Daily Devotions (Page 47)

Psalm 46:1-3 God is our refuge and strength, a helper who can always be found in times of trouble. That is why we will not fear when the earth dissolves and when the mountains tumble into the heart of the sea. Its waters roar and foam. The mountains quake when it rises. Dear Heavenly Father, Jesus told us there would be wars and rumors of wars and that these things must happen. Perhaps there is an underlying fear, when we…

Romans 6:4 We were therefore buried with him by this baptism into his death, so that just as he was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too would also walk in a new life. Dear Lord Jesus, A chain is a mighty tool we use to do lots of different things, from tying up a dog to pulling out a stump. Each link gives the chain its strength and its flexibility. As the saying goes,…

Psalm 100:5 For the Lord is good. His mercy endures forever. His faithfulness continues through all generations. Dear Heavenly Father, When we think of what good is, we have a sin-corrupted view. We don’t know what “goodness” feels like or what it is. We might have a “good” evening with our family, playing a game, watching a movie, or doing something enjoyable. While it might feel “good” during that moment, the next thing you know, smoke alarms are going off from burnt…

Psalm 36:7-9 How precious is your mercy, O God! So, all people find refuge in the shadow of your wings. They are satisfied by the rich food of your house. You let them drink from your river of delights. For with you is the fountain of life. In your light, we see light. Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for your grace and mercy. You demonstrate your love for us by not giving us what we deserve and, instead, giving us…

Galatians 2:19-21 Indeed, through the law I died to the law that I might live for God. I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I am now living in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. I do not regard the grace of God as nothing. As a matter of fact, if righteousness is through the law, then…

Isaiah 42:5-7 This is what the true God says, the Lord who creates the heavens and stretches them out, who spreads out the earth and everything that it produces, who gives breath to the people on it and life to those who walk on it. I am the Lord. I have called you in righteousness. I will hold on to your hand, and I will guard you. I will appoint you to be a covenant for the people, to be a light for the nations, to…

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, People can be critical of us when we are too happy with our heads in the clouds, unaware of the problems around us; however, when we look around us and see all the problems, that can be depressing. Especially when we look at our lives and know everything we have thought, said,…

Psalm 24:1-2 The earth is the Lord’s and everything that fills it, the world and all who live in it, because he founded it on the seas, and he established it on the rivers. Dear Heavenly Father, What a wonderful reminder that everything is yours and nothing is ours, especially during this economic uncertainty and rising inflation. Regardless of what is happening around us, all we have is yours, and you will give us what we need to sustain ourselves. Lord, through…

John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. The one who believes in him is not condemned, but the one who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only-begotten Son of God.…

Psalm 67:1-3  May God be gracious to us and bless us. May his face shine on us—so that your way may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. May the peoples praise you, O God. May the peoples praise you—all of them. Dear Heavenly Father, We thank you for being gracious and blessing us; however, too often, we read these words and only consider earthly blessings. More important than the temporal blessings are your spiritual gifts. Your face…