Blessings for the Morning

Susie Larson

Description

A Blessing a Day from Popular Author and Radio HostThis beautiful devotional gift book is for readers who want to start their day with a reminder of God's love and purpose for them. So often we wake up worried about our to-do lists and responsibilities and need a reminder of how God feels about us and who we are in him. Several years ago Susie began posting daily blessings on Facebook, and since then thousands have responded and forwarded the blessings along to others.The blessings take only moments to read, but are packed with biblical promise and perspective. Along with a blessing, each day's spread also includes a related Scripture to point readers back to God's timeless truth.

Sujets

• Philosophie et théologie

Informations

• Publié par: Baker Publishing Group
• Date de parution: 30 septembre 2014
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781441264954
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

Extrait

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.
I do not give to you as the world gives.
Do not let your hearts be troubled
and do not be afraid.
J OHN 14:27

© 2014 by Susie Larson
Published by Bethany House Publishers
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Ebook edition created 2014
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ISBN 978-1-4412-6495-4
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com
Scripture quotations identified The Message are from The Message by Eugene H. Peterson, copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002. Used by permission of NavPress Publishing Group. All rights reserved.
Scripture quotations identified NKJV are from the New King James Version. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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Cover design by Brand Navigation
Interior design and art direction by Paul Higdon
Author is represented by The Steve Laube Agency

Contents
Cover
Presentation Page
Epigraph
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
To You, My Friend
Blessings for the Morning
Persevere With Feisty Faith
Heaven Rejoices Over You
Blessed in Every Way
Ready for a Change
He Wants You Strong
Look Up and Sing
His Grace Strengthens You
Believe for Greater Things
God-Moments Everywhere
Trust Him, He’s Got You
Embrace Today’s Grace
Walk in Faith
Fresh Favor and Perspective
A Glimpse of Glory
Healed, Strong, and Whole
Springtime Expectancy
Choose Life
Do Not Quit
Joy and Strength
Confident in God
Motivated and Purposeful
Remember and Dream With God
Breakthrough and Renewal
Fresh, Unfailing Mercies
Worship Wins the Day
There’s a Place for You
Prayer Changes Things
Filled to Overflowing
Free to Be You
Release Your Cares
Simplify and Refresh
Sow Generously
Humility and Tenacity
Peace to Your Storm
Seated With Christ
Forgiveness and Mercy
Don’t Give Up
Hold Your Ground
Break Free
Spacious Places
He Loves and He Restores
A Fresh Outpouring
God Is Doing a New Thing
Your Next Place of Promise
See Yourself Through His Eyes
God Is in Control
Give Him Access to You
Unshakable
The New You
Trust Him Fully
Abundantly Blessed
A Playful Moment
Energized and Purposeful
Keep Walking
A Heart Like His
Wisdom to Guard and Guide
Awaken Your Faith
Say Yes
Believe, Then See
Still Waters
He’s With You
In Step With Him
Surrounded With Favor
Satisfied and Strengthened
His Goodness
Be Strong, Take Heart
A Divinely Paced Life
Guard Your Heart
Receive, Believe, Live
Ready to Respond
Do Not Fear
God Will Move
What’s Best for Your Soul
Live in Response to Him
He Loves Your Loved Ones
He’ll Empower You
Bursts of Joy
You’re Someone He Loves
Know Him More
Before the Breakthrough Comes
Any Day Now
Treasures in the Valley
Pray, Plant, and Believe
Surprised by Joy
Receive!
Pray Powerfully
God Is Near
Rest While He Works
Rest, Revival, and Renewal
Divinely Called
Blessings for Specific Needs and Occasions
A Restful Weekend
Stepping Out in Faith
No Condemnation
Christmas Eve
Christmas
End of Year
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Postlogue
Back Cover
To You, My Friend
God loves you with an everlasting love. He is faithful, wise, and true. He is a miracle-working, soul-saving, life-transforming God. And He cares deeply about you.
As you work your way through these pages, may you grow to know—on a much deeper level—what you possess when you have Christ. He is above all, in all, and through all. He is the way, the truth, and the life. He promises never to leave you, never to forsake you, and never to let go of your hand. Life on earth is hard sometimes, but life with God is always good, always beautiful, and forever eternal. The Lord wants you to last long and finish strong, and He’s the one who will keep you strong to the end.
May these blessings be yours in every way.
—Susie Larson
Also, please don’t miss the blessings near the end of the book for specific needs and occasions, including a Restful Weekend, Stepping Out in Faith, No Condemnation, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and the End of Year.

Persevere With Feisty Faith

May you make up your mind to persevere and not quit.
May you refuse to be bullied by your fears or diminished by your insecurities.
May you rise up in the knowledge that God made a masterpiece when He made you!
May you embrace the grace to abound in every good work in spite of enemy opposition.
Overwhelming victory belongs to you because you belong to Him.
Walk with feisty faith today! He’s got you.

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
J OSHUA 1:9
Heaven Rejoices Over You

May you—in spite of your critics—move forward in faith.
May God’s song over your life drown out every lesser voice.
May you look up and rejoice because heaven rejoices over you. Remember who you are today!
In Christ Jesus you possess all you need.
Your name is written on His hand.
Your desires are especially close to His heart.
His call on your life fits you perfectly.
Be watchful and thankful today
Jesus is with you.

The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.
Z EPHANIAH 3:17 NKJV
Blessed in Every Way

May the Lord enlarge your territory, expand your influence, and increase your capacity to walk in faith.
May His hand of power be upon you in a way that marks everything you do.
May He keep you from harm—both causing and enduring it—and may He use you to bless a world very much in need.
May He surprise you with breakthroughs and still-water Sabbath moments.
Your Shepherd has placed His hand of blessing upon your head, and He will faithfully lead you.
Have a lighthearted, joy-filled day today!

And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” So God granted him what he requested.
1 C HRONICLES 4:10 NKJV
Ready for a Change

As the winds of change start to blow in your life, may you lean in and listen for the voice of the Lord.
Instead of looking for “signs” and mistakenly drawing the wrong conclusion, may you instead look to the Lord and His strength.
He’ll speak to you in a way you’ll understand.
God will lead you in the way you should go. He is faithful and true, and He’s doing a NEW thing in your life!
Keep an ear bent toward heaven. Daily the heavens pour forth speech. May you listen for every word.
Blessings on your day today!

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.
P SALM 19:1–2
He Wants You Strong

May you remember today—above everything else—that the One who put the stars in place greatly delights in you. He is strong and powerful and gentle and true.
Today, may you refuse to wonder if He cares, because He truly, truly does.
May you soak in the reality of His presence and His love today.
May you read books, listen to music, and enjoy the company of those who remind you who you are in Him; it’ll strengthen your soul!
And may you steward this day in a way that replenishes you for the journey ahead.
Have a great day.

And that about wraps it up.
God is strong,
and he wants you strong.
E PHESIANS 6:10 T HE M ESSAGE
Look Up and Sing

When you are tempted to look down in despair, may you instead look up and declare, “My God is for me, who can stand against me?”
When you are tempted to whine and grumble, may you instead dance and sing.
When you are tempted to gossip or be petty, may you instead pray and intercede.
God wants to bless the world through you!