One Verse Devotional

We can't fight being busy with more busyness. Sometimes, we just need to be still and allow God to work in our lives. God never calls us to chaos, only Peace.

I believe we have all been given special gifts and abilities from God. However, sometimes I simply feel ordinary. I wonder if I really have what it takes. Well, Acts 4:13 speaks to this very problem. Peter and John, from the world's view, were ordinary men. Yet, they did extraordinary things for the Kingdom of God. How? They spent time with Jesus. Are you tired of feeling ordinary and what to uncover the best that God has for you? Spend time with Jesus and He can do extraordinary things through your life.

As Christians, we aren't called to be fearful or timid. We have been given the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. What does that mean? God's Spirit gives us STRENGTH so we can develop self-discipline and be outspoken in love.

Should we sacrifice everything for our careers? There is a common lie in our culture that says you can win at work and lose at home. That we can sacrifice our families as long as we are giving everything we have to our business or our dreams. But the Bible makes it clear: If you can't lead your family well, you can't lead anything well. We don't need to be perfect spouses or parents. But it is impossible to win at life if we are losing at home.

How does God feel about me? This is the question we have been asking the last two days. Thankfully, the Bible is very clear on how God feels about us.

God loves us, unconditionally. He loved us when we were truly unlovely. Do you struggle with past mistakes and failures? Take some time today to reflect on how much God must love you. He showed us His love when we could do nothing in return and had done nothing to earn it!

Do you feel lost? Whether you feel lost in finding your future or lost because you have messed up in your past, Jesus hasn't given up on you. He is pursuing you, He will show you the path of life, and He will rejoice once you are back home.

How should a Christian live? What does it mean to follow Jesus and live the Christian life? Colossians teaches us how to live, and it is beautiful.

Only God can heal us. Only God can cleanse us. No matter what your past mistakes may be, seek after God and ask Him to repair your heart.

"I'll pray for you." How many times have we used this phrase only to forget our promise and turn it into empty words? Today's One Verse teaches us HOW to love others: through our actions. There's no place for "lip service" love.

When we hear the word "debt" we usually think of money and credit. Yet, as followers of Jesus, we have one very important debt that has nothing to do with money. And we owe this debt to every person we meet.