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@1authenticheart blogging and creatively sharing Truth at www.1authenticheart.com

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Isn't the Bible just an out of date historical document with no relevance today? Well, I don't think so! Sign up at www.1authenticheart.com for weekly content delivered straight to your inbox starting this Wednesday. I can't wait to share with you!

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THANK YOU to those of you who have been joining me in these daily devotional studies... Stay tuned for all that 2016 has to offer. If you're not signed up yet- visit www.1authenticheart.com and join me for weekly Bible based devotional content. #Bible #reflection #devotional #love #Jesus God #1authenticheart

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Do we actually GET this? Elijah was just any old guy who believed in the POWER OF PRAYER & God used him MIGHTILY. Trust that God hears you as you cry out to Him. #God #Jesus #Bible #prayer #1authenticheart

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John 4 tells a remarkable story. Jesus encounters a woman at a well & her life is forever changed. Don't doubt the huge impact of a small encounter! #Jesus #Love #Bible #God

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Today, in my e-devotional, I look at the story of Joshua and Caleb. Their story is found in the book of Numbers. This verse documents the voices of those who, unlike Joshua and Caleb, looked at their opposition more than their #God. Can we relate? Their perspective of themselves then enforced the view that their opponents took of them! If you walk into a #battle looking, feeling, acting and behaving like the underdog before it’s even begun- what sort of impression are you giving off? YOU HAVE THE #VICTORY IN #CHRIST! Sign up for #FREE Biblical reflection- link in bio!! #Jesus #Bible #BibleStudy #1authenticheart

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This was Jim Elliot. A missionary who lost his life on the mission field in Ecuador. He was only 28. That was 60 years ago now. His heart to share the Gospel with unreached people has resonated throughout generations. As my message today reflects on loyalty and sacrifice looking at the story of Ruth- I look at Jim Elliot as embodying that completely. Yet, he wrote words like this! He recognised that his sacrifice was still so small in light the vastness of the Almighty. Reflecting on all of that this morning. 🙏🏽 Thankful for forerunners like Jim Elliot. #reflection #Jesus #God #missionaries #jimelliot #quote #1authenticheart

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Sooooo thankful for the wonderful words like these, which I've received from subscribers to my e-devotionals. 😄 Thank you for the tweets, texts, phone calls etc, guys. I'm SO excited and encouraged at what God is doing! I've still got over twenty days to go of these free downloadable Bible reflections. Join us on the journey- we're all loving how God is speaking! #God #Bible #BibleStudy #Jesus #dream #encouragement #signup #subscribe #reflection #testimony #1authenticheart

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#Repost @mrs_c_oye with @repostapp. ・・・ One word comes to mind when I think of this devotional #Obedience and that's what you have been @1authenticheart. I only think of your obedience. I have been reading your devotional everyday now and it is on point! Challenging, encouraging and God Glorifying. I thank God for you sister. Everyone sign up now: http://www.1authenticheart.com Excerpt: Who has made man's mouth? As God’s daughters and sons, He’s equipped us for great works, He’s called us to be His ambassadors. Once we realise that fully, we can begin to be all He desires us to be. God is in control, God is our strength, our protection and our rear guard. Most importantly, He knows us inside and out. He created our capabilities as well as the areas we may need more of a push in. He knows us better than we know ourselves." #Encouraged 🙌

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Thanks for the support @hannah.haigh! This pic you posted is very apt for today's message on Moses and today's theme of #doubt. #God can, even (and especially) when we can't! #Repost @hannah.haigh with @repostapp. ・・・ I have a million New Years resolutions (health, kindness and creativity...) but I know I can do none of it in my own strength. I've tried and I've failed. So my no1 'resolution' is to be rooted and grounded in love. One way I'm going to be intentional about that is by signing up to @1authenticheart's daily devotional. What better way to start the day than with a challenging and encouraging word in your inbox 👌🏻 here's to doing it in HIS strength 🙏🏻🙌🏻

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Thanks for the support @curlyproverbz! In today's devotional on Moses I state- "Just like Moses, we allow #fear, doubt & anxiety to have a louder voice than the quiet #confidence which whispers 'maybe I can do this'." #God has got you! Get encouraging #Bible #devotionals straight to your inbox. #Repost @curlyproverbz with @repostapp. ・・・ After a year of what can only be described as epic fails in my devotional life... I am really hoping that this year is going to be one of consistency. Sometimes you need a bit more than hope you need to find tools and support. So I was really excited to find out that my friend @1authenticheart has come up with a series of short devotionals to last you a month. Check it out when you get a chance. Link in her Bio. X

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Thanks for the support @mrs_c_oye. It's not too late to subscribe, guys! Today's devotional looked at the story of Moses' call and the theme of doubt. #Repost @mrs_c_oye with @repostapp. ・・・ Start off as you mean to go on each day, by devoting some time to studying God's Word and knowing him more. My sister @1authenticheart 's 30 day devotional series will be a great help as you meditate on God each morning. Sign up here: http://www.1authenticheart.com - you shall be blessed!

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A strong image with a strong meaning behind it... Today, my daily e-devotional message looked at the theme of conviction and the story of Nehemiah. The question I asked is this... Our world is broken. What about the brokenness convicts you? What injustice causes you to call upon the name of the Lord? What causes you to act? That heart stirring is God given! If you haven't signed up yet, but want Truth straight to your inbox every morning FREE for the next 27 days, drop your email address into the form on my website. www.1authenticheart.com 😊

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Today's e-devotional message looks at 'willing'. During the Christmas period, we often look at the life of Mary. It's always fascinating studying her life. Her willingness to say 'yes' to God in spite of the future being completely unknown is inspiring. What are you willing to say yes to God about today?

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God's Word is so powerful. I love how it speaks so distinctly into our lives. I'm really excited about my latest project and so encouraged by the response I've had for day one. Thank you! There's still 29 days left to receive Bible truth straight to your inbox. Sign up using the link in my bio. Read day one there too, so you know the sort of thing you'll be getting... #God #Bible #HappyNewYear #1authenticheart #faith #Devotional #reflection #newproject #BibleStudy #Christian

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Day One of 30 days worth of devotionals...

I’m so excited about my latest project. 30 days worth of Bible devotionals directly to you inbox free. All you have to do is drop your email address into the welcome page at www.1authenticheart.com. I’m sharing day one here to give you a taster of what’s to come. If you want the other 29 e-devotionals directly to your inbox, sign up!

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Happy New Year, all! ❤️🙌🏽 Day ONE of my 30 day e-devotional hit inboxes this morning! 😄🎉 Today, I looked at the story of Gideon and the theme of 'discernment'... How and why must we discern God's good and perfect will? I'll be posting DAY ONE ONLY publicly over on FB & Twitter later on as there's been quite a few people who have signed up since this morning's message was sent. THANK YOU! If you want to receive creative, Bible Truth directly to your inbox FREE, follow the link in my bio and subscribe. I'd love to share with you! There's still 29 days of this series to catch 😊... #HappyNewYear #2016 #1authenticheart #Devotional #reflection #Bible #BibleStudy #Jesus #God #Truth #faith #excitement

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Picture with me if you will, a child on the morning after Christmas. They sit on their bedroom floor surrounded by new toys and clothes. The scene could rival that of a messy shop floor on the first day of the January sales. Suddenly, the Father hears His child crying. Alarmed, He runs to their bedroom. "My child, what's the matter?" He asks. From behind watery eyes, the child looks up. "I've got nothing to do, dad. And nothing to wear." Bewildered by His child's outburst, the Father looks around the cluttered bedroom. He checks He's not forgotten to give His child their gifts. He doesn't need to look far, the pair are surrounded by the generous giving of the Father. The child has, in fact, been given more than they could hope for. "My child." The Father whispers. "Look up. You've got more in this bedroom than you could possibly need or ask for." Realisation spreads across their face as the child lifts their teary gaze and their eyes are drawn instantly to the abundance of new toys and clothes. They stand and begin to make their way over to the closest pile. Suddenly hesitant, the child looks back over their shoulder at the Father. "Can I?" The child asks, evidently overwhelmed by such generosity. The Father smiles. "My darling, these gifts are yours." Returning the smile, and walking with a more hurried pace now, the child approaches the pile of presents. They pick one of the toys up, happiness suddenly etched across their face. The Father quietly slips out of the room, leaving His child to familiarise themselves with what they've been given. He knows this is going to take a while.

The image I've tried to capture here, was painted vividly in my mind after reading the following:

“She dresses herself with strength and makes her arms strong.” (Proverbs 31:17)

I was grateful for the picture my mind's eye painted, inspired by these words. "She dresses herself..." At first I found it a little confusing. 'God gives the strength' I thought. This just looks like self-help. But I soon rethought this idea. How could she have dressed herself with something that wasn't already hers?

God does give the strength, just like the Father in the story gave the gifts to His child. In fact, if we were able to visualise all we've been given, we'd be literally stunned. But that's not where it stops. We have a part to play here. We must choose to equip ourselves the courage our Heavenly Father has gifted us, dress ourselves in the strength we've been freely given, surround ourselves with the peace and comfort He has provided us with. 

Like the child in the story, if we are complaining to our Father about what we don't have, we may well just need to look up and see the absolute abundance we've been generously given, and walk in it.