A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.—Matthew 21:8 NIV
Today is Palm Sunday, the first day of the most holy, grief-stricken and ultimately joyous week of the year. As you hold palm fronds in your hands, it’s the perfect time to rededicate your commitment to God.
Almighty God, I dedicate myself to You.
Altogether, Methuselah lived a total of 969 years, and then he died.—Genesis 5:27 (NIV)
The Bible is filled with amazing details like the one in the above verse. at 969 years old, Methuselah was the oldest man in the Bible. Yet the most amazing part of reading the Bible is what happens when the spirit of God speaks directly to your heart through His Word.
Lord, Your Word is alive, and I am blessed to have it working in my life.
Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me.—Psalm 54:4 (NIV)
When things go wrong, or not as you had planned, turn to this scripture. God is the upholder of life. He can mend the broken pieces and help you find your way. Entrust Him with your problems and ask Him to give you clarity on a troubling situation.
All-Powerful God, You are my Rock, my Ever-Present Helper and the One who sustains me.
Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him.—Psalm 37:7 (NIV)
Being still is an important part of your spiritual growth. this verse isn’t about waiting for God to do something for you—it’s about making sure your heart is in the right place so that you are ready to experience His grace. Patience and faith work hand in hand to help you develop and be filled by God’s presence.
Dear Lord, I am here—waiting and growing, learning and trusting—fully committed to knowing You.
Now a woman, having a flow of blood for twelve years, who had spent all her livelihood on physicians and could not be healed by any, came from behind and touched the border of His garment. And immediately her flow of blood stopped.—Luke 8:43–44 (NKJV)
IS THERE A situation in your life that feels hopeless? this verse is a reminder that when you feel desperate, you can grab hold of Jesus. He can heal. most importantly, He has the ability to grant you grace even if your situation remains the same. His love can help you.
Father God, when life seems hopeless, I only need to reach out to You to feel better.
For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives.—Romans 6:4 (NLT)
Following Jesus requires you to let go of old habits and negative thoughts so that you can experience the grace of new life. today, make a list of your limiting beliefs and behaviors. ask God to help you shed everything that is stopping you from living life to the fullest.
Lord Jesus, empower me to do Your will.
And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.—Colossians 3:14 (NIV)
Jesus asks you to be deliberate in your actions with others. in spite of hard feelings, He asks that you “put on love” and choose to forgive those who have harmed you. surrender your heart to Jesus and behave as He would. Deliberately choose love.
Lord, when I am feeling upset and want to turn my back against someone, guide my heart to put on love—and react as You would.
When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.—Psalm 94:19 (NIV)
Even in desperate times, you can be filled with the joy of the Lord. He is your consolation. His Word can ease anxiety and bring you comfort. Know that He is with you. trust His power. His hand offers you grace and mercy.
Dear God, walk with me through each day. Help me to trust You more and to worry less.
“In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.”—Acts 2:17 (NIV)
The Bible has many instances of God sending messages through dreams. if you aren’t already paying attention and jotting down the spiritual gifts you receive while you sleep—now is the perfect time to start. the more you focus on your dreams, the more likely you will remember them and find meaning.
Heavenly Father, thank You for the comfort and peace of a good night’s sleep. I pray for good dreams that guide and encourage me to live my best life.
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.—PsaLm 46:1 (NIV)
The above verse is a reminder to you that because of your trust in God, there is no situation that you need to worry about. You have the power to give your concerns to Him. release your stress. He is your refuge.
Lord, You are my ever-present help. I trust You to turn my troubles into triumphs.
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.—John 14:26 NIV
If you are lacking a clear plan for your life, go before Jesus and pray. Let Him know that you want to make a difference in the world. Ask for the Holy Spirit to work in your life, to show you the path that you should take.
Come Holy Spirit and fill my heart with the knowledge of what is best for my life. I am open and committed to following Your guidance.
Let all the earth fear the Lord: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.—Psalm 33:8 KJV
Living with the fear of God in your heart is a good thing. That may sound strange, but fear of God in the Bible means awe and respect. When you faithfully revere God, you always try to know His will and follow it.
Lord, I praise You! I long to be righteous and please You.
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)
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.—Romans 5:8 (NIV)
But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil.—Luke 6:35 (ESV)
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.—Luke 6:38 (NIV)
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.—1 Peter 4:10 (NIV)
My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.—2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)
I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.—Philippians 4:11 (NIV)
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.—Galatians 6:9 (NIV)
Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger.—Ephesians 4:26 (ESV)
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.—Psalm 107:1 (NIV)
Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.—Galatians 6:9 (ESV)
Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves. Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God…—1 Peter 2:16–17 (NIV)
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!—1 John 3:1 (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)
