Our Daily Devo

Luke 6:38

"If you give, you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full measure, pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, and running over. Whatever measure you use in giving - large or small - it will be used to measure what is given back to you"

Is material abundance part of God's plan for our lives? Perhaps. But in every circumstance of life, during time of wealth or times of want, God will provide us with what we need if we trust Him. May we, as believers, claim God's riches (in whatever form they may appear), and may we share those things with all who cross our path.

James 1:19-20

"Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires"

When you are tempted to lose your temper over the minor inconveniences of life, don't. Turn away from anger, and turn to God instead. Do not speak in haste but rather open up your heart and listen to Him.

2 Timothy 2:22

"Run away from infantile indulgence. Run after mature righteousness - faith, love, peace - joining those who are in honest and serious prayer before God"

If we seek to follow the steps of Jesus, we will seek to live according to His teachings. In short, we will live according to the principles contained in the Bible. When we do, we become powerful examples to our friends and families of the blessings that God bestowed upon righteous people.

Phillipians 4:6

"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God"

Prayer is a powerful tool for communicating with Our Father in heaven. It is an opportunity to commune and connect with the Giver of all good things. Prayer is not a thing to be taken lightly. It should be an ever-present focus in our daily lives.

Ephesians 2:13

"But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For He Himself is our peace"

Do you long for peace and happiness beyond your current situation? No matter your current circumstance, we must find peace and gratitude in the here and now. We must seek the abundance of life that God has in store for us. We must draw near to Jesus and find our inner peace in Him, the Prince of Peace.

John 15:13

"No one has greater love than to give up one's life for one's friends"

As Jesus prepared Himself and his disciples for His death, He said these words. These words of sacrifice and love. And while, in the moment, He was preparing Himself for what was to come, these words were chosen carefully for all of eternity as a prescription to live Christ-like lives. So on this Memorial day may we remember Jesus and His sacrificial love. May we remember those men and women who throughout our history have had Christ like courage to do something brave, who have stood tall in the face of adversity to love others, many, people they would never know.

Colossians 3:12

"So, as those who have been chosen by god, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience"

Today may we slow our hearts and be alert to those who need our smile, our kind words, or our helping hand. May we make kindness a centerpiece of our dealings with others. They will be blessed, and we will be as well.

Psalm 10:4

"May He grant you according to your heart's desire, and fulfill all your purpose"

Our thoughts are powerful things. They can lift us up or hold us down. When we acquire a habit of hopeful thinking we acquire a powerful tool for improving our lives. But if we fall into the trap of negative thinking we must think again, after all God teaches us that Christ can overcome anything and as long as we have faith in him, so can we.

Psalm 146:5

"But happy are those...whose hope is in the Lord, their God"

If you want to be happy then set your mind and heart upon God's love and upon His grace. The fullness of life in Christ is available to those who seek it. Count yourself amount that number. Seek first the salvation that is available to you and then claim the joy, the peace, and the spiritual abundance that the Shepherd offers His sheep.

Hebrews 10:23

"let's keep a firm grip on the promises that keep us going. He always keeps his word.

God has mad promises to us, and He intends to keep them. So take God at His word: trust His promises and share them with your family, your friends, and with the world.