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Christian Devotional – May 12, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 112 VERSE: Psalm 112:4–Even in darkness, light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous. TRUTH: When we follow Jesus Christ, we are walking in His light. Even when all around us is trouble and problems, we are able to see and experience His light. Our circumstances do not define who we are and how we act, our relationship with our Savior does. Do we see and walk in the light, or are we still stumbling around in darkness. RESPONSE: Father, Your light is where I long to be. Even if the whole world is darkness around me, I will seek Your…
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Christian Devotional – May 11, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 111 VERSE: Psalm 111:10–The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. TRUTH Are you looking for wisdom? The path to wisdom begins when you realize that Jesus Christ is Lord and that He is over all things. Surrendering to God is the first step toward wisdom. If we are following and obeying Him, we will see our path reflect His wisdom. Are we trusting in Him and allowing Him to lead us in everything that we do? RESPONSE: Father, I will seek You and I will look to obey You in every…
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Christian Devotional – May 10, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 110 VERSE: Psalm 110:1–The Lord said to my lord, “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.” TRUTH: This psalm, written by King David, tells of God’s promise as well as a prophecy. God did sit David on the throne and he did reign. However, this is also a prophecy of One who will come who will be greater than David. This One will be placed on the throne over all His enemies. This second “Lord” is Jesus Christ. He is placed at the right hand of God and will be over all enemies and will reign over all. Do…
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Christian Devotional – May 9, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 109 VERSE: Psalm 109:1-2 My God, whom I praise, do not remain silent, for people who are wicked and deceitful have opened their mouths against me; they have spoken against me with lying tongues. TRUTH: When we are confronted with people who begin speaking lies and horrible things about us, how do we respond? Do we work confront them? Argue and complain about them? The psalmist experienced this difficulty of having people speak against him and his response was to praise God and then implore God to take care of the issue. Are we willing to leave our concerns and difficulties up to God? Will we allow…
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Christian Devotional – May 7, 2015
We’re now headed back to Psalm to finish out the book! Read Psalm chapter 107 VERSE: Psalm 107:42–The upright see an rejoice, but all the wicked shut their mouths. TRUTH: When God moves in might and power, those who believe in Him and seek to obey Him will rejoice in what God is doing. However, the wicked will be left in awe with nothing to say. When we are following God, He is the One to guide our steps and through Him, we will see His plan and glory. Do we rejoice when we see God moving? RESPONSE: Father, I desire that You move in wisdom and power. Please keep…
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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…