Devotional
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Christian Devotional – May 2, 2014
Read Romans chapter 14 VERSE: Romans 14:8–If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. TRUTH: Our life is His. We are no longer our own. As we commit ourselves to Him, we see that God is the One who leads and directs us. We can trust God to do with us that which brings Him the most glory. Are we content to allow Him to guide and direct our lives, or are we still seeking after our own purposes? RESPONSE: Father, my life is Yours, so whatever You desire is…
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Christian Devotional – April 30, 2014
Read Romans chapter 12 VERSE: Romans 12:8–if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. TRUTH: Paul is encouraging the believers that no matter what God has gifted them to do, they should do it. That seems silly to have to remind people to do what they are good at, yet how many times do we try to be someone or something else because we think they are better, have more stuff, bring more glory to God, etc. God has given each of us a gift and…
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Christian Devotional – April 29, 2014
Read Romans chapter 11 VERSE: Romans 11:18–do not consider yourself to be superior to those other branches. If you do, consider this. You do not support the root, but the root supports you. TRUTH: As we look around us, it can be easy to spend time comparing ourselves to other Christians or even non-Christians. We may look around and see ourselves as better than them. Paul makes the point here that we are no better than other Christians because we are all being supported by the same root: Jesus Christ. The root is where the branches get their power. We can’t compare ourselves to non-Christians because they simply haven’t been…
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Christian Devotional – April 28, 2014
Read Romans chapter 10 VERSE: Romans 10:17–Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ. TRUTH: Faith comes from hearing. People must be told. We can talk about living out our faith to others, and we must certainly do that, but we must also recognize that the message is heard through the words we speak. Are we sharing with people about the hope we have in Jesus Christ? RESPONSE: Father, help me to be bold to share Your message for it is a powerful testimony. Your word in the hearts of those who hear is powerful and draws people to faith in…
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Christian Devotional – April 27, 2014
Read Romans chapter 9 VERSE: Romans 9:32–Why not? Because they pursued it not by faith but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone. TRUTH: Paul is explaining why the people of Israel had missed out on the best that God had to offer for them. They missed it because they thought they could earn it. They thought they could work it up and could see God do amazing and wonderful things because of what they themselves had done. However, they missed the fact that God blesses because of our faith and His mercy. Are we trying to pursue God based on our works? If so,…
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Christian Devotional – Arpil 26, 2014
Read Romans chapter 8 VERSE: Romans 8:15–The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” TRUTH: When we came to Christ, He doesn’t make us a slave to His rules and laws. Instead, He makes us His children. We are children of the perfect Father. He loves us and gives us the structure and support we need to be able to do what He has for us to do. We don’t have to worry because He doesn’t have the same failings that our earthly Father has.…
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Christian Devotional – April 25, 2014
Read Romans chapter 7 VERSE: Romans 7:15–I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. TRUTH: How often do we feel like that! We want to please God and we know what we should be doing to do that, yet we do something else. We know what is sinful and wrong, yet we continue to do those things. There is a war going on inside of us. This war is between good and evil, between the flesh and the spirit. Even though we have committed our life to Christ, we must still, every minute of every…
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Christian Devotional – April 24, 2014
Read Romans chapter 6 VERSE: Romans 6:6–For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin. TRUTH: When we came to Jesus, He takes our old self and it is killed. Everything about us is dead and gone and the only thing that remains is Jesus Christ. We are no longer ruled or influenced by the sin that has been a part of our life. Now all that is put to death and we are free to follow Jesus whole-heartedly. RESPONSE: Father, thank You for putting to death…
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Christian Devotional – April 23, 2014
Read Romans chapter 5 VERSE: Romans 5:1–Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God though our Lord Jesus Christ. TRUTH: How is it possible that we: a sinful, imperfect creation, can be at peace with the perfect, holy, creator God? Through faith, we are made right, or justified, with God. When we have faith that God has paid the price for our sins, we are justified and made right with God. That faith leads us to peace with God. Do we experience peace with God? Do we have faith in Him? RESPONSE: Father, I love You and I have faith in You and Your Son…
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Christian Devotional – April 22, 2014
Read Romans chapter 4 VERSE: Romans 4:21–being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. TRUTH: Abraham had received a promise from God, yet when he looked around at his life, he couldn’t see any natural way for that promise to be fulfilled. Still, Abraham believed and was fully convinced that God was powerful enough to keep His promise. Do we completely believe that God will keep His promises to us, even when we can’t see how? Abraham had faith in God, do we have the same faith in God? RESPONSE: Father, I can’t see the “how” sometimes, yet I know that You have promised to…