Daily Devotionals
Would you like to read the Word daily, but don’t know how to begin? Reading our Daily Devotionals is a good way to develop the habit of studying the scriptures.
September 17
“Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them” (Ephesians 5:11, NIV).
As Christians, not only are we expected to exhibit exemplary behavior to set an example for others who are watching us, but we’re to actively oppose evil. This may be an unpopular thing to do in some social circles, but the Scriptures are clear on what’s right and what’s wrong.
September 16
“I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels” (Isaiah 61:10).
Meditating on what God has done for us through His Son Jesus makes us exceedingly joyful. Jesus makes us righteous, and righteousness is a beauty unto itself.
September 15
“Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results” (James 5:16, NLT).
What motivates our prayer lives is important to God. Genuine, authentic prayer from the heart is immensely powerful.
September 14
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1).
Change is a normal part of the life cycle, and there’s no reason to fear it. In nature, the seasonal changes are a part of God’s ordered plan for the earth; in our lives, we can embrace change as an opportunity to make a new beginning.
September 13
“But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows” (1 Timothy 6:9, 10, NLT).
The world is full of “get rich quick” schemes, and if we make the mistake of putting money before God, we fall into a trap. Money is a tool for us to use to help others; we mustn’t chase after it out of greed.
September 12
“Do not err, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning” (James 1:16, 17).
God is good all the time; He’s the one who gives us the good things in life that we ask for through prayer. God is love, and He doesn’t change.
