Daily Devotions (Page 80)

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, We come before you with our requests for all we need in life and thanksgiving for all you have done for us. Lord, you rescue us from harm and evil, as David requested in Psalm 69 that you would save him from the flood waters and his…

Ephesians 2:3-5 Formerly, we all lived among them in the passions of our sinful flesh, as we carried out the desires of the sinful flesh and its thoughts. Like all the others, we were by nature objects of God’s wrath. But God, because he is rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in trespasses. It is by grace you have been saved! Dear Heavenly Father,…

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 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…

Psalm 25:4-5 Make known to me your ways, O Lord. Teach me your paths. Make me walk in your truth and teach me, because you are the God who saves me. In you, I hope all day long. Dear Heavenly Father, We pray with David’s words that we, too, would know the paths you have for us. Navigating this life can be challenging, and knowing which way we should go can be uncertain. You have given us your will in your word:…

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, We sing your praises because you are just, and in you, there are no lies; what you…

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, For your faithful people, those who believe and trust in you, we see the blessing of your limitation. You allow us to have adversity and troubles come our way; in these challenges,…

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, David captured the relief we have when our sins are forgiven. As he wrote, the person whose rebellion is forgiven is blessed. Our rebellion is any way that we are loveless toward you and others; when we miss the mark of loving you above all…

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, How marvelous are your deeds, and we praise you for all the glorious things you have done! You have…

John 8:31-36 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you remain in my word, you are really my disciples. You will also know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” “We are Abraham’s descendants,” they answered, “and we have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say, ‘You will be set free’?” Jesus answered, “Amen, Amen, I tell you: Everyone who keeps committing sin is a slave to sin. But a slave does not…