Devotion Archive
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Devotion for April 15, 2023
“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6) Just as the right key opens the door, there are scriptural principles that act as keys to prayer. Faith. “Without faith no one can…
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Devotion for April 14, 2023
“I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death …” (Philippians 3:10) Paul said, “I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead. I want to suffer with him, sharing in his…
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Devotion for April 13, 2023
“I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life.” (John 5:24) A weapon can either protect or destroy; it all depends on who is using it. Anger works the same way; that’s why…
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Devotion for April 12, 2023
“He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.” (Hebrews 1:3) At the beginning of history, when God had finished all of his creating work, what did he do? He rested (Genesis 2:2). Does this mean God sat back and did nothing? No, it means that God had accomplished all he had…
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Devotion for April 11, 2023
“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” (Proverbs 18:21) Don’t speak without thinking. And don’t say things that contradict God’s Word. Those aren’t easy principles to live by, but they’re life-and-death issues. The Bible says, “Death and life are in the power of the…
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Devotion for April 10, 2023
“Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature.” (Romans 13:14) Since first impressions are important, we’re encouraged to “dress for success”. And that’s a good thing. But as a redeemed child of God, your first concern shouldn’t be how you look…
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Devotion for April 9, 2023
The Bible tells you to “rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep” (Romans 12:15, ESV). Have you noticed that the second part of that sentence is easy, but the first part can be really tough? When somebody’s having a hard time, it’s easy to be sympathetic. It’s easy to encourage people when…
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Devotion for April 8, 2023
“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone.” (1 Timothy 2:1) Paul writes: “I exhort … that … intercessions … be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.…
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Devotion for April 7, 2023
“Let everyone be sure that he is doing his very best, for then he will have the personal satisfaction of work well done and won’t need to compare himself with someone else.” (Galatians 6:4, TLB) Comparing is the root of all envy. If you can get rid of comparison in your life, you can get…