Category: Daily Devotions

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things.” (Philippians 4:8) We all need “an attitude adjustment” from time to time. It’s crucial to maintain the right attitude when the going gets…

“Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against … the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” (Ephesians 6:12) With the request “Deliver us from evil” (Matthew 6:13, KJV), we implore God to keep us safe from the powers of evil. Some of our…

“The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” (2 Corinthians 10:4) Some thought David was “a man after My own heart” (Acts 13:22). But David struggled with a weakness in his life. What was it? A lustful spirit that surfaced from…

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father …” (James 1:17) The petition “Lead us not into temptation” (Matthew 6:13) has often confused people. It can be misread to imply that God leads us into temptation. But would God actually do that? No. As we reflect on this petition, let’s…

“Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.” (Romans 10:17) Let’s define the word “faith” more clearly. The Bible says faith is “the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). Faith isn’t empty hope, or simply a positive confession of…

“This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or your sister from your heart.” (Matthew 18:35) Do you know the phrase “quid pro quo”? It’s Latin, and it means “this for that” — or, in other words, “Do this for me, and I’ll do that for you.”…

“Have mercy on me, O God … Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.” (Psalm 51:1-2) This petition of the Lord’s Prayer has two versions. Matthew quotes Jesus as saying, “Forgive us our debts” (Matthew 6:12), and Luke quotes him as saying, “Forgive us our sins” (Luke 11:4). Either way, “debts”…

“My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” (Matthew 26:39) “Whatever.” Maybe you’ve heard someone say this when they had to deal with something they didn’t like. When we pray to God, saying, “Your will be done …” (Matthew 6:10) —…

“My mouth will speak in praise of the Lord. Let ­every creature praise his holy name for ever and ever.” (Psalm 145:21) With the words “hallowed be your name,” Jesus introduces the first petition, or request, of the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9). The first half of this prayer makes requests that focus on glory and…