips, with Bible verse 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, from inspirational romance author Autumn Macarthur

Always be full of joy. Never stop praying. Whatever happens, always be thankful. This is how God wants you to live in Christ Jesus.

Lord, help me to live a joyous life, the way You want me to live. Help me to feel thankful for all the good in my life, instead of focusing on what isn’t quite the way I’d prefer it to be. Help me to trust that You always answer prayer. Thank You!

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July 19, 2015
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Please hurry, God!

Psalm 40:16,17 – Waiting on God’s perfect timing

Image of church in a mountain valley with Bible verses 40:16-17, from inspirational romance author Autumn Macarthur
But may all who look for You
discover true joy and happiness in You;
May those who cherish how You save them
always say, “O Eternal One, You are great and are first in our hearts.”
Meanwhile, I am empty and need so much,
but I know the Lord is thinking of me.
You are my help; only You can save me, my True God.
Please hurry.
(The Voice)

Help me to be patient Lord. Help me to wait on Your timing, knowing that it will be perfect, even though I want it NOW! Help me to remember to put You first, not my needs. That way, all my needs will be filled.

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July 18, 2015
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Don’t worry

Philipians 4:6,7 – Pray about everything

Image of sun on grass with Bible verse Phil 4:6-7, from Christian romance author Autumn Macarthur

Don’t be anxious about things; instead, pray. Pray about everything. He longs to hear your requests, so talk to God about your needs and be thankful for what has come. And know that the peace of God (a peace that is beyond any and all of our human understanding) will stand watch over your hearts and minds in Jesus, the Anointed One. (The Voice)

Lord, I love that You truly care for us and want to hear what’s troubling us. Like a good and loving parents, You want us to talk to You about our needs and worries, not bottle them up. Just telling You brings peace to our hearts and minds. Thank You for that! 🙂

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July 17, 2015
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God cares for us

1 Peter 5:6,7 – We can give our worries to God

Image of hot air balloons above a valley at dawn, with Bible verse 1 Peter 5:7, from inspirational romance author Autumn Macarthur
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
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Be strong and brave

Joshua 1:9 – God is with you

Image of tree trunk and grass, with Bible verse Joshua 1:9, from inspirational romance author Autumn Macarthur
“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
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What God wants from us

Deuteronomy 10:12 – on obedience

Image of beach at sunrise or sunset with Bible verse Deuteronomy 10:12, from inspirational romance author Autumn Macarthur

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
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Joy and peace and hope

Romans 15:13 – the God who gives hope

Image of summer lake with Bible verse Romans 15:13, from inspirational romance author Autumn Macarthur

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!
Cover image for London Christmas sweet inspirational romance Believe In Me by Autumn Macarthur

July 12, 2015
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Trust in the Lord

Isaiah 40:28-31 – Find strength through trusting God

Image of mountains and lake with Bible verse Isaiah 40:31, from inspirational romance author Autumn Macarthur

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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