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The verses from Galatians 3:26-29 in the New Living Translation tell me that I am so loved by God, our heavenly father.

I am precious in His eyes. Faith in Christ has given me the privilege to be called God's child, a renewed and saved being, no longer differentiated or discriminated by gender, marginalized by religious denomination or alienated by economic status. This passage gives me the courage to face the world with great hope and joyful expectation that I am victorious through faith in Jesus Christ. I even have a different perspective on the trials, disappointment and challenges every child of God goes through because I know that God's covenant with Abraham is also mine to claim as I grow in faith and stature before my Lord, Jesus Christ.

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Name: Marlene Suarez

The verses from Daniel 3:16-18 in the New Living Translation tell me that God loves me very much.  That is why He sometimes puts me to test to strengthen my faith in Him.  Thus I am encouraged to serve Him always and trust Him with my problems.

What God is teaching me in this passage is that He is a consuming fire therefore when I am faced with fire like Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, I should just realise instantly that when the consuming fire comes, that blazing furnace cannot consume me.  Neither will any situation overpower me because he will be there to save me.

In my own life, I have learnt not to be afraid of what man will do because only God is omnipotent and all-knowing. He is my shepherd, I will fear no evil. Amen.

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Name: Clement Sam Dadzie

The verses from 1 Chronicles 28:8-10 in the New Living Translation tell me to know God from my heart and have a willing mind. It's not just book learning, for God wants our true worship that comes from wanting to serve Him with our worship.  

True worship is knowing He sees our heart and wants our plans to come from His heart not our hearts alone but with in His love and purpose. So we come to God as Father seeking and knowing He is looking for us and believing that He longs for our love and fellowship. We have a choice to open the door of our hearts as Jesus says in Rev 3:20 or reject his knocking.

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Name: Michael Thomas Smith

The verses from Luke 11:9-13 in the New Living Translation tell me to trust in God to give you what you need and want in life.

Sometimes people just give up on God before He is ready to bless you. God knows the right time and the right place to give you what you ask for even better than our own parents. God is waiting to give us more than we can think or ask for. Don't give up on God because He has never given up on you. Just continue to trust in God - don't sell God short!

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Name: James Ross

The verses from Luke 11:9-13 in the New Living Translation tell me that God has tremendous plans for us, and my timing and His timing are not always the same.

My part in God's will for my life is to strive daily to find ways to live for Him and allow His love to shine through me to others.  The more I do this, the more I truly come to know Him intimately.

I have experienced a great deal of turmoil and hurt as a result of a divorce, and I allowed that to cause me to hide, lick my wounds and shrink back from the call of God on my life. I have resolved that as sure as I know God called me to vocational ministry some 26 years ago, I will not allow fear or anything else to keep me from pursuing the call to serve God in full-time vocational ministry.  But until that place and I meet in God's perfect plan I will faithfully and obediently serve Him right here where I am planted.

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Name: Tony Parker

The verses from Psalm 133 in the New Living Translation tell me about God's love--that Jesus Christ tells us to love each other.  We have to and NEED to live in love and harmony with our sisters and brothers in the church as the body of the Christ, as one in Jesus.  As a church that is Jesus' body to continue to be a living blessing.

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Name: Jenny Antonietta Gentile

The verses from Daniel 3:16-18 in the New Living Translation tell me that God had proven Himself to Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to the point that they knew Him and were confident in the relationship they had with Him. I can rely on God because he has shown me that I can trust in my relationship with Him in that same way. No matter what decision I am faced with my choice is Him. No matter what He chooses to do on my behalf I know without a shadow of a doubt that He is able to do anything that I ask, need and/or desire Him to do.

Today this passage is meeting me in a place of discouragement. A very close family member has been watching how I serve at church and they were complimenting me along with others who didn't even know me that well.  But recently my family member told me that I'm too serious about God and my duties at church, reminding me that I don't have to explain my walk with the Lord.

At first I did examine myself because I deeply care about their opinion of me and I don't want to misrepresent God in any way. Further conversations have reassured me that these observations my family member is voicing are from another source. I know it is God who is sending me His encouragement through others as they confirm that He can be seen at work in me and He is working through me.  Although it grieves my spirit to know that this particular family member views me in this way, this passage teaches me that I don't have to feel ashamed for the favor of God that is on my life.  It is a priviledge to know Him and have a relationship with Him to the point that no matter what or who I may have to walk away from for His glory, God is my satisfying portion.  As I go through the fire He is with me to make sure I am not consumed nor marked by the enemy's flames.

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Name: Tracy Crowder Stafford

The verses from 1 Chronicles 28:8-10 in the New Living Translation tell me that knowing God intimately is the most important thing that we can do.  It shows me that through knowing God intimately I will choose to worship Him and serve Him more and more freely.

God knows me in and out and through choosing to know Him just as intimately I will find Him.

God knows my heart and knows if what I feel and say is true.  He knows every thought that crosses my mind and He knows I accept Him which is sooooo important to both Him and me because if I reject Him He will reject me.

God is teaching me the importance of an intimate relationship with Him. Everything we do must be done willingly and with a glad heart.  This passage affects my life because I know that with a glad heart and willing spirit I will become more intimately connected with Him.

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Name: Elisabeth Laurent

The verses from Daniel 3:16-18 in the New Living Translation tell me that there is no place for fear when you know God.

In our modern lives we are constantly bombarded with choices, and many people choose wrongly out of fear. But when you are a true believer, there is nothing earthly to fear, because you are saved.

I see this happen in the work place all of the time--people will choose what they think will get them promoted or praised over choosing what they know in their hearts is path God wants us to walk. When you know God and His love, you can always make the just choice, because without fear you cannot be dragged down the wrong path.

It's funny that you picked this passage, as it is one with great meaning to me. I struggled with "fear" and being a "people pleaser" most of my life. But this passage has allowed me to become closer to God by realizing it is Him, and only Him, that I need to please. When you make that decision to turn your life over to God, you instantly feel "lighter." Fear is a weight on your shoulders, and when you believe--truly believe with all of your heart and mind--the weight that is fear is lifted from you. It's a gift I thank God for every day.

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Name: Brenda Cole

The verses from Galatians 3:26-29 in the New Living Translation Bible tell me that I am free from all the pressure to please God in order for Him to accept me as His own!

You see, in the previous 25 verses Paul wrote asking me what am I thinking?!? What is my problem?!? What is my major malfunction?!? He had the unmitigated audacity to call me a fool right from the very beginning of this chapter!!! (That's, ahhhhh, "harsh boldness", for those who live in Port St. Lucie) But he was right too.

For waaaaaay too long have I run around thinking, "You know, now that I am a Christian, if I do what I should, I will receive blessings from God. If I raise my kids according to Christian principles, they will be good kids. If I want my marriage to be real good, I need to understand the biblical model of it and live up to it as much as possible. If I want God to bless my ministry, I need to adhere to the godly rules of leadership. If I want to be emotionally healthy, I will need to practice spiritual disciplines and trust Jesus for my needs. If I want really close friends, I should learn to accept myself and be vulnerable, authentic and forgiving."

The Galatians at that time faced the same problem I faced. People telling them things like, "Hey! You want the full blessings from God, then you are going to need to follow some rules from the Mosaic Law and that means you need to get circumcised!" They were drawn to this teaching. It put pressure on them to be "true" followers of Christ. Sort of like we do today. Do you want a good marriage? You must communicate like this. Do you want godly children? You must raise them by these principles. Do you want a significant ministry? You must become this kind of leader. Do you want spiritual maturity? You must practice these principles. Do you want financial stability, even wealth? You must follow these biblical principles of stewardship. Life will work!!! Get it right!!!

"Yea.... WRONG!!!" says Paul. In verse 24 and 25, Paul tells me that because of my faith in Christ Jesus, I have been made right with God. Not the things I do after that step of faith! I have no more need to live under pressure of "doing the right thing"! Paul continues on through verse 29 telling me I am now His child! I am an heir to all His riches!!!

I've come to realize that it's not about ME deciding that what I want out of life is within my reach and I will do what ever it takes to get it, but that those things that I want most out of this life are beyond my reach and that I am trusting God for my satisfaction. Nothing more. That's it. Not even His blessings will do for me. I want Him!

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Name: Chuck Stark

The verses from 1 Chronicles 28:8-10 in the New Living Translation tell me that God wants me to know Him intimately. He doesn't just want me to follow a list of rules. He wants me to know Him. If I know Him, how can I help but worship and serve Him? My worship and serving need to flow out of my intimated knowledge of Him, not to gain His love (He already loves me), not for approval of man, but simply because I love Him.

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Name: Shelly Marsh

The verses from Galatians 3:26-29 in the New Living Translation tell me that everyone who seeks Him is one of His children.

This is very humbling and comforting to me. When I was younger, I didn't always think I was worthy to be one of His children. This passage reminds me if I see Him and love Him and follow Him, He will always be with me.

This idea is so powerful, yet simple at the same time. This verse makes me want to seek Him and follow Him even more closely since I am one of His children.

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Name: Tricia Andrews

The verses from 1 John 4:7-10 in the New Living Translation tell me that as a "Child of the King" I am to love others as God loved me.

Love is a choice that begins in the mind and teaches the heart to follow. When you know God on a personal level His love shines through you.

Love isn't easy, and sometimes the people you love don't love you back. Love them anyway, while expecting nothing in return. That is true love.

God chose to love us and gave His Son as the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. Love is an option that Jesus knew some of us would not choose, yet He still lovingly gave of Himself. Think about it: for how many people would you choose to die in their place? Honestly, the list would be small and selective on our part.

True love is a choice. How will you choose? Would you or could you ever exchange the life of your own child to save a strangers life? I couldn't and wouldn't.God did. Jesus did. Jesus volunteered Himself. He offered His own life to save our lives just so that we could live life for all eternity with Him. Regardless of how many people we choose to love, or how much we love each one, we'll never be able to out love God!

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Name: Paula Riedel

The verses from Daniel 3:16-18 in the New Living Translation tell me that God is a God who saves his own from the burning furnace. He looks at the faith of his children and is amazed.

Life is about living in the faith and if we don't walk in the faith we may perish in that furnace we call life. If we have God and are faithful and stand for God we will have our reward in heaven.

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Name: Kayla Serpa

The verses from Galatians 3:26-29 in the New Living Translation tell me that my faith in Jesus Christ allows me to become a child of God. 

I know I can get closer to my God when I read this passage. I am taught that we who believe in Christ don't need to worry if we measure up to the person standing next to us. We are all equally His children. I have a problem with this concept in other areas of my life but as a Christian I never have to feel inferior. Praise Jesus!

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Name: Carolyn Jess

The verses from Daniel 3:16-18 in the New Living Translation tell me that I am to expect conflict with the world and its values because I live for Him ("O Nebuchadnezzar...").   

These three godly men were in a conflict with the representative of the world's power of the time. In such situations I am to have confidence in the God who performs miracles not the miracles performed by God ("... even if he doesn't...").  The men believed God could do a miracle, but their faith was in Him not the miracle).

Finally, I am to ensure my godly convictions protect me from my worldly compromises ("we will never serve your gods...").  These men were convinced by their convictions to not compromise.

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Name: Billy Williams

The verses from 1 John 4:7-10 in the New Living Translation tell me that God's Word is true, when He says, "without Me you can do NOTHING!"

God knew that we didn't know how to love! God came in the person of His Son, to show, teach, and elnable us to LOVE! God also knew that only little children could learn to LOVE with a "pure" heart.  By pure, I mean uncontaminated by the polution of worldly thinking..."grown up" thinking--thoughts that are made corrupt by the pain of betrayal, rejection, and contempt! So He came in the form of a CHILD and had a special attention for the children, and taught us that we needed to be "as little children" in order to receive and live and give His love.

God LOVED in a SACRIFICIAL way...He was willing to give up His perfect communion with His Son so that we might have the opportunity to live a PERFECT, INTIMATE, relationship with Him (the PERFECT is His Spirit in us) Jesus LOVED in a sacrificial way...He was willing to take on the human flesh and all the sorrows it included so that we could become His glorious Bride!

The Holy Spirit is LOVING in a sacrificial way in that He is "for a short time" willing to wait out our growth process with us here on earth until we will say in unity with Him..."Come Lord Jesus!" Then we all will be united for eternity in perfect love! God knew us before we were formed in the depths of the earth, that is to say that before Adam was formed from the earth, God had decided to create each and every one of us so that He could share His love with us! Give it as a free, unmerited gift because that is His nature.  He is love; He is giving!

To the extent that even though we were sinners who were not even seeking His LOVE, He extended that LOVE to an undeserving creation in order to provoke a RESPONSE to that great LOVE! God knew that we had no idea how to LOVE...we didn't even know that LOVE existed until God provided a source of LOVE in the person of His Son Jesus! God knew that if we tasted TRUE LOVE it would be impossible for us to not respond to that LOVE!!!

Our interpretation of LOVE was nothing but lust! Lust just wants to GET (take, receive) whereas LOVE is forever willing to wait in order to be able to GIVE! God the Father was willing to wait out the separation with His Son Jesus so that He could GIVE us salvation! Jesus was willing to wait out His lifespan on this earth, apart from His Father and all the glory and power He had known before the foundation of time, so that He could provide for us a reconciliation with the Father.

Jesus has waited more than two thousand years and then some so that the Holy Spirit can produce for Him a bride "without stain, nor spot, nor wrinkle," "shining like the morning, pure as the sun, and terrible as an army under its banner!"

We need to say to the Holy Spirit, "Teach us as little children how to LOVE!" Just as the disciples did when Jesus was with them, "Lord, teach us how to pray!" Let us be as little children, humble enough to recognize that we do not know how to pray, and meek enough to want to be taught!

May God in His LOVE and MERCY give us the grace to not harden our hearts; but seek, as litttle children, the desire and the capacity to "come to HIM...take of HIM...learn of HIM who is HUMBLE and oh so MEEK"! Thank you.

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Name: Danielle Taschereau

The verses from Daniel 3:16-18 in the New Living Translation tell me about the determination to stand on my faith in God even in the face of the harshest persecution.

God rewards those who are determined to be His no matter what the personal cost, no matter if there is no physical gain! If I can be as faithful to God as these three Hebrew children, then nothing or no one can ever shake me, no matter how determined they are to do so.

It will take a conscious quality decision on my part to be totally sold out to God, no matter what it costs me personally. Even if it means my death. After all, even if I die serving God in this way, it means that I will be with Him, which is where I long to be anyway!

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Name: Patti Daun Mathwig

The verses from Daniel 3:16-18 in the New Living Translation tell me that my God is such a BIG God! Yet, He loves and cares for me on a personal level and will defend and protect me no matter what! 

They remind me that, daily, I must reflect His love to those around me at the same time standing firm in my Christian faith - not wavering - not bending the rules to suit myself. My God will watch over me at all times and if I should die pronouncing Him the one and only King, so be it!

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Name: Hilary Bunce

The verses from Luke 11:9-13 in the New Living Translation confirm God's Word of Assurance that when we call upon Him or ask anything of Him, He will answer and give.

The verses compare God with our earthly parents, who though sinful in nature, mortal as they are, and barely rich with all God has blessed them with, strives to give to their offspring whatever their requests may be.

God then asks 'If these sinful people give good gifts to their children, how much more God?' He is the Creator of the whole universe, owns all the cattle on a thousand hills. The one to whom belongs silver and gold, who is omnipotent, omnipresent and omniscient. Shall He then, who is love, caring and compassionate not bless His children according to His promises and word?

The verses enjoin us to always stay focused on God, to come to Him continually in prayer, thanksgiving, adoration, praise and petition.

They enjoin us to persist in our prayers and not give up on any situation or circumstance and to rely completely on Him and His word at all times without wavering.

The verses speak to me personally by giving me the assurances of God's ability, willingness and interest to answer, to provide, to care, to protect and be there for for those that diligently seek Him. If man as wicked and poor as he is, would give to his children or answer them each time they call, how much more will my Heavenly Father not answer whenever I call upon Him?  He is not a man that He should lie nor son of man that He should repent.  His Word is "Yes and amen." Like the Hebrew children in the Book of Daniel, my trust, my hope and my all is and will always be, in my Maker, King and Father.

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Name: Eddie Mkpang