Daily Devotions (Page 92)

Psalm 34:18-19 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted. He saves those whose spirits have been crushed. Many are the troubles of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him from them all. Dear Heavenly Father, Sin broke our hearts; thank you for being close to all who are broken. People were united with you at the time of creation; then, our hearts were separated from you after sin entered the world. Now we disappoint others, others disappoint us, and we all disappoint you because…

1 Corinthians 1:26-31 For example, consider your call, brothers. Not many of you were wise from a human point of view, not many were powerful, and not many were born with high status. But God chose the foolish things of the world to put to shame those who are wise. God chose the weak things of the world to put to shame the things that are strong, and God chose the lowly things of the world and the despised things,…

John 8:12 When Jesus spoke to them again, he said, “I am the Light of the World. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Dear Lord Jesus, We live in a world that is so darkened by sin. The world around us stumbles because it cannot see. Being gripped with fear of an unknown or unseen ending makes life terrifying. They walk through life unaware of what looms in the dark. It…

Isaiah 51:6 Lift up your eyes to the heavens. Look closely at the earth beneath because the heavens will vanish like smoke, and the earth will wear out like a garment, and its inhabitants will die like gnats. But my salvation will remain forever, and my righteousness will never be abolished. Dear Heavenly Father, You tell us to look closely at what is above and under us. Many people want to hold on to this world we live in that somehow…

Romans 13:8-10 Do not owe anyone anything except to love one another, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. For the commandments—do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not covet (and if there is any other commandment)—are summed up in this statement: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no harm to a neighbor, so love is the fulfillment of the law. Dear Heavenly Father, Send us your Holy Spirit so that we…

John 6:66-69 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. We have come to believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.” Dear Lord Jesus, When your teaching became hard to hear, many returned to their homes. Your words…

Isaiah 9:2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light. For those living in the land of the shadow of death, the light has dawned. Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for sending the light into the world. When the world fell into sin, we were separated from you and from the light. The shadow of death came across all people, and it reminds us of our sins as it cast its darkness over the earth. This was no…

1 Peter 3:15-16 But regard the Lord, the Christ, as holy in your hearts. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give a reason for the hope that is in you. But speak with gentleness and respect, while maintaining a clear conscience, so that those who attack your good way of life in Christ may be put to shame because they slandered you as evildoers. Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for our hope because…

Romans 12:17-21 Do not pay anyone back evil for evil. Focus on those things that everyone considers noble. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, maintain peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay,” says the Lord. But: If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For by doing this, you will heap burning…

John 4:13-14 Jesus answered her, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I will give him will never be thirsty ever again. Rather, the water I will give him will become in him a spring of water, bubbling up to eternal life.” Dear Lord Jesus, We pray that you will also give us your living water. Lord, you promised this woman at the well living water that quenches our soul’s thirst for forgiveness.…