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Would you like to read the Word daily, but don’t know how to begin? Reading our Daily Devotionals is a good way to develop the habit of studying the scriptures. Visit this page to find a scripture for every day of the year, complete with practical advice for applying the principles to your everyday life. It is possible to enjoy reading the Bible. Simply set time aside each day, and soon daily Bible reading will become a lifestyle!
“For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father. Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God” (Ephesians 2:18, 19, NKJV).
Accepting Jesus and all of His finished works means we’re no longer sinners or strangers to God. Jesus gave us His Holy Spirit to connect us to Him and make us members of His own heavenly family.
“And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins… But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved)” (Ephesians 2:1, 4, 5, NKJV).
God loves us so much that even when we were spiritually dead, He gave us new life through Christ. He did this because of the underserved, unearned favor He has toward us.
“The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook... A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul” (Proverbs 18:4, 6, 7).
What we speak has great impact. With our mouth, we can create enough trouble to drown ourselves, start arguments, and cause destruction. Likewise, we can use our words as God intended: to encourage, edify, and strengthen.
“If you falter in a time of trouble, how small is your strength!” (Proverbs 24:10, NIV).
We all have our weak moments, and there isn’t a single person who has never faltered or wavered. Our own strength is insufficient when we encounter trouble; we need God’s strength to support us.
“Great peace have those who love Your law, and nothing causes them to stumble” (Psalm 119:165, NKJV).
When our love for God is great enough to lead us to live godly, we find peace in Him. He gives us the stability to successfully walk on our Christian journey.
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer” (Psalm 19:14).
Our attitudes control not only what we say, but how we say it. Our thoughts and our speech are linked, and the Christ-like attitudes we learn by studying God’s Word help us infuse grace into everything we say.
“Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom. Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? For riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven” (Proverbs 23:4, 5).
Seeking money for its own sake is a worldly quest in which believers shouldn’t take part. When people trust money instead of God, they can find that the wealth they trusted in has vanished.
“The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want” (Proverbs 21:5).
Diligence is a trait God values, because those who are diligent will complete the job He assigns to them. Diligent people will endure trials because they trust in God’s promise that the journey will be fruitful.
“Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, but he who gathers by labor will increase” (Proverbs 13:11, NKJV).
There are plenty of ways to make money, but not all of them are honorable in God’s eyes. There is nothing wrong with an honest day’s work, and God blesses those who display honesty on the job.
“Honor the Lord with your capital and sufficiency [from righteous labors] and with the firstfruits of all your income; so shall your storage places be filled with plenty, and your vats shall be overflowing with new wine” (Proverbs 3:9, 10, AMPC).
All good things, including financial income, originate from God, and He knows how important money is to earthly life. Honoring Him in our finances opens us up to abundance.
“When I said, ‘My foot is slipping,’ your unfailing love, Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy” (Psalm 94:18, 19, NIV).
We’ll always make our share of mistakes, but God is always there to pick us up and help us continue. When fear threatens to overcome us, the joy of His loving presence steadies and strengthens us.
“For not the hearers of the law are just in the sight of God, but the doers of the law will be justified” (Romans 2:13, NKJV).
We must be careful that all our words and deeds demonstrate the grace and mercy we’ve received from Jesus Christ. Others are watching everything we do. As His ambassadors, we can show the world His true nature.
“Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us” (Hebrews 12:1, NKJV).
If we’re not careful, we can let the world distract us from focusing on Jesus. To prevent that, God has put people around us to point us back to Him and keep us on track.
“This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24).
Each new day is a gift from God, and we can make it into anything we choose. Every 24-hour period is a blank slate, with fresh opportunities to thank and praise our creator for giving us life.
“The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?” (Psalm 118:6).
We need not fear what people think or say about us when we know God is on our side. When others gather against us, we can take comfort in knowing that He’ll never desert us.
“What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good? Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile” (Psalm 34:12, 13).
We can positively influence our lives through our own speech. Speaking in alignment with God’s Word allows us to be blessed with good things and long, happy lives.
“Let no foul or polluting language, nor evil word nor unwholesome or worthless talk [ever] come out of your mouth, but only such [speech] as is good and beneficial to the spiritual progress of others, as is fitting to the need and the occasion, that it may be a blessing and give grace (God’s favor) to those who hear it” (Ephesians 4:29, AMPC).
Believers have God Himself living in them; it’s therefore especially important to remember how what we say affects those around us. God has given us the power of speech; we must use this power to bless and encourage others.
“Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles” (Proverbs 21:23).
Words are powerful, and we can get ourselves in trouble if we forget that. With our words, we can speak things into existence, either for good or for evil.
“For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory” (Psalm 149:4, NIV).
Embracing the same humble attitude that Jesus had is one way of showing that we’re God’s children. Choosing humility over pride is a choice He honors greatly.
“The reverent, worshipful fear of the Lord leads to life, and he who has it rests satisfied; he cannot be visited with [actual] evil” (Proverbs 19:23, AMPC).
Believers have God’s promise of living lives untouched by the fear of evil. Believing and relying on Him lets us enter into rest.
“The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence. I will call on the Lord, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies” (2 Samuel 22:3, 4).
“A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother… Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire” (Proverbs 29:15, 17, NIV).
Plenty of childcare experts give advice, but the best and wisest counsel is found in the Scriptures. Parents do well when they use biblical guidelines to raise their children.
“Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him; He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will, and] so shall your plans be established and succeed” (Proverbs 16:3, AMPC).
Lining up our thoughts with God’s thoughts guarantees success and prosperity in everything we do. Committing to and trusting Him completely in all situations starts this alignment process.
“Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ” (Romans 10:17, NIV).
Our faith connects us to God, but it’s only developed through constant study of His Word. Hearing the truth of the Gospel of Grace preached regularly changes our thinking and renews our mind.
“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed” (2 Corinthians 4:8, 9, NIV).
Every life has pain, but what sets believers apart is the strength from God to resist the things of destruction. We can expect trouble to show up, but we’re able to endure it when we lean on Him.
“Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully” (1 Peter 5:7, AMPC).
God didn’t create us to be anxious or worried. When we feel the stress and frustrations of life weighing us down, He wants us to give them all to Him. He cares about us deeply, and He watches over us constantly.
