Daily Devotions (Page 13)

CLASH WITH THE FLESH

The mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace. ROMANS 8:6 God will never tell you to do anything that gratifies the flesh—to do just as you please without thought of the future. Yes, He wants you to enjoy life—but in a way that pleases…

OVERCOMING PERFECTIONISM

All glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into his glorious presence without a single fault. JUDE V.24 NLT If you struggle with perfectionism, take heart in today’s verse: you are appraising yourself by the wrong standard. You don’t have to feel worthless.…

HEALING OUR HURTS

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. EPHESIANS 4: 32 NIV Whether it is the driver who cut you off in traffic, a friend who betrays you, a boss who overlooks you, or a loved one who makes you feel inferior, there will always be…

THE BLAME GAME

Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. JAMES 1: 14 NLT When questioned by God in the garden, Adam demonstrated a common response to sin: he redirected the blame (Genesis 3: 12). He tried to say that Eve was responsible for his act of rebellion. How often we still…

ENGINEERED BY GOD

My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. PSALM 62: 7 NIV Thoughts of failure will almost always stir up feelings of anxiety and fear: If I fail, what will others think of me? But realize that failure is sometimes engineered by God for a purpose— so you’ll…

TRUE VICTORY

This is the victory that has overcome the world— our faith. 1 JOHN 5: 4 When life sends us reeling in pain and confusion, our response to our struggles will reveal how mature we are in our relationship with Christ. Of course, what He desires to see is our unshakable trust in Him, regardless of…

UNITY OF THE SPIRIT

Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit. EPHESIANS 4: 3 NLT The structure of the human body is complex and endlessly fascinating. All of the body’s components work together in a beautiful, intricate harmony that surpasses understanding. When something goes wrong with one part, the entire organism is affected. This is the…

LISTEN TO HIM

Who is among you that fears the LORD, that obeys the voice of His servant. . . . Let him trust in the name of the LORD. ISAIAH 50:10 Are you intently listening to the Lord so that you can hear even His hushed whispers? Or must He use extraordinary measures to gain and hold…

FEAR OF THE LORD

Fear of the LORD is the foundation of true knowledge. PROVERBS 1:7 NLT When you read in the Bible about having a “fear of the Lord,” it means to respect Him greatly, with the awareness that God governs all creation and is absolutely righteous. Having this awesome understanding of His sovereignty and reverence for His…

RESTORING RELATIONSHIPS

“If you forgive others for their transgressions, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” MATTHEW 6: 14 Have you been hurt by someone you love? If you don’t deal with the problem quickly, it is likely that bitterness will take root deep within your spirit— and this is never good. It produces emotional bondage, leads…

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