Category: Daily Devotions

“And from that time on Saul kept a jealous eye on David.” (1 Samuel 18:9) One of the truest tests of leadership in life, marriage, career, relationships is how you respond to somebody else’s success. Do you rejoice, or secretly resent them? Do you feel like their blessing somehow came at your expense? King Saul…

“God doesn’t want us to be shy with his gifts.” (2 Timothy 1:7) The foundation of good leadership is security. Paul told Timothy, “God doesn’t want us to be shy with his gifts, but bold and loving and sensible.” You must know with certainty that God called you, equipped you, and guaranteed your ultimate success.…

“Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” (1 Peter 5:7, NLT) It takes more than willpower to stop worrying — but you already know that, because you’ve already tried it. You’ve thought, “I shouldn’t worry about this,” yet it stays on your mind. Here are four steps to help…

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness …” (Galatians 5:22) Panic and anxiety are often our first reactions to conflict and problems. In those initial moments, choosing peace seems impossible. Your subconscious whispers, “If you really care, you will worry.” But a seasoned counsellor writes: “Don’t panic! No…

“Don’t worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will have its own worries. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” (Matthew 6:34, NCV) There are two days you should never worry about: Yesterday and tomorrow. Jesus said, “Don’t worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will have its own worries. Each day has enough trouble of its own”…

“I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more.” (Isaiah 43:25) God says in His Word: “I … am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake; and I will not remember your sins. Put Me in remembrance; let us contend together;…

“‘Do not be worried and upset,’ Jesus told them. ‘Believe in God and believe also in me.’” (John 14:1, GNT) You know what it’s like to live in constant worry, don’t you? You feel uptight, your stomach seems tied in knots, and your whole body is tense. But you don’t have to live that way.…

“I certainly believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the Lord.” (Psalm 27:13-14, NASB) God has only good plans for your life. He never has, and he never will have bad…

“For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;” (2 Peter 1:5-6) Ever notice how we tend to blame our circumstances for our character deficiencies? We attribute our problems to poor upbringing, financial difficulties, or…