Daily Devotions (Page 114)

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…

Luke 12:32  Do not be afraid, little flock, because your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.  Dear Heavenly Father, What a wonderful blessing that you have given us: the kingdom of heaven. This is not something we have achieved on our own, but we receive it because of your Son; through his perfect, holy life and his innocent death on the cross. On several occasions, he has taught his disciples that the forgiveness of sins he won for…

1 Peter 2:24-25 He himself carried our sins in his body on the tree so that we would be dead to sins and alive to righteousness. By his wounds, you were healed. For you were like sheep going astray, but you are now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. Dear Lord Jesus, You know all the problems and challenges that we face; you know the sins we are plagued with each and every day. When you went…

John 10:11 [Jesus said] “I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” Dear Lord Jesus, I thank you for being our Good Shepherd. You patiently watch over us every day and make sure all our needs are provided. As a shepherd, you lead us where we need to go by your voice, and it is through your word you gently guide us every day. Send us your Spirit to encourage us to daily listen…

Psalm 30:4-5 Make music to the Lord, you his favored ones, and give thanks when you remember his holiness, for we spend a moment under his anger, but we enjoy a lifetime in his favor. In the evening, weeping comes to stay through the night, but in the morning, there is rejoicing!  Dear Father in heaven, When we realize what you have done for our salvation, we should want to praise you for your love and mercy. Because of our sinful nature…