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Scripture: Isaiah 43:18–19 (NIV) “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” Devotion: Have you ever heard the saying, “Out with the old and in with the new” ? It means you have to make room for what’s new. If you were buying new furniture because the old furniture is worn out, connected to hurtful memories, or simply no longer useful, you cannot bring the new furniture into that space until you get rid of...

Scripture: Matthew 6:1–2 (NIV) “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them… When you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do… to be honored by others.” Devotion: Have you ever seen people do good things just for a show? Like recording themselves feeding the homeless, broadcasting every “good deed,” or constantly posting to make sure everyone sees how generous or holy they are. These are the kind of people who don’t...

Scripture: Numbers 20:7–12 (NIV) Devotion: Have you ever heard the saying, “A hard head makes a soft behind” ? Or how about, “If you make your bed, you have to lie in it” ? Both are true. Many of the hardships we experience in life are not because God is unfaithful, but because we chose to be disobedient. We really can create unnecessary pain and setbacks simply by doing things our way instead of God’s. God is a good Father who loves us deeply. Everything He instructs us to do is for our...