Devotions for the Distracted Heart

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Cultivate Gratitude

Oh, it’s easy to express gratitude when everything is going well, and I am well-rested. However, the challenge occurs when I am tired, distracted, or my expectations of others have not been met.
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Devastation of a florest

Distraction of Destruction

No matter how large or small your storm is, no matter how much was lost or destroyed, you are not alone. God is with you and powerful enough to support you and help you sort out, clean up and overcome the challenges.
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Lessons we learn through our dogs.

Distraction of a Dog’s Disappearance

I may not run away from God physically, but how often do I let distractions distance me from Him?
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Peg Arnold Dramatazing

Distraction of Disease

Jesus turned and saw her. “Take heart, daughter,” he said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed at that moment. Matthew 9:22 She had been suffering from…
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Blessed Wreath

Distraction of Deals

So don’t be misled, my dear brothers and sisters. Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in…
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Castle in the mountain by a lake

Distraction of the Danube

In life, I wish I could always travel that safe protected route where transitions are scheduled and most of my challenges can be predicted. However, many times, I find myself on the river where dangerous undertows unexpectedly pull me below the water’s surface, or the turbulent rapids toss and rock my world. During these times, my focus is only on the immediate moment.
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150 on field poolesville

Distraction of Drones

    When we only see and experience the details within our personal sphere of influence, we often don’t feel that we matter or sometimes that we make a difference. God, however, sees the big picture. He is directing our course, utilizing the abilities of many to fulfill His masterful plan. 
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Sun shinning through the trees

Distraction of Drupes

Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. …
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Search Me, God, and know My Heart - Psalm 139:23A NIV

Distraction of Disappearances

He knows about everyone, everywhere. Everything about us is bare and wide open to the all-seeing eyes of our living God; nothing can be hidden from him to whom we…
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Rock path through river

Distraction of Distance

Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? Psalm 139:7 When I was a young bride, we moved from Michigan to Maryland to begin…
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