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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 362 Every Day is a Gift | Psalm 118:24

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/12/28

Send us a text If joy felt out of reach this week, consider a different starting point: today itself is a gift. We lean into Psalm 118:24—“This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it”—and unpack why that line can reset your mindset in minutes. Lauren guides a gentle, practical reflection that turns gratitude from a vague feeling into a daily practice. Through personal encouragement and scripture, we map a simple path to noticing the blessings you might be stepping ove...

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Day 361 The Gift of a New Beginning | Isaiah 43:19

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/12/27

Send us a text If you’ve been waiting for permission to turn the page, consider this your moment. We open Isaiah 43:19 and sit with a bold claim: God is already doing something new. That promise isn’t abstract or reserved for people who feel “ready.” It speaks to anyone standing at the edge of a year with mixed feelings—grateful, tired, hopeful, unsure—and invites a fresh start rooted in God’s steady love, not in our perfect timing. We walk through a simple framework to move from inspiration...

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Day 360 The Gift of Sharing the Good News | Matthew...

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/12/26

Send us a text What if sharing your faith felt less like pressure and more like a gift? We explore the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19–20 and uncover a simple, compassionate way to give the hope of Jesus to someone you care about. Instead of memorizing scripts or forcing moments, we slow down, pray for one person by name, and ask God for an open door and the right words. That small shift—from duty to delight—can change how you see every conversation. We walk through why the gospel is too g...

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Day 359 The Gift of Jesus | Luke 2:10–11

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/12/25

Send us a text Fear fades fast when a clear message breaks through the noise: good news brings great joy for all people. We open Luke 2 and sit with the angel’s words, the quiet surprise of a manger, and the courage that grows when we remember who the gift truly is. No glitter is required to make this moment holy; the wonder comes from a Savior who chose humility so no one would stand at the door feeling unworthy. We walk through the Christmas story with fresh eyes, tracing the themes of hop...

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Day 358 The Gift of Gratitude for God’s Gifts | Psalm...

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/12/24

Send us a text When the day blurs and your heart feels rushed, a single line from Psalm 103:2 can pull everything back into focus: let all that I am praise the Lord, and may I never forget the good things he does for me. We lean into that invitation with a simple, practical rhythm—write down ten gifts from God today, pray over them, and watch how gratitude softens your outlook and strengthens your trust. We explore why remembering is a spiritual discipline, not a sentimental escape. Forgetti...

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Day 357 The Gift of Serving Others | Mark 10:45

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/12/23

Send us a text What if the most powerful thing you do today is something no one sees? We reflect on Mark 10:45 and the surprising strength found in serving others without seeking credit. Instead of chasing recognition, we explore how small, practical acts of love bring clarity, peace, and purpose to a noisy day. We start by grounding the message in Scripture: Jesus redefines greatness through service and self-giving. From there, we get concrete about what that looks like in real life—texting...

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Day 356 The Gift of God’s Promises | 2 Peter 1:4

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/12/22

Send us a text When life tilts and your mind starts to spiral, a clear promise can pull you back to center. Today we pause with 2 Peter 1:4 and sit with a truth that refuses to wobble: God’s promises are great, precious, and rooted in His unchanging character. That means they hold when emotions swing, plans fall through, or uncertainty swells. We talk about why divine promises don’t carry the cracks of human pledges and how that reliability can steady your habits, your choices, and your hope....

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Day 355 The Gift of Faith | Hebrews 11:1

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/12/21

Send us a text When the outcome blurs and the stakes feel high, how do you take the next step without seeing the full picture? We turn to Hebrews 11:1 to frame faith not as a wish, but as grounded confidence—evidence drawn from God’s proven character and presence in our lives. This short, focused episode with Lauren explores how trust becomes actionable courage, why it grows through daily time with Scripture and prayer, and how simple practices can keep your hope steady when uncertainty is lo...

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Day 354 The Gift of God’s Presence | Matthew 28:20

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/12/20

Send us a text What if one promise could steady your heart in both storms and sunshine? We turn to Matthew 28:20 in the New Living Translation and linger on the words many of us know by heart but rarely practice with intention: “I am with you always.” Rather than treating that line like a slogan, we unpack how the awareness of God’s presence can soften fear, strengthen courage, and anchor joy without drifting into pride. From the pressure of daily responsibilities to the sting of loneliness, ...

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Day 353 The Gift of Eternal Life | Romans 6:23

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/12/19

Send us a text What if the most important thing about your future is already settled? We open Romans 6:23 and sit with its sharp contrast—wages versus gift, death versus life—and discover how grace reframes our days. The promise of eternal life through Christ isn’t a distant theory; it’s a practical anchor that steadies us when fear spikes, plans fracture, or doubt starts to shout. We explore how a secure future with Jesus loosens the grip of performance and perfectionism. When your worth no...

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Day 352 The Gift of Strength in Weakness | 2...

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/12/18

Send us a text If strength has felt like a mask you can’t keep holding, this reflection offers a kinder way forward. We open 2 Corinthians 12:9 and sit with a promise that feels both disarming and deeply practical: grace is enough, and power shows up where we’re honest about our limits. Instead of glamorizing grit, we talk through how dependence becomes a doorway to real courage, and why admitting “I can’t do this alone” can steady your next step today. I share a simple, repeatable practice ...

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Day 351 The Gift of Freedom | Galatians 5:1

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/12/17

Send us a text What if the freedom you’re chasing is already yours? We unpack Galatians 5:1 with fresh clarity and a grounded practice you can use today to stop living like you’re still chained. Rather than piling on more rules or spiritual performance, we walk through the difference between grace that transforms and legalism that exhausts, and we anchor it all in the promise of John 8:36: when Jesus sets you free, that freedom is real and lasting. I share a simple exercise to make freedom p...

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Day 350 The Gift of Prayer | Hebrews 4:16

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/12/16

Send us a text Feeling stretched thin or stuck in your head? We open Hebrews 4:16 and find a quiet revolution: you are invited to come boldly to a throne of grace. Not later. Not when you feel worthy. Now. That simple line reframes prayer from a religious task into a living conversation that offers mercy for what you regret and practical help for what you face today. We walk through what “bold” really means—confidence grounded in God’s character, not bravado or performance. You’ll hear how p...

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Day 349 The Gift of God’s Word | Psalm 119:105

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/12/15

Send us a text When life feels dim and decisions feel heavy, a little light can change everything. Today we lean into Psalm 119:105—“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path”—and explore how Scripture offers practical guidance for the very next step. Rather than waiting for a full map of the future, we embrace the gift of a lamp that shows just enough to move forward with courage and calm. We share a simple practice to make God’s word your daily source of strength: set a ...

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Day 348 The Gift of Worship | Psalm 100:1–2

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/12/14

Send us a text What if the quickest path to clarity and courage is fifteen minutes of worship? We open Psalm 100 and uncover a simple practice that moves worship from a weekend event to a daily lifeline. No hype, no heavy rules—just a clear invitation to bring your real self to a real God and watch your heart realign. We walk through the language of Psalm 100—shout, serve, come, sing—and translate it into habits anyone can use. Joy shifts your mindset before the day starts. Gladness reframes...

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Day 347 The Gift of Family | Psalm 127:3–5

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/12/13

Send us a text Some days family feels like a warm shelter; other days it feels like a maze. We lean into Psalm 127 to name a simple, powerful truth: family is a gift. Not a perfect gift, not an easy gift, but a sacred trust we receive and steward with gratitude, patience, and prayer. I share a short reflection on what it means to see children—and the people who shape us—as arrows in a warrior’s hands, crafted with care and released with purpose. We talk frankly about the realities: misunders...

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Day 346 The Gift of Giving | Acts 20:35

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/12/12

Send us a text What if joy isn’t something you chase, but something that grows when you give it away? We zoom in on a short line from Acts 20:35—“It is more blessed to give than to receive”—and explore how that simple claim can reframe your day, your purpose, and your peace. Rather than treating generosity as an occasional extra, we walk through how a giving posture becomes a source of energy and clarity when life feels scattered. We share practical ways to start small and stay consistent: o...

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Day 345 The Gift of the Holy Spirit | Acts 2:38

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/12/11

Send us a text What if real help is closer than your next deep breath? We explore the promise at the heart of Acts 2:38 and the hope that comes with receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit—God’s own presence within us for forgiveness, guidance, and strength. This conversation moves from Scripture to practice, offering a short prayer you can use today and a simple way to notice the Spirit’s lead in your decisions, relationships, and inner life. We talk plainly about comfort that steadies you wi...

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Day 344 The Gift of Time | Psalm 90:12

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/12/10

Send us a text What if every minute you hold is a gift—one that can shape your character, your relationships, and your legacy? We reflect on Psalm 90:12 and explore a simple way to turn time from something that slips by into something you steward with courage and clarity. I share a short practice to reframe your day, a guided prayer for focus, and a reminder that wisdom grows when we accept the brevity of life and invest in what will last. We start by grounding the heart in Scripture: “Teach...

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Day 343 The Gift of Hope | Romans 15:13

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/12/09

Send us a text When life feels heavy, hope can feel distant—yet Scripture insists it’s closer than we think. We take a quiet, focused walk through Romans 15:13 to explore how God, the source of hope, fills us with joy and peace as we trust Him. Not wishful thinking, not a motivational slogan, but the confident expectation that God will do what He promised, planted and powered by the Holy Spirit. We slow down to name what’s uncertain right now and practice a simple, concrete exercise: write t...

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