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Sometimes
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we
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filter
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what we say to God.
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We try to clean it up. We try to make sure we say it in the right way.
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But here's the thing.
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God already knows what's in your heart.
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Welcome to Bible Bites daily devotionals,
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a five minute weekday devotional to help you stay grounded in God's word.
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Psalm 62 verse eight
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says,
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pour out your heart before him.
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That is an invitation,
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an invitation to come to God
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with honesty
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and not with pretense.
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Prayer
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is not about hiding what it is that you are really thinking
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or what you are really feeling.
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But sometimes,
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that's exactly what we do.
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We we try to sound calm
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when we are frustrated.
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We try to sound strong
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when we're struggling.
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We try to say what we think
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we're supposed to say.
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The thing is God already knows what's in our hearts,
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and what he desires from us ultimately
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is honesty.
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When you're honest with God,
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prayer becomes real.
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It becomes a place where you can bring your worries,
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your doubts,
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your fears,
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your frustrations,
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all without pretending.
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That doesn't mean being dis being disrespectful in any way.
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It means being genuine
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because a real relationship,
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it's built on honesty.
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And when you begin to talk to God that way,
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your prayer life becomes more consistent
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and ultimately more meaningful.
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So today,
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be honest
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with God.
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Whatever is on your mind,
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bring it to him.
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If you're worried,
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say it.
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If you're struggling,
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admit it.
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If you're thankful,
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express it.
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Don't filter it.
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Don't overthink it.
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Just
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be real.
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Just be honest.
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God isn't waiting for perfect words to come out of your mouth.
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He's inviting you into an honest
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conversation.
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Lord,
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thank you that we can come to you honestly.
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Thank you that you already know our hearts and you still invite us to come and speak with you.
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Help us to be real in our prayers,
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to bring everything to you
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without holding back.
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And Lord, teach us to trust you,
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to trust you with our thoughts,
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with our struggles,
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and with our gratitude.
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In the name of your son, Jesus, we pray.
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Amen.
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This has been bible bites daily devotionals.
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Join us again tomorrow
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as we stay grounded in God's word.
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If today's devotional encouraged you, consider supporting us. Your support helps keep these daily episodes coming and allows this ministry to continue reaching listeners with God's word every weekday.
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You can support the podcast by sharing it with others, saying a prayer for us, or contributing financially at bible-bites.com/support.
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Thank you for listening, and thank you for being a part of the bible bites community.
NOTE
Transcription provided by Podhome.fm
Created: 6/23/2026 3:48:46 AM
Duration: 274.573
Channels: 1
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Sometimes
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we
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filter
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what we say to God.
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We try to clean it up. We try to make sure we say it in the right way.
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But here's the thing.
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God already knows what's in your heart.
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Welcome to Bible Bites daily devotionals,
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00:00:23.295 --> 00:00:27.890
a five minute weekday devotional to help you stay grounded in God's word.
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Psalm 62 verse eight
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says,
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pour out your heart before him.
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That is an invitation,
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an invitation to come to God
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with honesty
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and not with pretense.
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Prayer
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is not about hiding what it is that you are really thinking
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or what you are really feeling.
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But sometimes,
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that's exactly what we do.
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We we try to sound calm
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when we are frustrated.
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We try to sound strong
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when we're struggling.
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We try to say what we think
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we're supposed to say.
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The thing is God already knows what's in our hearts,
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and what he desires from us ultimately
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is honesty.
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When you're honest with God,
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prayer becomes real.
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It becomes a place where you can bring your worries,
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your doubts,
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your fears,
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your frustrations,
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all without pretending.
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That doesn't mean being dis being disrespectful in any way.
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It means being genuine
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because a real relationship,
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it's built on honesty.
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And when you begin to talk to God that way,
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your prayer life becomes more consistent
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and ultimately more meaningful.
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So today,
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be honest
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with God.
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Whatever is on your mind,
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bring it to him.
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If you're worried,
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say it.
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If you're struggling,
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admit it.
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If you're thankful,
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express it.
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Don't filter it.
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Don't overthink it.
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Just
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be real.
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Just be honest.
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God isn't waiting for perfect words to come out of your mouth.
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He's inviting you into an honest
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conversation.
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Lord,
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thank you that we can come to you honestly.
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Thank you that you already know our hearts and you still invite us to come and speak with you.
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Help us to be real in our prayers,
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to bring everything to you
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without holding back.
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And Lord, teach us to trust you,
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to trust you with our thoughts,
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with our struggles,
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and with our gratitude.
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In the name of your son, Jesus, we pray.
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Amen.
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This has been bible bites daily devotionals.
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Join us again tomorrow
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as we stay grounded in God's word.
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If today's devotional encouraged you, consider supporting us. Your support helps keep these daily episodes coming and allows this ministry to continue reaching listeners with God's word every weekday.
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You can support the podcast by sharing it with others, saying a prayer for us, or contributing financially at bible-bites.com/support.
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Thank you for listening, and thank you for being a part of the bible bites community.
