Daily Devotions (Page 63)

2 Peter 3:8-9 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: For the Lord, one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. The Lord is not slow to do what he promised, as some consider slowness. Instead, he is patient, for your sakes, not wanting anyone to perish but all to come to repentance. Dear Heavenly Father, Please be with us to keep these verses in their proper understanding; that is your…

Ephesians 5:8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light. Dear Heavenly Father, It sounds strange to be called darkness, but before faith comes to a person, that is precisely who they are. Without Jesus with us, we are stuck in the darkness of our sins with no way to get out. Some get confused and think, “if only I could be a good enough person, I will be able…

Psalm 111:7-10 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. Dear Heavenly Father, To know and fear you is the beginning of true wisdom, and this is not being afraid but a reverent respect for all you have done for us. We pray that you will grant us this fear…

Ephesians 5: 8, 9 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. Dear Heavenly Father, As Paul wrote, we were in sin’s darkness before faith was in our lives, and faith brought us into the light of truth. As Christians, this does not mean every enticement to sin suddenly leaves us, and we walk about without problems,…

John 12:25-26 [Jesus said] Anyone who loves his life destroys it. And the one who hates his life in this world will hold on to it for eternal life. If anyone serves me, let him follow me. And where I am, there my servant will be also. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him. Dear Lord Jesus, Forgive us when we prioritize this world, thinking this is the best we can expect. We can quickly become focused on this…

Psalm 62:5-8 My soul, rest quietly in God alone, for my hope comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress. I will not be disturbed. My salvation and my honor depend on God, my strong rock. My refuge is in God. Trust in him at all times, you people. Pour out your hearts before him. God is a refuge for us. Dear Heavenly Father, We come to you for rest. This world and all its ways are…

Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of a herald, who proclaims peace and preaches good news, who proclaims salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God is king!” Dear Heavenly Father, Feet are not usually considered beautiful, but they are pretty amazing. They are the body’s workhorses; we put socks on them to make them feel better about being stuffed shoes to be stood on all day and moving us from one place to another. They endure…

Mark 10:45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. Dear Lord Jesus, Forgive us when we lose sight of why you were here—because of our sin. It is hard to understand that you came for the intended purpose of serving us. When you came here, you focused on loving your Father and us, not on what you could get out of the…

2 Corinthians 7:10 In fact, godly sorrow produces repentance, which leads to salvation, leaving no regret. On the other hand, worldly sorrow produces death. Dear Heavenly Father, Sin can be terrifying, especially when we realize we deserve to suffer in hell for eternity. It is there where faith begins, and for many, this might seem very counterintuitive—this does not make sense. Struggles come to us because of our sinful selves; we are discontent and feel like something is missing. So…