“Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. ” James 3:13-14 ESV What are we seeking after? What…
“But don’t be upset, and don’t be angry with yourselves for selling me to this place. It was God who sent me here ahead of you to preserve your lives. This famine that has ravaged the land for two years will last five more years, and there will be neither…
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 One of the greatest examples of this scripture can be found in the story of Joseph. When we look at everything that he…
So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. Psalm 90:12. January is coming to and end soon and so are many of the resolutions people set out to accomplish this year. You may be striving to do things differently than years past, but…
“According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it.” 1 Corinthians 3:10 ESV Have you ever felt incapable or under qualified to do what…
To console those who mourn in Zion, To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.” Isaiah 61:3 It is…
“Don’t for a minute envy careless rebels; soak yourself in the Fear-of-God – That’s where your future lies. Then you won’t be left with an armload of nothing.” (Proverbs 23:17-18 in The Message). My dreams may not be coming true at this point in my life, but I must learn…
“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.” (Ephesians 3:20 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible).
Reading this scripture made me realize that if my wildest dreams come true that both God and I will be involved in it. I must let Him work through me. He’s God and He can do anything He chooses to do. He wants to do greater things in my life if I allow Him to do so. This year I plan to team up with God and let Him work through me so that great things can happen in my life. It’s me and God!
Prayer: Here I am Lord, I give all myself to You. Mold and make me as You see fit in this new year. I want to be a vessel of honor. All praise belongs to You!
Devotion by Kaye Singleton
The American dream! Who doesn’t long for financial security, money in the bank and investments for later? The dogged efforts that are required to attain financial freedom keep many people from going after the “brass ring.” Instead, millions are spent on lottery tickets. Perhaps “luck” will replace diligence and hard work. Money is not the only thing we would really like a lot of. Good relationships with family, friends, and God are not things that we just stumble into. Daily deposits are needed to maintain a healthy “balance” in each of these accounts. Each day we are either making withdrawals or deposits.
Prayer: Dear Lord, we need Your help as we walk through life. We long for the “good life” but are unable to make it happen. You’ve promised in Your Word that when we acknowledge You, that You will show us the way (Proverbs 3:6). We’re doing that right now.