Day 08
“To everything there is a season, and a time for every matter or purpose under heaven.”
– Ecclesiastes 3:1
When we follow God’s plan, things work. When we don’t, things fall apart. Let’s talk about David. Continue reading
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Don’t Be Disturbed
Day 07
“And the Peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will protect your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
– Philippians 4:7
Peace is a very important part of our lives. It is also a fruit of the Holy Spirit and a gift from God. Continue reading
Separate Yourself From Sin
Day 06
“So, come out from among [unbelievers], and separate (sever) yourselves from them, says the Lord, and touch not [any] unclean thing; then I will receive you kindly and treat you with favor. And I will be a Father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”
– 2 Corinthians 6:17-18
The only way we can really keep ourselves from allowing the thorns of life to creep in is to separate ourselves as much as we can from the world and its devices. Continue reading
Growing in the Knowledge of the Lord
Day 05
Read: 2 Peter 1:1-4, 5-8
Let’s focus on growing in our knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ each and every day. Continue reading
Doors Only He Can Open
Day 04
“These are the words of Him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open.”
– Revelation 3:7
“The Lord is near to those who are discouraged; he saves those who have lost all hope.”
– Psalms 34:18
The Lord is good! All the time, the Lord is good. Continue reading
A Joyful Life
Day 03
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust Him.”
– Romans 15:13
Additional reading: Psalm 28:7Psalm 118:24Romans 15:13
It is possible to live a life of joy in any situation. Continue reading
Lay Aside Every Weight
Day 02
“Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.”
– Hebrews 12:1
Additional reading: Hebrews 12:1-3Isaiah 40:28-31
When you get ready to take a flight somewhere, one of the first things you do as you begin your journey is bring your bag or luggage to the counter Continue reading
Our Gardener
Day 01
“Live in Me. Make your home in Me just as I do in you. In the same way that a branch can’t bear grapes by itself but only by being joined to the vine, you can’t bear fruit unless you are joined with Me.”
– John 15:4
Additional reading: John 15:1-4, 5-8
This part of scripture tells us that there is a vine, a branch, and a Gardener or vinedresser. Continue reading
Tipping the Scales
Day 31
“For our momentary, light distress [this passing trouble] is producing for us an eternal weight of glory [a fullness] beyond all measure [surpassing all comparisons, a transcendent splendor and an endless blessedness]! So we look not at… (verse 18)
– 2 Corinthians 4:17-18
Think of the scale of justice, a simple tool used to show weighing evidence. Continue reading
The Shadow of Shame
Day 30
“When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom.”
– Proverbs 11:2
How many times do we find ourselves stuck in a cycle of sin? Continue reading