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I have told you"); document.writeln("these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have"); document.writeln("trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.1

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A new believer"); document.writeln("complained about the lack of consistency in her life just weeks after her"); document.writeln("salvation. \"If I am a believer, why do I still have so many problems?\""); document.writeln("she asked herself sincerely. Whether we are new believers or veterans in the"); document.writeln("faith, we will find spiritual cycles, times when we are up and times when we are"); document.writeln("down.

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The Lord Jesus was"); document.writeln("realistic when He described the kind of difficult experiences His disciples"); document.writeln("would face (and that includes us). I have told you these things, so that"); document.writeln("in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart!"); document.writeln("I have overcome the world. (John 16:33)

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If you are in the midst"); document.writeln("of unsettling circumstances, do not be discouraged\'€”so are many others. In those"); document.writeln("moments, we maintain contentment and stability through our constant,"); document.writeln("unchanging, and abiding relationship with Jesus Christ.

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Hold fast to Jesus in"); document.writeln("constant fellowship, bringing all your needs and fears to Him. He is the"); document.writeln("Helmsman of your soul, and your safety and peace are in His firm hands.

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God wants you to share"); document.writeln("with Him what is in your heart.

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The Bible reminds us"); document.writeln("that our help comes from God:

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Psalm 34:19

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Isaiah 40:29

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Romans 5:3-4

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2 Corinthians 1:3-4

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Suggested Prayer: Dear"); document.writeln("Heavenly Father, when the burdens of life feel overwhelming and heavy, help me"); document.writeln("to remember that You have overcome the world. Be my peace in the storm and my"); document.writeln("strength when I am weak. In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen.

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1.    John 16:33 (NIV).

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Today\'s Encounter"); document.writeln("was written by: Rosina N.

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This and other devotionals by Richard (Dick) Innes can be read online.

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