Posts with the category “daily-devotionals”

"Jacob worked seven years for Rachel, and they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her." - Genesis 29:20 Romantic love is one of the most celebrated types of love in the world. It is the kind of love that fills movies, love songs, and stories. It is the feeling of being drawn to someone, of deep affection, and of wanting to be with them forever. In the Bible, this kind of lo...  Read More

"For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God." - Ruth 1:16 Family is supposed to be a place of deep love and connection. It is meant to be the kind of bond that stands firm through every season of life. In the Bible, there is a word for this kind of love; storge. It is the love that exists within families, the natur...  Read More

"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a difficult time." - Proverbs 17:17 When you think about love, friendship may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But in the Bible, one of the most important kinds of love is phileo—brotherly love. It is the kind of love that binds true friends together, the kind that strengthens, encourages, and lasts through life’s challenges. One of...  Read More

"And we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and the one who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him." - 1 John 4:16 From the moment you were born, the world has been feeding you a fantasy about love. Through books, movies, and music, you have been told what love should look like, how it should feel, and how to find it. The problem is that when...  Read More

"There is a friend who stays closer than a brother." - Proverbs 18:24 Love is often portrayed as something that should make you happy all the time. Movies, books, and social media paint a picture of relationships where everything is effortless, exciting, and fulfilling every single day. If love is real, it should always feel good. If you are with the right person, you should never feel lonely, fru...  Read More

"He is not here, for he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay." - Matthew 28:6 Easter changes everything. On Friday, the world saw defeat. Jesus was beaten, mocked, and crucified. His body was laid in a tomb, sealed behind a massive stone. His followers were filled with grief, confusion, and fear. But what looked like the end was only the beginning. Because on Sunday morn...  Read More

"Joseph took the body, wrapped it in clean, fine linen, and placed it in his new tomb, which he had cut into the rock. He left after rolling a great stone against the entrance of the tomb." - Matthew 27:59-60 The day between Good Friday and Easter is often overlooked. It is the day after the suffering but before the celebration. It is the in-between. The silence after the cross but before the resu...  Read More

"But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed." - Isaiah 53:5 Good Friday is a day that reminds us of the greatest act of love the world has ever seen. It was the day Jesus took our place, carried our punishment, and willingly endured the suffering that belonged to us. It was not just ...  Read More

"But God proves his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8 We live in a world that teaches that love has conditions. It tells you that love is something you have to earn, something that is based on what you can offer. If you look a certain way, you will be loved. If you are successful enough, people will stay. If you meet certain expectations, you wi...  Read More

"Love never ends." - 1 Corinthians 13:8 The world will tell you that love is a feeling. It is the butterflies in your stomach, the rush of excitement, the spark that makes everything seem perfect. Movies, songs, and social media all paint love as something you fall into, something that just happens when the emotions are strong enough. But if love is only a feeling, what happens when those feelings...  Read More

"But God proves his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8 The world treats love like a business deal. If I give to you, then you should give back to me. If I do something kind, I expect something in return. If I invest my time, energy, or emotions, there should be a return on that investment. Love becomes conditional, based on performance and recipr...  Read More

"For people will be lovers of self..." - 2 Timothy 3:2 The world has made love all about self. It teaches that love is about getting what you want, feeling how you want to feel, and making sure your needs are met first. If a relationship does not serve you, leave it. If someone does not make you happy, cut them off. Love is about self-gratification, and if someone truly loves you, they will prove ...  Read More

"The one who does not love does not know God, because God is love." - 1 John 4:8 When you hear the word love, what comes to mind? Maybe it is a relationship, a family memory, or even a scene from a movie. Every person has an idea of what love is and a belief about how to find it. Some search for it through dating apps, hoping the right match will finally bring them happiness. Others pour themselve...  Read More

"Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness." - Isaiah 5:20 We live in a world where truth is being silenced in the name of tolerance. Society has decided that truth is offensive, outdated, and too rigid to fit within the ever-changing moral code of the culture. If you stand for biblical truth, you will be labeled as ignorant, arrogant, or into...  Read More

"But to all who did receive him, he gave them the right to be children of God, to those who believe in his name." - John 1:12 People struggle with the idea that Jesus is the only way to God. They hear Him say, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me," and they push back. They ask how billions of people could be wrong. They wonder if Christians are just ...  Read More

"The one who believes in the Son has eternal life, but the one who rejects the Son will not see life; instead, the wrath of God remains on him." - John 3:36 As a kid, you probably got in trouble at some point. Maybe you got grounded, lost privileges, or had to sit in timeout. Whatever the punishment was, it never lasted forever. No matter how serious it seemed in the moment, eventually, it passed....  Read More

"Sanctify them in the truth. Your word is truth." - John 17:17 There is a dangerous trend where people claim that God told them to do something that directly contradicts what He has already said in His Word. Maybe you have heard it before. Maybe you have even thought it yourself. But the truth is that God’s voice will never contradict God’s Word.Over the years, people have said all kinds of things...  Read More

"Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." - Romans 10:13 God’s truth is not exclusive. It is not reserved for a select few. It is not hidden behind a secret code or only available to people from a certain background. When God speaks, His truth applies to every single person, no matter where they are from or what they have done. Some people believe Jesus only came to save a specif...  Read More

"Sanctify them in the truth. Your word is truth." - John 17:17 Truth is not something you get to decide. That might sound uncomfortable in a world that constantly tells you to find your own truth, but the reality is, truth is not up for negotiation. There are things that are subjective. Maybe you believe snakes are terrifying and should be wiped off the planet, while someone else thinks they are f...  Read More

"Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock." - Matthew 7:24 When a building goes up, the part you see is not the part that holds everything together. The real strength is underground. Before walls can rise, before glass can be installed, before anything impressive can take shape, the foundation has to be set. And not just the ...  Read More

"So if the Son sets you free, you really will be free." - John 8:36 No one wants to be a slave. If you asked people whether they would rather live in freedom or captivity, the answer would be obvious. Yet so many live in bondage without realizing they are the ones holding the chains in place. Jesus spoke about this when He told the people that the truth would set them free. But instead of celebrat...  Read More

"For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery." - Galatians 5:1 If the truth sets you free, why do so many people still live like captives? Why do worry, sin, and fear still seem to have a grip on so many lives? Maybe you have asked yourself the same question. If Jesus has set you free, why does it sometimes feel like you are still carrying cha...  Read More

"You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." - John 8:32 Imagine carrying a heavy weight for years. You’ve carried it for so long that you no longer notice how much it slows you down. You adjust. You push through. You convince yourself that this is just how life is. But then one day, someone comes along and lifts it off of you, and for the first time, you realize how light and free ...  Read More

"You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." - John 8:32 Have you ever had a moment where you thought you knew something, only to find out later that you had it all wrong? It happens to all of us. We assume, we guess, we follow what feels right, only to realize that what we believed was not actually true.  That is why what Jesus said in John 8 matters so much. He was talking to peop...  Read More

“Sanctify them in the truth. Your word is truth.” - John 17:17 Bumper stickers have a way of making a statement. Whether it is a funny joke, a family update, or a bold declaration of beliefs, people love to slap their thoughts onto the back of their cars for the world to see. You have probably seen plenty of them. Proud parent stickers, Baby on Board, or the classic Honk if you love Jesus. But yea...  Read More

"His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence." – 2 Peter 1:3 When God calls you to something, He does not send you unprepared. He does not expect you to figure it out on your own. He blesses you, equips you, and provides everything you need to walk in your purpose. The problem is that t...  Read More

"As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace." – 1 Peter 4:10 God did not create you to live for yourself. The purpose He has placed on your life is not about your success, your recognition, or your comfort. It is about something bigger. Your calling is designed to impact others, to serve, to uplift, and to make a difference beyond yourself. Too...  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 2:10 Do you know what God created you to do? Do you know what His calling is on your life? If not, are you actively pursuing the answer? Every single person has a God-given purpose. You were not created by accident, and you were not placed on this earth just...  Read More

"And Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, ‘You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.’ Disheartened by the saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions." – Mark 10:21-22 Are you really willing to follow Jesus no matter what? The rich young ruler in Mark 10 thought he was ready. He cam...  Read More

"We must obey God rather than men." – Acts 5:29 Radical obedience always comes with a cost. When you choose to follow God completely, there will be challenges. People may misunderstand you. You may face opposition. You may have to walk away from comfort, security, or approval. But when you truly believe that God is in control, it changes how you respond. Daniel understood this. He knew that obeyin...  Read More

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." – James 1:2-4 There is something powerful about the song The Climb by Miley Cyrus. The lyrics talk about how life is not just about reaching the ...  Read More

"The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way; though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the Lord upholds his hand." – Psalm 37:23-24 Failure can feel like the end of the road. When you fall short, when you make mistakes, when you let yourself or others down, it is easy to believe that you have ruined everything. The enemy wants you to think that your failur...  Read More

"But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light." – 1 Peter 2:9 It is easy to believe that your struggles define you. When you battle the same temptations, fight the same weaknesses, or fall into the same patterns, you start to think that is just who...  Read More

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." – 2 Corinthians 5:17 One of the biggest lies the enemy wants you to believe is that your past disqualifies you from God’s grace. He will remind you of every mistake, every failure, and every regret, trying to convince you that you have messed up too much for God to ever use you. But the tr...  Read More

"For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death." – Romans 8:2 There is a weight that sin places on your life. It holds you down, chains you up, and convinces you that you will never truly be free. No matter how hard you try to break old habits or move past old mistakes, sin whispers that you are stuck, that change is impossible, and that you will ...  Read More

"But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me." – 2 Corinthians 12:9 One of the biggest reasons people hesitate to follow God’s calling is because they feel inadequate. You might know exactly what your weaknesses are. Maybe you are not a strong...  Read More

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." – Joshua 1:9 Following God is not for the faint of heart. It takes courage to stand firm in faith when the world pushes back. It takes boldness to walk in obedience when the path is unclear. It takes strength to trust God when fear tries to hold you...  Read More

"For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God." – Romans 14:10 As a human being, it is easy to get caught up in what people think about you. The pressure to meet expectations, gain approval, and avoid criticism can feel overwhelming. But at the end of your life, when you stand before God, no one else’s opinion will matter. The only voice that will count is His. Romans 14:10 reminds us tha...  Read More

"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." – Romans 12:2 God’s Word is not just a book of history or a collection of rules. It is alive and powerful, and when you engage with it consistently, it will transform you from the inside out. The Bible changes the way...  Read More

"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." – Psalm 119:105 If you’re not consistently in God’s Word, you’re walking through life without a light. You might think you’re navigating just fine, but the reality is, without Scripture guiding you, you’re stumbling in the dark. The Bible isn’t just a book, it’s the foundation for everything you need in life. It’s where you find truth in a w...  Read More