Posts with the category “daily-devotion”

"In the same way, 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 5:16Every day, you make decisions that may seem small to you but could make a lasting impact on someone else. The words you speak, the way you respond under pressure, and the integrity you show when no one is holding you accountable. These things are ...  Read More

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose" – Romans 8:28One of the hardest parts of walking with God is trusting Him when you cannot see what He is doing. We like progress we can measure, results we can track, and clear signs that things are moving forward. But God does some of His greatest work behind the scenes, in...  Read More

"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven" – Ecclesiastes 3:1One of the most important truths to understand about life is that nothing is permanent. Seasons change, circumstances shift, and what feels certain today may look completely different tomorrow. This can be both comforting and challenging. Comforting because if you are in a difficult season, it will not l...  Read More

"Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is anything too hard for me?" – Jeremiah 32:27God is not limited by time the way we are. We often think in terms of slow progress, gradual improvement, and step-by-step change. And yes, God works that way sometimes. But Scripture also shows us that He can change a person’s situation in an instant. One moment, life looks impossible, and the next, everyt...  Read More

"One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much." – Luke 16:10Let’s face it, every believer wants the big opportunities, the open doors, and the greater blessings. But too often, we want to skip the step of being faithful where we are right now. We think, “Once I’m in a better job, a bigger role, or a new season, t...  Read More

"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden." – Matthew 5:14You are not where you are by accident. God has intentionally and strategically placed you exactly where you are right now. Not just for your benefit, but so you can be a living, breathing example of what following Him looks like. Whether you realize it or not, your life is influencing the people around you every...  Read More

"By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going." – Hebrews 11:8Trusting God feels easy when His plan matches your plan. It’s much harder when He leads you somewhere you didn’t expect, somewhere you wouldn’t have chosen on your own. The truth is, many of us are comfortable with God guiding us...  Read More

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding" – Proverbs 3:5If you want to grow deeper in your faith, you have to ask yourself an uncomfortable but important question. How much do I actually trust God, and how much am I relying on my own strength? Not just in one area of life, but in every area.It’s easy to say we trust God when life is going well. It’s easy to...  Read More

"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose" – Romans 8:28Pain and problems are not random interruptions to your life. They are often the very tools God uses to shape you. We tend to pray for relief, for the trial to end, for the problem to be solved. But God is often doing something deeper. While we’re asking Him to...  Read More

"As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive" – Genesis 50:20When problems hit, the natural instinct is to want them gone. We pray for solutions, for relief, for the storm to pass. And there’s nothing wrong with that. But what if, in the middle of those problems, God still wants to use you to bless someone else? What if ...  Read More

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction" – 2 Corinthians 1:3-4Most people understand the idea of helping others after they’ve healed. It’s natural to think, “Once I’m through this season, I’ll share my story and encourage others.” B...  Read More

"And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus" – Philippians 4:19When we hear the word “blessing,” our minds often go straight to money. We think of paying someone’s bill, buying groceries, or making a donation. And while financial generosity is powerful, it’s not the only way to bless others. In fact, some of the most impactful blessings have nothing...  Read More

"Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you" – Luke 6:38Too often, we wait to bless others until life feels stable. We tell ourselves, “When I have more money… when I’m less stressed… when this season is easier… then I’ll help, then I’ll encourage, then I’ll gi...  Read More

"Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ" – Philippians 1:6There is something I need you to understand today. You ready?God didn’t lead you to this point in your life just to abandon you. The enemy wants you to believe otherwise. He wants to use your circumstances to convince you to quit, give in, or simply fade into the ...  Read More

"Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth" – Colossians 3:2When life isn’t going the way you hoped, it’s easy to turn inward. The frustration, the disappointment, and the unmet expectations can pull your focus completely onto yourself. You start thinking only about what you’ve lost, what’s wrong, and what you wish was different. I know because I’ve done it more time...  Read More

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding" – Proverbs 3:5There are seasons in life when it feels like you can’t see the hand of God at work. You’ve prayed, you’ve waited, and still nothing seems to be moving. In those moments, it’s easy to question where He is or if He’s even listening. But that’s when you have to remember something powerful. When you can’t ...  Read More

"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you" – 1 Thessalonians 5:18The Apostle Paul knew what it meant to give thanks in the hardest places. Writing from a prison cell in Rome, with his life nearing the end, Paul didn’t spend his final words complaining about injustice or asking for pity. Instead, he spoke with gratitude, urged others to stand firm, and k...  Read More

"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you" – 1 Thessalonians 5:18Thankfulness is more than just something you say. It’s something you show. It’s one thing to tell God “Thank you” in your prayers, but it’s another to live like you mean it. True gratitude doesn’t just stay in your heart; it overflows into your actions, your words, and the way you treat ot...  Read More

"We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you." – Colossians 1:3When you read Colossians 1, one of the first things you notice is Paul’s tone. Before he gets into instruction, encouragement, or even correction, he starts with thankfulness. He thanks God for the believers in Colossae, for their faith in Christ, and for the love they have for others. Paul’s gratitud...  Read More

"I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth." – Revelation 3:15-16Following Jesus is not a halfway commitment. He never called anyone to dip their toe in the water or test the temperature. He called people to drop their nets. To leave everything. To die to themselve...  Read More

"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