Devotionals

“Never stop praying.”1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NLT) In Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians, he urges them to, “Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you …

“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.”Psalm 34:18 NLT Some of the Lord’s most faithful have struggled with their belief. Men such as Elijah, “I have had enough, …

“But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.”Romans 5:8 NLT When we use Scripture as the window to look out on our world, …

”For he risked his life for the work of Christ, and he was at the point of death while doing for me what you couldn’t do from far away.”Philippians 2:30 (NLT) Epaphroditus, the man in …

“Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil.”Matthew 4:1 (NIV) Today’s verse describes the beginning of the battle between Jesus and His most powerful enemy. Some advance …

“Stop judging by mere appearances, and make a right judgment.”John 7:24 (NIV) It would be dreadful to be a judge in a court of law and sentence the guilty to time in prison, even though …

“Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.“Matthew 11:29 NLT We’ve all heard the description of Jesus as …

“Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I hereby put you in charge of the entire land of Egypt.”Genesis 41:41 The story of Joseph’s brothers selling him into slavery and eventually becoming a great leader in Egypt, tells …

“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.”Matthew 7:7 NLT Effective prayer can be …

“Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.“Hebrews 10:23 NLT We know the Bible is overflowing with the promises God has made. Everek …

“The night is almost gone; the day of salvation will soon be here. So remove your dark deeds like dirty clothes, and put on the shining armor of right living.“Romans 13:12 NLT In times past, …

“Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.“Proverbs 29:25 When we need guidance, God will guide us. When we need protection, He will protect us. …

“Fight the good fight for the true faith.”1 Timothy 6:12 NLT Paul had incredible suffering and opposition in his life, yet he never gave up the fight of faith. The harder he worked for the …

“This is the Good News about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God.“Mark 1:1 NLT Mark’s Gospel proclaims Jesus as the Son of God. The One who saved us by taking the penalty for our …

“You light a lamp for me. The LORD, my God, lights up my darkness.”Psalm 18:28 NLT We live in a dark world. Many of us are alone and fearful. Many of us are hurting. The …

“Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble.”Psalm 119:165 ESV The Bible is our manual for how we should live. When we take the guidance it offers, it gives us …

“And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.“1 John 5:14 ESV It’s been recorded that there are more than 650 prayers …

“One day soon afterward Jesus went up on a mountain to pray, and he prayed to God all night.“Luke 6:12 NLT It’s been said that prayer gives eyes to our faith, where we see beyond …

“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.“2 Peter 3:18 ESV “How can I have …

“Give your burdens to the LORD, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.“Psalm 55:22 NLT Some have unsound beliefs about the ways God might help …

“Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.“Psalm 90:12 NLT How do we live? Does one day follow the next, in an endless replay of the same habits …