Devotions for Inspiration Archives

In praise of the light. Photo by Berko85, Thinkstock, Getty Images.

Unearned Blessings

I will make them and the places surrounding my hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season; there will be showers of blessing.—Ezekiel 34:26 (NIV)

The Dolphin Drum

My power is made perfect in weakness.— 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)

Spirit Lifting: A Surprise Twist

By Becky Alexander1 min read

This devotion reminds us that God’s wondrous creation holds inspiring surprises for us if we remain open to them.

Time to Give Up?

Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed. . . . Nothing will be impossible for you.—Matthew 17:20 (NIV)

Put on Your Own Mask First

Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.—Mark 6:31 (NIV)

On the Giving or Receiving End

The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.—Ecclesiastes 7:8 (NIV)

Listening

Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.—Psalm 25:16 (NIV)

What’s Your Chocolate-Covered Cherry?

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.—Matthew 5:4 (NIV)

A woman on a hill gazes out at hot-air balloons in flight

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.—1 Peter 2:9 (NIV)