Posts with the category “daily-devotion”

"Jesus said to him, 'If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.' When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions." – Matthew 19:21-22The story of the rich young ruler is one of the clearest examples in Scripture of someone who wanted to follow Jesus, but not badly enough. He ...  Read More

"If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me." – Luke 9:23There is a difference between accepting Jesus and actually following Him. We live in a culture that’s gotten pretty comfortable with the idea of “believing in God” without ever truly submitting to Him. You can ask a room full of people if they believe in Jesus, and most hands will go up. But...  Read More

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." - Proverbs 3:5-6I want to talk about something that might make someone uncomfortable. There are so many believers who say they trust Jesus for eternity, but then spend every day here on earth trying to control everything themselves. They’ll say...  Read More

"For he says, 'In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you.' Behold, now is the favorable time, behold, now is the day of salvation." - 2 Corinthians 6:2There is no more dangerous decision than to delay surrendering your life to Jesus. I know people push it off. They think there’s more time. They think they’ll get serious later, when life slows down or when t...  Read More

"Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect." - Matthew 24:44I’ll never forget the time my mom and dad went away for a quick two-day vacation and left me in charge of the house. They told me to keep it clean and make sure everything looked just like it did when they left. I was an only child, so the whole house was on me. I knew when they were suppo...  Read More

"He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away" - Revelation 21:4There will be a day. A real day. A day not imagined or hoped for in theory, but a day that will truly come when everything broken is made whole. A day when all the pain you have carried in silence will be ...  Read More

“For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.” – 2 Corinthians 4:17Sometimes it feels like the pain drags on forever. The sacrifice gets exhausting. The wait gets heavy. And if you’re being honest, you may be wondering if it’s really worth it. You’ve been giving your all. You’ve been trying to stay faithful. But the results feel slow, an...  Read More

“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.” - Romans 8:18When you're in the middle of the struggle, the weight can feel unbearable. The sacrifice feels costly. The obedience feels painful. It can feel like no one sees what you’re giving up, how much you’re enduring, or how heavy the burden really is. And in those mo...  Read More

“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” - Philippians 1:6It’s easy to celebrate when you can see progress. When the numbers go up, when the doors open, when the answer comes. But what about when the needle doesn’t seem to move? What about when you’ve been praying, obeying, and showing up day after day, and it still feels...  Read More

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” - Ephesians 2:10There’s a lie that far too many people silently carry. It’s the weight of feeling like you’re behind. Behind in life, behind in purpose, behind where everyone else seems to be. You scroll through social media, and it looks like everybody else is winning....  Read More

“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” - Proverbs 16:9There is no shortage of paths to take in life. The world will offer you dozens of roads to chase. You can pursue success, comfort, approval, security, and everything in between. And while some of those things aren’t wrong on their own, they can become distractions when they pull your heart away from God’s purpose ...  Read More

“No one will snatch them out of my hand.” – John 10:28We spend so much of our lives chasing relationships, longing to be loved, seen, and chosen. Somewhere along the way, we start believing the right person will finally complete us. That if we can just get their attention, earn their love, or keep them from leaving, we’ll finally feel whole. But time and time again, people fall short. Sometimes th...  Read More

“But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:20-21There are treasures we chase after in this world that feel so important in the moment. Things like money, attention, popularity, or the next big accomplishment. We pour ourselves into them be...  Read More

"What good is it for someone to gain the whole world and yet forfeit their soul?" – Mark 8:36Have you ever traded something valuable for something cheap because, at the time, you just didn’t know better?As a child, I traded a Mickey Mouse watch for a toy car. The watch had far greater value, but I gave it away for something far less valuable, because the truth was, I didn’t know how to tell time.T...  Read More

"For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things." – Psalm 107:9I want to ask you a question today... When will it be enough?That new outfit you thought would make you feel better. That new job title you thought would finally bring you validation. The new car, new relationship, new house, new body. How many times have you reached for something you thought would fil...  Read More

"For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it." – Matthew 16:25It’s easy to get caught chasing things. We chase security, success, affirmation, opportunities, and more. And in that chase, we sometimes start to believe that following Jesus means giving all that up. That surrendering to Him means missing out on something better.But here’s the trut...  Read More

"Behold, I am making all things new." – Revelation 21:5There’s something powerful about that word: new. A new start. A new chapter. A new heart. A new direction. It carries hope. It carries healing. And the good news is that this is exactly what God loves to do. He is not the God of patchwork or quick fixes. He is the God who makes all things new.That means your past does not get the final word. T...  Read More

"First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people." – 1 Timothy 2:1There are people in your life right now whom God has entrusted to you. Family. Friends. Coworkers. People you lead. People who lead you. Whether you realize it or not, you’ve been placed around them on purpose. You don’t just do life near them; you have the opportunity ...  Read More

"For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you." – Matthew 17:20It is easy to assume that we need massive faith to see massive results. We think we need to have it all together, believe without a single doubt, and live on some mountaintop of spiritual streng...  Read More

"Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness." – James 1:2-3Everyone wants to grow. Everyone says they want to get better, be stronger, and go deeper in their faith. But few want to face what growth actually requires. Because the truth is, growth and comfort rarely coexist. Real growth often shows up wrapp...  Read More

"Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word." – Psalm 119:67Nobody asks for the struggle, but sometimes it is the very thing that drives your roots deep. Struggle has a way of stripping away the surface level and pulling you into places of reflection, dependence, and connection with God that you never would have reached otherwise. It teaches you how to go beneath the noise and ...  Read More

"Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness." - James 1:2-3Nobody enjoys “the struggle” while they're in it. Pain feels pointless when you are right in the thick of it. But God never wastes suffering. He uses it to shape you, to refine you, and to grow something in you that ease and comfort never could.Th...  Read More

"But we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope." - Romans 5:3-4Nobody signs up for suffering. If you could skip the pain, you probably would. But suffering has a way of shaping us, deepening us, and bringing a kind of growth that comfort never could. And even more than that, suffering can be a stage where ...  Read More

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." - Hebrews 13:8Somewhere along the way, many of us started to believe that miracles were a thing of the past. We read about them in the Bible and nod in awe as if they were only reserved for another time, another people, a different era. We read about seas parting, blind eyes opening, and the dead being raised to life. But when we look at ...  Read More

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." - Hebrews 13:8One of the hardest things about life is not knowing what’s ahead. We wonder what doors will open, what challenges we’ll face, and if things will work out the way we hope. That uncertainty can leave us anxious, stressed, and constantly second-guessing ourselves. But here’s something that brings real peace: God is already in t...  Read More

"Your Father knows what you need before you ask him." - Matthew 6:8There is something incredibly comforting about knowing that God is not surprised by anything in your life. He sees what you are carrying even when no one else does. He knows the burdens you don’t talk about, the stress you hide, and the desires you haven’t dared to speak aloud. Before you even find the words, He already knows what ...  Read More

"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." - John 14:27There is a kind of peace that does not fade with the weather. It is not tied to the mood of your boss or the status of your bank account. It is not based on whether your kids are behaving or whether the world feels fair. This peace is s...  Read More

“We rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” – Romans 5:2If you are following Jesus, joy isn’t something you have to force. It’s something you get to carry. And the reason you can carry it is because of the hope you have in Him.The world ties joy to outcomes. If the bills are paid, the family is healthy, and the job is going well, then you’re supposed to be joyful. But what happens when life doesn’t ...  Read More

“Do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” – Nehemiah 8:10A lot of people spend their lives chasing happiness, thinking that’s what joy really is. But joy is something far deeper. Happiness rises and falls based on your circumstances. It’s tied to how things are going, how people treat you, and how well life seems to be working out.But joy doesn’t behave like that. Joy is stead...  Read More

“Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.” – Psalm 30:5God has a heart full of joy, but that doesn’t mean your life will be full of ease. Sometimes people think that if they’re walking with God, everything should feel light, happy, and pain-free. But that’s not the reality of this world, and it’s not what God ever promised.The truth is, joy and sorrow are not enemies. You c...  Read More

"Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." – Matthew 5:16For many people, getting the job. Landing the opportunity, stepping into the spotlight, and being trusted with leadership are moments that feel like the finish line. As if the goal of your prayers, faithfulness, and obedience was to one day arrive at that elevate...  Read More

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." – 1 John 1:9There is no cap on God’s grace. No limit on how many times you can come back. No point where God throws His hands up and says, “That’s enough, I’m done with you.” You may have heard that from people. You may have told it to yourself. But that is not the voice of your Fat...  Read More

"For the righteous falls seven times and rises again, but the wicked stumble in times of calamity." – Proverbs 24:16You’re going to mess up. No matter how much you love Jesus, no matter how committed you are to His purpose, you are going to fall short. It’s not something to celebrate, but it is something to expect. Being human means you will battle temptation, you will make poor choices, and you w...  Read More

"And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." – Philippians 1:6We live in a world obsessed with speed. Fast results, quick wins, and overnight success seem to be what everyone’s after. And if we’re not careful, that same mindset can sneak into our walk with God. We start measuring our spiritual growth by how quickly we get to ...  Read More

"But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong." – 1 Corinthians 1:27You do not have to be seen by others to be chosen by God. His eyes never miss what people overlook. You don’t need followers, a platform, or public approval for God to put His hand on your life. If you’ve been hidden, passed over, or ignored, it does not mean...  Read More

"For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart." – 1 Samuel 16:7God does not choose people based on the same criteria the world uses. The world is drawn to image, status, and credentials. God is drawn to surrender, humility, and the heart.Think about it. When the prophet Samuel went to anoint the next king of Israel, he looked at all the st...  Read More

"But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience." – Romans 8:25We live in a microwave world. Two minutes feels too long. We track shipping updates like our lives depend on it. If a video takes more than five seconds to load, we swipe to the next one. And without realizing it, we carry that same mindset into our faith.But God doesn’t work on your timeline. Just because you're b...  Read More

"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." – Psalm 119:105If you're waiting to obey God until everything makes sense, you'll be waiting forever. Obedience has never been about having it all figured out. It’s about trusting the One who already does.God doesn’t call you to follow Him once the plan is laid out in detail. He calls you to follow Him step by step. That’s what faith is. It’...  Read More

"The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps." – Proverbs 16:9You need to know something today. Your life is not a string of random events. You’re not here by chance. The job you have, the city you live in, the people in your life, even the trials you’ve faced, are not meaningless. God does not deal in coincidence. He is intentional with everything He touches, and that inclu...  Read More

"Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." – James 4:7You’ve probably heard it before. Try harder. Do better. Read more. Pray longer. Just fix it. And maybe for a while, you even believed that if you could just push yourself harder, you’d become who God created you to be. But what happens when that effort doesn’t work? What happens when trying harder leaves ...  Read More