Devotionals, 317 total items found

To the Rock that Is Higher than I     By Sarah Lin        
When David was at his wits’ end, he asked to be led to the Rock that is higher than him. It is all so easy to feel overwhelmed when troubles flood our days. Whether it is something requiring our action or things beyond our control, we often find ourselves troubled and weary, even harboring grievances. That’s why we need to turn to God, and move up to the Rock higher than all our troubles.

Indecision        
When it comes to making a big decision in life, we often ask ourselves, "Which one is the best for me?" In fact, the "best" decision isn't necessarily best for us as Christians. This devotional encourages us to ask a different question instead. 

Being Patient in Suffering     By Becky Yuan        
When working in the Lord’s field, we inevitably encounter challenging situations. If the difficulty seems too great to bear, we begin to lose patience. How do you handle difficulties when working for the Lord?

Learning to Wait        
Then he waited seven days, according to the time set by Samuel. But Samuel did not come to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him. So Saul said, ‘Bring a burnt offering and peace offerings here to me.’ And he offered the burnt offering. —1 Samuel 13:8-9

An Unremarkable Gesture     By Hain-Lee Hsieh        
When we think of testimonies, we think of big miracles. Actually, everyday is full of testimonies of the Lord’s mercy and love for us. We just have to be more attuned to the many seemingly unremarkable miracles God performs for us each and every day.

My Eye Sees Thee        
At one point in his life, Job claimed that he had changed from only hearing God to seeing Him. What can we learn from Job so that we may also have such a shift in faith in times of trials and suffering? 


That's So Embarrassing!     By burninglamp        
Whether in church or outside of church, Paul and other workers set the example because they did not want to send mixed messages or become a stumbling block to others. Do we uphold this same principle today?

Prayers as Incense        
May my prayer be set before you like incense; may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice. —Psalm 141:2

A Handful of Flour and a Little Oil (2)        
And Elijah said to her, "Do not fear; go and do as you have said, but make me a small cake from it first, and bring it to me; and afterward make some for yourself and your son." —1 Kings 17:13

Doubt and Restoration        
And the Lord said, "Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren." —Luke 22:31-2