Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.—2 Corinthians 5:17 (NASB)
As the first flowers begin to push through the ground, rejoice. Spring is here. The glorious time to celebrate new life. Invite your spirit to be tilled by God’s Word.
Dear Lord, renew my spirit so that I live fully experiencing each and every day to the fullest.
The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.—Nahum 1:7 (NIV)
Do you trust God in times of trouble or do you doubt His goodness and faithfulness? If you are having a crisis of faith, put your effort into knowing and loving Him more. Pray for help to overcome your doubt. He will fulfill your trust. He will never let you down.
Heavenly Father, help me to understand what is blocking me from putting all of my trust in You. Give me the peace I need to move my faith forward.
For nothing will be impossible with God.—Luke 1:37 (ESV)
In the above Scripture, the angel Gabriel tells Mary nothing is impossible. When you are feeling defeated and need hope in your life, turn to this encouraging verse that comes straight from the lips of a glorious angel.
Dear Lord, I believe that anything and everything is possible because of You.
For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building.—1 Corinthians 3:9 (NIV)
You work hard—in hand with God—and as a Christian you have a part to play in His plan to help others. Do you accept his invitation to be part of His great purpose? Will you partner with Him in the fruitful work of building His church?
And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.”—Mark 16:15 (NLT)
Saint Patrick is said to have listened to his dreams and allowed them to direct his life. In one dream, he heard the people of Ireland calling out for him to walk among them. Shortly after, he began his priesthood studies. Do you listen to your dreams, or other ways God communicates with you?
Heavenly Father, I long to serve You. I am open to Your calling.
When you embrace the fruit of the Spirit, your life becomes more fulfilling and satisfying. The closer you are to God, the more He shapes your actions, enabling you to manage difficult situations with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control.
Lord, guide me to live by the Spirit, to respond to those in need with kindness, goodness and faithfulness.
And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.—Hebrews 13:16 (NIV)
Giving doesn’t have to be a burden or an obligation; instead, it should be an expression of our love, humanity and purpose. The best gift we can give ourselves is the joy we receive when helping and giving to others.
Dear God, help me to give generously to the causes I believe in and remind me that everything I give in charity, no matter how small, makes a difference.
Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry.—Matthew 4:1-2 (NIV)
The above verse boldly states that Jesus was led to the devil by the Spirit. Ever wonder why after being baptized Jesus needed to be tested in the wilderness? It’s because these difficult trials are a part of walking with the Lord. Jesus’ experience shows us that when God brings us to the wilderness, it’s for an important and eternal purpose.
Heavenly Father, I am a Christian, a child of God and no matter what trials I face, I will obey Your Word.
Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David.—Isaiah 55:3 (ESV)
When you read God’s Word, take your time. Don’t rush. Let the Scripture sink into your mind and heart. Deep listening allows something amazing to happen—His divine message is delivered powerfully into your spirit.
Heavenly Father, I incline my ear to You and open my heart and mind to Your wisdom.
Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.”—Mark 5:36 (NIV)
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale said, “Whenever a negative thought concerning your personal powers comes to mind, deliberately voice a positive thought to cancel it out.” If you are worried that you cannot accomplish a goal, don’t give up. Conquer your doubt with faith.
God of Peace, I believe in myself because Your abundance, peace and power are within me. I lack for nothing.
The Lord’s…compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.—Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV)
In a world where everything changes, life’s uncertainties and unexpected twists can sometimes make you lose your footing. When you feel off-kilter focus on the beautiful truth that God is always the same. He is always and forever faithful, the same yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Lord, I trust Your constant faithfulness and love. Your never-changing compassion enables me to keep moving forward in this ever-changing world.
Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.—Habakkuk 3:18 (NIV)
Despite challenges—job loss, illness, financial—you can be filled with joy because of your growing relationship with God. The more you rely on Him for your joy the less life’s ups and downs will affect you.
Lord, thank You for showing me that no matter what is going on in my life, I can be joyful because You are here. You are with me.
Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly…—1 CORINTHIANS 9:26 (NIV)
Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.—PROVERBS 12:25 (NIV
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God— this is your true and proper worship.—Romans 12:1 (NIV)
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.—Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.—1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV)
And the Lord answered me: “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it.”—Habakkuk 2:2 (ESV)
Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.—Philippians 3:13 (NIV)
So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living thing with which the water teems and that moves about in it, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.—Genesis 1:21 (NIV)
So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, for whoever has entered God’s rest has also rested from his works as God did from his.—Hebrews 4:9–10 (ESV)
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.—Romans 12:2 (NIV)prayer
Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away.—Genesis 5:24 (NIV)
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.—Genesis 50:20 (NIV) Bib
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”—John 15:13 (NIV)
I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws. I hold fast to your statutes, Lord; do not let me be put to shame. I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding.—Psalm 119:30–32 (NIV)
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.—Psalm 1:3 (KJV)
But God made the earth by his power; he founded the world by his wisdom and stretched out the heavens by his understanding.—Jeremiah 10:12 (NIV)
As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.—1 Samuel 18:1 (ESV)
For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”—Galatians 5:14 (NIV)
This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.—John 15:12 (ESV)
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.—2 Thessalonians 3:16 (NIV)
