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About #4GIVEN

#4GIVEN ministries is a devotional blog written to empower, encourage, and equip believers and unbelievers. We sincerely hope and pray that every reader and fellow blogger walks always with inspiration in their hearts and a fire in their belly after they read one of our inspiring devotionals. The mission is to make Christ known and to remind believers and unbelievers they are never too far gone for God to heal, deliver, and set free!

#Countdown

Posted on October 29, 2018 by #4GIVEN

Homecoming is a high school, college, or university annual event to which visiting graduates or former students (alumni) attend. I never understood why some alums take this event very seriously until I took a closer look at the definition; ‘returning … Continue reading →

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‘Tit-For-Tat’

Posted on October 26, 2018 by #4GIVEN

Tit-for-tat is most commonly referred to as retaliation and it is defined as the infliction of an injury, blow, or insult in return for one that one has suffered. Phrase founder Gary Martin said, ‘Tit’ and ‘tat’ are both the … Continue reading →

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#WeAreTheChurch

Posted on October 24, 2018 by #4GIVEN

So continuing for yesterday’s word of devotion, Peter is now making his way from the cell to the city and he failed to REALIZE what was REALLY happening to him!! It wasn’t until after he cleared 2 guard posts and … Continue reading →

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#WeAreTheChurch

Posted on October 23, 2018 by #4GIVEN

Peter was in a pickle and in Acts 12:5-7 we learn the church was praying for him after his arrest and the night before his trial, he was sleeping, handcuffed between two soldiers. Then suddenly a bright light illuminated the … Continue reading →

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Fully Devoted Follower…

Posted on October 19, 2018 by #4GIVEN

My freshman year at Lamar High School, I vividly remember that I couldn’t bench press a 125lbs and boy was I discouraged. However, my ‘determination was greater than my discouragement’. Therefore, I ask my mom and dad for a weight … Continue reading →

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I Must Decrease

Posted on October 18, 2018 by #4GIVEN

Father God, please forgive me for every time I have asked you for what I think I needed in my life. Starting today, I have chosen to shut my mouth so that I can listen to what You are saying … Continue reading →

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GOD IS IN THE MIDDLE OF YOUR MESS!

Posted on October 16, 2018 by #4GIVEN

Feeling broke, sick, tired, lonely, angry, depressed, hurt, emotionally distressed, or mentally anguished? My word of encouragement today is for you to relax and remember His grace is sufficient! God is in the middle of your mess and Psalm 56:8 … Continue reading →

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HOPE=OPTIMISM

Posted on October 12, 2018 by #4GIVEN

The number one cause of death is truly based on how we view and/or interpret our lives. So the real question is are we living a stressed free life or a stressed filled life? Scientist have proven that the only … Continue reading →

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Perfect In Christ Alone!

Posted on October 10, 2018 by #4GIVEN

Ecclesiastes 7:20 says, “Not a single person on earth is always good and never sins” and due to the power of sin no one is righteous (Romans 3:9-10). Having said that, there are no perfect people, families, churches, jobs, relationships, … Continue reading →

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His Burden Is Light!

Posted on October 8, 2018 by #4GIVEN

God will always honor a humble spirit. Therefore, it behooves us to humble ourselves and turn our burden(s) over to God. Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give … Continue reading →

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