Make Each Day Count
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.—Psalm 90:12 (NIV)
Devotions
Follow the Good Shepherd
When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.—John 10:4 (ESV)
Keep Forgiving
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.—Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)
Choose Compassion
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.—Romans 3:23 (NIV)
Think About These Things
Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.—Philippians 4:8 (NRSV)
See the Good
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!—Psalm 34:8 (ESV)
A Steward of God’s Grace
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.—1 Peter 4:10 (ESV)
A Caregiving Devotion of Christmas Comfort
By Susan A. Karas2 min read
Take refuge in this devotion selection from the Guideposts’ devotional magazine for caregivers, Strength and Grace.
New Life
“Then you, my people, will know that I am the Lord, when I open your graves and bring you up from them. I will put my Spirit in you and you will live, and I will settle you in your own land. Then you will know that I the
Lord have spoken, and I have done it, declares the Lord.”—Ezekiel 37:13–14 (NIV)
Pride Hinders Faith
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, because everything he does is right and all his ways are just. And those who walk in pride he is able to humble.—Daniel 4:37 (NIV)
The Power of Surrender
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.—Proverbs 3:5–6 (NIV)
Sufficient Grace
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.—2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)
