Scripture: I will praise God’s name in song and glorify Him with thanksgiving. – Psalm 69:30 (NIV) God delights in the praise of His people. If you want to be closer to God and feel His presence, offering praise is a good place to start. Sing a song that praises God. If you can’t think […]
Scripture: He leads the humble in justice, and He teaches the humble His way. – Psalm 25:9 (NASB) Do you long for every step of your life to be in perfect synchrony with the Lord’s will? As you reflect on this passage and focus on the Lord, ask Him to grant you a humble heart […]
Scripture: Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. – Hebrews 12:28 (NIV) When we come to Christ, we are transformed from the kingdom of darkness to the Kingdom of light. The heavenly Kingdom begins in our hearts at […]
Scripture: Search me, God, and know my heart; put me to the test and know my anxious thoughts; see if there is any hurtful way in me, and lead me in an everlasting way. – Psalm 139:23-24 (NASB) God is the best therapist. He can help us understand what is in our hearts, the truth […]
Scripture: For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer. – 1 Timothy 4:4-5 (NASB) Think about the things that God created for you. Look around at the trees, grass, animals, and people. Each one […]
Scripture: This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. – Psalm 118:24 (ESV) Read this verse several times and let the words saturate your soul. The Lord made this day. It is a gift. Rejoice and be glad. Prayer: Offer praise to God for this day […]
Scripture: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. – John 14:27 (NIV) We live in a world struggling for peace. Competitiveness and demonization of the other (other persons and other […]
Scripture: I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever. – Psalm 86:12 (NIV) Make this your prayer today. With your whole heart, spend time in gratitude for all His provision. If making a list is helpful, take the time to do it. It […]
Scripture: Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. – Galatians 6:9 (NIV) Compassion fatigue is a modern diagnosis. However, Paul warned of its manifestations two thousand years ago. Followers of Jesus are called to love out of obedience, […]
Scripture: Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NASB) As believers, we should not be strangers to joy. Paul lists this attribute as one of the fruits of a Spirit-filled life (see Gal 5:22). So why does […]
