Daily Devotions (Page 76)

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 the mountains tumble into the heart of the sea. Its waters roar and foam. The mountains quake when it rises. Dear Heavenly Father, Please be with us when troubles come our way and give us your strength. You have promised to be with us and help us in times of…

1 Timothy 1:15-17 This saying is trustworthy and worthy of full acceptance: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners,” of whom I am the worst. But I was shown mercy for this reason: that in me, the worst sinner, Christ Jesus might demonstrate his unlimited patience as an example for those who are going to believe in him, resulting in eternal life. Now to the King eternal, to the immortal, invisible, only God, be honor and glory forever…

Ephesians 4:15-16 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we would in all things grow up into Christ, who is the head. From him the whole body, being joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows in accordance with Christ’s activity when he measured out each individual part. He causes the growth of the body so that it builds itself up in love. Dear Lord Jesus, Please send us your Spirit to create and sustain in our hearts that love…

Proverbs 9:8-9 Do not warn a mocker, or he will hate you. Warn a wise person, and he will love you. Give advice to a wise person, and he will become even wiser. Teach a righteous person, and he will add to his learning. Dear Heavenly Father, We pray for your Spirit to be with us today as we interact with the world around us. You have warned us that those who are hostile toward you will hate us when we…

Hebrews 11:3  By faith, we know that the universe was created by God’s word so that what is seen did not come from visible things. Dear Heavenly Father, These words from the writer of Hebrews are awe-inspiring. First off, the way that we know about your created work is because of faith. Lord, give us patience dealing with unbelievers who live in the make-believe world of evolution. You not only made us, but you created the universe. I hear these…

Matthew 20:28 “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Dear Heavenly Father, You sent your Son to serve us. Today, we live in a society that is all about helping ourselves and pulling ourselves up when we are down. We thank you for sending us your Son, who gave us the ultimate example of service. We were lost in our sins, divided from you,…

Ephesians 2:19-22 So then, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household. You have been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the Cornerstone. In him, the whole building is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him, you too are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit. Dear Lord Jesus,…

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and, in his grace, gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and establish you in every good work and word. Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for the blessings you have given us. We often focus on this life; we worry about tomorrow and fret over what happened yesterday. Your gift brings us back to this moment to care for our most…

John 6: 66 – 68 After this, many of his disciples turned back and were not walking with him anymore. So Jesus asked the Twelve, “You do not want to leave too, do you?” Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom will we go? You have the words of eternal life.” Dear Lord Jesus, Keep us always close to you so we will not turn away from you. Faith was never forced upon anyone, it has always been a gift placed…

Romans 3:23-24  All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. Dear Heavenly Father, This passage from Romans explains our dilemma; sin keeps us from you and your glory. We all miss the mark of loving you and others the way you have told us to love, which is to love perfectly. Jesus said, “be perfect as your Father in heaven is perfect.”…