Devotionals, 316 total items found

For Wanderings Sad and Lone        
Jesus left His glory in heaven for us. Have we left anything for Him?

How Do You Come Before God?        
Praying is supposed to comfort me and help me through this. Why am I still feeling this way?

More than Conquerors        
“Lord, forgive me, I am weak. I am but dust.” How many times have we cried out to God for mercy, only to find ourselves not long after giving into the same temptations again? In the cycle of sin and repentance, can we ever become victors in this spiritual warfare?

Changing the Rules        
“Far be it from You, Lord; this shall not happen to You!” Peter denied that Jesus should be killed as He predicted. Likewise, we may deny God's plans for us when we can't see beyond what appears harmful to us at present. But even then, Jesus' response teaches us that we should never say "no" to God. Why?

Why Complain?        
Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world. —Philippians 2:14-15

Love One Another        
Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do." And they divided His garments and cast lots. —Luke 23:34

Ultimate Faith        
For if our faith is only built around blessings, the blessings may disappear, and so may our faith.

Gone Fishing        
And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. Then He said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men."

Turn It Off!        
Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, And revive me in Your way. —Psalm 119:37

Count It All Joy        
How can we find joy in Christ as we go through tough times?