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HOW CAN CHRISTIANS RISE ABOVE THE THINGS THAT TRY TO DISCOURAGE US?

BIBLE PASSAGE: My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart. (Psalm 7:10) MEDITATION: Do you ever feel that there is some sin that you just cannot shed? At times you feel like Paul who just couldn’t understand his own actions. I do not understand what I do. For what I want … Continue reading

ARE YOU HAVING FEELINGS OF ANXIETY, WORRY, OR FEAR?

BIBLE PASSAGE: LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. (Psalm 6:1) MEDITATION: Have you ever had a time (or times) when you felt uncomfortable and restless. No matter how much you tried to relax and calm yourself, the feelings of restlessness continued to linger. Your intense desire for … Continue reading

FINDING HELP FOR GETTING THROUGH THE DAY

BIBLE PASSAGE: Listen to my words, LORD, consider my lament. Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. (Psalm 5:1-2) MEDITATION: Too many times some think they can ‘make it on their own’ without help. But those who know the Lord are aware of the need for His … Continue reading

ARE YOU TOO GOOD TO BE STAINED WITH SIN?

BIBLE PASSAGE: Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. (James 4:8) MEDITATION: Today’s devotional is a little lengthy, (mostly due to the scriptures included), but it reminds all Christians of our vulnerability to Satan’s temptations and influence. NOTE: If you … Continue reading

I AM HERE LORD, WHERE DID YOU GO?

BIBLE PASSAGE: LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. (Psalm 6:1) MEDITATION: Have you ever experienced a time when you felt alienated from another person? It is not a pleasant time; it can cause a person to second guess all that they do and in some cases, they … Continue reading

DEVELOPING A CLOSER FELLOWSHIP WITH OUR CREATOR

BIBLE PASSAGE: In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. (Psalm 5:3) MEDITATION: How close is your relationship with the Lord? Do you pray to Him daily, or only occasionally? The psalmist had such a close relationship with the Lord that he greeted … Continue reading

SPENDING TIME WITH THE LORD AND OTHER BELIEVERS

BIBLE PASSAGE: “If you love me, keep my commands.” (John 14:15) MEDITATION: I recently saw an article on why Christians should be faithfully attending church that I felt inspired to share in lieu of a devotional for today. In a culture that minimizes commitment and maximizes self-indulgence, we are given the opportunity of attending church … Continue reading

THE JEALOUSY OF GOD

BIBLE PASSAGE: Or do you think Scripture says without reason that he jealously longs for the spirit he has caused to dwell in us? (James 4:5) MEDITATION: Have you ever paused to think about what jealousy means? Whenever someone is jealous of you, it means they have a desire to be like you. When we … Continue reading

WE CAN LOVE GOD OR LOVE THE WORLD, BUT WE CANNOT LOVE BOTH

BIBLE PASSAGE: You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God. (James 4:4) MEDITATION: If you ask them, most people will say they believe in God. However, Satan has confused and blinded many … Continue reading

REDUCING CONFLICT AND STRIFE IN OUR LIVES

BIBLE PASSAGE: What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? (James 4:1) MEDITATION: There is a lot of strife in the world today. We see it in family relationships, jobs, social circles, etc. And of course, strife adds to the stress and worry in our lives. … Continue reading

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