Daily Devotions (Page 20)

THE POWER OF THE WORD

Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of God’s word. EPHESIAN 5:25-26 NLT Do you ever avoid reading the Bible because it makes you uncomfortable? Certainly God often works through His word to reveal the areas of your heart He wants to heal—and…

YOUR LIVING HOPE

We have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Savior. 1 TIMOTHY 4:10 You have a living hope in Jesus Christ. Take this truth to heart today—though all around you appears desperate and your dreams seem to have perished. No matter the present circumstances, you can take courage in the knowledge that…

The Struggle With Temptation

No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it. 1 CORINTHIANS 10:13 No matter what…

His Living Testimony

Read Psalms 102:1 through 105:45 How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom you made them all (Psalm 104:24) Simply gazing at the majesty of the mountains, the power of the ocean, or the delicate beauty of a flower can strengthen the faith of a Christian. But the worldly refuse to see the Creator who…

OVERCOMING APATHY

Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. COLOSSIANS 3:17 When apathy takes over, it can be difficult to get motivated. You have so much to do, but you just don’t feel like proceeding. Why have despair and boredom…

RECOVERING FROM REJECTION

Even if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD will hold me close. PSALM 27: 10 NLT When others are cruel and unloving, does their criticism distress you deeply, stirring up painful feelings of worthlessness? Do you ever torment yourself with thoughts such as, I’ll never be good enough, or No one will ever…

PRAY FOR THE NATION

Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD. PSALM 33: 12 Our nation is always in need of prayer. In good times and bad, whether at war or at peace, during seasons of overflowing abundance or great need, it’s always important for us to intercede for our country. Why? First, because our fellow citizens…

JUST ASK

You don’t have what you want because you don’t ask God for it. JAMES 4: 2 NLT Have you talked to the Father about the desire burning in your heart? You don’t have to be embarrassed or think what you yearn for is too insignificant for His notice. God cares about you, and He’s interested…

VICTORY OVER SIN

God . . . will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out. 1 CORINTHIANS 10: 13 NLT Do you realize the victory you have because of Jesus? As a believer, you have everything necessary to triumph over sin. How do…

LED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT

We have received . . . the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God. 1 CORINTHIANS 2: 12 Did you know that, as a believer, the Holy Spirit dwells within you? And that the Spirit, who knows the mind of God, communicates to you…

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