Scriptures Psalms 23 and 91; Matthew 6:9-13 Prayer Focus Pray that God will protect and deliver you from evil. Devotional Thought God does not promise us exemption from the challenges and trials of this evil world, but he has promised to be with us (Psalm 23:4). In fact, he will never leave nor forsake us… Read More »
Growing in the Knowledge of God
Scriptures Ephesians 1:17-23; Acts 1:6-8 Prayer Focus Pray that God will give you greater knowledge of his authority and power. Devotional Thought We all should desire to have greater knowledge of God (who he is and what he has done). Knowledge of God requires us to study and meditate on his Word, to obey his… Read More »
Discovering God’s Plans for Your Life
Scriptures Psalm 33:11; Jeremiah 29:11-13 Prayer Focus Pray to discover God’s plans and walk in God’s good purposes. Devotional Thought God orders the steps of the righteous (Psalm 37:23-24). To discover God’s will and plans for our lives, we must spend quality time with him in Bible-reading and prayer. We also need to join a… Read More »
Wisdom and Faith During Trials
Scriptures James 1:1-8; Galatians 6:9; 1 Peter 1:6-7 Prayer Focus Ask God for wisdom and faith to face trials and discover his will. Devotional Thought Wisdom is the ability to choose the right goals and the correct path to achieve those goals. Faith is an unwavering trust in God that causes us to believe and… Read More »
The Beauty and Power of Consecration
A consecration is a short season in which the people of God dedicate themselves to seeking him in special and focused ways. I invite you to learn more about consecration by watching this sermon. I also want to encourage you to visit this devotional site each day for a word of inspiration. Be sure to… Read More »
Trust God
Scriptures Psalm 56; Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 12:2 Prayer Focus Pray that God will help you trust him in all things. Devotional Thought God is good, and nothing can separate us from his love. God reveals his trustworthiness throughout the Bible and in our individual lives as we seek him. As we study God’s Word and… Read More »
A Living and Holy Sacrifice
Scriptures Romans 12:1-2; John 8:31-32; 1 John 5:14-15 Prayer Focus Commit to holy living, following God’s Word, and doing his will. Devotional Thought In order to please God, each of us must present ourselves to him as a living and holy sacrifice. This act of worshipful surrender requires us to commit ourselves to a daily… Read More »
A Prayer for Your Local Congregation
Below is a short prayer that you and the members of your local congregation can pray on a daily basis. May God richly bless your place of worship and use your congregation to do great things for his glory. Heavenly Father, We honor and praise your holy name and thank you for your grace and… Read More »
The Importance of Church Attendance
Scripture Hebrews 10:24-25 Prayer Focus Pray that our congregation will commit to corporate worship and fellowship. Devotional Thought It is important to worship God with other believers. God loves it when his people honor him with one mind and voice. Also, in group settings, Christians can love, encourage, and serve one another. Our spiritual growth… Read More »
Repentance as a Regular Spiritual Practice
Scriptures 2 Chronicles 7:13-14; Psalm 51; 1 John 1:5-10 Prayer Focus Turn away from sinful thoughts and actions and turn to God. Devotional Thought True repentance is a radical change in both thinking and action rather than simply an “I’m sorry!” It requires us to agree with God’s assessment of things and conform ourselves to… Read More »
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