Tag: Devotionals

Don't be fooled by the devil. He is always busy looking for someone to devour. That's why it's so important to stay alert and stay in prayer.

A warrior is that woman who gets up and praises God, despite the enemy trying to keep her down. Try Praising God Through Your Pain

Stop letting the enemy steal your joy! Keep trusting God and soon these tests will become your testimonies.

Good works aren't always God works and when we lack discernment to know the difference, we will feel overwhelmed and spiritually burned out.

Need answers from God, but don't know where to start? Just remember... God is concerned with everything that concerns you.

Faith is... Knowing that no matter what you face or who plots against you, God has your back!

Don't spend another minute worrying about what could go wrong. Step out with faith and trust God to do the rest.

“...let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith…” Hebrews 12:1 There are some things that just do not tempt me--not because I'm holier than the next person who struggles with that...

The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow. Don’t give up!

Finding peace when your prayers go unanswered can be hard, but you must remember not to let your feelings get more powerful than your faith.

How many times have you prayed and prayed for something and although He didn't rescue you when you thought He should, God was right on time?

One of the best feelings is giving it to God and suddenly you’re at peace, just because you’ve prayed about it.

Are you in need of spiritual cleansing? If so... don’t settle for what just looks good on the surface. Go deeper!

When you have a heart fully surrendered to God, it's not about what you've lost, it's what you stand to gain!

When "Bad" Things Happen to Good People, it's easy to question "Where is God?". Hopefully this article helps.

I simply smiled as I sat reading a great book titled “Reverse the Generation Curse”. As I talked to God, I began thinking of all the many blessings that he’d bestowed upon me. As I sat on the couch that brisk Sunday afternoon, I glanced over at the china cabinet. In that cabinet, contained our families diplomas and degrees, along...

I have a strange, odd (and wasteful) habit; I tote fruit. I’m being serious. I buy fruit with every intention of eating it, but end up carrying it around with me. Apples are my choice victims. I purchase a bag of apples and plan to eat one every day. I’d put one in my lunch bag or purse, but never...

“For as many as are the promises of God, in Him they are yes; therefore also through Him is our Amen to the glory of God through us.” 2 Corinthians 1:20  We were running errands. My 5-year-old son was in his spot in the back seat chatting away, mostly asking me for stuff. “Mommy, can I have …?” “Mommy, can you take...

Lord, Today don't let me lose my joy, my peace, my mind, or my focus.

Give me your heart, And let your eyes observe my ways. - Proverbs 23:26 What does it exactly mean when we are on the fence about something? It means that we are unsure, we hesitate and we go back and forth about making a definite decision. The same thing happens when we do this with God. I would know, because I did...

Joseph’s story is one of my favorites in the Bible. Here are 7 Biblical Lessons We Can Learn From Joseph's Story...

We’d reached the frayed edges of autumn, where flurries told us winter had come, and yet the calendar told us the winter solstice was not yet upon us. I pushed my aching body down the road in my weekend routine of a long jog down the dusty roads, and the black dog with pointing ears came at me so hard...

I was lugging my medium-sized purse, filled with panty liners and lip gloss. Over the other shoulder, hanged my work-bag, overstuffed with my laptop and papers still in need of grading. Both of my hands were carrying a crate, that also encompassed my lunch-bag, now empty bowls from lunch, along with my water bottles and coffee mug from the day. With...

The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. - Luke 18:27

Whatever it is you're worrying about today... I want to encourage you to be still and know that God is already working it out.

Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him. - Psalm 37:7 There were two awful forms of punishment I hated in elementary school: the ruler and nap time. It was the worst thing to hear a teacher say, “Put your heads on the desks!” I could never understand why in the world anyone would want to take a nap...

Whatever your circumstances are right now, just know that they're only temporary! God is not through with you yet!

Are you in a season of waiting and wondering how much longer will God make you wait? A more important question is, will you pout or praise?

God will answer your prayer, but He will do it His way, for His reasons, and in His timing!

I almost made it through 30 years of life without getting a traffic ticket. But almost doesn't count. Just a few weeks ago I was pulled over for an expired tag and registration. I didn't remember receiving a reminder in the mail but sure enough when I got home and looked through the mail, there it was . . ...

It happens to all of us. We've all been there -- or will be there.  - a time of desperation or longing when we cry out to God, “Fix this. Change this. Heal this.” And we hear nothing in response. What does it mean when God is silent in the face of our anguished pleas? When God Is Silent , does...

Smartphones are designed to help us keep in contact with the people we love the most— our friends and family. But this small device can potentially also help us be closer to an even greater love: God. There are several apps on the market for both Android and Apple devices that will help you study scripture, pray more often, and live out...

May I never forget on my best day, that I still need God as desperately as I did on my worst day.

Sometimes self doubt is the only thing standing in the way of our blessings.

Have you ever felt like the pain or stress was just too much to bear? Don't let momentary afflictions stop you in your tracks.

If certain people keep reminding you of your past, don't hesitate to make them a part of it.

Why should we pray? The simple answer is because Jesus told us to. Jesus himself was a model of prayer. He was always praying.

While we can’t control everything, we can surely pray for everything.

Don't let Feelings of Inadequacy stop you from being all that God has called you to be.

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing , in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.