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Your 1-minute shot of soul espresso. Matthew Ruttan writes The Up Daily Devotional 5 mornings a week. Podcast version and past entries at http://TheUpDevo.com

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What happened to the hands and feet of Jesus

The Up Devotional for March 13, 2026

How can we be his hands and feet? Um, in more (and more difficult) ways than you think: zurl.co/TVjk4

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #discipleship #bible #handsandfeet #church

13.03.2026 09:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pleas for mercyβ€”with fasting

The Up Devotional for March 12, 2026

Daniel prayed. He put on sackcloth and ashes. He also fasted. Why are we so reluctant? zurl.co/eMRlS

#dailydevotional #fasting #spiritualdisciplines #spiritualgrowth #God #faith

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The right attitude in prayer

The Up Devotional for March 11, 2026

Do we go to God because of our track record, or his? zurl.co/jL5Ib

#dailydevotional #faith #teresaofavila #prayer #spiritualdisciplines #daniel

11.03.2026 09:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The words of men are unstable things

The Up Devotional for March 10, 2026

Do we live like God's promises are true, or maybe true? It makes all the difference in the world: zurl.co/P8Ucq

#dailydevotional #promisesofGod #promises #wordofGod #faith #bible #JIPacker

10.03.2026 09:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How to avoid God (by C.S. Lewis)

The Up Devotional for March 9, 2026

He wrote it in 1963, but it still holds true! Read on: zurl.co/4yn2h

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #God #BibleΒ #CSLewis #trustGod #findingGod

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Faithful and true, no matter what

The Up Devotional for March 6, 2026

One of the reasons we remember Daniel after all these years: zurl.co/MfEHv

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #God #Bible #daniel #faithful #integrity #character

06.03.2026 10:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Wow, the bells sound so pretty, thanks for sharing

05.03.2026 21:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Prayer and perseverance

The Up Devotional March 5, 2026

Given all he had gone through, how did Daniel manage? Here are two suggestions: zurl.co/ghJa3

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #God #BibleΒ #Daniel #prayer #spiritualdisciplines #spiritualgrowth

05.03.2026 10:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The epicentre of the war in the world

The Up Devotional for March 4, 2026

It's not just about what is going on "out there," but "in here": zurl.co/1pKFb

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #God #BibleΒ #JohnEldredge #spiritualwarfare #everythoughtcaptive

04.03.2026 10:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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What God is doing in you, not just around you

The Up Devotional for March 3, 2026

In North America we often have blinders on to God's work: zurl.co/X0qDE

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #God #Bible #newself #bornagain #ephesians4

03.03.2026 10:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The psalms and the personal voice of Christ

The Up Devotional for March 2, 2026

We don't know what his tone of voice was like. But this is one of the best ways to draw closer to his voice: zurl.co/6HS9Q

#dailydevotional #JesusChrist #Bible #psalms #voiceofChrist

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Hold loosely to the things of the world

The Up Devotional for February 27, 2026

What do you hold "loosely," and what do you hold "tightly"? It's a critical question, since not everything will last: zurl.co/tV6NQ

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #priorities

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The kingdoms of the world

Daniel was wise to not get too cozy with the kingdoms of the world. And we are too: zurl.co/3LPPa

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #God #BibleΒ #daniel7 #government #kingdoms #politics #loyalty

26.02.2026 10:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Delay does not mean defeat

The Up Devotional for February 25, 2026

Daniel had to wait. So did his people. But that doesn't mean God wasn't working. Read on: zurl.co/HqU2I

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #God #Bible

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The beginning of the birth pains

The Up Devotional for February 24, 2026

Jesus said the period leading up to his return would be troubled. Think of a pregnancy: zurl.co/oaZJi

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #God #Bible #hope #secondcoming #returnofChrist

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The surprising detail about β€œstrictly” following God

The Up Devotional for February 23, 2026

When someone is 'strict' what do you think that means? Probably not this: zurl.co/Pjt7d

#dailydevotional #faith #obedience #commandments #priorities #poor #community

23.02.2026 10:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Marching to a different beatβ€”through prayer

The Up Devotional for February 20, 2026

Daniel didn't just start praying; he did what he has always done. He was fortified. This is a word for us today: zurl.co/HMvdx

#dailydevotional #prayer #daniel #JesusChrist

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The definition of true bravery

The Up Devotional for February 19, 2026

Daniel was in danger. But he put God first anyway. His example is for us too: zurl.co/WhQmJ

#dailydevotional #faith #daniel #daniel6 #bravery #courage #society #priorities #prayer

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Lent and the significance of β€œforty days”

The Up Devotional for February 18, 2026

Lent is the period of 40 days (excluding Sundays) leading up to Easter. But why 40? What difference does it make? zurl.co/OJyqP

#dailydevotinal #lent #ashwednesday #prayer #40days

18.02.2026 10:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Shrove Tuesday, β€œShriving,” Sin and Mercy

The Up Devotional for February 17, 2026

What does this day even mean (really)? Surely more than pancakes, right? Yes: zurl.co/hcypU

#dailydevotional #lent #shrovetuesday #pancaketuesday #mercy #forgiveness

17.02.2026 10:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Come to me, and I will give you rest

The Up Devotional for February 16, 2026

Jesus will give us rest -- but from what? Oh, that: zurl.co/ciZ1d

#dailydevotional #matthew11 #JesusChrist #rest #faith #Bible #cometome #inspiration #wellness

16.02.2026 10:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Aren’t all religions basically the same?

The Up Devotional for February 13, 2026

Have anyone ever asked you that question? How might we respond? Here's an idea: zurl.co/yFPfB

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #Christianity #God #Bible #John316

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Our God is never not on the move

The Up Devotional for February 12, 2026

Daniel was not impressed. So much had been taken from him. And yet, he kept going: zurl.co/We6D6

#dailydevotional #faith #daniel #gettingolder #bible #servingGod #puttingGodfirst #serving

12.02.2026 10:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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God uses faithful servantsβ€”no matter their age

The Up Devotional for February 11, 2026.

How old was Daniel in the lion's den? In his 80's! What might we learn from him? zurl.co/b2rup

#dailydevotional #faith #daniel #bible #servingGod #serving

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Being someone’s answered prayer (when yours feel unanswered)

The Up Devotional for February 10, 2026

'God, please get me out of this situation.' But what if you're there to help someone else? zurl.co/iduTv

#dailydevotional #faith #prayer #helpingothers #God

10.02.2026 10:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

My pleasure! Glad you get something out of them

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You are more than what the world says you are

The Up Devotional for February 9, 2026

The defining force of their lives was in their achievements. But there is more (way more): zurl.co/guJPK

#dailydevotional #faith #bible #purpose #achievements #identity #psalm17

09.02.2026 10:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Talking to Godβ€”when you want to scream

The Up Devotional for February 6, 2026

It's easy to hide how we truly feel when we talk to God. But he can take it: zurl.co/sAIAC

#dailydevotional #faith #prayer #spiritualdisciplines #spiritualgrowth #honesty #talkingtoGod

06.02.2026 10:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Advice for a kingβ€”and for all of us

The Up Devotional for February 5, 2026

The king needed to do 3 things. (Oh, and we should do them too): zurl.co/QlLVH

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #daniel #sin #righteousness #mercy

05.02.2026 10:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Humility: weakness to the world, greatness to God

The Up Devotional for February 4, 2026

Only when the king humbled himself would he be restored. We can learn from this: zurl.co/yky5F

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #humility #character #likeChrist

04.02.2026 10:10 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0