Recent Devotions

1 Corinthians 1:22-25 Yes, Jews ask for signs, Greeks desire wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified—which is offensive to Jews and foolishness to Greeks, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God. We preach Christ crucified, because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men. Dear Heavenly Father, Things do not change very much; some stumble trying to…

Isaiah 55:10-11 Just as the rain and the snow come down from the sky and do not return there unless they first water the earth, make it give birth, and cause it to sprout, so that it gives seed to the sower and bread to the eater, in the same way, my word that goes out from my mouth will not return to me empty. Rather, it will accomplish whatever I please, and it will succeed in the purpose for which…

Ephesians 2:4-5  But God, because he is rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in trespasses. It is by grace you have been saved! Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for reminding us of what you have done for us the way that you take care of us through your great love and mercy. By nature, we are sinful and do not deserve the blessing…

1 Peter 1:13-16 Therefore, after preparing your minds for action by exercising self-control, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. Rather, just as the one who called you is holy, so also be holy in everything you do. For it is written, “Be holy, because I am holy.” Dear Lord Jesus, Give…

Psalm 90:1-2  Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born, before you gave birth to the earth and the world, from eternity to eternity, you are God. Dear Heavenly Father, We go through our days and think we got this. Things have been busy, but we have all our plates spinning. Then someone sends us an email, or we get a couple of phone calls about things that we have to do, and…

Jeremiah 6:16 This is what the Lord says. Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask about the ancient paths. Ask where the good road is. Walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. Dear Heavenly Father, What is the ancient path, and where is the good road? The ancient path is to revere and be in fellowship with you. The good road is to love you and those around us. You had Jeremiah write this when the leadership of Judah…

Psalm 103:11-13 Yes, as high as the heavens are above the earth, so powerful is his mercy toward those who fear him. As distant as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our rebellious acts from us. As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him. Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for this Psalm because it demonstrates the magnitude of your love for us. When we consider the power of…

1 Timothy 6:11-12  But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of eternal life, to which you were called and about which you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. Dear Heavenly Father, Here in this passage to Timothy, Paul is speaking to the believers. Through fruits of our faith, you would have us do what is right…

Psalm 146:3-6  Do not trust in human helpers, in a mortal man who cannot save you.  His spirit departs. He returns to the ground he came from. On that day, his plans have perished. Blessed is everyone who has the God of Jacob as his help. His hope is in the Lord his God, the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything which is in them. He is the one who stays faithful forever. Dear Heavenly Father, Today, we pray that…

1 Corinthians 1:9 God is faithful, who called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Dear Heavenly Father, Even when we are unfaithful, you always remain faithful. Our sinful nature is always trying to pull us away from you, and when we give in to those desires, we are unfaithful. Still, you remain faithful to us. You knew us before we were even conceived; you knew how we would chase after the desires of our hearts more…