Do You Shine?
The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light. For those
who lived in a land of deep shadows—
light! Sunbursts of light!—Isaiah 9:2 MSG
Devotions
The Power of Relinquishment
Now all glory to God, who is able,
through his mighty power at work
within us, to accomplish infinitely
more than we might ask or think.—Ephesians 3:20 NLT
No Place for Lukewarm Faith
I know your deeds, that you are neither
cold nor hot. I wish you were either
one or the other! So, because you are
lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am
about to spit you out of my mouth.—Revelation 3:15–16 NIV
Seeds of Faith
He cuts off every branch in me that
bears no fruit, while every branch
that does bear fruit he prunes so
that it will be even more fruitful.—John 15:2 NIV
Trust His Timing
But God remembered Noah and all the
wild animals and the livestock that were
with him in the ark, and he sent a wind
over the earth, and the waters receded.—Genesis 8:1 NIV
When God Says No
The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me;
your steadfast love,
O LORD, endures forever.—Psalm 138:8 NIV
Be Made Well
If I only touch His cloak, I will be healed.—Matthew 9:21 NIV
This Blessed Moment
Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not wise to ask such questions.—Ecclesiastes 7:10 NIV
God Is Well
Therefore put on the full armor of God,
so that when the day of evil comes, you
may be able to stand your ground, and
after you have done everything, to stand.—Ephesians 6:13 NIV
The Source of Courage
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.—Isaiah 40:28-29 NIV
Good Night Praise
We praise you, God, we praise
you, for your Name is near; people
tell of your wonderful deeds.—Psalm 75:1 NIV
Give Your Worries to God
Cast your cares on the LORD and
he will sustain you; he will never
let the righteous be shaken.—Psalm 55:22 NIV
