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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!

DREAM KILLERS

Why did Joseph share his prophetic dream with his brothers? In his naivity, he thought his brothers would rejoice with him when he shared his dreams with them. Instead, it caused their jealous to turn to hatred of him and … Continue reading

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The Frog and The Scorpion

Y’all remember the story about the scorpion and the frog? Well, both of them wanted to cross a stream and the frog agreed to piggyback the scorpion. Midway across the stream, the scorpion plunged his stinger into the back of … Continue reading

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A Hole in a Fence

Most have heard the parable entitled, “The Hole in a Fence.” If not, in short there is little boy that has an anger problem and his Dad told him to drive a nail in the fence each time his lost … Continue reading

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What Are You Wearing?

Ephesians 4:24 says, “Clothe yourself with this new nature.” Ok, what is a ‘new nature’ and what store carries this clothing line?! Well, Paul isn’t referring to clothes you wear rather the contrast to the “old self,” and the result … Continue reading

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It’s Your Call🗣

There were three brickmasons working on a project. One day an Inspector (Jesus) inquired about what they were doing as he made his inspection. The first brickmason said, I am laying bricks, The second brickmason said he was building a … Continue reading

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Burned Out🤦🏾‍♂️?

One reason we have a tendency to burn out is because we allow crap to pile up in our lives. We become emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually exhausted. Exhaustion can lead to depression and different kinds of spiritual warfare. Prophet … Continue reading

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WE NEED YOU LORD

Lord, I humbly submit myself to you today with open arms and a heavy heart. Lord as you know the divide is on the rise in our nation. I asked that you would fill every heart, mind, and spirit with … Continue reading

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PROMISE IN PERSECUTION 

It’s important to remember that a servant is no greater than his Master. If they persecuted Jesus, the world will also persecute us (John 15:20). Jesus reminds us in John 16:33 despite worldly persecution to be courageous because He has … Continue reading

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Step Up and Step Out!

What is God calling you to do? Most people are reluctant to step out by faith because of their lack of faith in believing they can accomplish what God is asking them to do. Well, I got good news for … Continue reading

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Getting Back 2 The Basics

At some point in life we all need to get back to the basics. Vince Lombardi and John Wooden, both legendary coaches would start each season with this principle in mind. Lombardi would say with slow clarity, “Gentlemen, this is … Continue reading

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