Our Daily Devo

Psalms 139:14

Our lives are a gift, and not by chance, but by great intention by our Creator. You are wonderfully made and have a distinguished and destined purpose. Please recognize and understand that the deep and unconditional, undying love of Our Heavenly Father comes with a responsibility. You see, the love of God to put you here on this earth, is an opportunity to experience and enjoy this life, but it is a very purposeful and intentional gift. His purpose for you is for you to do something, to be something, and to give something purposeful to others. But in order for you to love and serve others, you must first love your self, the great gift that you are.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

The second of the four loves throughout the bible is that of Philia or Companionship. God places people in our lives to support us through troubled times as well as to rejoice when times are good. These companions are a gift, and extension of God's love. So today, as we prepare our hearts in celebration of St. Valentine's day may we thank God for the gift of those in our lives who love us and may we in turn love those in need.

1 Timothy 5:7-8

Throughout the bible we are given many examples of the intention for our family lives but todays reading gives us further direction that it is through teaching and sharing in the love of our Heavenly Father in our daily lives that we are meant to show love and build strength in our families. So today, as we prepare our hearts in celebration of St. Valentine's day, may we remember Storge or family love and through daily habits may we share in the love of Our Father and may walk in the footsteps of His Son Jesus to pronounce the love for family.

1 Corinthians 13:13

This week we prepare ourselves for the celebration of St. Valentine and the greatest virtue of our Christian lives, the virtue of love. Throughout the bible we are taught four different types of love, Storge (family love), Philia (companionship), Eros (romantic love), and Agape (unconditional love). This week, in preparation of St. Valentines day we take an intimate look at the bible and explore the four types of love and how they relate to our modern day lives.

Revelations 3:30

The painting "The Light of the World" by William Holman Hunt depicts Jesus standing at an overgrown door with a lamp in his hand knocking as if to be let in. The door has no handle it can only be open from within. May this work of art and this devotion today remind us that Jesus is seeking an open door to our hearts. He is the light of the world and He is the way to a truly fulfilled life. May we not harden our hearts today but take him up on His invitation. May we open the door and recieve His light!

If you are interested in "The Light of the World" painting you can learn more here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Light_of_the_World_(painting)

1 Timothy 4:6

Today we are reminded that we can be constantly nourished through choosing to make the words of our father a part of our daily life. So today, may we choose wisely, may our consumption be consistent with a Christian life and may we never go hungry by walking in the foot steps of Jesus, the bread of life!

1 Thesolonians 2:11-12

Our Heavenly Father has invited us to an eternal life but in order to recieve that gift we must live Christian lives and not become distracted by trying to win favor of this world.

John 10:10

Our Heavenly Father's love, and the gift of His Son, have provided us with a blueprint of how to live abundant lives. Through the death of Jesus we are given freedom, a freedom to pursue a richness of life without shame. So today may we walk in the footsteps of Jesus and may we witness the richness that this Christian life brings!

1 John 5:4

We all have troubled times in our lives, adversity. But it is through faith in a higher power, faith in our Creator, that helps us overcome. The obstacles set in our daily paths help us build faith, strengthen a connection with our Heavenly Father so that we may prevail.

1 Corinthians 15:57-58

We should draw great courage and strength in continual pursuit of our purpose here on this earth. Our Father is tireless and when we connect our daily steps, in fulfillment of His purpose for us, we can drawthe energy and focus to keep going.