Daily Devotions (Page 7)

BECAUSE HE’S GIVEN

Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father. JAMES 1:17 Today, be grateful for what you have. It may not seem like much—and it may not appear to be enough at the moment. But give the Lord thanks anyway. Why? Because He is God and deserves your…

VICTORY IN LIFE ’S CHALLENGES

“We have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” 2 CHRONICLES 20:12 NIV Jehoshaphat had a choice to make. In 2 Chronicles 20, we read how the enormous armies of the Moabites, Ammonites, and Meunites defied the nation…

WHEN OTHERS FAIL US

The first time I was brought before the judge, no one came with me. Everyone abandoned me. . . . But the Lord stood with me and gave me strength. 2 TIMOTHY 4:16–17 NLT In times of trouble, why are we sometimes forsaken by those we trust? Why don’t our loved ones stand by us?…

YOUR SECURITY

“I am the LORD , I do not change; therefore you are not consumed.” MALACHI 3:6 NKJV Do you trust God to be your security today? Do you keep your eyes on Him instead of the world situation—the country’s mounting debt, the increasing political and spiritual division among people, or the constant threat of terrorist…

OUR DAILY NEEDS

My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. PHILIPPIANS 4:19 God is your all-wise, all-powerful, and all-loving heavenly Father who loves you so much, He sacrificed His Son for your eternal salvation. After having given so much, you can certainly trust Him to provide everything you need…

ERASE THE MESSAGES

“Neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.” JOHN 8:11 NIV The woman must have been terrified. According to the Law, she was to be stoned to death, for she had been caught in adultery. Did Jesus condemn her? No. He simply told her to move forward and…

JESUS IS YOUR FRIEND

The LORD was pleased to make you his own. 1 S AMUEL 12:22 NIV When you feel isolated, forsaken, misunderstood, and unwanted, remember the great love Jesus has for you. He is always drawing you into His presence to remind you how He cares for you. How can you know this for sure? Because that’s…

MADE WHOLE

He will give . . . a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. ISAIAH 61:3 NLT Are your painful, out-of-control emotions keeping you from being all God wants you to be? Are you paralyzed with doubt, fear, or shame? Do you ever wonder how you’ve missed the freedom Jesus promised you?…

THE BEST YOU

The woman . . . said to the people, “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?” JOHN 4:28–29 NIV It’s tempting to get caught up in the comparison game—to look at others and say, “At least I don’t sin like that guy,” or “I’m doing better…

SEEK TO KNOW GOD

“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need.” LUKE 12:31 NLT Once you become a Christian, what does God require of you? How does the Lord want you to live with Him and in relationship with others? You find answers to these questions by reading God’s Word.…

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