Posts with the category “daily-devotions”

You Don’t Live There Anymore“Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace.”Romans 6:14 NLTWhen you belong ...  Read More

The Mystery of His WillHe made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him. (Ephesians 1:9)The first four pronouns in this sentence referring to He/Hi...  Read More

Stay Grounded in Gods VisionIf you have a calling to do God’s work, stay focused on it, no matter what it takes. Eachof us has unique gifts, talents, and testimonies that have shaped us into who we ar...  Read More

"He's as close as the mention of His Name""The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth." ~Psalm 145:18As I was scrolling Facebook this afternoon I  heard someone menti...  Read More

Christian LoveChristian love is more than just being kind to those who are kind to us. It means choosingforgiveness, patience, grace, and compassion, even when it is difficult.God calls us to love oth...  Read More

"Redeemed by His Grace"In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace. (Ephesians 1:7)The devil’s most powerful weapon against us ...  Read More

"God, the lifter of my head""But you, O LORD, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head." ~Psalm 3:3Do you ever have days that you don't want to lift your head...you would rather stay...  Read More

God Is So GoodHe is good when life is good, and He is good when we go through difficulties. The Lord is merciful. Not only does He give us what we deserve, but He gives us what we don’t deserve. He do...  Read More

When Your Heart Is Troubled“Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me.” — John 14:1 NASBWhen the disciples realized Jesus would be leaving them, they were distressed. They ...  Read More

The Holy Spirit Is Your Teacher“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine!” (Isaiah 43:1b) In this Old Testament scripture, God is talking to His people Israel, and...  Read More

Even When We Are TiredEach of us has times when we may be too tired to pray. Our minds are overwhelmed,our bodies are exhausted, and we just can’t find the right words. Sometimes all we cansay is, “I ...  Read More

"I Will Sing For Joy""And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, 'Oh that Thou wouldest bless me indeed and enlarge my borders, and that Thine hand might be with me and that Thou wouldest keep me ...  Read More

Shaken Before Being Used“We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” — Romans 8:28Just because you are in the middle of...  Read More

"Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these." ~Luke 12:27-28I think of all the flowers that grow,...  Read More

"What You Allow In"Each day, we make choices about what we allow into our lives. Sometimes, we reach for things that temporarily fill an emptiness inside us. It might be food, social media, shopping, ...  Read More

"Speak to your Mountain"Then he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of hosts. Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zer...  Read More

"Citizens of Heaven, Ambassadors on Earth"“They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.” — John 17:16“Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we i...  Read More

I Am Sealed by the Holy SpiritIn Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation—having alsobelieved, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, who i...  Read More

The Law Points Us to Jesus“The law was our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.”Galatians 3:24When God was about to deliver the Ten Commandments to the children of Israel,...  Read More

"God's Way is The Best Way""Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain." ~Psalm 127:1Over the years I h...  Read More

"True, Righteous, and Holy""Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy." ~Ephesians 4:24"Truly righteous and holy"...Have you ever thought about what happens to us when we...  Read More

Guarding Your Heart from NegativityNegativity has a way of finding its way into our hearts. It can be one hurtful comment, onedisappointment, or a thought we replay in our mind. Before we know it, we ...  Read More

"What must I do to be saved?" — Acts 16:30Salvation is not based on a list of "dos" and "don'ts." Many people believe that good works are the pathway to eternal life. They try to earn salvation by doi...  Read More

"You Can Control Your Peace"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and bethankful.(Colossians 3:15)Don’t just read a scripture like this and move on,...  Read More

                                             "The Joy of Being Still in His Presence"Life often feels like it is moving at full speed. We have responsibilities, decisions to make, andpeople that count...  Read More

"Victory In Jesus"Shout triumphantly to the Lord, all the earth!    Be happy!    Rejoice out loud!    Sing your praises!                ~ Psalm 98:4Triumphantly is "an outward, explosive declaration o...  Read More

"You Are an Overcomer"“I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the lifewhich I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved...  Read More

"Speak, for Your Servant Hears"And the Lord came and stood, calling as at other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant hears.”God had to call Samuel three times before he r...  Read More

“God is my Portion”“The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I HOPE in Him!” Lamentations 3:24Sometimes I randomly open my Bible and read. I believe God can give us exactly what we need when ...  Read More

"Feel the Joy of the Lord"Joy does not have to be dependent on good health, perfect circumstances, financialsecurity, or an easy life. The joy God offers is deeper than happiness because it comesfrom ...  Read More

"Spirit, Soul, Body"Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit andsoul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our LordJesus Christ. (1 Thessalo...  Read More

"With Every Breath""Let everything that breathes praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!"Psalm 150:6 (NCB)With every breath we breathe, we have an opportunity to praise the Lord. It doesn't always have to b...  Read More

"The Anchor Holds""The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon."~Psalm 92:12Most of us in South Mississippi know a LOT about Hurricanes. I am fascinated with t...  Read More

“Are You and God on the Same Page?”Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?(1 Corinthians 3:16)Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy S...  Read More

"Leaving Worry at His Feet""Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7Sometimes we worry and feel that if we worry long enough, we can control the outcome. Worrying steals our...  Read More

“Faithful Through It All”"Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are my praise."Jeremiah 17:14. NASBWhen we take time to think of all the ways God has met us in our ...  Read More

"Where Are Your Treasures?""Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will ...  Read More

"Spirit to Spirit"“Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spiri...  Read More

"Your Words Carry Weight""Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of...  Read More

"You are a Child of God""For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of a...  Read More