Devotion Archive
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Devotion for June 1, 2021
“Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, ‘Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.’” (Mark 6:31) Why did Jesus take time out to rest? So that when He worked, He’d be at His…
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Devotion for May 31, 2021
“For he had healed many, so that those with diseases were pushing forward to touch him.” (Mark 3:10) Jesus healed a woman who had suffered twelve years from a condition society discreetly referred to as “an issue of blood”. And medical science had no cure. Observe how her miracle took place. She pressed through the…
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Devotion for May 30, 2021
“When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.” (1 Peter 2:23) No one mastered the art of dealing with difficult people better than Jesus. The Romans wanted to silence Him, Herod wanted to kill Him, Pilate…
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Devotion for May 29, 2021
“In your anger do not sin … [or] give the devil a foothold.” (Ephesians 4:26-27) God designed us in such a way that in times of intense difficulty, we have a built-in moment to turn to Him for help. The primary place in your brain that processes strong negative emotions, such as rage and fear,…
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Devotion for May 28, 2021
“Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else.” (1 Thessalonians 5:15) Jesus referred to the Holy Spirit as “the helper”. And as you submit to Him, He’ll help you handle the difficult people in your life the right way. Paul writes,…
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Devotion for May 27, 2021
“Jesus replied, ‘No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.’” (Luke 9:62) If you’re wise, you’ll do four things: Focus on the road ahead. By looking in the rear-view mirror instead of at what’s ahead, you’ll miss the next turn and end…
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Devotion for May 26, 2021
“Forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead, I press on.” (Philippians 3:13-14) The greater the offence, the harder it is to forgive — but you must. Because whatever you refuse to forgive and let go of, you carry with you. And it will be like an albatross around your neck. Has someone…
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Devotion for May 25, 2021
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.” (Ephesians 2:8) In a sense there were two prodigal sons, and both grew up in a religious culture that praised rule keepers and punished rule breakers. Notice how this chapter begins: “All…
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Devotion for May 24, 2021
“They were told to wait a little longer …” (Revelation 6:11) Prayer is the Holy Spirit’s gift to help us hold on to God and not let go when we are hurting. We cry out to God because we know our help “comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth” (Psalm 121:1-2). If…