Devotion Archive
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Devotion for January 24, 2023
“Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered nor will they come to mind.” (Isaiah 65:17) Isaiah tells us a lot of new things are coming our way. So much new that we won’t even remember the “former things.” In Chapter 65 he expounds on some…
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Devotion for January 23, 2023
“For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.” (Romans 6:14) If you want to grow roses, you must declare war on weeds; otherwise, they will run amok in your garden. In other words, you must beware of weeds! There is a spiritual parallel at work here, and…
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Devotion for January 22, 2023
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Knowing the battles he would have to fight in order to conquer the promised land, God told Joshua this, no less than three times:…
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Devotion for January 21, 2023
“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…
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Devotion for January 20, 2023
“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.…
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Devotion for January 19, 2023
“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…
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Devotion for January 18, 2023
“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…
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Devotion for January 17, 2023
“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”…
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Devotion for January 16, 2023
“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;…