December 2020/January 2021

60 Days of Prayer

Find Joy, Courage, Inspirations and Peace to Meet Every Day.

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Introduction
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. LUKE 2:10 (KJV) THIS TIME OF year, I look forward to climbing the attic stairs and bringing down my Christmas decorations. My
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Acknowledgments
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A Prayer for December
Ah, dearest Jesus, Holy Child, Make Thee a bed, soft, undefiled, Within my heart, that it may be A quiet chamber kept for Thee. — Martin Luther (1483–1546) ■
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Amaze Jesus This Holiday Season
When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those following him, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith.” MATTHEW 8:10 (NIV) DURING THIS SPECIAL time of Advent, reflect on the qualities of selflessness, humi
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Light In The Darkness
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. JOHN 1:5 (NIV) JESUS REMINDS US that He is the light of the world. When problems or difficult feelings entangle your heart, ask God to help you see that good things are ahead.
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Unconditional Grace
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 JOHN 1:9 (NIV) JESUS IS ALWAYS at work in our lives but because we are human and have free will, of course there are days, months
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Be A Source Of Joy
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. ROMANS 15:13 (NIV) WITHOUT A DOUBT, this year has been difficult with unique challenges, disappointments an
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Holiday Blues
For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit… For in this hope we were saved. ROMANS 22-24 (ESV) THE CHRISTM
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Lose Yourself in Prayer
But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. MATHEW 6:6 (ESV) WHEN YOU ARE having a rough time, invite God’s glorious presence into your heart.
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God Is Working for Your Good
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. ROMANS 8:28 (NIV) WHATEVER IS WEIGHING on your heart, God invites you to pour out your problems to Him and let His love in.
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Advent Awakening
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. ROMANS 15:13 (NIV) CHRISTMAS IS A time to renew your faith, a time to align your ways with God’s will. Paus
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Joyful Surprise
They were amazed and filled with joy. LUKE 24:41 (NIV) JESUS’ FIRST MIRACLE served an ordinary purpose and possibly one many can relate to even today—the wine had run out at a party. Only the servants were aware that the best wine had actually come
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Divine Timing
Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. PHILIPPIANS 1:6 (NIV) JESUS PUTS AN idea in our hearts for a reason. Yet what does this mean when no matter how hard we try,
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Seek the Spiritual This Season
Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. PSALM 90:2 (ESV) IF YOU FIND yourself crunched for time this holiday season, focus on what is eternal. Draw close
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Divine Insight
The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him—the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord. ISAIAH 11:2 (NIV) LIFE IS A journey of experiences and countless gifts, but som
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Anchored by Faith
How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of Heaven’s Armies. I long, yes, I faint with longing to enter the courts of the Lord. With my whole being, body and soul, I will shout joyfully to the living God. PSALM 84:1-2 (NLT) A BALANCED LIFE comes f
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Heal One Another
He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in
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A Change of Heart
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. EZEKIEL 36:26 (NIV) DO YOU WANT to make a change in your life? Perhaps you want to give up a bad habit or release a g
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The Heart of Christmas
And she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. LUKE 2:7 (NIV) SOME CHRISTMASES ARE more modest and lean than others. But lavish gifts and expensi
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Miracles Happen
And Zechariah said to the angel, “How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years.” LUKE 1:18 (ESV) DO YOU BELIEVE in miracles? When Zechariah doubted that God was blessing his life with a miracle he lost his ability t
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Fear Not
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 TIMOTHY 1:7 (NKJV) FEAR CAN BE crippling, stopping you from doing the very things that God is calling you to do. His love can help you overcome all obstacles
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Sing the Song in Your Heart
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. ACTS 16:25 (NIV) THE APOSTLE PAUL sang in prison despite being tormented and broken-hearted. He knew that joy has more to do with w
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Share the Little Things With Him
Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. LUKE 12:7 (NIV) WHAT IS ON your mind? If it matters to you, it matters to God. No doubt this has been an especially challenging year wit
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Glory to God
As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. 1 PETER 4:2 (NIV) YOU BRING GLORY to God when you use your spiritual gifts to build up your faith and to strengthen unity with oth
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God’s Gift of Forgiveness
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. ROMANS 8:1 (NIV) IS THERE SOMETHING in your past that you simply cannot put behind you? If you are having a hard time forgiving yourself or someone else, talk to God. He lon
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Evergreen Blessings
Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! 2 CORINTHIANS 9:15 (NIV) THE CHRISTMAS TREE and its decorations embody many wonderful truths of the Bible and Christ’s birth. The star on top invites you to reflect on the wise men and their journey to B
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Anticipation: A Waiting World
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. LUKE 2:10 (KJV) ON THE EVE of our Savior’s birth, there is one word that captures the day: anticipation. Tomorrow is a day of
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Merry Christmas!
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. LUKE 2:11 (KJV) CHRISTMAS IS HERE at last! On this glorious day, God blessed us with His Son, the only Source of eternal life. As you celebrate, bask in the pea
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The Rock of Your Salvation
See, I lay in Zion a stone that causes people to stumble and a rock that makes them fall, and the one who believes in him will never be put to shame. ROMANS 9:33 (NIV) JESUS IS THE rock of your salvation. If you don’t have faith in Him, you will st
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The Message Of The Shepherds
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” LUKE 2:15 (NIV) THE SHEPHERDS WANTED to witness the miracle of th
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Energize Your Life
That energy is God’s energy, an energy deep within you. PHILIPPIANS 2:13 MSG NEED A BOOST of energy as we wind down from Christmas and wind up for the New Year? Turn to the Source of all energy—God! Keep a Bible nearby and open it to the Psalms. Be
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Make Every Day Count
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. PSALM 90:12 (NIV) AS DECEMBER COMES to an end, take this opportunity to begin fresh in the new year. Look ahead, knowing that every obstacle you face is the chance to grow. Focus on Go
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Sing a New Song
Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand. PSALM 149:6 (KJV) THIS MOMENTOUS, ONE-OF-A-KIND year, with all the changes and challenges due to the pandemic, has an upside. It has helped us to grow—to accept the
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See the Unseen
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. HEBREWS 11:1 NIV AS WE CLOSE 2020, reflect on the many times you had courageous and strong faith—believing in the unseen. You rose against adversity, and saw beyond
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A Prayer for January
God be in my head and in my understanding; God be in my eyes and in my looking; God be in my mouth and in my speaking; God be in my heart and in my thinking; God be at my end and at my departing. — Author Unkown (Circa 1514) ■
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New Heart for the New Year
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. ROMANS 8:18 (NIV) HAPPY NEW YEAR! You made it through 2020—a year filled with unprecedented difficulties and uncertainties. Take a moment and
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Your Thoughts Shape Your Life
Be careful what you think because your thoughts control your life. PROVERBS 4:23 (ERV) DR. NORMAN VINCENT PEALE advised that how you think about your future shapes it. Whenever you find yourself worrying about tomorrow and what lies ahead, fill yo
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Safe In The Shadow Of The Almighty
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. PSALM 91:1 (AKJV) GOD’S LIGHT IS infinitely brighter than any light on Earth; His shadow casts brilliance upon us. When you make God a conscious par
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God’s Provision
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his in Christ Jesus. PHILIPPIANS 4:19 (NIV) WITH THE HOLIDAYS behind you, are you facing anxiety over paying your bills and making ends meet? If you’re experiencing financial problems,
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Look Ahead with Hope
Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again—my Savior and my God! PSALM 42:11 (NLT) JANUARY CAN FEEL bleak with midwinter weather, but don’t let it get you down. Treat yourself to things that mak
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Quiet Time
But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. MATTHEW 6:6 (ESV) SOMETIMES, IN ORDER to hear God’s voice you must turn down the noise of your life
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Dare to Doubt
He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” MARK 4:39 (NIV) SOMEONE SAID THAT doubt is not the opposite of faith, it is in fact a part of every faith journey. When God’s plan is greater than you can grasp and doubt storms
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Simple Pleasures
There is nothing better for a person than that he should eat and drink and find enjoyment in his toil. This also, I saw, is from the hand of God. ECCLESIASTES 2:24 (ESV) WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE thing about winter? Is it the beautiful sunrises and the
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The Desires of Your Heart
Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. PSALM 37:4 (ESV) DURING THESE FIRST days of 2021, as you set goals and look to the future, spend time with God and thank Him for all He has done for you. When you delight
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Forward-Focused
Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14 (ESV) DR. NORMAN VINCENT PEALE coined the phrase “victorious forgetfulness
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Finding Fulfillment
He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? MICAH 6:8 (ESV) SOME PEOPLE TRAVEL the world and go to great lengths to try to find fulfillment an
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Out of Your Mind
If we are “out of our mind,” as some say, it is for God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you. 2 CORINTHIANS 5:13 (NIV) THE APOSTLE PAUL was an extraordinary man who took extraordinary actions. Perhaps many at that time thought that he was
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Winter Waiting
Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! PSALM 27:14 (ESV) OF ALL THE seasons, winter seems to be the one that requires the most patience. Waiting for God, praying patiently, accepting His silent answer, all
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A Perfect Prayer
We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. EPHESIANS 2:10 (ESV) RECOGNIZE THAT YOU are God’s workmanship. You are created for good works! When you pray to God and ope
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Total Surrender
Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it. MATTHEW 10:39 (NIV) DR. NORMAN VINCENT PEALE said that prayer should be an act of surrender. Many of us struggle with this unconditional surrender. Yet on
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In Times of Trouble
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. MATTHEW 11:28 (NIV) WHEN LIFE SEEMS dark and you feel tired and alone, trust that God is there. Reach for His hand and ask Him to refresh your soul. Call out to Him and let H
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Follow His Path
Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. PSALM 25:4 (NIV) GOD WILL ALWAYS lead you on the right path. If you have wavered from His instructions, ask for forgiveness, take His hand and get back on track. When temptations threaten your faith jour
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Anchored in God’s Word
He who despises the word will be destroyed, But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded. PROVERBS 13:13 (NKJV) THE WORD OF God is a compass for your life. The Bible will guide you and keep you safe, direct you to make the right decisions and t
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Say Thank You
I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. PSALM 16:8 (NIV) START EVERY DAY with a Thank-You to God, because no matter what you are going through, if He weren’t by your side, it would be much worse. Even on d
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Keep Dreaming
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” PROVERBS 16:3 (NIV) SOMETIMES OUR DREAMS are a long time coming. Perhaps there are things on your bucket list that seem completely out of reach. Don’t give up. One of the greate
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Two-Minute Life Changer
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” JOHN 14:6 (NIV) START THE NEW year right by making this life-changing practice a habit: for two focused minutes every day think only of Jesus. F
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Beautiful Words
With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. Can both fresh water and salt water
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Growing Slowly
Put on the new self—created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. EPHESIANS 4:24 (TLB) SOMETIMES A BURST of spiritual growth happens overnight. But most times, it is a gradual process that takes patience and dedication. Don’t be discou
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For the Greatest Good
As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. ISAIAH 55:9 (NIV) WHEN YOU ARE struggling with circumstances that don’t make sense, or outcomes that defy expectations, trust that Go
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All-Knowing God
Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit. PSALM 147:5 (NIV) GOD HAS THE unique and amazing ability to know and understand everything. When you are up against a challenge and feel alone with your problem, repeat the abov
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All In God’s Time
A thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night. PSALM 90:4 (NIV) GOD CONTROLS LIFE’S pace. The secret to managing your time is to abide in God and focus on spending time with Him. As Moses said, “T
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Seeing God’s Signs
“If I’ve gained Your approval, please show me a sign that it’s really You speaking with me.” JUDGES 6:17 (CEB) THE BIBLE IS filled with God’s messages and signs of reassurance. By reading His Word, you open yourself to having Scripture speak to you
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Jesus Is Your Joy
Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test. 2 CORINTHIANS 13:5 (NIV) THE APOSTLE PAUL wasn’t speaking metaphorically in the above vers
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The Power of Divine Order
I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. PHILIPPIANS 4:11 (NIV) ARE YOU LOOKING for more order in your life? The beautiful thing about a strong faith is that it helps you tap into divin
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Graceful Moments
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. HEBREWS 4:16 (ESV) IN SCRIPTURE, THE Apostles begin and end their letters to the churches by praying for the Lord to giv
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Achieve Balance, Reap Blessings
I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me. JOHN 5:30 (ESV) AS YOU CLOSE this issue of 60 Days of Prayer, congratulate yourself on finding balance and stre

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