Daily Devotions (Page 112)

Psalm 139:13 For you created my inner organs. You wove me together in my mother’s womb. Dear Heavenly Father, It is incredible how you have created the human body, the way all the organs work together to move my soul from one point to another. So we can enjoy the beauty and handiwork of your creation. We have ears to hear, eyes to see, mouths to taste, noses to smell, and hands to touch. Our bodies are so wonderfully made…

Hebrews 12:1-2  Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us get rid of every burden and the sin that so easily ensnares us, and let us run with patient endurance the race that is laid out for us.  Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, who is the author of our faith and the one who brings it to its goal. In view of the joy set before him, he endured the cross, disregarding…

Acts 1:6-11 So, when they were together with him, they asked, “Lord, is this the time when you are going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” He said to them, “It is not for you to know the times or seasons that the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of…

Colossians 3:1 Therefore, because you were raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Dear Lord Jesus, We focus so much on the things around us every day; deadlines, doctor appointments, travel, and the list goes on and on. We lose focus on you; we make this earth, this life, the things we chase after. We pray that you would send us your Spirit to create, strengthen, and increase…

John 15:13 [Jesus said] No one has greater love than this: that someone lays down his life for his friends. Dear Lord Jesus, You are the model of love. Too often, we have this thought that love is that gushy feeling we get inside of us when we see hearts and stars looking at someone else. While that may happen, that is not what love is. Love is when the other person has done or said some horrible things to…

1 Timothy 2:1-2 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all those who are in authority, in order that we might live a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and dignity. Dear Heavenly Father, As Paul has urged us to come before you with prayers and petitions for the leaders of our country, we ask that you would be with them. We are members of two…

Revelation 21:1-4 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth because the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. And the sea no longer existed.  And I saw the Holy City, the New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And from the throne, I heard a loud voice that said, “Look! God’s dwelling is with people. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people.…

2 Corinthians 10:17-18  But let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord. To be sure, it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.  Dear Heavenly Father, We have the forgiveness of sins! Our salvation is won! Eternal life is ours! This is what we have to boast in, and none of this is our doing. Lord, you sent your Son to be the sacrifice for all our sins; there…

Psalm 28:8-9 The Lord is their strength. He is a stronghold of salvation for his anointed king. Save your people, and bless the people that belong to you. Shepherd them, and carry them forever. Dear Lord Jesus, You are our Good Shepherd in all that you do for us. Daily you take care of our every need. Let me look to you today as I navigate what today has in store for me; only through you do I get the strength that…

Psalm 5:11-12 But let all who take refuge in you be glad. Let them sing for joy forever. You cover them with protection, so those who love your name rejoice in you. Yes, you bless the righteous, Lord. You surround them with your favor as a shield. Dear Heavenly Father, In your mercy, you have restored us to you. Because of our sinful nature, we are horrible sinners that deserve to be thrown to hell. Instead, you sent your Son to take on…