Daily Devotions

Today’s Scripture: “And Jonathan spoke well of David to Saul his father and said to him, ‘Let not the king sin against his servant David, because he has not sinned against you, and because his deeds have brought good to you.’” 1 Samuel 19:4, ESV 

Theme: Friends loyally defend each other, even if powerful or influential friends or relatives wrongly oppose them. 

Today's Scripture: "As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul." 1 Samuel 18:1, ESV 

Theme: When we truly follow God's lead, friendships reflect the kind of loyalty and affection God offers. 

Today's Scripture: “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17, ESV 

Theme: Our focus in all things, including our most intimate relationships, is to keep God at the center and to remain thankful. 

Today’s Scripture: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6, ESV 

Theme: When we trust God with the direction of our lives, including our dating and marital relationships, He will come through for us. 

Today’s Scripture: “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” Ephesians 5:21, NIV 

Theme: Before you decide how to resolve a disagreement or proceed with one option over another, ask yourself, “Does this honor God?”