Posts with the category “week-of-1-21-devotionals”

Scripture:Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.Philippians 3:13-14Encouragement:Being stagnant or in a place of complacency, is one of the worst places you can be when God calls you to do s...  Read More

Scripture:"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."Matthew 5:16Encouragement:The scripture above is the passage that most believers have heard thousands of times. This is so common that it is typically overlooked. Being the light and shining it before people is much more easier said than done. What happens if I am currently in a stat...  Read More

Scripture:But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed2 Corinthians 4:7-9 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to gi...  Read More

Scripture:Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness,Ephesians 6:13-14Encouragement:Rise up! Remember, you are a soldier for the kingdom of God!So how could you take on attacking a day without putting on your armor fir...  Read More

ScriptureO God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You In a dry and thirsty land Where there is no water. So I have looked for You in the sanctuary, To see Your power and Your glory. Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, My lips shall praise You.Psalm 63:1-3Encouragement:To truly seek God, why must we wait until we are in a hard place and ...  Read More

Scripture:My son, do not forget my law, But let your heart keep my commands; For length of days and long life and peace they will add to you. Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart, and so find favor and high esteemIn the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ...  Read More