Daily Devotions (Page 9)

EXAMINING YOUR HEART

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 JOHN 1:9 Unforgiveness can be the source of a great deal of conflict and stress in your personal relationships. Therefore, examine your heart now to see if you need to forgive anyone.…

EXPERIENCING HIS PRESENCE

How precious is your unfailing love, O God! All humanity finds shelter in the shadow of your wings. PSALM 36:7 NLT Have you ever experienced the security of being enveloped in God’s everlasting arms? You may wonder if it is really possible to feel His company in such a powerful way. But you can. We…

WHAT GOD IS REALLY LIKE

“The Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” LUKE 19:10 What is God like? Although you may be tempted to base your view of Him on what you’ve been taught or on your experience with your earthly father, have you learned who He really is? God incarnate, Jesus…

EVERY NEED

It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. PSALM 118:8 God is the only One who can truly satisfy your heart’s desire for wholeness. When you feel lonely or disconnected, what you’re really sensing is your soul’s longing to be one with Him. And He alone knows how to…

TRANSFORMED BY THE TRUTH

Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. ROMANS 12:1–2 NIV What does it mean to be transformed by the truth? Romans 12:1–2 can be divided into…

FINDING GOD

Teach me Your way, O LORD , And lead me in a level path. PSALM 27:11 Most people don’t like to admit when they don’t know something. Even if it means going in circles for hours, many of us would rather stumble upon the right answer ourselves than ask for help. The same can be…

FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT

“I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.” JOHN 8:12 Is there an area of darkness in your life—something that continually causes you fear, such as the future or a challenge you must face? Do not despair. The Father…

ALL YOU NEED

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” MATTHEW 11:28 NIV When you feel tired and defeated, remember: everything in your life flows out of your relationship with God. The more stressful and trying your circumstances, the greater your need is to experience His presence—not less. So…

PERSONALIZING MEDITATION

“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it.” JOSHUA 1:8 NKJV Meditation is the foundation of obedient, victorious living. Of course, many don’t see the benefits of focusing on…

LISTEN DEPENDENTLY

“The Holy Spirit . . . will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.” JOHN 14:26 There’s no way for you to hear from God apart from the ministry of the Holy Spirit. When the Lord speaks to you through His Word, others, or circumstances, it is…

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