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A comparison can be made with the time in which Zephaniah wrote and our own. A majority of people seem to be looking out only for themselves. They willingly lash out, betray friends, and deceive whomever possible in an effort to get ahead in the rat race.
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Today’s verse is one that encourages us to keep going and run this race with endurance. However, it doesn’t tell us to keep going all by ourselves.
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His love and mercy are always available. He is faithful to forgive us even when we have trouble forgiving ourselves. Is there anything you have been holding onto?
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We all have a gift that can be used for the glory of God and his church. There is no gift that is too small or insignificant.
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To take up your cross is a daily endeavor that must be repeated. Every day we are telling Christ to take the lead and we will follow.
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Can you say I have fought the good fight? We can learn from Paul's example in 2 Timothy how to beat life's stresses and always be fighting for what is holy.
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Often times we look at Thomas and question why he would doubt, but how many times have we doubted? Doubting can lead us to deeper faith.
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Have you ever been corrected? How do you react? Learn about a man named Apollos, who knew the scriptures, but was open to correction to learn more fully and teach more accurately.
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The final words that we hear from our loved ones stay with us. The final words of Christ were what we call the Great Commission. How are we fulfilling this in our own lives?
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Christ is with us until the end of the age. The Holy Spirit will help us testify to the person of Christ, and stand up for what is right. Go forth today in the peace of Christ, and ask the Holy Spirit to guide your steps.
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All of us are guilty of simply going through the motions at one time or another. Maybe it is at work and we are doing what we have to do to get by. Perhaps it is at home and we are present but not really involved.
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Is there something on your heart that you need to give to God? Christ is willing and ready to forgive you, and there is no sin that is too big. Give that heavy weight over to the King of kings. Accept his mercy today and hand it over to him.