The Life Devotional

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.”

Read Further — Do you feel overwhelmed? Have you hit the wall? Reading this may help.

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“He appointed twelve [disciples] that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach and to have authority to drive out demons." Mark 3:14-15

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"Are not two sparrows sold for a cent? And yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father?”

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“I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.” John 15:15

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“Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.”

Go Deeper — Are you connected with other mature believers? If not, maybe it’s time for you to take the next step in your faith journey. Join a small group at your church, or approach someone you look up to in the faith to be your mentor. And if you’re not currently part of a church, here’s why it’s so important.

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“Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.” Romans 10:17

Read Further — If you are new to studying God’s Word and have Him speak to you through it, here is a helpful article.

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“Then he said to them all: 'Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it.'”

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“Let the message of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish each other with all wisdom through songs, hymns and songs of the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.”

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“Don’t just pretend you love others. Really love them.... When others are happy, be happy with them. If they are sad, share their sorrow.”

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“Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.”

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