Teaching is a work of heart that takes energy and inspiration. Whether your classroom is in a traditional school building or right next to your kitchen, the young people you are equipping are blessed to have you pouring wisdom into their lives. Prayers & Promises for Teachers is a topically organized collection that guides you through themes of peace, purpose, wisdom, patience, strength, and more. Encouraging Scriptures, heartfelt prayers, and prompting questions give you an opportunity to find joy and truth in God's Word. Stay connected to God and believe in his promises. Ask him to help you lead with grace and compassion. He is with you, guiding you in how to make a positive impact on those in your care.

The circumstances of life may have you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or discouraged. Because God's love for you is unchanging and his promises are true, you can choose to trust in his steady outpouring of grace and strength. Find the hope, joy, and peace that is abundant in God as you reflect on these daily devotional entries and Scriptures. Allow your heart to believe the best as you ponder the thought-provoking questions. Remember God's faithfulness and continue to believe that he is with you no matter what comes your way.

Jesus said we can do all that he did in his ministry on earth and even more if we believe in him. This is no small statement! Jesus performed large displays of God's power through miracles, signs, and wonders. We were never meant to stay small in prayer or in faith. When Jesus said whatever you ask, it included the big, bold prayers that would be impossible to accomplish on our own. As you read these Scriptures, short devotions, and prayers, pray in Jesus' name with faith! Take him at his word and ask for greater things. Grow bold in the way you ask him to move in your life and in the world around you. He loves to save, heal, comfort, and amaze. We catch a glimpse of the glory and goodness of God through answered prayer. He has not stopped moving in power, so let's keep asking him to show up in wonderful ways. SPECIAL FEATURES - High-grade faux leather cover provides durability and exquisite tactile appeal. - Special heat debossing gives the cover a two-tone appearance and creates indentation which shows off the intricate design and varied texture. - Metallic and matte foil finishing touches are elegantly placed to enhance features, capturing attention and adding class for an aesthetic appeal. - Sturdy Smyth-sewn binding stitches the signatures together creating durability and allowing pages to lay flat when open. Decorative head and foot bands are also added to further complement the binding. - Matte art high quality paper with a smooth satin touch provides long-lasting vivid coloration and durability. - A beautiful satin ribbon marker conveniently keeps your place so you can quickly pick up where you left off.

It is all too easy to dwell on the negative aspects of life. We can talk for hours about conflict, worries, and disappointment, creating feelings of hopelessness, discouragement, and a lack of trust in our heavenly Father who is faithful, good, and just. Jesus said out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks. What we focus on affects how we live.

Detox for the Soul will help you battle against toxic thinking. Renew your mind as you reflect on the Scriptures, devotional entries, and prayers written in this book. Identify your negative thoughts and compare them with truth. What does the Bible say? Are your thoughts honoring of yourself and others? Are they holy, excellent, or worthy of praise? Stop the downward spiral of doubt, comparison, and criticism, and choose instead to dwell on true, pure, noble, and lovely things. Enhance your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing as you spend time in God’s presence.

Detox your soul and experience the refreshing nature of a positive outlook.

How can a young person keep their life pure? By living according to your word. Psalm 119:9 NIRV Living for God can be hard. You hear so many different messages about what is right and wrong, and that can be very confusing. God's Word is full of truth and light and life, and it can lead you into making good decisions every day. Spending time with God helps you to be a girl who is full of love, kindness, and joy. Each devotion in this book begins with one word for the day. Think about this word as you read the connected Bible verse, devotion, and question. Focus on the word as you go about your day and see if it changes the way you think about things. Let Jesus bring light and peace to your heart as you listen to his wisdom. When other people see his light shining in you, they will want it too!

"Whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son." John 14:13 NIV Jesus said we can do all that he did in his ministry on earth and even more if we believe in him. This is no small statement! Jesus performed large displays of God's power through miracles, signs, and wonders. We were never meant to stay small in prayer or in faith. When Jesus said whatever you ask, it included the big, bold prayers that would be impossible to accomplish on our own. As you read these Scriptures, short devotions, and prayers, pray in Jesus' name with faith! Take him at his word and ask for greater things. Grow bold in the way you ask him to move in your life and in the world around you. He loves to save, heal, comfort, and amaze. We catch a glimpse of the glory and goodness of God through answered prayer. He has not stopped moving in power, so let's keep asking him to show up in wonderful ways. Features: - High-grade faux leather provides durability and exquisite tactile appeal. - Heat debossing on faux leather darkens its color, giving the cover a two-tone appearance and creating indentation which shows off the intricate design and varied texture. - Metallic and matte foil finishing touches are elegantly placed to enhance certain features, capturing attention and adding class for an aesthetic appeal. - Sturdy Smyth-sewn binding stitches book signatures together creating durability and allowing pages to lay flat when open. Decorative head and foot bands are also added to further complement the overall design. - Matte art high quality paper with a smooth satin touch provides long-lasting vivid coloration and durability. - A beautiful satin ribbon marker conveniently keeps your place so you can quickly pick up where you left off.

Traditional hymns are compelling expositions that proclaim biblical truths in profound ways. Poetic verse and evocative music beautifully intertwine, connecting our emotions with the heart of our glorious Creator. Hope soars in moments of doubt, fear, and tragedy; gratitude and joy erupt in a chorus of praise. Hymns connect us to the saints of old who struggled with and celebrated their faith, encouraging unity among the body of Christ in a way that crosses into eternity. The Greatest Hymns Devotional reflects on one hymn each day, providing an interesting fact, thoughtful meditation, relevant Scripture, and inspiring prayer provoked by the hymn. As you spend time contemplating each entry, be reminded of God's faithfulness, goodness, and grace. His very character is apparent in the powerful rhetoric that has stood the test of time. Features: High-grade faux leather provides durability and exquisite tactile appeal. Heat debossing on faux leather darkens its color, giving the cover a two-tone appearance and creating indentation which shows off the intricate design and varied texture. Metallic and matte foil finishing touches are elegantly placed to enhance certain features, capturing attention and adding class for an aesthetic appeal. Sturdy Smyth-sewn binding stitches book signatures together creating durability and allowing pages to lay flat when open. Decorative head and foot bands are also added to further complement the overall design. Matte art high quality paper with a smooth satin touch provides long-lasting vivid coloration and durability. A beautiful satin ribbon marker conveniently keeps your place so you can quickly pick up where you left off.

The immediate reward of honey is its sweet taste. But honey also has incredible health benefits. Similarly, God's Word has both instant and lasting advantages. The wisdom found within its pages requires time spent searching and meditating. True understanding happens through prayer and an intimate relationship with God. Be encouraged as you savor the Scriptures, devotions, and prayers in this devotional. God has shown immeasurable love and grace, and his undeserved kindness is revealed in his mercies that are new every morning. Taste the goodness of his lifegiving words that are both sweet and strong and be nourished by the richness of his wisdom and compassion. Features: High-grade faux leather provides durability and exquisite tactile appeal. Heat debossing on faux leather changes its color, giving the cover a two-tone appearance and creating indentation which shows off the intricate design and varied texture. Metallic and matte foil finishing touches are elegantly placed to enhance certain features, capturing attention and adding class for an aesthetic appeal. Sturdy Smyth-sewn binding stitches book signatures together creating durability and allowing pages to lay flat when open. Decorative head and foot bands are also added to further complement the overall design. Matte art high quality paper with a smooth satin touch provides long-lasting vivid coloration and durability. A beautiful satin ribbon marker conveniently keeps your place so you can quickly pick up where you left off.

If you have ever been out boating, you know the importance of an anchor. Whether you're fishing or hanging out with friends, when you find a good spot, it's impossible to stay there without an anchor. An anchor stops you from being blown around at the mercy of the ocean. Jesus is an anchor for your soul. When you find yourself drifting aimlessly in a sea of doubt, he secures you in the certainty of his truth. If you're rocked by unforgiveness, he can lead you to the quiet waters of love and grace. If bitterness and hurt overflow, let Jesus secure your heart in a bay of healing waters and remove the weeds from your hull. As you meditate on these Scriptures, devotions, and prayers, may your heart find confidence in the one who holds you steady. The anchor of your soul will keep you from drifting with the shifting tides and winds. When storms come, place your security in the King of heaven and earth. He is faithful, and he will not fail you. Remain firmly planted in his love and peace. He will not let you go. Features: High-grade faux leather provides durability and exquisite tactile appeal. Heat debossing on faux leather darkens its color, giving the cover a two-tone appearance and creating indentation which shows off the intricate design and varied texture. Metallic and matte foil finishing touches are elegantly placed to enhance certain features, capturing attention and adding class for an aesthetic appeal. Sturdy Smyth-sewn binding stitches book signatures together creating durability and allowing pages to lay flat when open. Decorative head and foot bands are also added to further complement the overall design. Matte art high quality paper with a smooth satin touch provides long-lasting vivid coloration and durability. A beautiful satin ribbon marker conveniently keeps your place so you can quickly pick up where you left off.

It is a wonderful blessing to be a son of God! You can take great joy in knowing that he made you for a purpose and he desires a close relationship with you. Spending time in his Word each day will fill you with strength, wisdom, and peace. Prayers & Promises for Men incorporates more than 70 themes to help you receive inspiration found in the promises of God's Word. Uplifting prayers offer the opportunity for deeper reflection. Be encouraged and strengthened as you dwell on the faithfulness of God.

Spending quality time together as a couple can be difficult, but it's incredibly important for maintaining a healthy marriage! One of the best ways to strengthen your relationship is to spend time together with God. This devotional offers fresh insight on relationships, encouraging Scriptures, thought-provoking questions, and inspirational prayers to help you intentionally engage with God and each other. Whether you have been married for five days, five years, or a lifetime, a little God time is the ultimate way to begin or end your day together.

The book of Proverbs is full of practical advice with physical and spiritual benefits. As you meditate on these proverbs, devotional entries, and prayers, lean into the knowledge revealed in God's living Word. Jesus is wisdom personified; he is always ready with revelation to expand our understanding. The fountain of his life pours into our hearts every time we search after him. His wisdom is full of loving leadership, calm confidence, and honest conviction. There truly is no better thing to pursue in this life. Find treasures of wisdom as you turn your attention to Jesus and listen for his voice in the stillness. You can build a hopeful future on the foundation of his love with wisdom as your guide. Wisdom is far more valuable than rubies. Nothing you desire can compare with it. Proverbs 8:11 NLT Special Features: Full color printing on high-grade faux leather allows for the whole spectrum of color and intricate design while maintaining the exquisite tactile appeal and durability. Metallic and matte foil finishing touches are elegantly placed to enhance certain features, capturing attention and adding class for an aesthetic appeal. Sturdy Smyth-sewn binding stitches book signatures together creating durability and allowing pages to lay flat when open. Decorative head and foot bands are also added to further complement the overall design. Matte art high quality paper with a smooth touch provides long-lasting vivid coloration and durability. A beautiful satin ribbon marker conveniently keeps your place so you can quickly pick up where you left off.

How can a young person keep their life pure? By living according to your word. Psalm 119:9 NIRV Living for God can be hard. You hear so many different messages about what is right and wrong, and that can be very confusing. God's Word is full of truth and light and life, and it can lead you into making good decisions every day. Spending time with God helps you to be a boy who is full of courage, kindness, and joy. Each devotion in this book begins with one word for the day. Think about this word as you read the connected Bible verse, devotion, and question. Focus on the word as you go about your day and see if it changes the way you think about things. Let Jesus bring light and peace to your heart as you listen to his wisdom. When other people see his light shining in you, they will want it too!

The Lord was not in the wind... the Lord was not in the earthquake... the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice. 1 Kings 19:11-12 NKJV How do you hear God's voice? Very few of us experience him speaking audibly. More often we hear him in the quiet. In the stillness. In the moments we are searching for answers and taking the time to listen. But he also speaks to us through his Word. This devotional takes you through the words of Jesus spoken when he walked the earth. As you quiet yourself and meditate on these Scriptures, devotions, and prayers, you will discover the many facets of his character. Experience his goodness, faithfulness, compassion, and perfect peace. Spend each day listening for his still, small voice. Let him guide you with his wisdom, encourage you with his love, and fill you with confidence as he speaks purpose over your life.

Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known. Jeremiah 33:3 ESV When do you find time to connect with God? Even if you try to be intentional about it, everyday activities and responsibilities often find a way to crowd out time with Jesus. Prayer can happen at any time, and of course it does, but there is incredible value in setting aside special time with God: time devoted to growing your relationship with him. Listen to what's on his heart and share what's on yours. Don't hold back. Dive into his open arms and sit for a while. As you quiet yourself with God and meditate on these Scriptures, devotions, and prayers, experience the goodness of his presence and be refreshed with his perfect peace. Spend the year growing closer to Jesus. As you do, other concerns fade. Hope dawns with the sun. Tender mercies fall fresh. Boundless joy springs up from a well within. And you find the strength to walk through each day with grace.

When do you find time to connect with God? Even if we try to be intentional about it, everyday activities and responsibilities often find a way to take priority over our time with Jesus. Prayer can happen at any time, and of course it does, but there is value in setting aside a specific time to communicate with the Lord. The notion of getting alone with God to start the day was an example set by Jesus himself! He got up before daylight to pray in a solitary place. We don't know what about or who for, we just know it was his way of connecting with the Father before doing anything else. As you quiet yourself before him and meditate on these Scriptures, devotions, and prayers, experience the goodness of his presence and be refreshed with his perfect peace. When you prioritize Jesus above everything, other concerns fade. Hope dawns with the new day. Tender mercies fall fresh. Boundless joy springs up from a well within. And you find the strength to walk through each day with grace for others and for yourself. Features: High-grade faux leather provides durability and exquisite tactile appeal. Heat debossing on faux leather darkens its color, giving the cover a two-tone appearance and creating indentation which shows off the intricate design and varied texture. Metallic and matte foil finishing touches are elegantly placed to enhance certain features, capturing attention and adding class for an aesthetic appeal. This high-quality sturdy Smyth-sewn binding stitches book signatures together creating durability and allowing pages to lay flat when open. Decorative head and foot bands are also added to further complement the overall design. This matte art high quality paper with a smooth satin touch provides long-lasting vivid coloration and durability. A beautiful satin ribbon marker conveniently keeps your place so you can quickly pick up where you left off.

Why do we find it so difficult to admit that we need God-all the time? We attempt to keep our impossible number of plates spinning in an increasingly busy world, but God encourages us to slow down, draw near, and climb into his lap to rest. To be still. As you reflect on these devotional entries, Scriptures, and prayers, be assured of God's unwavering love for you. Approach him with confidence and make your requests known. Unashamedly ask for strength, joy, peace, and hope as you spend time in his presence. Ask again. And again. He loves to meet you where you are and fill you with everything you need to get through the day.

The circumstances of life may have you feeling discouraged, overwhelmed, frustrated, anxious, or even depressed. Isn't it encouraging to know that God's love is not dependent on your situation? Because his love for you is unchanging and his promises are true, you can choose to believe that today will be a good day. Find the hope, joy, and strength that is abundant in God as you reflect on these devotional entries, scriptures, and prayers. No matter what comes your way today, you can get through it with God at your side.

You can walk in confidence together when you rely on God to be your strength. Quality time is important for maintaining a healthy marriage. Be encouraged with truth as you spend time reflecting on these devotions, Scriptures, and prayers together. As you take a moment to connect with each other and with God, you will be filled with his strength and peace. When you prioritize spending a few moments to grow together in your relationship with God, you will quickly learn that it is the strongest way to begin or end your day. Take courage in God's love for you and be ready to conquer each new day together!

Spending quality time together as a couple can be difficult, but it's incredibly important for maintaining a healthy relationship! One of the best ways to strengthen your relationship is to spend time together with God. Joyful Hearts: Prayers & Promises for Couples incorporates more than 70 themes to help you receive inspiration found in the promises of God's Word. Uplifting prayers offer the opportunity for deeper reflection. By staying connected to God, and believing the promises of his Word, you can live a fulfilling, blessed life in close relationship with each other and with your heavenly Father. Features: High-grade faux leather provides durability and exquisite tactile appeal. Heat debossing on faux leather darkens its color, giving the cover a two-tone appearance and creating indentation which shows off the intricate design and varied texture. Metallic, pearl, or matte foil finishing touches are elegantly placed to enhance certain features, capturing attention and adding class for an aesthetic appeal. High-quality sturdy Smyth-sewn binding stitches book signatures together creating durability and allowing pages to lay flat when open. Decorative head and foot bands are also added to further complement the overall design. This matte art high quality paper with a smooth satin touch provides long-lasting vivid coloration and durability. A beautiful satin ribbon marker conveniently keeps your place so you can quickly pick up where you left off.