Scripture: Brethren, my heart’s desire and my prayer to God for them is for their salvation. – Romans 10:1 Paul had a singleness of mind that defined his ministry. After persecuting the Church for its faith in Christ, his conversion gave him a clear perspective of the evil that can be perpetrated in the name […]
Scripture: As Jesus went with him, he was surrounded by the crowds. A woman in the crowd had suffered for twelve years with constant bleeding, and she could find no cure. Coming up behind Jesus, she touched the fringe of his robe. Immediately, the bleeding stopped. “Who has touched me?” Jesus asked. Everyone denied it, […]
Scripture: Return and say to Hezekiah the leader of My people, ‘Thus says the LORD, the God of your father David, “I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; behold, I will heal you. – 2 Kings 20:5 (NASB) We are all in need of healing whether in our bodies, our minds or […]
Scripture: The Lord lifts up the fallen and those bent beneath their loads. – Psalm 145:14 (TLB) Do you know people who are carrying a heavy load? How can we help to lighten their burdens? The Lord asks us to join Him in reaching out to those who are hurting. He delights in watching us […]
Scripture: You have encircled me behind and in front and placed Your hand upon me. – Psalm 139:5 (NASB) God instructed you to be strong and courageous. Do not retreat from a challenge because He is behind you. Advance forward for He is ahead of you. God’s hand is upon your shoulder to hold you […]
Scripture: Do not pay attention to every word people say, or you may hear your servant cursing you for you know in your heart that many times you yourself have cursed others. – Ecclesiastes 7:21-22 It is easy to become preoccupied with what others may think and say about us. Being focused there removes our […]
Scripture: “ How are things getting along?” I asked the Jews who returned from their exile here. “Well,” they replied, “things are not good; the wall of Jerusalem is still torn down, and the gates are burned.” When I heard this, I sat down and cried. In fact, I refused to eat for several days […]
Scripture: Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” – Hebrews 13:5 Meditate on this verse today. How are you doing with your relationship with money? Do you think about it a lot? […]
Scripture: You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you. – Isaiah 26:3 Do you have a hard time finding internal peace when you feel chaos raging around you? Comforting words from Isaiah empower and direct us. There is an antidote. Exercise your trust in God and remain […]
Scripture: While Peter was kept in prison, the church prayed fervently to God for him. – Acts 12:5 NRSV An arrest, a prison cell, and a death sentence- what could the early church possibly do to help Peter? Things were not looking good. They could pray, and they did earnestly and faithfully. Sometimes we say […]
