Tag: Salvation
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Understanding Predestination: God’s Sovereign Plan and Our Real Choice
“. . . having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will . . .” Ephesians 1:3-6 (NKJV) Few biblical words create more questions than “. . . predestination . . .” For some, it sounds like God has already decided everything and we’re…
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Rise Up and Come Away
“. . . Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away.” Song of Solomon 2:10b (NKJV) Spring is not just a season to watch—it’s an invitation to respond. God calls us to rise, step ahead, and leave behind what winter tried to freeze in place. In the workplace, this may mean letting go…
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The Season of Singing
“. . . the time of singing had come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.” Song of Solomon 2:12c (NKJV) Spring has a sound—birds returning, breezes softening, creation waking up. Spiritually, God brings us into seasons where joy and peace return. Not because everything is perfect, but because His presence…
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Growing in the New Season
“. . . the time of singing has come . . .” Song of Solomon 2:12b (NKJV) Growth is one of the clearest signs of Spring. It is also one of the clearest signs of God’s work in us. In the workplace, growth may look like learning a new skill. It could also involve improving…
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The First Signs of Life
“The flowers appear on the earth . . .” Song of Solomon 2:12a (NKJV) In any workplace, progress often begins quietly. A small breakthrough. A productive conversation. A fresh idea. A moment of clarity. These are the “first flowers” of Spring—small but meaningful signs that something new is growing. The earliest flowers of the season…
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Embracing Change: From Winter to Spring
“For lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone.” Song of Solomon 2:11 (NKJV) In the workplace, “winter” can look like stalled projects. It can manifest as low morale, slow progress, or seasons where everything feels harder than it should. We all know what it’s like to push through days that feel…
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Theme: Held Steady by God’s Presence
Thursday — “Protected in the Passage” “. . . when you pass through the waters . . .” Isaiah 43:2a (NKJV) The key word is “pass.” You are not stuck. You are not stranded. You are passing through. God never intended your current challenge to be your permanent address. Sometimes we mistake a season for…
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Theme: Held Steady by God’s Presence
Wednesday – “God’s Presence in the Deep” “. . . and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you . . .” Isaiah 43:2b (NKJV) Rivers represent seasons when life moves faster than we can keep up. The current pulls, the pace accelerates, and we feel swept along by responsibilities. But God promises that the…
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Theme: Held Steady by God’s Presence
Tuesday — “Through the Fire, Not Burned” . . . when you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned . . .” Isaiah 43:2b (NKJV) Fire in Scripture often symbolizes pressure, testing, or refining. God doesn’t promise a fire‑free life, but He does promise a fire‑proof faith. The flames you face—stress, conflict, uncertainty—are…
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Theme: “Held Steady By God’s Presence”
Monday — “When the Waters Rise“ “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you . . .” Isaiah 43:2a (NKJV) Every one of us knows what it feels like when life rises faster than we can manage—deadlines stack up, unexpected problems surface, and emotions run high. Isaiah 43:2 doesn’t say if the…