Reading: Psalm 103:1-5Devotional:Sometimes we must speak to our own souls: "Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all His benefits." Your emotions may be weary, your mind confused, your body exhaus...  Read More

Reading: Colossians 2:13-15Devotional:Satan thought the cross would be Jesus' funeral, but God turned it into humanity's birthday party. Every charge against you was nailed to that cross. Every sin, e...  Read More

Reading: Isaiah 53:4-5Devotional:Seven hundred years before crucifixion was invented, Isaiah prophesied the suffering of Jesus with stunning accuracy. He was pierced, crushed, punished, and wounded—al...  Read More

Reading: Psalm 34:8Devotional:The psalmist invites us not just to hear about God's goodness secondhand, but to "taste and see" for ourselves. Many Christians live on borrowed experiences, singing abou...  Read More

Reading: John 15:8-16; Romans 12:4-8Devotional:Jesus said, "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last." Your life has divine pur...  Read More

Reading: Ephesians 1:16-18; Philippians 3:7-10Devotional:Paul's prayer for the church reveals God's deepest desire: that we would truly know Him. The Greek word ginosko means intimate, experiential kn...  Read More

Reading: James 5:16-18; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18Devotional:James declares that "the effective, fervent prayer of a righteous person avails much." The word "fervent" in Greek is energeo—the root of our ...  Read More

Reading: Luke 11:1-4; Matthew 6:6Devotional:The disciples noticed something different about Jesus—His prayer life bore fruit. They asked, "Lord, teach us to pray." Jesus responded by giving them a mod...  Read More

Reading: Mark 1:35; Psalm 5:1-3Devotional:Jesus modeled what it means to put God first. Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, He went to a solitary place to pray. This wasn't coincidence...  Read More

Reading: 1 Chronicles 4:10; James 1:22-25Devotional:The most powerful part of Jabez's story is the final phrase: "And God granted his request." When we pray according to God's will and His Word, He an...  Read More

Reading: Luke 10:19; 1 Peter 5:8-9Devotional:Jabez concluded his prayer with "keep me from harm." He understood that increased blessing and influence would attract spiritual opposition. The devil does...  Read More

Reading: Exodus 33:12-16; Psalm 16:11Devotional:Moses declared, "If Your presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here." He understood that God's presence was more valuable than any promis...  Read More