Daily Devotions

Today’s Scripture: “Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.” I John 3:18, NIV 

Theme: It is good to talk about how to love people; however, it is better to take action to show our love for people hurting and needy. 

Today's Scripture: “Is it to bow down his head like a reed, and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him? Will you call this a fast, and a day acceptable to the Lord? ‘Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke?’” Isaiah 58:5b-6, ESV  

Theme: Sitting and mourning at home isn’t all that God desires from us; He wants us to exit the building, loose bonds, undo binding straps, and free the oppressed.   

Today's Scripture: “Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.” I John 2:6, NIV  

Theme: Jesus exited both heaven and the building to be the example of being about His Father’s business.  

Today's Scripture: “If one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,’ but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?” James 2:16, NIV 

Theme: True altruism and love require action, not simply lip service. 

Living with New Relationships 

Welcome to Day Five of our five-day devotion plan called, “New Year: A Fresh Start.”