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The Only Thing That Counts
Scripture “The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love” (Galatians 5:6B, NIV) Word So often, it’s easy to get caught up in our to-do lists of life. You might even have a spiritual checklist in your mind of all the things you think you need to do in order to please God. […]
Equipped by Faith
Scripture “Every Scripture is God-breathed…so that the man of God may be complete and proficient, well fitted and thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16–17, AMP) Word God has equipped you with everything you need to fulfill your destiny through His Word. The Scripture tells us that as believers in Jesus Christ, we […]
Live Skillfully
Scripture “Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings…” (Proverbs 22:29, NIV) Word Too often, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut, doing the same thing the same way over and over every day. But if we are going to live at our absolute best, we should constantly […]
He Holds You in His Hand
Scripture “Fear not [there is nothing to fear], for I am with you…I will help you; yes, I will hold you up and retain you with My [victorious] right hand…” (Isaiah 41:10, AMP) Word We all face situations in life that feel out of control. During times like these, it’s easy to get discouraged and […]
Now Faith Is
Scripture “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1, KJV) Word The Bible says that faith gives substance to the things you hope for. In other words, faith brings those things into your life. Notice this verse starts by saying, “Now faith…” It’s not “later” faith […]
Put Your Faith into Action
Scripture “No unbelief or distrust made him waver (doubtingly question) concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong and was empowered by faith as he gave praise and glory to God” (Romans 4:20, AMP) Word Scripture tells us that faith without works is dead. In other words, if the faith inside of us doesn’t […]
Look Straight Ahead
Scripture “Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you” (Proverbs 4:25, NIV) Word What are you looking at today? Not in the natural, but with your spiritual eyes. In other words, what is in the forefront of your mind and in your heart? Are you constantly dwelling on your problems or […]
Momentary Troubles
Scripture “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all” (2 Corinthians 4:17, NIV) Word Are you facing a difficulty or trial that seems like it’s been lasting a long time? Today’s verse tells us that our trials are really only momentary. Compared with eternity, our […]
He Withholds No Good Thing
Scripture “For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does He withhold from those whose walk is blameless” (Psalm 84:11, NIV) Word What do you need from the Lord today? Do you need peace, provision or guidance? The Word of God promises that no good […]
Who Will Receive the Blessing?
Scripture “Who may ascend into the hill of the LORD? Or who may stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, Nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive blessing from the LORD, And righteousness from the God of his salvation” […]
The New has Come
Scripture “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” (2 Corinthians 5:17, NIV) Word As a believer in Jesus, you are a new creation! You have a new spirit, a new walk, a new life! There may be “old” things in your life that […]
Dream Another Dream
Scripture “…No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him” (1 Corinthians 2:9, NLT) Word What are the dreams and desires that you have for your future? Maybe you had some big dreams in the past, but things didn’t go the way […]
