Nobody likes suffering. But Peter doesn't say to brace for it — he says you're called to it.

In this episode, we dig into 1 Peter 2:21 and what it means that Christ left His suffering as an example to follow, not a warning to avoid. If you've ever wondered whether the cost of obedience means you've taken a wrong turn — this one reframes the whole picture. The adjustment isn't the obstacle. It is your faith in motion.

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You had a great quiet time this morning. By lunch, you'd forgotten all about it. Sound familiar?"Set your mind on things above" sounds simple — until your day actually starts. In this episode, we dig into Colossians 3:1-2 and unpack why Paul's command isn't about trying harder to think spiritual thoughts. It's about something most of us have completely overlooked — and it changes everything about how you walk through your day.Subscribe to receive Before the Lord devotionals in your inbox: www.blakescrawford.comFollow Before the Lord on Facebook (@BeforeTheLord) and Instagram (@beforethelorddevo)

Ever let a word slip and immediately wish you could take it back? We've all been there. But what if the problem isn't your mouth — it's what's behind it?In this episode, we dig into Colossians 3:8 and what Paul really means by "obscene talk." Spoiler: it's not just about curse words. It's about what your language reveals about the condition of your heart — and what to do when frustration takes over before you can stop it.Subscribe to receive Before the Lord devotionals in your inbox: www.blakescrawford.comFollow Before the Lord on Facebook and Instagram: @beforethelorddevo

Jesus is in the boat. The storm is raging. And He's asleep. So the disciples wake Him — but what comes out of their mouths isn't a prayer. It's an accusation: "Don't you care that we're dying?"In this episode, we dig into Mark 4:37-38 and the difference between crying out to God in faith and accusing Him of indifference. If you've ever been in a season where God felt silent and you started wondering if He even cared — this one's for you.Subscribe to receive Before the Lord devotionals in your inbox: www.blakescrawford.comFollow Before the Lord on Facebook (@BeforeTheLord) and Instagram (@beforethelorddevo)

You've probably spent a lot of energy thinking about the words you shouldn't say. But when was the last time you thought about the words you should?In this episode, we look at Proverbs 10:11 and what it means for your mouth to be a "fountain of life." Most of us are focused on taming the tongue — avoiding the sharp comment, biting our lip. But there's a whole side of our words we've been neglecting. Silence isn't always neutral.Subscribe to receive Before the Lord devotionals in your inbox: www.blakescrawford.comFollow Before the Lord on Facebook (@BeforeTheLord) and Instagram (@beforethelorddevo)

God doesn't just cut away what's dead. He cuts back what's growing. That's the part nobody talks about.In this episode, we dig into John 15:2 and why God prunes branches that are already bearing fruit. If you've ever had something good taken from you and couldn't understand why — a relationship, a season, a comfort you thought was fine — this one might reframe everything. Sometimes the kindest thing God does is the thing that makes no sense at the time.Subscribe to receive Before the Lord devotionals in your inbox: www.blakescrawford.comFollow Before the Lord on Facebook (@BeforeTheLord) and Instagram (@beforethelorddevo)

Most Christians don't choose darkness. They just quietly drift toward the shadows — the private compromise, the hidden struggle nobody sees. And they call it "managing."In this episode, we look at 1 John 1:5-6 and what it actually means to walk in the light. It's not about being perfect. It's about being honest — and the surprising thing that happens to your fellowship with God when you stop hiding.Subscribe to receive Before the Lord devotionals in your inbox: www.blakescrawford.comFollow Before the Lord on Facebook (@BeforeTheLord) and Instagram (@beforethelorddevo)

The Spirit is already in you — the question is whether you're letting Him work. In today's devotional, we look at John 16:7 and why the Holy Spirit isn't a distant force but God as close as your next breath.

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God's word was never meant to stop at your ears — when it reaches your heart, it moves your feet. In today's devotional, we look at James 1:22 and what happens when faith becomes mechanical and obedience becomes optional.

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You don't have to keep building on something that was never meant to hold you. In today's devotional, we look at Luke 6:47–49 and the invitation to tear down what was built on broken ground and rebuild on the only foundation that will never fail — Christ Himself.

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