Prayer, First or Last Resort?
#DailyDevotional PRAYER, FIRST OR LAST RESORT? Isn't it just like prayer? We try everything else first instead of praying first.
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Quiet Kindness
#DailyDevotional: QUIET KINDNESS “When we have the opportunity to help anyone, we should do it.” Galatians 6:10
Your Part is to Trust
‘Trust the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and he will direct your path.’ Proverbs 3:5&6
Genuine Life
Life! Not just living, but true, genuine life. Life that gives us light that darkness cannot steal away.
Running to God
Running to God: “The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe.” Proverbs 18:10
Looking for Our Blessed Hope
“ For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in…
Trust in God’s Justice
“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and He will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.” Psalm 37:5-6
The Ultimate Fighting Champion
"The friendship of the LORD is for those who fear him ..." Psalm 25:14a
Your Solitary Place
In Matthew and Luke, Jesus’ disciples recorded He went to a solitary place to pray.
Barely Free or Abundantly Free?
“Because of the sacrifice of the Messiah, his blood poured out on the altar of the cross, we’re a free people—free of penalties. Abundantly free!”
Wisdom and Knowledge
Each one of us has some insights, knowledge and wisdom, but the scope is usually fairly narrow and limited to our sphere of influence and knowledge--our world.
God’s Image Bearer
God made you in His own image. His light in you is loaded with the richness, magnificence, and knowledge of Himself.
Thank Offerings
Thank offerings come easy some days. The sun shines and we feel the blessing of the Lord. Thanksgiving is our natural response.
Praying the Promises of God
Jesus made it clear that we would endure hardship in this life. But God gave His children amazing tools to keep trials from overwhelming us.
Heart Pierced for Christ
According to the Old Testament a Hebrew servant (or slave) was to be freed after
Good Enough
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners,
Knowing the Heart of God
Most people long to be understood. We may have many acquaintances, but we all have a deep need to feel truly known by those we love most.
Wait For It
Devotional on Waiting for Righteousness: “For through the Spirit we eagerly await by faith the righteousness for which we hope.” Galatians 5:5
God’s Patience
Devotional on God's Patience: But God does more than demand patience from us; he offers it to us. According to Galatians 5:22, patience is a fruit of his Spirit.
God’s Love Will Not Let Go
“O love that wilt not let me go, I rest my weary soul in thee; I give thee back the life I owe, that in thine ocean depths its flow may richer fuller be.”
Commitment
“And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also..” 2 Timothy 2:2