Daily Devotions (Page 9)

Psalm 8:1  O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! Set this glory of yours above the heavens. Dear Heavenly Father, When we look at nature, we can see Your care and concern in creating the earth and everything in it. The majesty of the snow-capped mountains, the serenity of a cascading waterfall, and the stillness of an open plain are examples of Your glory. However, while we witness all this splendor and observe how nature…

Romans 1:16-17  I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes—to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For in the gospel, a righteousness from God is revealed by faith, for faith, just as it is written, “The righteous will live by faith.” Dear Heavenly Father, It is difficult to understand why anyone would be ashamed of the gospel—the good news of Your love for us through Jesus,…

James 1:17 Every good act of giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the lights, who does not change or shift like a shadow. Dear Heavenly Father, We tend to take credit for all the good things we do while wanting to pass the blame for the bad things. However, James reminds us that every act of kindness comes from You. These words echo Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, which states, “For we…

John 14:23 Jesus answered him, “If anyone loves me, he will hold on to my word. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. Dear Lord Jesus, We are to love by loving one another and You. True love for You and others lies in keeping Your word, as You instructed us in the Ten Commandments. While it may seem like a list of dos and don’ts, it shows us how…

Psalm 65:5-8 In righteousness you answer us with awesome deeds, O God who saves us. He is trusted by all the farthest ends of the earth and the sea. He establishes the mountains by his power. He has wrapped himself with strength. He stills the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, and the turmoil of the peoples. Those living at the ends of the earth fear your signs. From sunrise to sunset you let them shout for…

1 Timothy 2:5-6 For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given at the proper time. Dear Lord Jesus, Thank you for mediating between the Father and us. What prompted you to save us? The Father is holy and perfect and cannot be in the presence of sin. From our perspective, we may consider ourselves fairly good, but nothing is commendable about…

Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait for the Lord will receive new strength. They will lift up their wings and soar like eagles. They will run and not become weary. They will walk and not become tired. Dear Heavenly Father, We have never been good at waiting; we become impatient and want what we desire right now. We yearn for the earthly strength to get up and run like we did when we were young, but as age takes its toll on…

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, You provide everything for us. All our blessings—homes, food, families, and clothing—are given through You. You grant us the ability to work and earn the income needed to support ourselves and our families; You supply everything we need to survive. Our jobs do…

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 that refuge because we suffer from the effects of this sinful world and our sinful flesh. We deal with sickness and disease that attack us from within, not to mention the…

Luke 12:32 Do not be afraid, little flock, because your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. Dear Heavenly Father, Jesus spoke these words to address worry. Our lives can be consumed by various circumstances: health issues, family problems, car breakdowns, clothing and food, or even the reports we see and hear in the news. But Jesus advised us not to worry or be afraid because life is not about material possessions.  While our concerns are genuine, you reassure…