HORM Devotional

Psalm 112:1–3 (KJV)
“Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments… Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.”

BIBLE READING:
Deuteronomy 17–20; Psalm 59
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After fourteen years in the U.S. Navy, Leon Johnson launched a car-detailing business with high hopes. He worked tirelessly, yet profits remained small. Bills piled up. Eventually, he and his wife lost their apartment and experienced a season of homelessness.
In that low place, Leon turned wholeheartedly to God. Through prayer and study of Scripture, he sensed the Lord calling him back to simple obedience—especially in honoring God with his finances. Though it seemed difficult while struggling, he chose to tithe consistently and align his business practices with biblical principles.
Gradually, change began. Small contracts turned into larger ones. Opportunities emerged. Stability returned. However, when business improved, complacency crept in, and he reduced his commitment. Soon financial strain resurfaced. Realizing the pattern, Leon repented and recommitted himself fully to obeying God’s Word.
This time, he remained steadfast. Over the years, the businesses expanded far beyond what he had imagined. Today, he and his wife oversee multiple successful companies. Among them is Medical Staffing Solutions USA, one of America’s largest healthcare talent ecosystems.

Psalm 112 reveals a powerful truth: the man who fears the Lord and delights in His commandments is blessed. Wealth and riches are in his house—not because he chases wealth, but because he chooses obedience.
Closeness to God grows when we obey Him. Obedience is not merely external compliance; it is evidence of trust and reverence. Each act of obedience strengthens our intimacy with God. As we delight in His commandments, our hearts align with His purposes, and His favor rests upon our lives.
When we ignore God’s principles, distance forms in our relationship with Him. But when we return to His Word and walk in faithful obedience, intimacy deepens and His blessings overflow in our affairs.
Scripture teaches that “the blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.”
God’s blessing brings increase with peace, progress with stability, and prosperity without regret.
True riches flow from our obedience to God. The more we fear the Lord and delight in His commandments, the more our lives reflect His goodness.
Therefore today, let us determine to put God first in our affairs and obey Him diligently. As we do so, His blessings will enrich our lives in ways that bring lasting joy, peace, progress and delete sorrow from our story..

PRAYER:
Lord, please grant me the grace to delight in Your commandments and obey Your Word faithfully. As I draw closer to You in reverence and obedience, let Your blessing rest upon my life and bring increase without sorrow, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

QUOTE:
The purpose of prosperity is for you to proclaim the Gospel. – WORDBITE 222

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Isaiah 25:4 (KJV)
“For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall.”

BIBLE READING:
Deuteronomy 15–16; Psalm 58
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Steve Olin built what many would call a dream life. In his early thirties, he launched an electronics company that expanded rapidly. Within a few years, sales soared into billions, and his company’s valuation climbed even higher. Luxury homes, financial security, and public recognition followed. From the outside, his life looked unshakable.
Yet while his business expanded, his inner life remained neglected. Success became his anchor instead of God. Then, without warning, panic attacks began disrupting his peace. Doctors offered no clear solution. In his search for relief, he was introduced to cocaine. What started as an escape soon became an addiction. His decisions grew reckless, investments failed, and his reputation collapsed. Within a decade, the empire he built crumbled.
After losing almost everything, Steve faced homelessness. That was when he fell to his knees in desperation and cried out to God. As he completely surrendered his life to Christ, it marked a turning point. As he began to fervently seek and serve God, peace gradually replaced torment. Stability slowly returned. Unexpected opportunities emerged, and over time, his life was rebuilt and he became even more successful than before.

Steve’s story reveals that prosperity without spirituality is a big risk. During life’s storms, what determines whether we stand or fall is the strength of our spiritual anchor.
Our closeness to Christ is that anchor.
When we cultivate daily intimacy with Him—through prayer, meditation on His Word, worship, and obedience—our roots grow deeper. The winds may blow, but they cannot uproot a life firmly anchored in God’s presence.
Storms often expose where our trust truly lies. If our confidence rests only in wealth, influence, or ability, we are vulnerable. But when our hearts are secured in Christ, we remain steady even when circumstances shift.
Drawing closer to God during seasons of blessing is just as important as during seasons of trouble. The deeper our relationship with Him, the more resilient we become. When a life is anchored in Christ, even after devastating storms, restoration is possible.
Isaiah declares that God is “our refuge from the storm”..
Today, no matter what storm you may face, remain anchored in Christ. Through His divine help, you will never fall; rather, you will keep soaring from victory to victory.

PRAYER:
Lord, please anchor my life firmly in You. Teach me to draw closer to You daily so that no storm can uproot my faith. Thank You for being my refuge, my strength, and my shelter in every season, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

QUOTE
When you apply the Word of God, it will work for you anywhere and anytime. – WORDBITE 222

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Galatians 3:13–14 (KJV)
“Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles…”

BIBLE READING:
Deuteronomy 13–15; Psalm 57
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In the 1970s, the small Guatemalan town of Almolonga was known for violence, poverty, alcoholism, and heavy idol worship. Crime was so rampant that the local jails were constantly full. Streets were littered with waste, and hopelessness seemed woven into daily life. From every natural perspective, the city appeared trapped under a dark cloud.
A local pastor, Mariano Riscajche, became burdened for transformation. Instead of organizing protests or seeking political solutions, he gathered a small group of believers and committed to deep, sustained prayer. They fasted regularly and cried out to God for mercy over their city. Their focus was not on fighting people, but on drawing near to God and inviting His presence into their community.
Over time, something remarkable began to happen. As people encountered Christ, idol worship declined. Hearts softened. Families were restored. Crime rates dropped so dramatically that the prisons eventually closed. Agricultural productivity increased beyond expectation, and the town became known for its unusually large harvests. Journalists later called it “The Miracle City” because of the amazing transformation.

Galatians 3:13–14 declares that Christ has redeemed us from the curse so that the blessing of Abraham might come upon us. The Redemption that Christ purchased for us is an invitation into restored fellowship with God. And it is within that fellowship that blessings truly flow into our lives..
Blessings are not accidental. They are the natural outflow of abiding in God’s presence. When we cultivate deeper intimacy with Him—through prayer, worship, obedience, and meditation on His Word—we align ourselves with the life that Christ purchased for us at Calvary.
Many seek blessings without seeking the Blesser. Yet Scripture shows that transformation happens where God’s presence is welcomed and prioritized. The closer we draw to Him, the more His nature shapes our lives.
As we consistently dwell in God’s presence, the curse loses its grip and the blessing finds expression in our health, families, endeavors, and spiritual growth.
Today, let us choose to pursue God more intentionally. Let us spend extended time in His presence and develop greater hunger for His Word. As our intimacy deepens and Christ becomes our obsession, certainly there shall be visible positive changes in our lives because where Christ reigns, blessings overflow and miracles manifest powerfully.

PRAYER:
Father, I thank You for redeeming me from every curse through Christ. Please draw me into deeper intimacy with You so that the blessings of redemption will manifest in every area of my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

QUOTE:
It’s never over in your life until you win. God is still in control of your
life. – WORDBITE 222

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2 Chronicles 20:15 (KJV)
“Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s.”

BIBLE READING:
Deuteronomy 9-12 Psalm 56
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In the 18th century, during a major European war, Britain found itself on the brink of collapse. The nation suffered military defeats and lost Key territories. On the other hand, the French forces appeared stronger, better positioned, and unstoppable.
As fear spread across the nation, British political leaders realized that human strategies alone were failing. In desperation, the king called for a national day of prayer. Churches across the land filled with citizens crying out to God for mercy and intervention. It was a moment of collective humility—a turning away from pride and self-reliance toward divine help.
Following that season of earnest seeking, the tide of the war gradually shifted. Military outcomes began to change in favor of the British army.
History records it as a remarkable turning point where Britain regained lost territories and emerged victorious from what had seemed like certain ruin.. What military strength could not accomplish, humble dependence on God achieved for Britain.

In 1 Samuel 17:44-45 Goliath was threatening David with his great strength, mighty sword and spear. But David who understood spiritual warfare said to him ‘Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel…’

When David turned the battle over to God, God arose and defeated Goliath.
Likewise, we must learn to let God fight for us. Our wrestle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual wickedness in high places, and it is only through God’s power that they can be defeated
In our quest for greater exploits, we need to draw nearer to God consistently. Through prayer, worship, and meditation on His Word—we build spiritual authority and connect to the faith that overcomes the world.
David did not defeat Goliath because of physical strength; he won because he was deeply rooted in God. His private devotion produced public victory. The same principle applies today. Surface-level spirituality cannot sustain us in intense warfare. But when we cultivate intimacy with God, He fights our battles, silences our adversaries, and grants us undeniable triumph.

PRAYER:
Lord, please teach me to trust You completely in every battle. Please draw me into deeper devotion and help me surrender every struggle into Your hands. I thank You for fighting for me and granting me continual victory in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

QUOTE:
The battle you are faced with today is a good warfare because God has already foreordained victorious end for you – WORDBITE 222

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Isaiah 49:15–16 (KJV)
“Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands.”

BIBLE READING:
Deuteronomy 7–8; Psalm 55
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George Müller was a preacher known for his extraordinary faith and quiet dependence on God. In the 1830s, he felt led to care for orphans in Bristol, England, and to distribute Bibles to those who could not afford them. What made his ministry unusual was his decision never to solicit funds from people. Instead, he resolved to bring every need directly to God in prayer.
There were times when cupboards were empty and hundreds of children sat at tables with no visible food. On one such morning, there was no breakfast available. Müller gathered the children, thanked God for the meal that had not yet arrived, and waited. Moments later, a baker knocked at the door. He explained that he had felt impressed during the night to bake extra bread for the orphanage. Shortly afterward, a milk cart broke down in front of the building, and the driver offered the milk before it spoiled.
Again and again, Müller chose the secret place over public appeals. Instead of chasing provision, he pursued God in prayer—and provision followed him. His life became a testimony that when we prioritize seeking God, He faithfully supplies our needs.

God’s promise in Isaiah 49 is deeply personal. He declares that even if a mother could forget her child, He will never forget us. When we truly believe this, anxiety disappears.
Many people spend most of their energy worrying about provision—finances, opportunities, security, and the future. Yet Scripture teaches a different order. When we first seek God and His Kingdom, everything else is added to us.
When we make Jesus our obsession, it positions us under His divine care. As we daily draw near to God in prayer, worship, and obedience, we place our lives in His hands. And when our lives are in His hands, our needs become His responsibility. He prepares provision before we even recognize the need.
When God becomes our primary pursuit, He ensures that every secondary need is addressed. Doors open, help arises, resources appear, and peace replaces fear and anxiety.
Today, instead of striving anxiously over our needs, let us choose deeper fellowship with God. As we seek Him first and remain devoted to His presence, He will perfect all that concerns us and provide for us in ways and manners that surpass all our expectations.

PRAYER:
Lord, please teach me to seek You more than I seek solutions. Help me to trust that You will never forget me and that You are already working to supply all I need and manifest supernatural solutions in every area of my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

QUOTE
When God places His hand upon a man in life nothing can come against him, this is because the gifts and calling of God are without repentance. – WORDBITE 222

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FEBRUARY 22; DEVOTION ATTRACTS PROMOTION..

1 Peter 5:6–7 (NIV)
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

BIBLE READING:
Deuteronomy 4–6; Psalm 54
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As a professional baseball player in America William “Billy” Sunday enjoyed popularity, financial success, and the admiration of fans. Yet beneath the applause, his lifestyle was reckless and spiritually empty. At the height of his sports career, Billy encountered Christ and experienced a radical transformation.
Instead of clinging to fame, he chose surrender. In a move that stunned the sports world, he walked away from professional baseball to pursue ministry. He joined the Young Men’s Christian Association and later submitted himself to the mentorship of evangelist J. Wilbur Chapman. Billy did not begin at the pulpit; he began in obscurity. He set up chairs, organized meetings, and served faithfully behind the scenes.
During this season, he devoted himself to prayer, fasting, and intense study of the Word. Hidden years of humility shaped his character and sharpened his calling. Over time, he stepped into full-time evangelism, drawing massive crowds across America. His preaching influenced millions and his ministry left a lasting international impact.

Divine lifting is never accidental. Scripture makes it clear: when we humble ourselves under God’s mighty hand, He lifts us up in due time. Promotion that comes from God is sustained because it is built on humbling ourselves to seek Him. When our hearts are anchored in prayer, obedience, and consistent fellowship with God, we develop spiritual stability and blessings flow into our lives naturally. God entrusts greater influence, resources, and opportunities to those whose hearts remain loyal and humble before Him.
Many seek elevation without consecration. But true lifting comes from the secret place. When we faithfully serve God and remain committed, we position ourselves for divine increase.
God sees faithfulness and responds to surrendered hearts.
If we desire sustainable promotion and supernatural blessings, we must deepen our devotion. As we continually seek His kingdom first, God Himself becomes responsible for our elevation. Through His blessings, we enjoy peace, favor, open doors, and lasting impact.

PRAYER:
Lord, help me to walk in humility and deep devotion before You. Teach me to serve faithfully where I am and to trust You for divine lifting in due time. Let Your blessings flow from a life fully surrendered to You, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

QUOTE:
You will never need more than God to experience the impossible in life. – WORDBITE 222

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Mark 10:27 (KJV)
“With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.”

BIBLE READING:
Deuteronomy 1–3; Psalm 53
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Lars Skrefsrud’s early life was marked by crime and imprisonment. As a young man in Norway, he was sentenced to four years in prison for theft. From every human perspective, his future looked sealed and stained. But while he was incarcerated, a revival swept through the city. When the Gospel reached the prison walls, Lars surrendered his life to Christ.
From then on, the prison became for him a place of spiritual preparation. He devoted himself to reading the Bible, studying languages, and deepening his faith. After his release, he applied to become a missionary, but he was rejected because of his criminal record. Many believed his past disqualified him permanently.
Refusing to accept that verdict, Lars continued seeking God. Eventually, a German mission organization accepted him, and he was sent to India. There, among the Santal people, he labored faithfully. Over time, thousands came to Christ through his ministry and he established thriving Christian communities.
Lar’s life stands as proof that when God takes hold of a surrendered heart, no past is final and no label is permanent.

Jesus declared, “With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.” While human systems measure limitations, God operates beyond them.
When we draw close to Him in prayer, meditation, and obedience, we connect to divine power that overrides natural barriers. It is not talent, background, or reputation that determines our future—it is our alignment with God.
Many conditions appear irreversible: failed dreams, damaged reputations, financial struggles, health reports, broken relationships. But none of these are beyond God’s transforming power. The key is to keep our hearts fully yielded to Him.
When we consistently seek God, our faith grows stronger than our circumstances. We begin to see situations through the lens of possibility rather than defeat.
There is no closed case with God.
As we remain connected to His living Word, renewal begins in our lives, and our trials turn to triumph.
No matter how stagnant things may seem today, as we connect deeply to the living waters of God’s Word, what seems buried can bud again and our story can be rewritten for His glory.

PRAYER:
Lord, I thank You that nothing is impossible with You. As I draw closer to You in this season, please transform every difficult situation in my life and turn impossibilities into testimonies for Your glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

QUOTE
Faith is more than just believing, it is acting upon The Word that you believe. – WORDBITE 222

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2 Chronicles 16:9 (NKJV)
“For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.”

BIBLE READING:
Numbers 35–36; Psalm 52
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In 1981, Bryan and Anne Grimes opened a small bakery in Southport, North Carolina. For a while, business was steady and promising. But over time, the town began to decline. Customers moved away, sales dropped drastically, and discouragement set in. Eventually, they decided to close the bakery and leave town.
Just before relocating, however, they had a personal encounter with Christ that changed their direction entirely. Their renewed faith began to influence every area of their lives, including their business decisions. Instead of walking away in defeat, they paused to seek God for wisdom. Through prayer and surrender, Anne received a new idea for their business. So rather than baking fresh goods daily, they began producing packaged frozen dough for stores and restaurants.
Soon orders began increasing and what once seemed like a failing bakery gradually evolved into a thriving food production company with global reach.
Today, Harvest Time Foods distributes products internationally, and each package carries a Scripture verse—a reminder of their connection to God.

Many struggle in business and career not because opportunities are absent, but because spiritual connection is weak. It is when we consistently draw near to God through prayer, worship, and meditation on His Word that divine ideas, strategies, and breakthroughs flow naturally.
2 Chronicles 16:9 reveals that God actively searches for hearts that are loyal to Him. He is looking for those who prioritize Him, trust Him, and remain steadfast in devotion.
Deep devotion aligns our hearts with God’s purposes. It teaches us to depend on His wisdom rather than human calculation. Just as the disciples caught nothing until they obeyed Jesus’ instruction to cast their net on the right side, our success often hinges on hearing and following divine direction.
God owns the silver and the gold. He knows where the opportunities lie. When our hearts are fully loyal to Him, He shows Himself strong on our behalf.
If we desire lasting breakthroughs and sustainable growth, we must deepen our walk with God. Divine connection produces divine acceleration, fruitfulness, expansion, supernatural increase, and immeasurable blessings.

PRAYER:
Lord, please draw my heart into deeper devotion to You. Help me to remain loyal and sensitive to Your voice. Grant me divine insight and direction that will position me for unprecedented breakthroughs this year, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

QUOTE
When you apply The Word of God, it will work for you, anywhere and anytime – WORDBITE 222.

Shalom!

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Nahum 1:7 (KJV)
“The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.”

BIBLE READING:
Numbers 31–34; Psalm 51
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On September 11, 2001, Joe Torrillo was serving as a lieutenant in the New York City Fire Department when the terrorist attacks occurred. When he saw the burning towers, he immediately sensed that the structures would not withstand the damage. Determined to help, he rushed toward danger to warn others.
Moments later, the South Tower collapsed. Joe was buried beneath massive debris—steel, dust, and shattered concrete. Critically injured, he lay trapped as darkness surrounded him. In that terrifying silence, he began to pray. Against all odds, rescuers found him and pulled him out alive.
While being evacuated, the second tower fell, burying him again. Once more, he cried out to God. And once more, he was rescued.
Joe survived when hundreds of fellow firefighters did not. He later testified that in the deepest darkness, his instinct was not panic—but prayer. His survival became a powerful reminder that God remains a stronghold for those who trust Him.

Living in the world today often feels unstable with News headlines that scream of crisis, uncertainty, and upheaval. The pressures of financial strains, health challenges, relationship problems—can feel like collapsing towers around us. In these perilous last days, our greatest security is not in human systems but in our nearness to God.
Nahum 1:7 declares that the Lord is a stronghold in the day of trouble.
A stronghold is a fortified place of safety. It is not built in the middle of crisis; it is entered through trust. The more we draw close to God in daily devotion, the more real His protection becomes in difficult seasons.
Trust is cultivated through consistent fellowship. When prayer becomes our habit, Scripture our meditation, and obedience our lifestyle, we develop spiritual stability. Then, when unexpected trials arise, our first response is not fear but faith.
God knows those who trust in Him. That means He watches over them attentively. He does not abandon His own in trouble. As we intentionally pursue deeper intimacy with Him, we position ourselves under His covering.
The safest place in uncertain times is the presence of God. In this season as we draw closer to Him, we will discover that He is truly our refuge, our help, our waymaker and our miracle worker.

PRAYER:
Lord, draw me closer to You each day. Teach me to trust and lean on You completely. Let Your presence become my refuge and Your power my shield in every season of life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

QUOTE:
When you make God your priority, God automatically makes you priority in His own plan. – WORDBITE 222

Shalom!

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Psalm 90:12 (KJV)
“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”

BIBLE READING:
Numbers 27–28; Psalm 49
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Before September 11, 2001, Christina Stanton and her husband were fully immersed in the fast-paced culture of New York City. Their lives revolved around professional success, social advancement, and financial stability. Living comfortably near the World Trade Center, they had every reason to believe they were secure.
That illusion shattered on the morning of September 11, 2001 when the towers were attacked. Suddenly, Christina heard the thunderous impact of the planes and saw smoke rising outside her window. When the second aircraft roared past their building, the force knocked her down and left her temporarily disoriented. Fear gripped her heart as she and her husband fled their apartment, joining crowds running through ash-covered streets.
In that terrifying escape, Christina realized that professional success and social status offered no eternal security. The life they had carefully built suddenly seemed fragile and uncertain. Though they eventually survived, her perspective on life changed. After that day, she chose to reorder her priorities. Rather than chasing titles and income, she committed herself to pursuing God wholeheartedly. She later accepted a ministry role in her church, valuing intimacy with God above worldly gain. From her experience, Christina Stanton authored the book Out of the Shadow of 9/11: An Inspiring Tale of Escape and Transformation.

Life moves quickly, and distractions are many. Careers, ambitions, possessions, and recognition often compete for first place in our hearts. Yet Psalm 90 reminds us that wisdom begins when we recognize how limited our days truly are. When we understand that life is brief, we become intentional about what deserves our highest focus.
Making God our greatest priority is a crucial decision. It means seeking Him before seeking success. It means valuing His presence above applause. It means structuring our lives around prayer, the Word, obedience, and fellowship with the Holy Spirit.
When God becomes our top priority, everything else finds proper alignment. Peace replaces anxiety, purpose replaces confusion, and eternal rewards outweigh temporary pleasures.
We cannot afford spiritual carelessness in a world filled with instability. We do not need a crisis to awaken us; wisdom calls us to center our lives on God.
When God is first, our lives become fruitful, focused, and fulfilled. In this season, as we realign our hearts and seek first God’s Kingdom, surely we will experience true success and the genuine fulfillment of destiny.

PRAYER:
Father, please grant me the grace to pursue deeper intimacy with You through prayer and the study of Your Word. Align my heart with what truly matters and teach me to live wisely for eternity, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

QUOTE:
Your heart needs to be filled with The Word of God to the point of overflow. – WORDBITE 222.

Shalom!

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