Cgeneration devotional

Word for Today:

‭‭John‬ ‭16‬:‭13‬ ‭NLT‬‬

When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future.

Reflection:

The Holy Spirit is your Divine GPS. Let him lead and reroute you.

Word for Today:

‭‭Joshua‬ ‭1‬:‭9‬ ‭NLT‬‬

This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

Reflection:

Courage is not the absence of fear. It is simply the consciousness of God’s presence.

Word for Today:

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭14‬:‭30‬ ‭NLT‬‬

But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted.

Reflection:

The ‘wind’ doesn't have power over you until you give it power over your focus.

Word for Today:

Hebrews 12:2 (NKJV)

Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Reflection:

What you focus on will shape your thoughts, your actions, and your future.

Word for Today:

‭‭Joshua‬ ‭1‬:‭8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.

Reflection:

Is God’s Word shaping my daily thoughts, words, and actions?

Word for Today:

Genesis 26:2–3 (MSG)

“Don’t go down to Egypt; stay where I tell you. Stay here in this land and I’ll be with you and bless you.”

Reflection:

Am I making decisions based on God’s instruction or based on what I see working for others?

Word for Today:

1 Kings‬ ‭17‬:‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“You will drink from the brook, and I have directed the ravens to supply you with food there.”

Reflection:

Am I holding on to old strategies, habits, or pursuits that were successful in the past but have now expired?

Word for Today:f

Daniel‬ ‭4‬:‭30‬ ‭MSG‬‬

“Look at this, Babylon the great! And I built it all by myself, a royal palace adequate to display my honor and glory!”

Reflection:

“I achieved it all by myself” is the language of pride. Watch out.

Word for Today:

Judges‬ ‭16‬:‭20‬ ‭NIV‬‬

He awoke from his sleep and thought, “I’ll go out as before and shake myself free.” But he did not know that the Lord had left him.

Reflection:

Have you’ve stopped asking for God’s help because you feel you can successfully do things ‘as before’?

Word for Today:

Luke‬ ‭12‬:‭19‬ ‭MSG‬‬

“I’ll say to myself, Self, you’ve done well! You’ve got it made and can now retire. Take it easy and have the time of your life!”

Reflection Point

Don’t let your past successes play ‘god’ in your life.