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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 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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Day 342 The Gift of Grace | Ephesians 2:8–9

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/12/08

Send us a text What if you could stop trying to be “enough” and finally rest? Today we open Ephesians 2:8–9 and sit with the scandalous truth that salvation is a gift—unearned, unboosted by our best days, and undiminished by our worst. We talk plainly about how that truth dismantles perfectionism, quiets shame, and breaks the cycle of spiritual performance that leaves so many exhausted. I share how grace changes the story you tell yourself: from striving to belonging, from fear to trust. You...

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Day 341 The Gift of Community | Hebrews 10:24–25

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/12/07

Send us a text What if the strength you’re missing isn’t a mindset shift but a person standing beside you? Today we explore the surprising power of community through Hebrews 10:24–25 and unpack why your spiritual life flourishes when you stop walking alone. From encouragement that fuels courage to accountability that feels like care, we break down how consistent connection helps you heal faster, grow stronger, and live out your faith with purpose. We share why gathering matters beyond Sunday...

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Day 340 The Gift of Joy | Psalm 16:11

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/12/06

Send us a text What if joy didn’t rise and fall with your calendar, your inbox, or your last conversation? We explore a simple, powerful promise from Psalm 16:11 and uncover why joy rooted in God’s presence remains steady when happiness flickers. With warm guidance and a short prayer, we walk through a practical shift: stop leaning on outcomes for relief and start receiving joy as a daily gift that meets you right where life feels uncertain. We share how God’s presence provides more than com...

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Day 339 The Gift of Purpose | Ephesians 2:10

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/12/05

Send us a text Purpose doesn’t have to be complicated or elusive. We open Ephesians 2:10 and sit with a promise that reshapes identity: you are God’s masterpiece, created anew in Christ to do good works already prepared for you. That vision moves purpose from a distant ideal to a daily invitation, and it reframes your gifts—not as random traits, but as tools entrusted to you for love, service, and real impact. We walk through what it means to live as God’s workmanship in practical terms. Fro...

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Day 338 The Gift of Peace | John 14:27

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/12/04

Send us a text Peace isn’t earned, hacked, or scheduled—it’s given. Today we explore the promise from John 14:27 that Jesus offers a peace the world can’t manufacture, a peace that quiets the mind and steadies the heart even when life feels unpredictable. We talk about why circumstantial calm never lasts, how spiritual peace holds up under stress, and what it looks like to receive rather than chase the stillness we need. I share a short reflection on moving from control to trust—shifting the...

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Day 337 The Gift of Forgiveness | 1 John 1:9

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/12/03

Send us a text Grace changes everything when we finally stop carrying what breaks us. Today we lean into 1 John 1:9 and unpack how confession opens the door to real freedom—freedom from guilt, shame, and the heavy habits that keep us stuck. We share how God’s faithfulness and justice meet at the cross, why forgiveness is stronger than resentment, and how cleansing is more than a feeling—it’s a secure new standing that reshapes how we live, love, and set wise boundaries. We move from promise ...

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Day 336 The Greatest Gift of All | John 3:16

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/12/02

Send us a text When the season gets loud, a single sentence can steady the heart. We turn to John 3:16 and sit with the stunning claim that God loved the world and proved it by giving His Son. Not a rule to follow or a task list to complete, but a gift to receive. That shift—from striving to receiving—changes how we move through December and every day after. We share why salvation is the greatest gift, why it can’t be earned, and how that truth frees us from the treadmill of performance. As ...

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Day 335 Gifts in the Season | James 1:17

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/12/01

Send us a text Tinsel and tags are loud, but the holiest gifts often arrive quietly. Today we slow down with James 1:17 and explore how every good and perfect gift—from patience to unexpected strength—comes from a Father who does not shift with the seasons. Instead of chasing what glitters, we learn to name what lasts: mercy offered in a hard conversation, a new morning when hope felt thin, a friend who prays when words won’t come. We share practical ways to spot these unwrapped gifts in rea...

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Day 334 Living a Life of Gratitude | 1 Thessalonians...

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/11/30

Send us a text A simple practice can change the way you meet every challenge: joy, prayer, and gratitude woven into the ordinary hours. We open 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 and explore how thankfulness becomes more than manners or positive thinking. It is a daily rhythm that shifts perspective from scarcity to presence, strengthens faith by remembering God’s track record, and softens our relationships with steady appreciation. Across this focused month, we’ve watched gratitude act like a quiet we...

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Day 333 Gratitude Invites God’s Peace | Colossians 3:15

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2025/11/29

Send us a text Feeling stretched thin by worry, deadlines, or that low hum of unease you can’t quite name? We lean into a simple, biblical rhythm that helps your heart breathe again: gratitude that invites the peace of Christ to take the lead. With Colossians 3:15 as our anchor, we unpack how giving thanks is not a denial of reality but a doorway to it—clearer, calmer, and ruled by someone greater than our anxiety. We start by tracing the connection between thankfulness and inner stillness, ...

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Day 332 Gratitude Keeps You Humble | Deuteronomy 8:17–18

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/11/28

Send us a text When success stacks up, it’s tempting to believe we built it alone. Today we slow down and tell a different story—one rooted in Deuteronomy 8:17–18 and the quiet conviction that God gives the power to produce. We explore how gratitude becomes a daily guardrail against pride, how it reframes our wins without diminishing hard work, and how a simple five‑minute practice can reset the heart before ambition sets the agenda. I share a short reading from the New Living Translation an...

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Day 331 Thankfulness Helps You Recognize God’s...

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/11/27

Send us a text Anxiety loves questions with no finish line. What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear? Today we slow the spiral, sit with Matthew 6:31–32, and practice a simple act of gratitude that changes how we see provision and how we carry the day. I walk through a short, repeatable exercise you can try between the turkey, the game, and the pie: write down concrete ways God has met your needs in the last week and month, then thank Him for each one. Small moments count—timel...

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Day 330 Thankfulness Strengthens Your Witness |...

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/11/26

Send us a text What if one small act could make your faith visible without saying a word? Today we explore how thankfulness, especially in hard moments, becomes a quiet testimony that draws people toward hope. Guided by Colossians 4:5–6, we look at the link between living wisely, speaking graciously, and making the most of everyday moments that reveal what anchors us. We unpack why gratitude is more than manners. When your joy isn’t tied to circumstances, your words feel different—gentler, s...

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Day 329 Gratitude Opens the Door to God’s Blessing |...

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2025/11/25

Send us a text Feeling weighed down and short on hope? We explore the surprising claim from Psalm 50:23 that giving thanks is a sacrifice that honors God, and why that choice—especially when it hurts—can open the door to blessing, clarity, and peace. I share how gratitude functions not as denial but as a deliberate act of trust that shifts your mindset from fear to faith and positions you to notice God’s presence in the middle of real problems. We start by grounding the theme in Scripture fr...

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Day 328 Thankfulness Overcomes Complaining |...

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/11/24

Send us a text A simple habit can change the way your entire day feels. We explore how choosing thankfulness over complaining reshapes your mindset, calms your reactions, and clarifies your witness, drawing on Philippians 2:14–15 to ground the practice in truth rather than trends. If you’ve felt stuck in a cycle of grumbling or low-grade frustration, this short, focused reflection offers a concrete way out. We walk through the real cost of complaining—how it narrows attention, burns energy, ...

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Day 327 Gratitude Changes How You See the Future |...

Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong ·

2025/11/23

Send us a text If your thoughts keep racing toward worst-case scenarios, this short, grounded conversation offers a different path: gratitude that reshapes how you see tomorrow. Lauren takes us into Jeremiah 29:11 and shows how remembering God’s steady character can turn anxious forecasting into a confident, steady next step. We don’t deny hard realities; we learn to anchor our hopes in a Planner who is good, even when the timing is slow and the details are unclear. We walk through a simple ...

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