The Forgiveness of Our Sins We do not have to fear God’s judgment, because Jesus paid for all our sins: past, present, and future. July 20, 2022 Psalm 103:1-22 Many people today are weighed down by the guilt they carry. This is understandable for those who’ve rejected Christ, but ChristiansRead More …

Grieving the Holy Spirit We grieve the Holy Spirit when we harbor anger and refuse to forgive. July 19, 2022 Ephesians 4:30-32 Have you ever considered how some of your attitudes and actions grieve the Holy Spirit? When you were saved, He came to live within you and sealed youRead More …

The Gift of Forgiveness As we trust God with our hurts, we’re able to extend His grace and mercy to others. July 18, 2022 Colossians 3:12-17 A gift is something given willingly and without expectation of payment. Everything we have is a gift from God—especially our salvation. We haven’t earnedRead More …

Who’s the Boss? When we have compassion on those who have wronged us, God’s peace follows. July 17, 2022 To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the scriptures referenced throughout. It seems some people are born knowing what they want to do with theirRead More …

Devoted to God We find God’s best for our life by seeking His will, not our own. July 16, 2022 Psalm 63:1-11 One sign of a genuine believer is devotion to Christ. To be devoted means to cling to Jesus and steadfastly persevere with Him. Out of love and gratitude,Read More …

A Heart for God How is God’s love transforming you? July 15, 2022 Acts 13:16-22 The Lord described David as “a man after My heart who will do all My will.” Wouldn’t you love to have Him say that about you? Obviously, David wasn’t perfect. In fact, he committed bothRead More …

The Value of Confession We can always enter into prayer with a pure heart because God has promised to forgive our sin. July 14, 2022 Psalm 66:16-20 Our prayers reveal what fills our hearts. David understood this. After being confronted by Nathan regarding his sin, David pleaded to be cleansedRead More …

Avoiding Obstacles to Effective Prayer Don’t let these common pitfalls hinder your prayers. July 13, 2022 Psalm 28:1-9 Today’s psalm records one of King David’s prayers. It reveals how he praised the Lord, cried out about his troubles, and asked God to “hear the sound of [his] pleadings” (v. 2)Read More …

God’s Continuing Faithfulness We can depend upon the Lord’s protection and mercy even when we don’t understand His plan. July 12, 2022 Psalm 40:1-17 God doesn’t lie. Whenever He says He will do something, He always accomplishes it. Over my lifetime, I’ve seen His faithfulness displayed in countless ways. IRead More …

Reflecting on God’s Faithfulness When we remember God’s faithfulness in the past, our confidence in His Word grows. July 11, 2022 Lamentations 3:21-25 Our heavenly Father is always faithful to His promises. We can be certain of this because He made them on the basis of His truthful, unchanging characterRead More …