Recent Devotionals to Help in Daily Life

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May 11, 2024

I Want What You Want

“Whatever Jesus wills for us is what is best for us.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 11, 2024 “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. Mark 10:51a, NIV Throughout the Gospels, we frequently encounter Jesus putting a simple yet profound question before people he encounters, simply asking, [...]

May 10, 2024

Fruit of Kindness

“Kindness validates a friend’s feelings without prescribing solutions.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 10, 2024 The fruit of the Spirit is kindness. Galatians 5:22 For Christians, kindness comes from the Holy Spirit’s inner work of compassion, which expresses itself in outward deeds. Random acts of kindness are divine encounters wrought to [...]

May 9, 2024

Keeping the Goal in Mind

“If our goals are too small, they will fail to bring about genuine transformation.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 9, 2024 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14, NIV On a recent Uber ride to the airport, I encountered [...]

May 8, 2024

Fruit of Forbearance

“The Holy Spirit fills us with the fruit of forbearance so He can expand our capacity for patient love.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 8, 2024 The fruit of the Spirit is forbearance. Galatians 5:22 The Spirit’s fruit of forbearance is much more than patience. It is choosing not to retaliate [...]

May 7, 2024

An Honest Confession

“Whoever confesses and renounces sin finds mercy.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 7, 2024 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 I love the beautiful heart of Jesus and I love His Spirit, [...]

May 6, 2024

Fruit of Peace

“Be a peacemaker whose peace rests in your Maker.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 6, 2024 But the fruit of the Spirit is peace. Galatians 5:22 Peace is an intuitive fruit of the Spirit. There is an inner sense that Christ is in control, even when external circumstances swirl with uncertainty. [...]

May 5, 2024

International Bereaved Mother’s Day

“If you are a bereaved mother, please know you are your child’s mother forever.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 5, 2024 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Romans 12:15 Each year, the week before Mother’s Day, the world observes International Bereaved Mother’s Day. Who knew there was such a [...]

May 4, 2024

I Am Your Shield

“The Lord shields you where you are most vulnerable and exposed.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 4, 2024 After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” Genesis 15:1, RSV The world can [...]

May 3, 2024

Fruit of Joy

“A joyful heart is able to take itself less seriously and the Lord more seriously.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 3, 2024 But the fruit of the Spirit is joy. Galatians 5:22a Joy is the juice that flows from the fruit of the Spirit. It is tasty, delightful and delicious. Joy [...]

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