Daily Devotions (Page 35)

No Accidents

After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you. 1 Peter 5:10 God will use everything. Whatever you are facing right now, you can be sure there is a higher purpose in it. David…

His Image

Just as we have borne the image of the earthy, we will also bear the image of the heavenly. 1 Corinthians 15:49 God does for you what you cannot do for yourself–even some things you do not know to ask for. In fact, He will put you in situations specifically to reveal His goodness to…

The Great Gardener

“Every branch that bears fruit,…He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit… Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself.” John 15:2,4 If you were to list all your afflictions, burdens, and challenges, it might seem overwhelming. You know that the Father has allowed it all…

Just What You Need

“Certainly I will be with you, and this shall be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you…you shall worship God at this mountain” Exodus 3:12 God reveals Himself to you in specific ways that are important for your journey. For example, when the Lord spoke through…

Blessed With Sufficiency

All praise to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ. Ephesians 1:3 God is more than sufficient for you today. Your heavenly Father has inexhaustible resources—all of which are at His disposal to help you in…

Not Alone

I am continually with You; You have taken hold of my right hand. With your counsel You will guide me, and afterward receive me to glory. Psalms 73:23-24 There may be times in your life when you just cannot share your burdens with others. Maybe that is because it would worry your loved ones; would…

Growing Pains

The creation was subjected to frustration…in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God. Romans 8:20-21 NIV Sometimes as you spend time in God’s presence and grow closer to Him, painful memories or feelings may surface. This is…

WHEN

When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, in God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid. Psalm 56:3-4, Emphasis Added Perhaps you’ve noticed that in psalm 56:3, David does not say, “If I am afraid.” He says, “When.” Times of fearfulness will…

The Process of Forgiveness

As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us. Psalm103:12 An unforgiving spirit is a malignancy in a person’s soul that spreads like cancer. Yet the Father offers a sure healing process for the heart that is consumed with bitterness: Repentance: Assume responsibility for your unforgiving spirit…

Listen Openly

“Today if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.” HEBREWS 3:7-8 To listen God openly means to be willing to hear whatever He has to say. Whether He wants to correct or comfort you, convict or assure you, it’s important you focus on Him wholeheartedly. Doing this isn’t always easy. You may be…

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