Daily Devotions (Page 17)

DRAWING NEAR TO GOD

Let me know your ways that l may know You, so that I may find favor in Your sight. EXODUS 33:13 Moses loved and revered God. He sought out a relationship with Him that went much deeper than just believing the Lord exists he wanted to live in a manner that honored his Creator. So…

THE IMPORTANCE OF FELLOWSHIP

Not forsaking our own assembling together as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another and all the more as you see the day drawing near. HEBREWS10:25 Have you ever questioned the necessity of being in fellowship with other believers? Perhaps someone in church hurt you or you didn’t feel as though you fit in.…

GIFTS BY DESIGN

A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other. 1 CORINTHIANS 12: 7 NLT God doesn’t act in a haphazard manner—He plans. And just as He strategically formed creation, He designed you carefully and gave you everything needed to carry out a specific purpose. The Father has endowed you…

AN INTIMATE COMPANION

Come close to God, and God will come close to you. JAMES 4: 8 NLT God wants to build an intimate relationship with you, but do you desire the same thing? The intimate moments you share with the Savior— worshipping Him, sensing His closeness, and expressing your love for Him—are the very times when He…

PRAYING IN FAITH

“I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one— as you are in me, Father, and I am in you.” JOHN 17: 21 NLT Jesus often went to the Father with concerns and petitions; and like Him, we are encouraged to make our requests known to God in all…

ROOTED

“He has no firm root in himself. and when affliction or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he falls away. “ MATTHEW 13:21 Friend, are there areas in your life where–because of past pain and self-protection–you will not allow the Word to take hold? If so, then it’s likely that when the storms of…

HIS GREAT LOVE

See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God. 1 John 3:1 No one loves you more intimately and unconditionally than God does. He created you to be in relationship with Him—to glorify Him, have fellowship with Him, and be His beloved child forever. He…

PURIFICATION

Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me. PSALM 51:10 NLT When God points out areas of your life to work on, it’s because He loves you. He wants to cleanse you so that you will be filled with His life and joy. But be aware, these are the very…

LISTENING WITH PATIENCE

“Those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience.” LUKE 8: 15 NKJV Nowhere in Scripture does God tell anyone to rush into a decision. Though there may be times when you need to hear from Him quickly, the Lord will never tell you to…

HE FILLS THE GAPS

“My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. 2 CORINTHIANS 12: 9 NLT When you struggle with a heavy load of any kind, isn’t it wonderful when someone offers to help,…

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