Blessings for the Evening

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Peace I leave with you;

my peace I give you.

I do not give to you

as the world gives.

Do not let your hearts

be troubled

and do not be afraid.

John 14:27 N I V

Susie Larson, Blessings for the EveningBethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group, 2013. Used by permission.


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B L E S S I N G S

fo r t h e

E v e n i n g

Finding Peace in Gods Presence

S u s i e L a r s o n

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2013 by Susie Larson

Published by Bethany House Publishers11400 Hampshire Avenue SouthBloomington, Minnesota 55438

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Baker Publishing Group, Grand Rapids, Michigan

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To my mom, Pat Erickson,and Kevs dad, Dean Larson,

who lost their beloved spouses this year

May the promised blessing of seeing yourloved ones again bring comfort and

encouragement to your souls.Love you so much.

To JesusMay You breathe fresh life into every soul

who picks up this book.Knowing that we get to spend eternity with

You is the greatest blessing of all.Youre our greatest treasure.



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To You, My Friend 8

Blessings for the Evening

Gods Unshakable Love 10

A Brand-New You 12

The Lords Goodness 14

Seeing and Hearing God 16

Heaven Is on Your Side 18

A Healthy Rhythm 20

Sowing and Reaping 22

Stepping Out 24

Fresh Joy, Fresh Faith 26

A Renewed Life 28

Christ in Focus 30

The Battle Is the Lords 32

Abounding Grace 34

Hearing Gods Voice 36

An Eternal Perspective 38

Love in Action 40

Gritty Faith 42

Rest for the Weary44

Equipped for Victory 46

God Is Working for You 48

A Personal Revival 50

Let God Carry the Load 52

Covered by God 54

Coming Against the Enemy 56

He Is Faithful 58

Right Place, Right Time 60

The Rock 62

Grateful Living 64

From Fearful to Joyful 66

Freedom in Christ 68

Praises to the Most High 70

A Heavenly Aim 72

A Fruitful Life 74

Step-by-Step With God 76

Your New Future 78

A Mighty Move of God 80

Sacred Moments 82

Tomorrows Promise 84

Secure in Christ 86

Living With Expectancy 88

Good Gifts 90

Mighty to Save 92

A Peace Offering 94

A Shield of Love 96

A Thankful Heart 98

Your Story and Gods 100

A Full-of-Life Life 102

Through Gods Eyes 104

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While You Rest 108

Purpose in Every Step 110

A Quiet Place 112

A Better Tomorrow 114

You Can Rely on Him 116

Fearing God, Not Man 118

Following His Lead 120

God Is for You 122

Abundant Living and Giving 124

Harvest Time 126

Valued 128

Beyond Imagination 130

God Will Lead You 132

Faith-Filled Eyes 134

Rooted in Love 136

Reaping Results 138

Life-Giving Water 140

Facing Down Fears 142

Your Defender and Protector 144

Shelter in the Storm 146

Glimpses of Glory 148

When Youd Rather . . . 150

United With Christ 152

Incomparable Power 154

An Ever-Present Help 156

When You Are Weak 158

A Godly Inheritance 160

Desires of Your Heart 162

The Right Focus 164

Created for Good 166

Healing Joy 168

New Heights 170

In (and From) Gods Hands 172

Tenacious Faith 174

Your Divine Purpose 176

Unhurried Days 178

A Secure Heart 180

Morning Mercies 182

From Impossible to Possible 184

Releasing Your Burdens 186

An Unlimited Supply 188

Blessings for Specific Needs and

Occasions

Sabbath Rest 192

Grief 194

Thanksgiving Day 196

Christmas 198

Spiritual Warfare 200

Disappointment 202

Acknowledgments 205

Contents



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To You, My FriendGod loves you with an everlasting love. He isfaithful, wise, and true. He is a miracle-working, soul-saving, life-transforming God.And He cares deeply about you.

As you work your way through these pages,

may you grow to knowon a much deeperlevelwhat you possess when you have Christ.He is above all, in all, and through all. He isthe way, the truth, and the life. He promisesnever to leave you, never to forsake you, andnever to let go of your hand. Life on earth ishard sometimes, but life with God is alwaysgood, always beautiful, and forever eternal.

The Lord wants you to last long and finishstrong, and Hes the one who will keep youstrong to the end.

May these blessings be yours in every way.

S u s i e L a r s o n

One more thing: Dont miss the blessingsnear the end of the book for specific needsand occasions, including Sabbath Rest, Grief,Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, Spiritual War-fare, and Disappointment.



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I am convinced that nothing can ever

separate us from Gods love. Neither

death nor life, neither angels nor

demons, neither our fears for today nor

our worries about tomorrownot even

the powers of hell can separate us from

Gods love. No power in the sky above or

in the earth belowindeed, nothing in

all creation will ever be able to separate

us from the love of God that is revealed

in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 8:3839



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May the Lord awaken you to fresh and powerfulrevelations of His love.

May He stir in you a deep desire to read His Word

and stand on His promises.

May He lift you up so you can see your life from His

perspective.

May He put a joy in your heart that makes you glad

and others smile.

And tonight, may you wrap yourself up in this wonder-

ful truth: Absolutely nothing can separate you from

His love!

Sleep well.

Gods Unshakable Love



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There is no condemnation for those

who belong to Christ Jesus. And because

you belong to him, the power of the life-giving

Spirit has freed you from the power of sinthat leads to death. . . . The Spirit of God,

who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you.

And just as God raised Christ Jesus from

the dead, he will give life to your

mortal bodies by this same Spiritliving within you.

Romans 8:12, 11



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May Gods opinion matter far more to you than mansopinion.

May His dreams for you speak louder than your fears.

May His forgiveness wash over every sin from

your past.

And may you rise up in the morning with the

knowledge that Hes made you brand-new,

through and through.

No spot or stain on you!

Rest well tonight.

A Brand-New You



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You are my God,

and I will praise you;

you are my God,

and I will exalt you.

Give thanks to the LORD,

for he is good;

his love endures forever.

Psalm 118:2829 NIV



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May the Lord bless you with deep, nourishing sleep tonight.

May you wake up fresh and renewed, ready to face the day.

May you find the time to pause in His presence, listen for Hisvoice, and give Him thanks for all Hes done and for all Hes

about to do.

You are His beloved, and He is yours.

His banner over you is love!

Sleep well tonight.

The Lords Goodness



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Your eyes are blessed because they do see,

and your ears because they do hear!

Matthew 13:16 HCSB



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May God bless your eyes so you begin to seeeveryone and everything redemptively.

May God bless your ears so youll only hear

words consistent with His voice and His

song over your life.

May God bless your heart that you may be awellspring of life for others.

And may God bless your hands and feet that

you may tend to His business during your time

on earth.

Your life matters deeply to Him.

Rest in that fact.

Seeing and Hearing God



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Without faith it is impossible

to please God,

because anyone who comes to him

must believe that he exists

and that he rewards those

who earnestly seek him.

Hebrews 11:6 NIV



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May you learn to trust God in increasing measures.

When He calls, may you follow where He leads, step out without

having all of the information, speak up without having all the

answers, and look up when your circumstances threaten to

weigh you down.

May you live, breathe, and speak as one who is ensured

victory and equipped to do the impossible.

Sleep well tonight, knowing that all of heaven is

on your side.

Heaven Is on Your Side

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