Guideposts - Mornings with Jesus 2017: Daily Encouragement for Your Soul

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Mornings with Jesus 2017

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Scripture quotations marked ( AMP ) are taken from The Amplified Bible and The Amplified Bible, Classic Edition. Copyright 2015 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, CA 90631. All rights reserved. Copyright 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. www.Lockman.org. Scripture quotations marked ( CEB ) are taken from Common English Bible. Copyright 2011 Common English Bible. Scripture quotations marked ( ERV ) are taken from Easy-to-Read Version Bible. Copyright 2006 by Bible League International. Scripture quotations marked ( ESV ) are taken from the Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked ( GNT ) are taken from Good News Translation. Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Scripture quotations marked ( GW ) are taken from Gods Word Translation. Copyright 1995 by Gods Word to the Nations. Used by permission of Baker Publishing Group. Scripture quotations marked ( HCS ) are taken from the Holman Christian Standard Bible. Copyright 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003 by Holman Bible Publishers, Nashville, Tennessee. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked ( ICB ) are taken from The Holy Bible, International Childrens Bible. Copyright 1986, 1988, 1999, 2015 by Tommy Nelson, a division of Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. Scripture quotations marked ( ISV ) are taken from The International Standard Version of the Bible. Copyright 1995-2014 by ISV Foundation. All rights reserved internationally. Used by permission of Davidson Press, LL. Scripture quotations marked ( KJV ) are taken from The King James Version of the Bible. Scripture quotations marked ( MSG ) are taken from The Message. Copyright 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002 by Eugene H. Peterson. Scripture quotations marked ( NAS ) are taken from the New American Standard Bible, copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by the Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. www.Lockman.org. Scripture quotations marked ( NCV ) are taken from the New Century Version. Copyright 2005 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked ( NIV ) are taken from two editions: The Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. The Holy Bible, New International Version. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission of Zondervan. Scripture quotations marked ( NKJV ) are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version. Copyright 1997, 1990, 1985, 1983 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Scripture quotations marked ( NLT ) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation. Copyright 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked ( NRSV ) are taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible. Copyright 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked ( RSV ) are taken from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1946, 1952, and 1971 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked ( TLB ) are taken from The Living Bible. Copyright 1971 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

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Dear Friend,

Welcome to Mornings with Jesus 2017!

Whether you are new to Mornings with Jesus or are a returning reader, know that there is a blessing reserved for you within each days reading: wisdom within each Scripture verse, reassurance within every devotion, and encouragement within every Faith Step.

Mornings with Jesus is written by eleven faith-filled women who tell their engaging stories in accessible one-page devotions for every day of the year. They chronicle their day-to-day experiences to reveal the peace and promise of Jesus and His undeniable grace. Best-selling authors Tricia Goyer, a mother of ten, and Cynthia Ruchti, a doting grandmother of five, as well as Gwen Ford Faulkenberry, a caring teacher, and Grace Fox, a devoted missionary, convey how they better understand the true value of friendship and family, the courage to endure after a deeply felt loss, how to grow in wise counsel, and how to graciously receive and embrace lessons in humility. Mornings with Jesus 2017 will allow you to look at life through Jesuss prism of light and know that you are loved. As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love (John 15:9, NIV ).

Our shared yearlong journey includes two special series: Advent written by Erin Keeley Marshall and Holy Week written by Faulkenberry. Throughout these seasons and every day of the year, Mornings with Jesus 2017 will remind you that Jesus is always with us and that He carries us through the challenges of life. Through the loss of a loved one or the end of friendship, through the struggles of raising children and even answering Jesuss call in your life, His boundless love will help you carry on. Youll be refreshed by the promise that He says: I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls in Me. The wondrous love of Jesus makes us want to know Him more, embrace His teachings, and walk with Him every day of our lives.

It is our hope that Mornings with Jesus 2017 will fill you with peace and reassurance of His grace and love for you. We want you to be encouraged by Jesuss promises that He holds your fears, doubts, and heavy burdens each step of the way. This is a simple blessing that we hope will live in your heart and carry you through in Jesuss love today and always.

Faithfully yours,

Editors of Guideposts

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