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November 2, 2026
God, I thank you that because you are Lord of my life, when I call on you in times of trouble, you'll rescue me; for your ears are open to my cries. "Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress." ~Psalm 107: 6 (NRSV)
MINISTER VALERIE ELLIS
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October 26, 2026
When I feel overwhelmed as my day moves along, Lord, give me peace of mind when I remember that I walk in Your presence, and don't have to face my tasks alone! "He said, 'My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.'" ~Exodus 33:14 (NRSV)
MINISTER VALERIE ELLIS
Oct 261 min read
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October 19, 2026
O God, I thank you for your amazing grace that bought my liberty; and I'll praise your name forever, for I never shall forget what you've done for me! '''I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery;'" ~Exodus 20:5 (NRSV)
MINISTER VALERIE ELLIS
Oct 201 min read
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October 5, 2026
Lord, because You are my Shepherd, even in this bad economy I lack nothing; for You supply my every need, and my hungry soul You always feed! "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." ~Psalm 23:1 (NRSV)
MINISTER VALERIE ELLIS
Oct 51 min read
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September 28, 2026
Lord, I humble myself under your mighty hand, for I know its true, that I can't make it through life, without being guided and instructed by You! "He leads the humble in what is right and teaches the humble His way." ~Psalm 5:9 (NRSV)
MINISTER VALERIE ELLIS
Sep 281 min read
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September 21, 2026
In difficult times like these, Lord, help me to remember that I can still trust in you to provide my daily needs! "They asked and he brought quails and gave them food from heaven in abundance." ~Psalm 105:40 (NRSV)
MINISTER VALERIE ELLIS
Sep 231 min read
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September 14, 2026
When I thought I would drown in the sea of my adversity, God, I thank you for doing the miraculous to provide a way of escape, just for me! "But the Israelites walked on dry ground through the sea, the waters forming a wall for them on their right and on their left." ~Exodus 14:29 (NRSV)
MINISTER VALERIE ELLIS
Sep 131 min read
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September 7, 2026
Lord, I praise you for your grace and mercy that causes you to delight in me, in spite of my sin; and I put my trust in you, knowing every situation I face, I will win! "For the Lord takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with victory." ~Psalm 149:4 (NRSV)
MINISTER VALERIE ELLIS
Sep 81 min read
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August 31, 2026
God, I praise You because You are God, all by Yourself; and are actively present and able to deliver me from my troubles, without anyone's help! "God said to Moses, 'I AM WHO I AM.' He said further, 'Thus you shall say to the Israelites, 'I AM has sent me to you.'" ~Exodus 3:14 (NRSV)
MINISTER VALERIE ELLIS
Sep 11 min read
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August 24, 2026
O Lord, I thank you, for I know, without question, I've been able to survive every one of life's trials, only because of Your faithful intervention! "If it had not been the LORD who was on our side--let Israel now say---" ~Psalm 124: 1
MINISTER VALERIE ELLIS
Aug 241 min read
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August 17, 2026
Gracious God, when I'm in trouble, I thank you for hearing and receiving my pleas; and then mercifully supplying what I need! "Then Jesus answered her, Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish." And her daughter was healed from that moment." ~Matthew 15:28 (NRSV)
MINISTER VALERIE ELLIS
Aug 171 min read
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August 10, 2026
When the storms of life are raging and even if the billows roll or the breakers dash; Lord, let me stretch-out on faith, trusting You to hold me fast! "Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, 'You of little faith, why did you doubt?'" ~Matthew 14:31 (NRSV)
MINISTER VALERIE ELLIS
Aug 101 min read
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August 3, 2026
Omnipresent God, I thank you for access to Your presence night and day; so, when I falter and need help, I know You are only a prayer away! "The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth." ~Psalm 145:18 (NRSV)
MINISTER VALERIE ELLIS
Aug 31 min read
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July 27, 2026
When things in my life don't seem to be working out like they should, O God, help me to trust that You are in total control, and are working everything out for my good! "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose." ~Romans 8:28 (NRSV)
MINISTER VALERIE ELLIS
Jul 271 min read
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July 20, 2026
Lord, thank you for the assurance that your presence is not tied to any specific location; so, no matter where I go, I'll be under your care and protection! "Know that I am with you and will keep you wherever you go . . . " ~Genesis 28:15a (NRSV)
MINISTER VALERIE ELLIS
Jul 201 min read
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July 13, 2026
O God, help me to daily trust and walk in your Word; for it's the only way, that I can see and make it through, these dark and difficult days! "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." ~ Psalm 119:105 (NRSV)
MINISTER VALERIE ELLIS
Jul 131 min read
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June 29, 2026
Jehovah Jireh, in this season of lack, help me to daily decide, to look up in faith, and trust You to provide! "And Abraham looked up and saw a ram, caught in a thicket by its horns. Abraham went and took the ram and offered it up as a burnt offering instead of his son." ~ Genesis 22:13 (NRSV)
MINISTER VALERIE ELLIS
Jun 291 min read
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June 15, 2026
Good Shepherd, help me to recognize your voice among the noise of the world today; so, I can discern your leading along life's narrow way! "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they will follow me." ~John 10:27 (NIV)
MINISTER VALERIE ELLIS
Jun 151 min read
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June 8, 2026
Because I can always rely on You to rescue me in seasons of distress, Lord, may I never fail to praise You for my deliverance and for Your faithfulness! "Call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me." ~Psalm 50:15 (NRSV)
MINISTER VALERIE ELLIS
Jun 81 min read
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June 1, 2026
When my world is chaotic and grows dark as the midnight, speak Lord; for your Word will instantly bring order and light back into my life! "Then God said, 'Let there be light.' And there was light." ~Genesis 1:3 (NRSV)
MINISTER VALERIE ELLIS
Jun 11 min read
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