What Do You Really Need?

TODAY’S VERSE
You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.
II Corinthians 9:7-8 (NLT)

TODAY’S THOUGHT
Generosity is close to the heart of God. John tells us that “God so loved the world that He gave – His only Son.” In today’s verse, God promises to generously provide more than we need. Why? So we can give the surplus to others. But it is hard to be generous if we are not sure what we need. This is where we each need to seek God’s will for our life. Paul wrote, “You must each decide in your heart how much to give.” I would add, “We must also decide how much we do not need!” When we do, we will follow the rest of Paul’s admonition in which he writes, “Don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” Today, start thinking about how much you don’t need and what you can give to others.

TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear Father. Thank You for providing all that I need. Help me to give to others as generously as You give to me.
AMEN

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Praise Him

TODAY’S VERSE
I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
Ps. 34:1 (ESV)

TODAY’S THOUGHT
There is much attention given today to “Being in the moment.” How much of our anxiety and depression is because we either live in the past or anticipate the future? How much better would life be if we lived in the fullness of this moment and did not react to things beyond our control? The good news is that God has given us a way to focus on the “now.” It is called praise. Yes, almost three thousand years before modern Psychology, David shares how to have good mental and spiritual health. He encourages us to praise God in all things. Praise keeps our attention on God in this moment. He is the God “who is there,” and we can praise Him in all things. If you want joy, if you want peace, if you want a vital Spiritual walk, then listen to what David made as his life motto, “I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.”

TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear Father, I praise You for being there every moment of my life. I will bless You at all times. Your praise will continually be in my mouth.
AMEN

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Integrity

TODAY’S VERSE
I will lead a life of integrity in my own home.
Psalms 101:2 (NLT)

TODAY’S THOUGHT
Why is it so hard to live out our Christian experience at home? We can be cooperative at work, a model Christian at church but have a tirade at home. It is so easy to take advantage of those we love. And temptations? At the end of the day, when our willpower is diminished, and we are crying out for comfort from an exhausting day, we can find our lust at its peak, addictions crying out, and moods shifting in a negative direction. But God desires integrity. Integrity is being honest with ourselves. It is deciding to do the next right thing, even at a personal cost. It is humbling ourselves and letting God do what He does best, change us. Today, let us decide to live a life of integrity where it counts the most, at home.

TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear Father, save me from myself. Help me examine my life and make the necessary changes so I can lead a life of integrity in my home.
AMEN

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Renew Me

TODAY’S VERSE
The people kept sinning. Despite his wonders, they refused to trust him.
Psalms 78:32

TODAY’S THOUGHT
What sad words. How many times have we ignored the Lord? How many times have we experienced His wonders, and when the next trial comes, we refuse to trust Him. Yet, as we go further into the Psalm, we read, “He was merciful and forgave their sins.” What great news! God is full of grace and mercy. The Apostle John promised, “If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth. But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.” So today, let’s marvel at the wonder of the Lord and quit sinning. However, if we do, let’s confess it, repent and receive His mercy and grace.

TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear Father, I am so sorry for ignoring your wonders. I know I have sinned, and I ask for your grace and mercy to renew me. In Jesus’ name.
AMEN

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Choose The Truth

TODAY’S VERSE
Don’t let Hezekiah deceive you. He will never be able to rescue you. Don’t let him fool you into trusting in the LORD by saying, ‘The LORD will surely rescue us. This city will never fall into the hands of the Assyrian king!’
Isaiah 36:14-15 (NLT)

TODAY’S THOUGHT
King Sennacherib of Assyria sent his chief of staff to go and intimidate King Hezekiah and the people in Jerusalem. The King of Assyria was going to lay siege to the city and had heard of God’s protection. He also knew that God wouldn’t need to protect them if they surrendered, so he used fear and intimidation to get them to distrust God’s faithfulness and strength. That is how Satan works. He tempts us to doubt God and His truth. “Did God really say?” is what he asked Eve in the Garden of Eden. “If you really are the Son of God” is how he began his temptation of Jesus. What are you struggling with? Where are you being attacked? What is Satan saying to you? What doubts are you tempted to believe? Remember Satan is the “Father of lies” and Jesus said, “The truth will set you free.” Today, choose the truth. Believe in God.

TODAY’S PRAYER
Father, so often, I am assailed with doubts and lies. I am tempted to give up and give in. Forgive me, Lord. I believe; today help my unbelief. I choose truth.
AMEN

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Lord

TODAY’S VERSE
You must worship Christ as Lord of your life.
I Peter 3:15 (NIV)

TODAY’S THOUGHT
We love Jesus because He died on the cross for us. We know Him as our Savior, but He wants us to take our relationship to a higher level. He wants to be the Lord of our life. Joshua told the children of Israel, “Serve the LORD alone. But if you refuse to serve the LORD, then choose today whom you will serve. – As for me and my family, we will serve the LORD.” Centuries later, Peter challenged the church to worship Christ as Lord. The word “Lord” is a title for a person or deity with authority or control over a person. If anyone could be the Lord of our life, it is Jesus. He could have made us servants with no will of our own, but instead, He gives us a choice. Today, consider who He really is. He is worthy of total surrender. Worship Christ as Lord of your life.

TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear Jesus, thank You for being my Savior. I ask You to be Lord. Guide me, direct me; I give You total control of my life.
AMEN

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Lord

TODAY’S VERSE
Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?
Luke 6:46 (NLT)

TODAY’S THOUGHT
Obedience is an essential part of discipleship. Our pride, desires, and ambitions often get in the way, and if we are not careful, we will find ourselves in a state of rebellion. To get His point about obedience across, Jesus used the illustration of building a house. He taught us that the foundation we build our life on is critical. Those who choose to listen to Him and obey His words are compared to a wise builder who puts a solid foundation under his home. When the storms come the house stands. If we do not obey, we are building our home on the sand, and the house will fall when the storms come. So today, let’s do both, call Jesus Lord and do what He says to do.

TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear Jesus, forgive me for the times I have called You, Lord, and have not done what You have told me to do. Help me take Your Lordship seriously today and dedicate myself to obeying Your teachings.
AMEN

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What Are You Passionate About?

TODAY’S VERSE
Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives.
Colossians 3;16 (NLT)

TODAY’S THOUGHT
Have you ever met a sports fanatic? Try to talk about anything other than their favorite team and see what happens. Their passion for the sport consumes them. But it begs the question, “What are we passionate about? What do we meditate on?” Paul encourages us to let the richness of Christ’s message fill our hearts. It reminds me of an old hymn that says, “I love to tell the story of unseen things above, of Jesus and His glory, of Jesus and His love. I love to tell the story, because I know ’tis true; It satisfies my longings as nothing else can do.” If people can become fanatics about sports, science, food, music, and thousands of other things, how much more should the love of Christ consume us? Today let the message of Christ fill your life in all its richness.

TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear Lord, forgive me for letting so many other things fill my life. Today fill my heart with your love. Fill my life with the richness of Your story so that I might worship and honor You in all I do. In Jesus’ name.
AMEN

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Plant In Good Soil

TODAY’S VERSE
The seeds that fell among the thorns represent those who hear the message, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the cares and riches and pleasures of this life. And so they never grow into maturity.
Luke 8:14 (NLT)

TODAY’S THOUGHT
Jesus told the parable about the farmer that planted some seed. Some of the seed fell on the footpath and the birds came and ate it. This represented Satan who comes and distracts and discourages us with doubts right from the start, stealing the seed that was planted. Some seed landed on stone. It sprouted fast because of the warmth and some moisture trapped in the rocks. Everything seemed right until the roots tried to grow. They couldn’t because the rocks were in the way. The rocks represented temptations that keep us from following Jesus. Perhaps the illustration that is most prevalent for us today is found in today’s verse. This is the seed that was cast into the weeds and thorns. The weeds represent the cares, riches and pleasures of this life that come and choke out our spiritual growth. How is the seed that was planted in your heart? Is it being nourished and cared for through prayer, the scriptures and a personal relationship with Christ? Today, examine your spiritual life. Get rid of anything that is impeding your growth and let the seed grow in the deep rich soil of your heart.

TODAY’S PRAYER
Father, forgive me for letting doubts, distractions, temptations and cares for this world impede my spiritual growth. Today I rededicate myself to You and open my heart to receive deep spiritual growth. In Jesus’ name.
AMEN

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All My Troubles

TODAY’S VERSE
I cry out to the Lord; I plead for the Lord’s mercy. I pour out my complaints before him and tell him all my troubles. When I am overwhelmed, you alone know the way I should turn.
Psalm 142:1-3 (NLT)

TODAY’S THOUGHT
I wonder, when Peter wrote, “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you,” if he didn’t have today’s verse in mind. King David knew what troubles were. From being a shepherd boy protecting his flock from wild animals to being hunted like a fugitive by King Saul, David had his trials. As a King, he dealt with war, famine, drought, and the people’s complaints. But David also knew that God was the solution. He cried out to God, sharing his complaints and troubles. He pleaded for God’s mercy and received it over and over again. When he was overwhelmed, he cried out to God because he was confident of this one thing; the Lord knew which way David needed to go. Today, in all your struggles, turn to God. Pour out your heart to Him. He will show you the way.

TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear Father, I need You. You know my troubles. You know my complaints. You also know the way I should turn. Help me, guide me, direct my path, I pray. In Jesus’ name.
AMEN

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