Devotionals

✨Devotional: Love Your Enemies
The topic today is sometimes one we don’t want to hear, but my friend, that is all the more reason for me to share it with you.  Matthew 5:44 – “But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.” Loving our enemies might be one of the hardest commands Jesus ever gave. It goes against our natural instinct to protect ourselves, defend our feelings, or distance from those... Read more...
✨Devotional: What is a Savior?
 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 In the simplest terms, a Savior is someone who rescues, delivers, or saves others from danger, destruction, or hopelessness. In the Bible, the word “Savior” describes someone who rescues God’s people from situations they cannot escape on their own. Throughout Scripture, God repeatedly steps into human history to save—Noah in the flood, Israel from Egypt, Daniel from lions. But each of these moments... Read more...
✨Devotional: Whatever You Do Prospers
Scripture Reading: Psalm 1 I remember being at a place where I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do in my life, career wise. I only knew that I wanted to do what I was “called” to do. So I sat around waiting to hear from God concerning what he wanted me to do, never heard anything, and never settled on anything. I went to my pastor about it and he told me to study Psalm 1. Here’s what I got from it. Life often places us in situations... Read more...
✨Devotional: What is an Idol?
When we hear the word idol, we often picture carved statues, ancient temples, or things from ancient times. But Scripture shows that idolatry is far more subtle and far more common than we realize. An idol isn’t just a physical object, no. It’s anything that takes the place in our hearts that belongs to God alone. Idols are substitutes for God. Ezekiel 14:3 says,“These men have set up idols in their hearts…” This shows us that idolatry begins internally. It's not only what we bow to, but it’s ANYTHING what... Read more...
✨Devotional: If God is For You
“In my distress I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and set me free. The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me? Yes, the Lord is for me; he will help me. I will look in triumph at those who hate me.” Psalm 118:5–7 NLT Pressure has a way of shrinking our world. Stress starts to tightens the chest. Fear narrows our vision. And Trouble makes life feel small and tight like there’s no way out. But... Read more...
✨Devotional: Waiting on the Promises of God
Habakkuk 2:3 (NIV) "For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay." Reflection Waiting is one of the hardest parts of the Christian walk. Not because God is slow, but because His timing is perfect and ours is impatient. We always want things right away, not knowing that we aren’t truly ready for it. When you’re waiting on a promise, it can feel like nothing is happening—but in... Read more...
🌿 Devotional: Do you want Happiness or Joy?
Happiness and joy often get confused, but the Bible draws a clear line between the two. Happiness is an emotion. It rises and falls with circumstances.A good day, a compliment, a blessing, extra money, or a peaceful moment can make you happy, but when those things disappear, happiness often disappears with them. Happiness is “situational.” Joy, however, is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22). It does not shift with situations.It is rooted in God, not in our surroundings. It is steady and strong because God is. Happiness depends on... Read more...
🌿Devotional: Obedience is Better Than Sacrifice
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 1:11-20 In Isaiah 11, the prophet was sent by God with a message for “Rebellious Judah.” In verse 11, the prophet begins with a question from the Lord to His people, “What makes you think I want all your sacrifices?” He goes on to share that the Lord was tired of the burnt offerings and blood of animals being sacrificed to Him. Why was that though? Sacrifices must be done in faith, yes, but there is another requirement. The Lord has no desire for a sacrifice that... Read more...
🌿Devotional: Whatever You Do Prospers
🌿Devotional: Whatever You Do Prospers
Life often places us in situations where the decisions we face feel heavy, confusing, or overwhelming. In those moments, we want some assurance that the choice we make will bring... Read more...
🌿 Devotional: Check Your Fruit
Scripture Reading: Galatians 5:16-23 In this passage of scripture, Paul explains to the Galatians how to decipher between when they are being led by their sinful nature and being led by the Spirit of God. When we are following our sinful nature, we normally call that “walking in the flesh.” He expresses in verse 17 that the sinful nature of man and the Spirit give us opposite desires.  When we continue reading we learn how to identify the fruit of our sinful nature: “sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, idolatry, sorcery,... Read more...
🌿 Devotional: It Ain't In Vain
I’m reminded of the story of Joseph and how he had a much less than glamorous life.  Before Joseph made it to the palace, he had to go through some things, like slavery and prison.  In Genesis 37, we find an account of Joseph’s life.  We find that Joseph was a dreamer and he shared his dreams with his family.  He told his brothers how in one dream the sun, the moon, and stars bowed low before him.  His brothers interpreted the dream and realized that the stars represented them. ... Read more...
🌿 Devotional: Obedience is Better
In Isaiah 11, the prophet was sent by God with a message for “Rebellious Judah.” In verse 11, the prophet begins with a question from the Lord to His people, “What makes you think I want all your sacrifices?” He goes on to share that the Lord was tired of the burnt offerings and blood of animals being sacrificed to Him. Why was that though? It is true that sacrifices must be done in faith, but there is also another requirement. The Lord has no desire for a sacrifice that... Read more...
🌿 Devotional: Seek First the Kingdom
Scripture: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” — Matthew 6:33 (ESV) Life can feel like a whirlwind of needs, worries, and responsibilities. We get caught up in our finances, our children, our jobs, and our health. Even when we pray, our minds are still busy trying to fix everything ourselves. But Jesus gives us a gentle and powerful reminder in Matthew 6, “Seek first the kingdom of God.” He doesn’t say to ignore your problems. He says... Read more...