Posts with the tag “devotional”

the reward for doing good does not immediately follow the act of kindness. In fact, there is usually a significant time between sowing and reaping.  Read More

If we reflect on God’s blessings in our lives, we may experience a change of mood- one that can bring a smile to our face and a spring in our step.  Read More

God's word is filled with many facets of blessing from He who desires that we walk in a way before Him that is spiritually fruitful and spiritually having the effect on others of multiplying.  Read More

It is always reassuring that God hears our prayers.  Read More

let's be honest with the Lord and ourselves, let’s open our Bibles, and allow the Holy Spirit to lead us as we examine the Scripture passages. Staying in the Word is key to your growth, and dare I say it, 'a new you'! :)  Read More

remember God is GOOD and there is a reason stuff happens to us. So rejoice and give thanks cause his mercies never stop all the way up to when we are with Him again.  Read More

he did what was right in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his father David had done...  Read More

Jesus does and all you need to do is lean on Him; and in that pain choose His peace because He is greater than your trials.  Read More

in the midst of continuous changes, it is reassuring to remind ourselves of the consistent, unchanging, and stable nature of God.   Read More

the longer we walk with Jesus, the more we realize how trustworthy He is and it is faith in Him that helps us to be less afraid.   Read More

Let us pray for other’s salvation so that God may use us to bring the gift of Salvation to many people.  Read More

it can be used as a tool to build up, heal, encourage, and instill hope; or it can be weaponized to tear down, discourage and wound others.  Read More

Instead of giving into fear, I pray that we trust God in such times. It is comforting to remind ourselves that God loves us and knows what is best for us (James 1:17).  Read More

God is on the throne, and He is not up, for re-election! What comfort that can bring us, as we strive to have an eternal and spiritual perspective, rather than a temporary one. As Romans 8:6 teaches us: “…. to be spiritually minded is life and peace.”  Read More

He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you."  Read More

God’s love for us is always amazing. Sometimes its amazing in very special ways  Read More

Let’s keep short accounts with unrighteousness living, and walk in the light as He is in the Light.  Read More

As we focus on God and what He has done for us, the things of this world (that are fleeting) will soon lose their luster.   Read More

we can fellowship with others and have the opportunity to cheer others on. That’s what leads us to the ultimate encouragement, that God is always with us.   Read More

rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.  Read More

He is calling out to you today…respond to the love of God that will not let you go.  Read More

your fear (of man, etc.) can be transformed into faith. And, God can use such faith and His Holy Spirit to give you the courage to profess Jesus Christ to a world that desperately needs Him.  Read More

emphasize God doesn’t immediately take us out of a tribulation, because it will strengthen us in Him.  Read More

as believers in Christ, we are redeemed by His precious blood. God has shown us an exceedingly amount of grace.   Read More

(God) He blesses us with the fruit of the Spirit as a gift and into His same image. While our time here on earth can seem like a long spiritual trial or test, we know the best is yet to come...  Read More

May we rejoice in the promise of His sovereignty and greatness! May we find tremendous encouragement in the confidence that He is always with us!  Read More

This is a reminder that God will look after His people.  Read More

Real, true, and pure freedom is only provided by Christ. Christ has provided a salvation from sin and death.  Read More

reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. JESUS. Fully God, and fully man, born into the world in a humble fashion, and providing an eternal hope!  Read More

Our defense against spiritual attack is the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God (Ephesians 6)  Read More

If you’re stopping to help another person—if you’re sacrificing time and money for others, do not become weary. Keep showing compassion. Keep giving. Why?   Read More

God never pulls away, He offers the way and it’s up to us what we do with it.  Read More

It is through the power of the Holy Spirit that we would be able to walk humbly, do justly, and love mercy.  Read More

"Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.” Psalm 50:15  Read More

looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ…  Read More

let's remember the encouragement found in 1 John 3:20 that states “For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things.”   Read More

Now having been set free from sin, we become slaves of righteousness...   Read More

The Bible is filled with the new and the different. In fact, the word ‘new’ fills the promises of God....  Read More

salvation is a gift, which could not be earned, and that it was through faith, not a result of works (Ephesians 2: 8-10).  Read More

Sin notoriously does 3 things to us: (1) It will take you further than you want to go. (2) It will keep you there longer than you want to stay. (3) It will cost you more than you want to pay. James 1:12 "Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him."  Read More