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Christian Devotional – May 6, 2015
Read 2 Timothy chapter 4 VERSE: 2 Timothy 4:3–For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. TRUTH: When reading this verse, the question is not, “Are we in that time?” The question we should be asking ourselves is, “Are we that person?” Do we seek after God’s truth, even when it is hard to hear, or are we only looking for what we want to hear? RESPONSE: Father, I praise You for Your truth and I desire that more…
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Christian Devotional – May 5, 2015
Read 2 Timothy chapter 3 VERSE: 2 Timothy 3:12–In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. TRUTH: If we are living for Christ, what should we expect? There will be persecution and those who oppose us. If we choose to stand for Christ, we will have those who will stand against us. If no one is standing against us, we must ask ourselves if we are truly standing for Christ every day. RESPONSE: Father, keep me focused on standing for Christ, even in the midst of persecution. I will lift You up and praise You, no matter the response I get from…
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Christian Devotional – May 4, 2015
Read 2 Timothy chapter 2 VERSE: 2 Timothy 2:22–Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. TRUTH: Flee and pursue. We must flee the evil desires that try to overtake us. They will not leave on their own. Also, righteousness, faith, love, and peace don’t just show up in our lives. We must go after them and seek after them. Also, we must do both at the same time. We must choose to flee evil and pursue righteousness. Will we be on who calls on God out of a pure heart. RESPONSE:…
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Christian Devotional – May 3, 2015
We’ve finished the 4th book in Psalm, so we’ll take another quick break before heading back to finish Psalm. Read 2 Timothy chapter 1 VERSE: 2 Timothy 1:5–I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. TRUTH: What is your family legacy? Paul is reminding Timothy here that his legacy was one of belief in Christ. For those of us who have been blessed to have a legacy of family who have been believers and followers in Christ, that’s a huge blessing. However, regardless of whether we experienced that blessing or…
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Christian Devotional – May 2, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 106 VERSE: Psalm 106:13–But they soon forgot what he had done and did not wait for his plan to unfold. TRUTH: This chapter recounts several stories from Israel’s past. This verse stands out because it really indicates the reason that the people had so many struggles. They forgot what God had done for them in the past and they were impatient and didn’t wait on God’s plan. What about us? Do we face difficulties knowing that god has a plan and we can wait on Him? Do we remember the ways God has provided for us in the past so we know we can trust Him to…
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Christian Devotional – May 1, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 105 VERSE: Psalm 105:3-4–Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. TRUTH: Do we seek God expectantly and rejoice in all that He does for us? God is strength and stability. He is all that we need on a daily basis. Do we praise Him for that? As we consider all the reasons we have for praising and rejoicing in God, are we looking to Him expecting things to change? RESPONSE: Father, I will rejoice in my heart as I seek You. Your holiness and strength are exactly what…
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Christian Devotional – April 30, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 104 VERSE: Psalm 104:1–Praise the Lord, my soul. Lord my God you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty. TRUTH: This is such a beautiful beginning to this psalm that praises God’s hand in all of creation. Everything about this world that we live in was designed and created by God and He is in control. He is certainly clothed with the splendor and majesty that is due Him and it’s evidenced by the beauty of His creation. RESPONSE: Father, Your creation is beautiful and is an amazing reflection of Your majesty. I will praise and honor You today as the Lord over all…
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Christian Devotional – April 29, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 103 VERSE: Psalm 103:12–as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. TRUTH: When we fall short, we can experience such guilt and remorse that at times it’s hard to pick ourselves back up and get moving again. Satan tries to continuously remind us of all the things that we’ve done that have gone against God in an effort to keep us paralyzed and unable to be obedient to God in the present. God gives us this reminder that as we confess our sins and repent from them, we turn away from our sins. God forgives us. He…
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Christian Devotional – April 28, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 102 VERSE: Psalm 102:2–Do not hide your face from me when I am in distress. Turn your ear to me; when I call, answer me quickly. TRUTH: When we feel like everything is falling apart, we have One we can call on who will always hear our call. We know that God promises to be with us through the difficult times. We do not always see Him, which is why we can feel like He is hiding, but we can know the truth that God is with us and hears all our cries. Do we continue to come to Him even when we don’t hear Him or…
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Christian Devotional – April 27, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 101 VERSE: Psalm 101:3–I will not look with approval on anything that is vile. I hate what faithless people do; I will have no part in it. TRUTH: Do we approve evil? If we are looking at people who are doing wrong things and make excuses for them, then we are giving them our approval. God has set His standards for right and wrong and they are absolutes. We are to be consistent with His standards. We must stay clear of the evil that people choose to do and just like the psalmist, have no part in it. RESPONSE: Father, I will love what You love and…