Tag: devotional

“When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity. Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God.” Luke 13:12-13 (NIV) This woman was set free by the power of Christ to glorify God. When God does a…

So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12 (NKJV) God has a plan and purpose for your life. He knew you before you were born and had your life mapped out for you. He saw ahead how you would spend your days, the choices you would,…

“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5 (NIV) Nobody wants to admit their need for help.   As a counselor, I’ve spent many hours with people. A common theme is that we humans dislike asking for…

"Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever." Psalm 145:2 (NIV) What are some things that you do every day?  Hopefully you practice personal hygiene. I’m going to assume that you also eat and drink every day. I imagine you have your own routine that includes general actions for…

“For in him we live and move and have our being.” Acts 17:28 (NIV) Two of the things that I’m asked for most often are devotional content and fitness or exercise motivation.   No problem! Those are two of the things I’m passionate about sharing with others.  Scripture is full of motivation to help us see…

I will praise You with my whole heart; before the gods I will sing praises to You. Psalm 138:1 (NKJV) Can you say, “With my whole heart, I trust in the Lord”? What about, “With my whole heart, I will follow Jesus”? If we’re not doing those things, it’s hard to fully praise Him. There…

When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” John 11:43 (NIV) Do you think Lazarus hesitated when He heard Jesus call to him? I can’t imagine any scenario that he’d not come running out. If I were wrapped up in a dark cave, and Jesus called me out, I’d…

Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, for in You do I trust; cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to You. Psalm 143:8 (NKJV) How serious are you about wanting to know the Lord more? To be able to distinguish His voice…

This is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, ‘We will not walk in it.'" Jeremiah 6:16 (NIV) In this passage Jeremiah is telling the Israelites…

Though you have not seen him, you love him; though not seeing him now, you believe in him, and you rejoice with inexpressible and glorious joy, because you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:8-9 (CSB) No matter what goal you achieve, none will compare to, nor…

My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ. Colossians 2:2 (NIV) Are your goals getting in the way of the main goal? Before we get too…

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. Hebrews 12:1-2 (NIV) Ever experience a…