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Word For Today

A daily word for you to receive inspiration and make your day better.

Today's Word

friday, april 17 2026

Lord, open my eyes

And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
- 2 Kings 6:17

The Syrian army had surrounded the prophet Elisha and Gehazi, his servant. The king of Syria had ordered that Elisha be captured immediately. However, Elisha’s heart remained calm because he could see the army of the Lord surrounding and protecting them.

Gehazi, however, was very worried and asked what they should do. Elisha reassured him:

Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”
- 2 Kings 6:16

Immediately, Elisha prayed for God to open the eyes of his servant, and God did so. All fear in Gehazi’s heart disappeared, and his heart was filled with confidence. God was with them, and His army was protecting them; therefore, there was nothing to fear.

Where are you focusing your eyes today? On problems and bad news, or on the incomparable power of God? Ask God to open your eyes so that today you can see His movement in your life and in situations that seem impossible. Stay alert to God’s power and His care for you. He is working!

Yesterday's Word

Unique and special to Jesus

There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
- Galatians 3:28

It doesn’t matter whether you are male or female; every person is different. We all have different talents, weaknesses and strengths, experiences and ideas. But we are united in Jesus! Each of us is unique and special to God. He loves you and wants to help you become the man or woman He desires.

God has known you since you were in your mother’s womb. He formed you, and to Him you are wonderful.

For You formed my inward parts;
You covered me in my mother’s womb.
I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
Marvelous are Your works,
And that my soul knows very well.
- Psalm 139:13–14

God also created you with a special purpose and wants to guide you to fulfill it.

The Lord will perfect that which concerns me;
Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever;
Do not forsake the works of Your hands.
- Psalm 138:8

Stand firm in the Lord. Spend time with Him every day, seeking His presence and His guidance for the decisions you must make. God hears you; you are His special creation and precious to Him. Walk hand in hand with the Lord, and you will see how many beautiful things you can do in His name.

Day Before Yesterday's Word

Have you ever felt God’s grace in your life?

What does grace mean? When someone gives you a gift for free, it means you don’t have to pay, it’s free. You didn’t do anything to deserve it, but now it’s yours to enjoy. Grace is like that: it is an undeserved gift or favor.

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God not by works, so that no one can boast.
- Ephesians 2:8-9

God gives us salvation by grace. We did nothing to deserve this salvation. On the contrary, we deserved His punishment. But God loves us and gave what He had most precious to save us: Jesus. He saved us at no cost to us. We only have to accept His gift.

But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions, it is by grace you have been saved.
- Ephesians 2:4-5

Give thanks to God for the wonderful gift of salvation. If you haven’t yet accepted it, don’t wait any longer. Accept His gift today and begin living your life hand in hand with God, steadfast in Him. With God, our life makes sense, has eternal purpose, and endless hope. Don’t reject God’s gift!

Have you already felt God’s grace in your life? Live for Him and proclaim His love wherever you go!