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Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong

This daily meetup is a great way to start or end your day, in the Word of God. Short, daily devotionals designed to set you on the correct course for your life. Wisdom for YOUR day, Everyday!

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Day 229 Still Learning Grace | John 1:16–17

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/08/17

Send us a text What if you could stop the exhausting cycle of trying to prove your worth? Grace changes everything. Today we're diving into John 1:16-17, exploring a transformative truth that many of us struggle to fully embrace. "From His abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another, for the law was given through Moses, but God's unfailing love and faithfulness came through Jesus Christ." These verses reveal the heart of God's relationship with us—not based on our perf...

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Day 228 Learning to Forgive | Matthew 6:14

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/08/16

Send us a text Freedom awaits those who learn to forgive. Join Lauren as she tackles one of faith's most challenging practices through Matthew 6:14, offering gentle yet powerful insights on releasing resentment and embracing healing. Forgiveness rarely feels fair or comes naturally. Many of us struggle with the notion that forgiving someone means excusing their behavior or pretending we weren't hurt. But Lauren reframes this spiritual discipline beautifully: "Forgiveness is about freedom, an...

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Day 227 Be Rooted, Not Rushed | Jeremiah 17:7–8

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2025/08/15

Send us a text What if the secret to spiritual strength isn't moving faster but growing deeper? Today we explore a powerful truth from Jeremiah 17 that challenges our culture's obsession with speed and productivity. "Be rooted, not rushed" serves as both our theme and our challenge as we examine the prophet's vivid imagery of trees planted along riverbanks. These aren't just any trees—they're symbols of believers whose trust in God allows them to develop systems of spiritual nourishment that...

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Day 226 Finish What You Started | 2 Peter 1:5–7

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/08/14

Send us a text Have you ever started something with enthusiasm only to abandon it halfway through? Faith works the same way—it's not enough to begin the journey; we must persist until the end. Today's reflection on 2 Peter 1:5-7 unveils a powerful roadmap for spiritual growth. The apostle Peter doesn't just encourage us to have faith; he challenges us to build upon it systematically. Like a master architect, he lays out the blueprints: faith as the foundation, followed by moral excellence, k...

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Day 225 Ask Bold Questions | James 1:5

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/08/13

Send us a text Have you ever hesitated to bring your questions to God? Today's episode explores the liberating truth from James 1:5 that not only is God not annoyed by our questions—He actually welcomes them with generosity and love. We dive into why we often hold back from asking God for wisdom. Sometimes it's fear of the answer we might receive. Other times, it's the misguided belief that mature faith means already having all the answers. James offers a refreshing counter-perspective, enco...

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Day 224 Practice What You’ve Learned | Philippians 4:9

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/08/12

Send us a text What happens when we move beyond simply hearing spiritual truths to actively living them out? Today's reflection on Philippians 4:9 challenges us to examine the gap between our knowledge and our actions. "Knowledge that isn't applied can't change you." This powerful statement forms the cornerstone of our devotional as we explore Paul's exhortation to the Philippians to "keep putting into practice" what they had learned. Spiritual transformation doesn't occur through passive ab...

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Day 223 Stay Teachable | Proverbs 12:1

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/08/11

Send us a text "To learn, you must love discipline. It is stupid to hate correction." These blunt words from Solomon in Proverbs 12:1 cut straight to the heart of spiritual growth. What if the very thing we resist most—correction—is exactly what we need to flourish? Join me as we explore the challenging but transformative concept of staying teachable. Growth isn't automatic; it requires humility cultivated through a teachable spirit. When we resist correction, we choose comfort over transfor...

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Day 222 Still Learning Grace | John 1:16–17

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/08/10

Send us a text What if the burden of performance you've been carrying was never yours to bear? Today we dive deep into the transformative concept of grace through John 1:16-17, exploring how "from His abundance, we have all received one gracious blessing after another." The beauty of grace lies in its abundance and constancy - it keeps flowing regardless of our performance or perceived worthiness. When shame whispers that you're not enough, grace speaks a different truth. "Grace was never ab...

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Day 221 The Lesson of Rest | Mark 6:31

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/08/09

Send us a text Are you caught in the endless cycle of busyness, wearing your exhaustion as a badge of honor? Take a breath and consider this: even Jesus needed to rest. Today we explore the counter-cultural wisdom found in Mark 6:31, where Jesus invites his disciples to "go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile." This simple yet profound invitation challenges everything our achievement-oriented society tells us about productivity and success. When Jesus and his disciples were so ...

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Day 220: Rooted to Grow | Colossians 2:6–7

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/08/08

Send us a text Spiritual growth follows natural laws—just like plants need strong roots before producing fruit, our faith needs deep anchoring in Christ to flourish. Today's episode unpacks the profound wisdom of Colossians 2:6-7, revealing why your spiritual roots matter more than quick results. We often chase visible spiritual achievements while neglecting what happens beneath the surface. But as we explore Paul's agricultural metaphor, you'll discover why "shallow roots lead to fragile fa...

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Day 219: Learning in the Waiting | Psalm 27:14

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/08/07

Send us a text Waiting rarely feels valuable in our fast-paced world, yet today's meditation reveals it might be where God does His most profound work in our lives. Drawing from Psalm 27:14, we explore the counterintuitive truth that periods of delay aren't wasted time but sacred opportunities for spiritual formation. What makes David's words so striking is his pairing of patience with courage. Waiting on God isn't passive—it requires tremendous strength to surrender our timelines and trust ...

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Day 218: Wisdom Over Impulse | Proverbs 19:2

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/08/06

Send us a text Have you ever rushed into a decision only to regret it later? Today's meditation on Proverbs 19:2 addresses a timeless struggle: balancing enthusiasm with wisdom. "Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good. Haste makes mistakes." These simple words contain profound guidance for navigating life's choices. While passion and excitement are wonderful qualities, they require the guardrails of discernment to be truly effective. When we allow enthusiasm to drive us without seekin...

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Day 217: Learn from Correction | Hebrews 12:10–11

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2025/08/05

Send us a text Have you ever struggled to see the value in being corrected? Today's meditation on Hebrews 12:10-11 reveals a profound truth that might transform how you view life's challenges and spiritual growth opportunities. When correction comes our way, our first instinct is often resistance. We justify our actions, make excuses, or simply ignore that gentle nudge from the Holy Spirit. But Scripture reveals a beautiful purpose behind God's discipline: "God's discipline is always good fo...

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Day 216: The Wise Keep Listening | Proverbs 1:5

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/08/04

Send us a text Wisdom doesn't happen by accident. It's not something you stumble into or magically acquire with age. Drawing from Proverbs 1:5, today's meditation reveals how even those already considered wise must continue listening to grow deeper in understanding. The paradox of wisdom is that the moment you stop actively listening is precisely when you stop growing. Pride silently convinces us we've learned enough or experienced enough, closing our ears to new insights and divine guidance...

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Day 215 Steady Love | Psalm 94:18–19

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/08/03

Send us a text Have you ever felt yourself slipping—emotionally, spiritually, or mentally—after a challenging week? That raw, vulnerable feeling of losing your grip is exactly where today's meditation begins. Drawing from the profound wisdom of Psalm 94:18-19, this episode explores what happens in those critical moments when we acknowledge our vulnerability. "I am slipping," the psalmist candidly admits, before immediately recognizing the transformative power of God's unfailing love that pro...

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Day 214 He’s Still Listening | Psalm 66:19

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/08/02

Send us a text Have you ever felt the weight of silence after pouring your heart out in prayer? That moment when your words seem to disappear into thin air, leaving you wondering if anyone's really listening? Today's reflection takes us straight to the heart of this universal struggle with a powerful verse from Psalm 66:19: "But God did listen. He paid attention to my prayer." This deceptively simple statement carries profound comfort for anyone feeling unheard. Throughout our exploration, w...

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Day 213 A Light for the Path | Psalm 119:105

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/08/01

Send us a text Have you ever found yourself desperately wanting the complete roadmap for your life while God seems to hand you just a small lamp? This tension lies at the heart of our spiritual journey and forms the powerful foundation of today's devotional. Diving deep into Psalm 119:105—"Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path"—we explore why God often reveals just enough light for our next step rather than illuminating our entire future. Far from being a limitation, t...

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Day 212 A Steady Heart | Psalm 57:7

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/07/31

Send us a text What anchors you when life feels unstable? Today's meditation on Psalm 57:7 offers a refreshing perspective on finding steadiness in an uncertain world. "My heart is confident in you, O God. My heart is confident." These powerful words reveal a profound truth about spiritual maturity—true confidence isn't based on favorable outcomes or personal strength but on God's unchanging character. As we continue our Summer of Psalms journey, we discover that the promise isn't a problem-...

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Day 211 Don’t Forget His Benefits | Psalm 103:2–5

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/07/30

Send us a text Ever notice how quickly we forget the amazing things God has already done for us? Our minds race forward to the next need, the next prayer request, the next challenge—while the evidence of His faithfulness piles up behind us, unacknowledged and underappreciated. In this soul-stirring devotional, we explore Psalm 103:2-5, where David reminds himself (and us) to "never forget the good things he does for me." This isn't just casual advice—it's a spiritual practice that transforms...

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Day 210 My Help Comes from the Lord | Psalm 121:1–2

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/07/29

Send us a text Have you ever found yourself looking in all the wrong places for the strength you need? In this soul-stirring episode, we explore the profound wisdom of Psalm 121:1-2, where the psalmist poses a question that resonates across centuries: "I look up to the mountains. Does my help come from there?" We dig into the historical context of this passage, revealing how travelers would scan the hills for shelter and protection during their journeys. This ancient reality mirrors our mode...

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