Daily Devotions

Today’s Scripture: “And the people of Israel said to Samuel, ‘Do not cease to cry out to the Lord our God for us, that he may save us from the hand of the Philistines.’ So Samuel took a nursing lamb and offered it as a whole burnt offering to the Lord. And Samuel cried out to the Lord for Israel, and the Lord answered him.” 1 Samuel 7:8-9, ESV

Theme: In times of trouble or confusion, offer a sacrifice which honors God.

Today’s Scripture: “Now then, please swear to me by the Lord that, as I have dealt kindly with you, you also will deal kindly with my father's house, and give me a sure sign that you will save alive my father and mother, my brothers and sisters, and all who belong to them, and deliver our lives from death.” Joshua 2:12-13, ESV

Theme: Rahab was rewarded in many ways for her selfless acts on behalf of God’s people.

Today’s Scripture: “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship." Romans 12:1 (NIV)

Theme: Sacrificing your life, your plans, your will to God honors and pleases Him.

Today's Scripture: “And he left the oxen and ran after Elijah and said, ‘Let me kiss my father and my mother, and then I will follow you.’” 1 Kings 19:20, ESV

Theme: To escape the pit of depression, allow other people in and nurture companionship.

Today's Scripture: “But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness and came and sat down under a broom tree.” 1 Kings 19:4a, ESV

Theme: To get out of the valley, go a distance from where you started, move your body, exercise, blow off some steam.