Daily Devotions (Page 58)

Romans 8:26  In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we should pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that are not expressed in words. Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for sending us your Spirit, especially as the world comes at us, and we do not know what to ask for from you, but in these situations, we realize we must trust in you entirely. So please have…

Psalm 103:8 The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in mercy. Dear Heavenly Father, We are blessed to know you and your compassion for us. We can quickly become despondent when the world comes at us with all its trials and challenges; we must remember that world wants to cause a division between us and you, to pull us from you. Wicked people accost us, temptations tear at us, and the Devil constantly assails us, but none of that…

Colossians 1:11-14 You are being strengthened with all power because of his glorious might working in you. Then you will have complete endurance and patience, joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light. The Father rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Dear Heavenly Father, Please…

Psalm 1 How blessed is the man who does not walk in the advice of the wicked, who does not stand on the path with sinners, and who does not sit in a meeting with mockers. But his delight is in the teaching of the Lord, and on his teaching he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted beside streams of water, which yields its fruit in season, and its leaves do not wither. Everything he does prospers.…

Psalm 119:130 The doorway to your words lets in light. It gives understanding to the inexperienced. Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for these marvelous words this morning to meditate upon. We struggle in this world and, on our own, feel like we are stumbling through this life of random chaos; however, that is far from the truth. The devil, this sinful world, and a person’s sin bring disarray, resulting in that chaotic attack of disease and sickness—cells gone wild in…

Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Dear Heavenly Father, On our own, we have no strength; we need you. This world brings us troubles—attacks, sickness, disease, hardships, anxieties, and loneliness—and on our own, we are defenseless; we are only left with the guilt and shame of our sin and suffering from the hate in the world. We are not only weak, but we are powerless. However, that is not where we remain; we…

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, Paul credits that our salvation comes from you. Anyone to say they had a part to play in their salvation that somehow their actions saved them would be commending themselves into your heaven, which is impossible. We are all born sinful; David wrote…

Psalm 9:9-10 The Lord will be a refuge for those who have been crushed, a refuge for times of trouble. Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you. Dear Heavenly Father, We need a place of refuge, and you are it because we suffer from the effects of this sinful world upon us. In our lives, we deal with sickness and disease that attack us from within, not to mention the…

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, May we all run to You for Your protection and sing Your praises in this prayer for Your protection. We live in a world that wants to destroy…

Luke 12:32 Do not be afraid, little flock, because your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. Dear Heavenly Father, The kingdom of heaven is challenging to grasp fully, perhaps because we are only wandering this earth, and You give us our small parts to manage. Yet when we get to heaven, we are not just bystanders that stand along the outside; You have given us the kingdom—it will be ours. By faith in our Savior Jesus, heaven has…