Monday, January 31, 2011

Devotion 01/31/2011

“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” - Ephesians 4:2 NIV

Friday, January 28, 2011

Devotion 01/28/2011

“God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.”” - John 4:24 NIV

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Devotion 01/27/2011

“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” - James 4:10 NIV

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Devotion 01/26/2011

“Finally, brothers and sisters, 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 NIV

Friday, January 21, 2011

Devotion 01/21/2011

“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.” - Galatians 6:7-8 NIV

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Devotion 01/20/2011

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. - James 1:2-3 NIV

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Devotion 01/19/2011

“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” - 1 Corintians 10:13

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Devotion 01/18/2011

Do everything without grumbling or arguing. Then you will be the pure and innocent children of God. You live among people who are crooked and evil, but you must not do anything that they can say is wrong. Try to shine as lights among the people of this world, as you hold firmly to [a] the message that gives life. Then on the day when Christ returns, I can take pride in you. I can also know that my work and efforts were not useless. Philippians 2:14-16 CEV

Monday, January 17, 2011

Devotion 01/17/2011

Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor. Proverbs 22:9 NLT  Giving to others, whether it's through prayer, financial assistance, or just fellowship can brighten YOUR day.

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Devotion 01/15/2011

“[Dispute Over Whose Children Jesus’ Opponents Are] To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”” - John 8:31-32 NIV

Friday, January 14, 2011

Devotion 01/14/2011

“Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.” - 1 John 4:20-21 NIV 

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Word Devotion 01/13/2011

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 NIV

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Devotion 01/12/2011

Kind words are like hone -- enjoyable and healthful.  Proverbs 16:24 TLB  Someone's kind words encourage us. Let's be careful to speak words of encouragement to others.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Devotion 01/11/2011

To all perfection I see a limit; but your commands are boundless. Psalm 119:96 NIV  In this life, we will never be perfect. Be we can find spiritual freedom and guidance in God's word.

Monday, January 10, 2011

Devotion 01/10/2011

Oh, for the days when I was in my prime, when God's intimate friendship blessed my house.  Job 29:4 NIV  Some say when they became a Christian, life was full and exciting. Then, trial and testing changed those feelings. But God never leaves us. God's love for us never ceases or changes.

Friday, January 7, 2011

Devotion 01/07/2011

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”  Psalm 91:1-2

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Devotion 01/06/2011

Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings. I stay close to you; your right hand upholds me. Psalm 63:7-8 NIV  Even when it seems the Lord is absent, He is with us. He is with us at all times upholding and keeping and loving us.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Word Devotion 01/05/2011

O Lord, you are my lamp. The Lord lights up my darkness. 2 Samuel 22:29 NIV  Whatever you are facing today, remember...The Lord is our lamp and He will light the way and lead us out!

You are encouraged to read 2 Samuel Chapter 22 in it's entirety. David sang this song to the Lord on the day the Lord rescued him from all his enemies and from Saul. The is David's song of praise! Make it your song today!