Psalm 147:11 (ESV) “The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love.” DEVOTIONAL This verse is a quiet yet profound window into the heart of God. It tells us something astonishing: the Lord, the Almighty Creator of heaven and earth, takes pleasure—delight—in His people. Not because they […]
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1 THESSALONIANS 5:18 NLT 18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. When you don’t know what to say or do — say “Thank You!” Sometimes we feel like we don’t know what to do. We wonder what God’s perfect will is. Certainly the will
ROMANS 15:7 NIV 7 Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. We have only two choices, accept people, or reject them. When you realize this, it may change the way you treat people. When we criticize or condemn people, we communicate rejection. When we try to
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Psalm 34:4 (ESV) “I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.” DEVOTIONAL In a world dominated by anxiety, instability, and threats both seen and unseen, fear has become a near-constant companion for many. Yet David, the psalmist, declares with bold confidence that when he sought the Lord, he
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ROMANS 14:17 NKJ 17 for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Here is a description of the Kingdom of God: righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Righteousness means everything being right. God has given us the gift of righteousness
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1 PETER 4:12 ESV 12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. Don’t be surprised when your faith is tested! And don’t be afraid! Jesus — who promised to never forsake you — is still there to
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Psalm 23:1 (ESV) “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” DEVOTIONAL David doesn’t begin this psalm with theology at arm’s length—he begins with a deeply personal confession: “The Lord is my shepherd.” This isn’t the voice of mere religion, but of relationship. The God who formed galaxies and parted seas is not only
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HEBREWS 11:6 NKJ 6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Faith is often preached from the human perspective: believe God and get your needs met. There’s nothing wrong with
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Ephesians 2:10 (ESV) “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” DEVOTIONAL When Paul says, “we are his workmanship,” he uses a word that implies a deliberate, skillful crafting—like a master artisan shaping something with care and intention. The Greek word
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Our life on earth is a learning process. We are in “school” whether we realize it or not. What are the main lessons we are supposed to learn in life? God is trustworthy. PSALM 118:8 NKJ 8 It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in man. TITUS 1:2 NKJ 2