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Daily Christian Devotion

Clothe Yourself With Humility

“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”

— James 4:6 (ESV)

I once heard someone say, The devil does not spend time troubling a proud person, because God Himself is already against that person. When God stands against someone, he or she is surely heading toward destruction—without any effort from the enemy.

Even in history, we rarely see the proud end their legacy well.

The Bible clearly records the dangers of pride and its consequences. The most intelligent, beautiful, admired one—Lucifer (meaning morning star)—who dwelt in the presence of God and was a cherub with honor, guarding the throne of God, was cast out of his dwelling place because of pride. God hates pride and opposes those who carry it in their hearts.

The Bible also records a king named Uzziah who feared the Lord and walked in His ways. God was pleased with him, and whatever the king sought to do, the Lord made him prosper. His fame spread far and wide. With the wisdom and favor of God, he built towers and gates, cut out cisterns, gathered large herds, appointed farmers and vinedressers, and even invented machines designed by skillful men. He grew stronger and stronger in every area of his life.

But the Bible says, “When he was strong, he grew proud, to his destruction.” His pride made him unfaithful to God.

Uzziah’s heart became so lifted up that he overstepped his authority. He entered the temple of the Lord to burn incense—an act appointed by God only for the priests. When the priests confronted him, he became angry. And while he was raging against them, leprosy broke out on his forehead and quickly spread. Seeing this, he hurried out of the temple. Because of his leprosy, he lived in a separate house until the day of his death.

Pride does not announce its arrival. It slips in quietly, like a cancer, and overtakes a person before they even realize it. The Bible describes pride as self-worship, self-exaltation, seeking one’s own glory, and placing oneself equal to or above God. A prideful heart is accompanied by haughtiness and looks down on others.

No one is exempt from the infection of pride. Even a religious person can become prideful. In this story, the king had not even completed the prideful act; yet the Lord judged the pride that had already formed in his heart.

The Bible teaches us to be poor in spirit, clothed with humility, honoring God in every circumstance, and seeking Him in all things. In our own strength, it is impossible to crucify the flesh. We need the help of the Holy Spirit to convict us, correct us, and keep us aligned with God the Father.

Prayer:

Father God, search my heart and remove every seed of pride hidden within me. Clothe me with true humility and keep me dependent on You in all things. Guard me from self-exaltation and teach me to walk in obedience and reverence before You. Holy Spirit, convict and correct me when my heart begins to rise above Your will. Let Your grace rest upon me as I choose humility. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

God Will Supply To Every Need

“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”Philippians 4:19 ESV

Every business that desires to be successful must have effective supply chain management that delivers goods at the right time and in adequate quantity, so manufacturers, retailers, and stores will not run out of any items. For a profitable business, supply chain management behaves as a backbone. The management works closely with other departments and makes sure there is sufficient supply for uninterrupted business flow.

Likewise, The Kingdom of God is the most effective management in the life of every child of God. The management of heaven monitors every need in our lives and supplies according to those needs until we are satisfied. The Word of God reveals in many instances that God supplies all our needs according to the riches of His kingdom, to reveal His glory.

When Jesus turned water into wine, His supply saved the host and the household from disgrace and revealed His glory. When Jesus fed the five thousand, His supply satisfied the hungry people, with baskets of food left over, and revealed His glory. When Jesus instructed the disciples to lower their nets in a certain place, He supplied an enormous catch of fish to those disciples who had toiled all night and found nothing.

The disciples did not bring their need to Jesus to feed the five thousand or to help them catch fish. It was Jesus who saw their lack and supplied in abundance according to His riches. The Word encourages us that our need is not hidden from the eyes of the Lord, and our need is not left unattended. The supply management of heaven closely watches where you lack, and at the right time God steps in to supply. The Bible reveals that He opens the windows of heaven to bless.

Your need is just a speck compared to the riches of God. The Bible says the silver is His and the gold is His; everything is created for Him and through Him. Therefore, He is able to supply, to help you get out of that debt, to meet every need in your family, and to provide in such abundance that it not only meets your need but satisfies you. His supply will be so abundant that you will have more than enough to bless others.

Therefore, stay in constant connection with the Kingdom of God and with the Source of supply, Jesus Christ, who will meet all your needs according to His riches.

Prayer:

Father God, we thank You that You are our Provider. We trust in Your heavenly supply that never runs dry. Open the windows of heaven over our lives, meet every need according to Your riches in glory, and let Your provision reveal Your glory in us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

The Name Above All Names

“And behold, they cried out, ‘What have you to do with us, O Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?’”Matthew 8:29 ESV

Jesus Christ—the Name above every name. This is the powerful Name given in heaven and on earth by which we are saved.

“So that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

Philippians 2:10–11 ESV

The name of Jesus Christ reveals supreme authority and unmatched power. Heaven and everything in it, earth and everything in it, and even under the earth must bow and confess that He is Lord of all.

In this passage, we read about two men who were demon-possessed and living among the tombs. They were so fierce that no one could pass that way. People were terrified of them. Jesus, finishing one part of His ministry, passed by where these men were. As soon as the demons saw Jesus Christ, they immediately acknowledged Him as the Son of God. Jesus needed no introduction. He needed no explanation of who He was. His authority spoke for itself. The demons recognized the King of kings and responded to His presence. Eventually, they were cast out and destroyed.

Throughout the Bible, we see lives transformed simply by seeing Jesus, by witnessing His power, by believing in Him. Some sought repentance. Some surrendered their lives. Some left everything and followed Him. One encounter with Jesus changes everything.

In His Name there is healing. In His Name there is power. In His Name there are miracles. In His Name there is deliverance. In His Name there is peace. In His Name there is joy. In His Name there is fullness and completion. In Jesus Christ, you are made whole.

That great and mighty God humbled Himself, came down to our lowly state, died for our sins, and rose on the third day—defeating death and breaking the chains of sin and bondage. What a privilege it is to know Jesus. What a gift it is to confess His Name with our mouths and believe in our hearts.

Jesus Christ—the Name above all names!

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, we honor Your mighty Name. Thank You for the power, healing, and salvation found in You alone. Help us to boldly confess Your Name and live surrendered to Your authority. Let every fear bow, every chain break, and every heart declare that You are Lord. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

Your Valley Shall Be Filled

“You will see neither wind nor rain, says the Lord, but this valley will be filled with water. You will have plenty for yourselves and your cattle and other animals.” ‭‭2 Kings‬ ‭3‬:‭17‬ ‭NLT‬‬

When God is involved in anything you have to deal with, there is sure victory. Not only that, the incident will become something you will remember for a lifetime. He works in ways we least expect Him to work, yet He gets the work done—somehow and anyhow. There is no complexity in His Kingdom; everything is a light thing for the Lord.

In this passage, we see three kings, along with their military and animals, passing through the wilderness to battle one of their enemies. For seven days they journeyed, and during that time they found no water for the army or the animals following them. One of the kings exclaimed that God had given them into the hands of their enemies, but Jehoshaphat insisted on visiting a prophet of the land, who happened to be Elisha.

Elisha then prophesied, “You shall not see wind or rain, but that streambed shall be filled with water, so that you shall drink, you, your livestock, and your animals.” As spoken, there was no wind and no rain, yet water came from all directions and filled the land. It quenched the thirst of the needy. Not only that, God also gave their enemies into their hands.

The Word of God brings great encouragement: it is a light thing for the Lord to do miracles. Therefore, instead of sorting out how, when, and what could happen, trust in Jesus, who has authority over the natural and the supernatural.

Your help might not come from the source you have been waiting on and believing in. It might even come from the very place you least expected—even from your enemies. The same person who stands against you may also end up working for you. The very thing that came with the intent to harm you may be the same thing God uses to exalt you.

So be energized. God will satisfy you. God will fill you. God will overflow your streambeds. And God will give you victory.

Prayer:

Lord, we trust You even when we see no wind and no rain. Fill our dry places. Quench our thirst. Teach us to believe that nothing is too hard for You. Turn what was meant for harm into victory, and overflow every empty streambed in our lives. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

God Will Rescue You From All Schemes Of The Enemy

“He rescues and saves his people; he performs miraculous signs and wonders in the heavens and on earth. He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.”Daniel 6:27 NLT

Daniel, a slave from the Babylonian exile, is a faithful man of God. He loved the Almighty with all his heart and obeyed His commandments.

When someone is rooted in God, there are sure trials to test and shake the faith. Daniel was no exception, and this was not even his first time.

This passage recalls when Daniel was appointed as a supervisor of the high officials in the province. Jealousy grew, and a few officials plotted a plan to accuse Daniel and eventually get him killed.

Daniel, as faithful as he is, no one could find a fault against him. Therefore, the high officials planned to accuse him on his religious grounds.

All the government officials, administrators, and high officials came up with a plan that anyone who worshiped anything or anybody other than King Darius would be put into the lions’ den. Not knowing the wicked plot and the ramifications after, the king agreed and signed the rule.

Daniel is a worshiper and has a habit of praying three times a day without any fail. After hearing this wicked rule, Daniel went back to his upper room, knelt down, opened the window facing Jerusalem, and prayed as usual and gave thanks to the Almighty.

This rule never intimidated Daniel, but the king was very upset when he learned that this rule was meant to put Daniel in trouble. Yet the king could not change the rule that he had already signed and published. King Darius comforted Daniel by saying, “May your God, whom you serve faithfully, rescue you.”

That night, when Daniel was put into the hungry lions’ den, it was not Daniel who was restless, but the king who was sleepless.

The first thing in the morning, the king rushed to the den.

“When he got there, he called out in anguish, ‘Daniel, servant of the living God! Was your God, whom you serve so faithfully, able to rescue you from the lions?’”

Daniel 6:20 NLT

Daniel answered that the Lord shut the lions’ mouths so they did not hurt him. Daniel did not even have a scratch on his body because he trusted in God.

The king was very happy to see Daniel alive and to see his God rescuing him.

King Darius then ordered that all the officials, along with their wives and children, be thrown into the same lions’ den as Daniel. As they were thrown in, the lions devoured them even before they hit the ground.

Not only that, King Darius ordered that the people in his province fear the God of Daniel and exalt the God that Daniel worshiped.

The Bible encourages us to stand in faith and serve Him faithfully, irrespective of seasons that seem to destroy or diminish us. As you fervently and persistently seek God in times like that of Daniel’s, He will come through for you. The people, the place, the situation that tries to devour you, God will shut its source and rescue you.

Do not focus on the den or the lion, but put your trust in God who is able to shut the lions’ mouths and rescue you.

Prayer:

Father God, help me to remain faithful like Daniel. In every trial and every test, let my trust remain in You. Shut every lion’s mouth that rises against me and rescue me by Your power. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

Our God is slow to anger

“The LORD is merciful and gracious,slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.” Psalm 103:8

No one can stand a chance against God’s anger. Yet the Bible says that God is slow to anger and abounding in mercy and grace.

King Ahab in the Bible is identified as a man who sold himself to do evil. That means he willingly involved himself in every act that was an abomination to God, heavily influenced by his wicked wife.

“(There was none who sold himself to do what was evil in the sight of the Lord like Ahab, whom Jezebel his wife incited.)”

1 Kings 21:25 ESV

In spite of God warning him several times, he did not correct his ways. Instead, he continued in the path that displeased God. When he finally heard that God’s anger had been kindled and disaster was pronounced upon him, he tore his clothes, wore sackcloth, fasted, and humbled himself in deep remorse.

God saw that he humbled himself. God saw his brokenness. God saw his repentance.

And because God is merciful and gracious, He withheld the disaster from Ahab during his lifetime. Yet, because God is also a righteous Judge, He declared that the consequences would come upon his house in the next generation.

God is merciful and gracious to those who humble themselves and plead for forgiveness. He is slow to anger. He is rich in mercy. He is abundant in steadfast love.

God’s love for us does not always make sense to human intelligence. It does not follow human logic. His love cannot be fully expressed in words—it was demonstrated in action on the cross for us.

Many other faiths demand action to prove devotion—sacrifices, self-inflicted pain, offerings of silver and gold—to prove love for their god. They demand that you give in order to receive.

But the love of Jesus Christ gives first.

He gives in abundance.He gives grace.He gives mercy.He gives forgiveness.

And He asks for nothing in return except our heart.

What a privilege it is to know a God who is slow to anger, patient with us, ever-forgiving, and longing for relationship with us.

Can you deny such an invitation?

An invitation that not only blesses you, but blesses your generation and the generations to come?

Prayer:

Father God, we thank You that You are merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. We surrender our hearts to You completely. Let Your love flow through us and bless the generations after us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

God Will Show Mercy

“He has spoken thus: ‘I will give you the sure mercies of David.’”Acts 13:34 NKJV

God’s mercy does not mean that He shows only pity. The English translation of mercy does not fully reveal what God intended. In Scripture, two Hebrew words are often paired together—Chesed and Rachamim—and these are pillars of God’s nature.

Chesed means covenant love—unbreakable, loyal, unwavering commitment; loving-kindness, mercy, steadfast love, loyalty, and goodness.

Rachamim, derived from rechem, is emotional and deeply compassionate, rooted in the word for womb—the visceral, protective love of a mother.

From being a shepherd boy, all the way through the Bible—even into the book of Revelation—David’s name or reference appears again and again. David’s name is found approximately 1,000 times in Scripture, second only to Jesus.

Many times in the Bible, even when kings lived in ways that angered Jehovah, God would still say, “Because of David, I will show mercy,” or “For the sake of David, I will bless you.”

God called him a man after His own heart.

This man, David, failed in many areas of his life.

He failed morally when he lusted after another man’s wife.

He failed in leadership when he sent Uriah to the front line to be killed.

He failed to correct or confront his son when one son raped his half-sister.

David’s family was full of drama, conspiracy, and confusion. His early life journey was tempestuous.

Yet, in all of this, God still called him a man after His own heart.

I am sure most of us can fit into at least one of those categories. David is a perfect example we can relate to. He was not perfect, yet God chose to shower mercy—not only on him, but on his seed.

Often, we focus on what David did, and somewhere in our minds we may think he was not worthy of God’s mercy. But let us talk about what David did not do.

David never bowed down to idols or worshiped any god other than Jehovah.

David did not exalt himself before God.

David did not rely on his own strength or wisdom—and whenever he did, he was corrected.

During years of chasing and hiding, David did not murmur.

David did not hide his sins when confronted, but pleaded for forgiveness.

David did not stop praising and worshiping God.

His bad did’s were many, but his faithful did nots revealed his heart.

Therefore, God revealed this to David:

“My covenant I will not break,Nor alter the word that has gone out of My lips.Once I have sworn by My holiness;I will not lie to David:His seed shall endure forever,And his throne as the sun before Me.”Psalms 89:34–36 NKJV

The sure mercies of David—the covenant promises to the seed of David—are fulfilled through Jesus Christ. Through the seed of David, the Root of Jesse, the throne is established.

Today, you and I are eligible to enjoy the sure mercies of David because of Jesus Christ. God so loved us that He gave His only begotten Son to save us and to share everlasting eternity with us.

Through the shed blood of Jesus Christ, through the finished work on the cross, we are called His heirs, His children. We have the privilege to call Him Abba, Father.

The covenant promises are renewed every morning, and they have no expiry date. The chesed of God—the loyalty of God, the steadfastness of God—and the rachamim of God, His tender, motherly love, are available today.

You too can enjoy the sure mercies of David. You can enjoy the favor, the protection, the forgiveness, the peace, the promises, and the provision that David enjoyed.

God is ready to shower the sure mercies of David upon you—not because you are faithful, but because He is faithful.

Prayer:

Abba Father, we thank You for Your sure mercies—mercies that do not fail, promises You will never break. Let Your mercy speak louder than our failures, and let Your faithfulness cover us today and always. We receive Your promises with grateful hearts. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

God will pass before you

“The breaker is come up before them: they have broken up, and have passed through the gate, and are gone out by it: and their king shall pass before them, and the LORD on the head of them.”

Micah 2:13 KJV

While reading this passage, I was reminded of a young missionary named Gladys Aylward.

She was a British national—uneducated and working as a housemaid—yet deeply determined to go to China as a missionary. She even failed to pass the training provided by the China Inland Mission. Still, her determination did not waver. She saved her money and boarded a train to China, traveling through dangerous war zones, crossing treacherous routes through Japan to finally reach China.

She preached with whatever ability she had. At one point, she calmed a violent prison riot, after which the Chinese people called her a virtuous woman. She once bought a five-year-old malnourished girl for nine pence. That little girl later brought another child, and eventually Gladys found herself caring for over one hundred orphaned children.

When war broke out with Japan, Gladys provided valuable information to the Chinese troops, and the Japanese placed a bounty on her head. Despite the danger, she was determined to lead the hundred orphan children to safety at a government orphanage in a place called Sian.

She shepherded them on foot—sometimes finding shelter, other times spending nights on mountain slopes. On the twelfth day, they reached the Yellow River. The children asked, “Why don’t we cross?” She replied that there was no way. The children answered, “God can do anything—ask Him to get us across.” They began to sing and pray together.

A Chinese officer heard their singing and arranged for a boat. They crossed safely and continued their journey until the children were handed over to safety. Gladys collapsed shortly afterward, suffering from pneumonia, fever, malnutrition, and exhaustion.

She gave everything so that the children could live, leaving behind a powerful legacy.

This is an inspiring journey of a young woman who went before the children—not in her own strength, but because Jesus went before her.

Though this message in Micah was originally given to the prophet Micah for people in exile, the Breaker is revealed as Jesus Christ—the One who breaks chains of sin and oppression and leads His people into freedom. This Word brings hope, reminding us that the Lord Himself will shepherd His people and go before them.

The story of Gladys and the promise of God together testify that Jesus breaks every obstacle. Through His death and resurrection, He made a way. He goes before us, making every crooked path straight, leading us toward victory.

Be encouraged in the journey you are in, for the Lord Himself goes before you.

Prayer

Lord Jesus, thank You for going before us as our Breaker and Shepherd. Strengthen our faith to trust You in every journey and help us walk boldly, knowing You have already made the way. Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

Pain is a blessing

“We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair.”

— 2 Corinthians 4:8 (ESV)

Many years ago, a group of people affected by leprosy would visit our home before Christmas, New Year, or Easter to seek alms and some help. They lived on the outskirts of our town, separated from others because their condition made them outcasts in society.

They came year after year, though their group grew smaller each time as some passed away. As a young girl, these visits often filled me with fear. I remember one particular visit vividly—a young father with leprosy came with his little son. My mother asked him about his friend who used to accompany him during previous visits.

With sadness in his eyes, he replied that his friend had been bitten by a rat one night while sleeping on the streets. Because he had lost sensation in his feet, he didn’t realize it until he began to bleed heavily. By the time others found him, he was taken to a government hospital—barely alive, having lost too much blood.

Though leprosy is now nearly eradicated in most parts of the world, that story remains deeply etched in my memory. It taught me something profound: what a blessing it is to feel pain. Without the experience of pain, we are only diminishing rather growing .

Leprosy is a disease caused by bacteria that damage the nerves and interfere with the body’s ability to sense pain. Because of this, those affected cannot feel touch, injury, or even severe wounds. How easily we take for granted the gift of pain—the very thing that protects us from harm.

Pain, though unpleasant, is a sign of life. It protects us, refines us, and often points us toward healing. Think of children who sometimes cry with leg pain during their growth spurts—it’s not to harm them, but to help them grow stronger.

In the same way, every one of us must face seasons of growing pains—emotional, spiritual, or physical. There is no truly successful person who has not walked through pain. Pain anchors us to our roots, deepens our faith, and shapes our character.

Job’s story reminds us of this truth. He was afflicted, mocked by friends, insulted by his wife, and lost everything—his wealth, fame, and family. Yet through it all, Job held firmly to his faith and declared, “I know that my Redeemer lives.” In the end, God restored him and blessed him with a double portion.

The Word of God assures us that your pain will not end in defeat. Your pain has a purpose—it draws you closer to God, strengthens your faith, and equips you to bring healing to others.

Scripture says that God is near to the brokenhearted. He hears the cry of the lonely, defends the widow, and cares for the fatherless. You are never alone in your pain. God will never allow you to endure more than you can bear. Whatever you are facing—whether through family struggles, friendships, loss, or illness—God will use it for His glory.

So remember, when God is on your side, even though you are afflicted on every side, you will not be crushed, perplexed, or driven to despair. This pain will turn out for your good.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of pain that reminds us we are alive and that You are near. Help me to see purpose in every trial and to trust that You are working all things for my good. Strengthen my heart, deepen my faith, and let my pain bring healing and hope to others.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

No One Shall Be Able To Stand Against You

“No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you.”

Joshua 1:5 ESV

Joshua grew up witnessing the hand of God over His people. From a young age, he was actively involved in helping Moses on the mission to lead the Israelites into the promised land.

Now that Moses was dead, Joshua was commanded to step up and take his place. Moses was known as a mighty man of wisdom, but now the mantle was falling on Joshua. Naturally, he might have been frightened or discouraged after the death of his mentor and leader. God spoke to Joshua multiple times, giving him courage and strength.

So many thoughts must have crossed Joshua’s mind as he considered taking Moses’ role. These were not easy people to lead. They were tough, often dissatisfied, ungrateful, and complaining. Managing them was a great task. Helping from behind the scenes was one thing, but being at the front lines brought a whole new level of stress.

The loss of a well-wisher and father figure may have left Joshua feeling emotionally weak. He had spent more time with Moses than with his own father. The absence of Moses’ voice, the lack of his gentle encouragement, must have weighed heavily on him.

But in that moment of grief, God stepped in to comfort and encourage Joshua: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid… for I will be with you wherever you go.” With that assurance, Joshua rose to the mission of leading God’s people.

What a great assurance from a great God! And this promise extends to you as well. You and Joshua are equal in God’s sight. He understands your season—whether joy, loss, grief, or transition.

You may be strong and capable, yet life may bring moments that drain your strength. You may have handled great responsibilities before, but now you may feel weighed down by insecurities, trauma, or the absence of encouragement you once relied on. Maybe you miss the voice or the embrace of someone who gave you strength.

But do not be discouraged. The Spirit of God is your greatest Comforter, and the Word of God reminds you of His promises: No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life, and the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go, and He will never leave you not forsake you.

The responsibilities you carry—the family you provide for, the business you manage, the project you are called to lead—will only draw out the best in you.

God told Joshua to take courage, to meditate on His Word day and night, and not to turn to the right or the left. When he obeyed, God promised him good success. The same instruction applies to us today for a successful life.

Joshua’s full potential was not revealed until he faced such a situation. In the same way, your disappointments, losses, and failures are shaping you to bring out your fullest potential.

Do not forget—no one will stand against you all the days of your life. In Christ, you are more than a conqueror.

Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for reminding me that You will never leave me nor forsake me. Remove every fear, every insecurity, and every doubt. I believe that in every battle I face, You are with me, and You will give me victory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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