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BE THANKFUL FOR THE LORD WHO HEARS US WHEN WE CRY OUT TO HIM

BIBLE PASSAGE: I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. (Psalm 116:1-2) MEDITATION: During the Thanksgiving season, we should pause and think about the Lord’s goodness and His blessings. When we … Continue reading

OUR LIVES CAN BE MORE ENJOYABLE BECAUSE JESUS DIED FOR OUR SINS

BIBLE PASSAGE: “It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption.” (1 Corinthians 1:30) MEDITATION: Even though we feel a yearning to have Christ in our life, we may not fully understand the magnitude of what He did for … Continue reading

FEAR IS A WEAPON USED BY SATAN TO DISCOURAGE AND DISRUPT OUR LIVES

BIBLE PASSAGE: “I sought the LORD, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.” (Psalm 34:4) MEDITATION: “Fear” is an emotion that can help us avoid the things that are harmful. However, we can also find ourselves gripped with unnecessary fears, which can affect our lives, emotions, interactions with others, and even … Continue reading

FAITH IN ACTION CONFIRMS OUR CONFIDENCE AND TRUST IN THE LORD

BIBLE PASSAGE: “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” (Hebrews 11:1) MEDITATION: “Faith” is defined as, “complete trust or confidence in someone, or something”. It is not described as a ‘partial’ or ‘conditional’, but a ‘complete’ trust or confidence. When we have complete trust, it … Continue reading

A CLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LORD IS ESSENTIAL FOR BELIEVERS

BIBLE PASSAGE: Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh. (Romans 13:14) MEDITATION: Whenever we humbly come to the Lord and ask for His salvation, we should expect (and even anticipate) some significant changes in our lives. If not, then why would … Continue reading

DOES YOUR FAITH NEED AN OVERHAUL?

BIBLE PASSAGE: 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. For the joy set … Continue reading

HOW CLOSE IS MY RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LORD?

BIBLE PASSAGE: How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God! (Hebrews 9:14) MEDITATION: One question heard frequently from Christians is, “How can I be sure of my … Continue reading

MOST VIEWED DEVOTIONALS FOR 2019 AS OF 11/11/2019

For all those who have been reading the devotionals, you know that I sincerely believe they are written by the LORD for me to distribute. Since May of 2013 I have been distributing HIS devotionals to several email distribution lists and posting them on Facebook and LinkedIn for others to view. I do not receive … Continue reading

SURRENDER ISN’T DEFEAT, IT IS VICTORY WHEN WE SURRENDER TO THE LORD

BIBLE PASSAGE: What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish that I may gain Christ. (Philippians 3:8) MEDITATION: We often wonder why so many in the world cannot believe in, and commit … Continue reading

MEEK MEANS STRONG? REALLY? YES IT DOES, IF WE BELIEVE GOD’S WORD

BIBLE PASSAGE: Blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth. (Matthew 5:5) MEDITATION: “Meekness” gives us a good contrast between the world’s view and the view of Jesus. The world presents us with a different view of many words in order to discourage us from following God’s Will for our lives. From a … Continue reading