Knowing His Best – Walking in Rest
Spiritual rest is the absence of self-generated action. Spiritual rest lets God's will direct your motives and His power direct your actions.
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He Guides Me
Thank you, dear Father, for slowing down my frantic life and leading me to times of refreshment, rest, and nourishment.
No Room for Jesus
God wants us to make him a priority, which means making room for Jesus. We can ask the Holy Spirit to help us glorify our Savior above all.
One Boot at a Time
What’s your mountain? I suddenly realized I’d been fixating on my mountain instead of fixing my eyes on my God. I assumed I would climb this mountain in one gigantic impossible leap, instead of…
A New Prescription
I take medicine daily, too. I might skip a day without any horrid ramifications, but if I skip two or three days, my health may be endangered. The same with my spiritual life.
Cease Striving and Know
Be quiet. Wait upon the Lord and compose your soul. Don't let your unbelieving words deplete your spirit;
Healing Grace
In the Bible I read that God values me not for what I achieve but for who I am in Christ: I am a child of God, (Ephesians 1:5) a citizen of heaven (Ephesians…
Justice and Mercy
Is there anybody you'd rather not see in heaven? What if God chooses to extend mercy to that person? Would you go away and pout like Jonah?
Nothing is Too Broken
“The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit. “ Psalm 34:18
Let’s Major in God
David majors in God. He sees the giant, mind you; he just sees God more so.
Bookend Your Day!
Even before your feet hit the floor in the morning you can begin to set your day up for success. By turning your first thoughts of the day toward the Lord.
Your Attitude
Friend, God cares about you, but he also cares how you respond to your circumstances. Do you leave your worries with God in prayer? Or do you constantly chew on the problems you face?
Walk in the Light
There is only one person who qualifies to be the light of the world. That is Jesus. So how do we follow Him?
Be Anxious For Nothing
Most people have so many burdens they simply don't know what to do with more. Our Father in heaven, however, says "Cast all your anxieties on me. You can share all of them with…
When You Don’t Know What to Pray
Have you ever been so burdened by a problem that you say "I just don't even know what to pray?"
In God Alone
Surrender yourself completely to God. The peace, life, and hope He gives far exceed anything the world can offer. God, I seek you with all that I am because I know that I can…
Build Each Other Up
The New Testament has a word for such activity: encouragement. “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up” (1 Thessalonians 5:11).
Three Uncomfortable Words
It has been said that the three most difficult words in the English language are, “I am sorry.” It hurts to apologize and we want to put it off, temporarily or even permanently.
Beyond Your Limits
Father God, I invite you to show me any area of my life where I’m not fully trusting in your presence and power. Thank you that you can do immeasurably more than I can…
He Provides Companionship
Father, You know all the lonely hearts that are reading this devotional. Reveal Your love for them by showing them that someone cares for them. Thank You! Amen.
The Dwelling Place of God
We need help from the inside out. The kind of help Jesus promised.
Chains of Perfectionism
Are you a perfectionist? Do you find yourself needing to be perfect in everything, never allowing people or for that matter, God to see your flaws?