Recent Devotions
Psalm 112:9 “He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.” This week we have looked at the many blessings that the Lord has bestowed on those who fear Him and keep His commandments. Today we are looking at those who have been blessed with the gift of compassion and generosity. There are a lot of needs in our world today. We cannot give to every appeal that we hear about. God intends us to be good stewards of what He has given us. Our first obligation is…
Psalm 112:7-8 “He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD. His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.” Have you listened to or watched any news programs today? If so, you have probably…
“Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.” Psalm 112:6 Oxford Dictionary describes steadfastness as “the quality of being resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.” One of the best descriptions the Bible records of a blessed person can be found in the first…
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Last month, while shopping, I saw a shirt I just had to have. It read, “Motherhood is my ministry.” So often, as mothers, we can feel overlooked and unimportant in the church because we are not always able to help in visible ways. But when we begin to view motherhood as our ministry, we realize we are preparing our children for the great things God will do in their lives. Eleven years ago, I became the mother of twin girls. Before they were born, I was very active in various church ministries. I had the freedom to serve because I…
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18. God is drawn to the proximity of your brokenness and if your spirit is crushed, He is ready to save you. Grieving can make your world tremble and paralyze your voice. Suffering losses, whether it is the repercussions of a national disaster or the passing of a loved one, can pillage language by stealing your ability to articulate what emotions and sentiments you’ve experienced. Another aspect of known language is when a person can define a word, but has never experienced its meaning. For…
“But you, God, break out laughing; you treat the godless nations like jokes. Strong God, I’m watching you do it, I can always count on you. God in dependable love shows up on time, shows me my enemies in ruin.” Psalm 59:8-10 MSG In moments of suffering and struggle, it can be challenging to declare that we see God working it out, but that is exactly what faith requires of us. Trusting in God won’t always feel like we are on the mountaintop, admiring the view of victory. Rather, we are more often than not trudging through the mundane and looking…
“Always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy.” (Philippians 1:4, NKJV) In many places, a new school year will begin soon. As the children stream back into the classrooms, have you ever wondered how many have a mom or dad at home praying for them? Or are they walking through those classroom doors without a covering of prayer? While I don’t personally have a child starting classes, I do know things are much different today than when I attended school. Growing up in a small town in a kinder, gentler era, I felt safe and…
