Daily Devotions (Page 24)

Eagle-Like Focus

Those who wait for the LORD will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles. Isaiah 40:31 Seeking and obeying God can be difficult, especially in a world that is often adversarial to believers. So when you’re tired of the battles and just want some peace, what do you do? Do you give…

Thankful Always

I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart. Psalm 9:1 If you desire to have deep and lasting joy, it’s important for you to develop an attitude of appreciation. You must decide to see the good in situations and choose to be thankful regardless of what goes wrong. So begin right now…

Self-Control In Meditation

I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, myself should become disqualified. 1 Corinthians 9:27 Self control is a necessary discipline in meditation. There are so many things competing for your notice, it may be difficult to keep your focus on God. But strive to do so anyway. When…

Trusting In The Silence

“If you believe, you will see the glory of God.” John 11:40 When you are desperate for help and direction, God’s silence can feel disheartening. You wonder if He has forgotten you or if He really cares at all. Certainly, as Martha and Mary waited for their dear friend Jesus to respond to their pleas,…

Restoring Your Passion

God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 With enough pressure and disappointments, the passion you have for God can wane. The apostle Paul understood that Timothy was in such danger. Persecution against believers was rampant and false teachers were infiltrating Timothy’s church, causing…

Rock Bottom

He brought me up out of the pit of destruction… and He set my feet upon a rock. Psalm 40:2 This is not the end. God knows exactly what He is doing. At times the Lord will allow you to hit rock bottom in order to separate you from destructive dependencies. It’s only when He…

Right Hearing

“My people shall know My name; therefore they shall know in that day that I am He who speaks: “Behold, it is l.” Isaiah 52:6 Sometimes the prevailing question that will continue to burden your soul is: How can I know for sure I’ve heard God correctly? You can trust the Father to show you…

Choose His Peace

“Peace leave with you: My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.” John 14:27 When you focus on what you can accomplish instead of God’s power, your life will be characterized by defeat and frustration rather…

A Worthy Life

Live a life worthy of the Lord. Colossians 1:10 Friend, do not doubt your worth. Your life is important. The Father created you with love and wisdom for a purpose. And because His Spirit indwells you, what you say and do can have an enormous influence on others. The question is: Are you willing to…

Absolutely Convinced

I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day. 2 Timothy 1:12 Trust God. Believe with every fiber of your being that He will faithfully fulfill His promises. Do not just say, “I hope the Lord will come to…

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