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 […]
Scripture: Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. – Jeremiah 29:12-13 (NASB) Imagine yourself sitting alone with God and He is talking to you. Read the passage […]
Scripture: “Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; his love endures forever.” – 1 Chron 16:34 (NIV) God’s essence is goodness. Our worship, and all areas of our lives, should revolve around giving thanks to Him. His love knows no limits for us. Think about this today. Do you believe it? Reflect on […]
Scripture: So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him. – Colossians 2:6 (NIV) Do we remember that we have received Christ Jesus as our savior? Do we encourage each other to continue living in Him? Do we overflow with thankfulness? Prayer: Lord, guide us in remembering […]
Scripture: Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. – Psalm 55:22 (NIV) Find a quiet place to be still with God. Take a deep breath and as you exhale, exhale your burdens and thoughts. Offer this moment to God and ask Him to […]
