Scripture: Therefore, if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there you remember that your brother has something against you, leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother and then come and present your offering. – Matthew 5:23-24 (NASB) When we hold a grudge against someone, […]
Scripture: “My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. Where can I go and meet with God?” — Psalm 42:2 Are you aware of a thirst for God? Or is it that your heart is divided by the cares of this world? If you are not experiencing a compulsion for the things of God, […]
Scripture: “Call to me and I will answer you and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.” — Jeremiah 33:3 Prayer is dialogue; we speak to God and He speaks to us. It requires the art of listening. Listening in prayer is a request for God’s guidance. In making our […]
Scripture: “Not by works, so that no one can boast.” — Ephesians 2:9 We are not saved by our own efforts. We are saved by Christ and Christ alone. His blood is the only sacrifice that covers our sin. Are you striving to be perfect in your own strength? Take comfort today in knowing that […]
Scripture: “But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and those things defile the person.” — Matthew 15:18 What comes out of our mouths are reflections of what is in our hearts. Examine your words and they will reveal hidden iniquities. Are your words harsh and judgmental or are they […]
Scripture: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” — 1 John 1:9 (ESV) Confession flows from self-awareness. We are all flawed. Confession leads to repentance (a change) and forgiveness (restoration). Are there sins that come to mind easily? Come clean […]
Scripture: “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe.” — Proverbs 18:10 The Lord is your fortress. When you don’t know what to do, run to Him and find shelter. When the pain seems too much to bear, ask for His protection. He is your best […]
Scripture: “Since I am afflicted and needy, let the Lord be mindful of me, you are my help and my deliverer, do not delay oh my God.” — Psalm 40:17 David wrote many psalms from deep and raw emotions. The feelings he expressed so eloquently are not foreign to us. When David was overjoyed, he […]
Scripture: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” — Isaiah 43:2 If you devote time daily to be in the […]
Scripture: “Even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity. — Joel 2:12-13 Return to […]
