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3 Things to Remember When It’s Hard to Forgive
by Lysa terkeurst Devotionals Daily

3 Things to Remember When It’s Hard to Forgive

Have you ever struggled to choose forgiveness over bitterness in the midst of feeling rejected, abandoned, or hurt? Maybe you’re there right now as you prepare to spend time with ...
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When God Gives You More Than You Can Handle
by Lysa terkeurst

When God Gives You More Than You Can Handle

There’s no easy way to attach the word cancer to your world and not make all who love you cry. I kept thinking about that statement everyone loves to throw ...
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Unanswered Prayers
by Lysa terkeurst Prayer

Unanswered Prayers

It’s easy to slip into the mentality that we somehow fell through the cracks of God’s good plans.Things are too final. The ink is too dry. The page has been ...
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The Birthplace of Disappointment
by Lysa terkeurst

The Birthplace of Disappointment

Welcome! Welcome to Session 1 of It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way.Opening DiscussionHow would you define disappointment?Watch Session One: The Birthplace of Disappointment The Birthplace of Disappointment (28 minutes)This ...
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Why Isn’t God Answering My Prayer?
by Lysa terkeurst Devotionals Daily

Why Isn’t God Answering My Prayer?

In the course of time Hannah became pregnant and gave birth to a son. — 1 Samuel 1:20Have you ever cried over something so much that you run out of ...
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I’m Scared to Pray Boldly
by Lysa terkeurst Prayer

I’m Scared to Pray Boldly

The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. — James 5:16Sometimes I’m scared to pray boldly. It’s not at all that I don’t believe God can do anything. ...
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What Does the Bible Say I Should Do and Not Do?
by Lysa terkeurst

What Does the Bible Say I Should Do and Not Do?

Whenever there is a conflict between what we feel we’re expected to do and what we feel we should do, it’s time to step back from the decision. And seek ...
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A Prayer for When You Feel Rejected
by Lysa terkeurst Prayer

A Prayer for When You Feel Rejected

We live in a broken world, where rejection— even from fellow Christians— could be just around the corner. But there is good news as we wait in expectation for God’s ...
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If Only We Knew: Embraced
by Lysa terkeurst Devotionals Daily

If Only We Knew: Embraced

If Only We KnewWe do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have One who has been tempted in every way, just ...
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Find Delight in What Is Right
by Lysa terkeurst Devotionals Daily

Find Delight in What Is Right

Paintings and PeopleIt was July 21. My forty-eighth birthday. I was in one of the hardest parts of this season of suffering. The season of dust. I wasn’t able to ...
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Yesterday’s Hurts in Today’s Relationships
by Lysa terkeurst Devotionals Daily

Yesterday’s Hurts in Today’s Relationships

My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. — James 1:19“We don’t need you there.”A ...
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Is God Good to Me?
by Lysa terkeurst Women

Is God Good to Me?

Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on ...
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But, Lord, I Can’t Do That!
by Lysa terkeurst Devotionals Daily

But, Lord, I Can’t Do That!

But, Lord, I Can’t Do That!Moses said to the Lord, “Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your ...
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You Are Never Alone
by Lysa terkeurst Devotionals Daily

You Are Never Alone

Do you ever feel lonely?Recently, I was at an event full of people. Everyone else seemed gabby and was effortlessly making easy connections with others. I just felt out of ...
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The Weekly Weigh-In
by Lysa terkeurst Women

The Weekly Weigh-In

You have filled my heart with greater joy than when their grain and new wine abound. — Psalm 4:7 NIV Thought for the Day: It’s easy to do the right ...
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This Is How I Start My Day: Preparing for Adventure
by Lysa terkeurst Prayer

This Is How I Start My Day: Preparing for Adventure

Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in Your law. — Psalm 119:18Oh, how we underestimate the power made available to us when we spend time with God. ...
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