Daily Devotions (Page 55)

Luke 10:38-42 As they went on their way, Jesus came into a village, and a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who was sitting at the Lord’s feet and was listening to his word. But Martha was distracted with all her serving. She came over and said, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me.” The Lord answered and told her, “Martha,…

Psalm 69:13  But I direct my prayer to you, O Lord, for a time of favor. God, in the greatness of your mercy, answer me with the certainty of salvation from you. Dear Heavenly Father, This verse comes from a plea of one who knows his sin and needs your forgiveness; our prayer comes from ones who also know their sins and need your intercession. Lord, without you, we suffer from the guilt and shame of our sins for all we…

Colossians 2:13-15 Even when you were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ by forgiving us all our trespasses. God erased the record of our debt brought against us by his legal demands. This record stood against us, but he took it away by nailing it to the cross. After disarming the rulers and authorities, he made a public display of them by triumphing over them in Christ. Dear Heavenly Father,…

1 Peter 2:13-17 Submit to every human authority because of the Lord, whether to the king as the supreme authority or to governors as those who have been sent by him to punish those who do what is wrong and to praise those who do what is right. For this is God’s will: that you silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing good. Do this as free people, and do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil,…

1 Peter 5:6-11 Therefore humble yourselves under God’s powerful hand so that he may lift you up at the appointed time. Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you. Have sound judgment. Be alert. Your adversary, the Devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Resist him by being firm in the faith. You know that the same kinds of sufferings are being laid on your brotherhood all over the world. After you…

John 1:16-17 For out of his fullness, we have all received grace upon grace. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. Dear Lord Jesus, Thank you for the grace and truth you have given us, as John the Baptist described—by the power of the Spirit—grace upon grace. All this grace was a part of your plan of salvation. We were created to serve you and others with perfect love, just as you are…

Psalm 111:7-10  The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are trustworthy, steadfast forever and ever, done in truth and uprightness. He sent redemption for his people. He commanded his covenant forever. Holy and awesome is his name. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. All who do his precepts have good understanding. His praise stands forever. Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for all the ways you come to us in truth and justice. The…

1 Corinthians 10:13  No testing has overtaken you except ordinary testing. But God is faithful. He will not allow you to be tested beyond your ability, but when he tests you, he will also bring about the outcome that you are able to bear it. Dear Heavenly Father, When we read these words, we realize the love that You have for us; especially when we are being tested; it is good to know that You limit these tests to only…

Psalm 32:1-2  How blessed is the person whose rebellion is forgiven, whose sin is covered. How blessed is the person whose guilt the Lord does not charge against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit. Dear Heavenly Father, Looking at ourselves in the mirror, we have to see our sins. We can try to hide them from the world or cover them up by comparing ourselves to others, “See, at least my sins are not as bad as that person’s.” Or trying to work…

Psalm 66:1-4 Shout praise to God, all the earth! Make music to the glory of his name! Make his praise glorious! Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds!” Because of your great power, your enemies must cower before you. All the earth bows down to you. They make music to you. They make music to your name. Dear Heavenly Father, To sit and listen to the birds as they call out and sing. The sounds of the day seem…