Daily Devotions

Today's Scripture: “And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.” Matthew 6:16, ESV  

Theme: Fasting, for the sake of showing others your super-spirituality, is sinful and distasteful to God.  

Today's Scripture: “Consecrate a fast; call a solemn assembly. Gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land to the house of the Lord your God, and cry out to the Lord.” Joel 1:14, ESV  

Theme: God asks us to fast for various reasons. Primarily, fasting refocuses our attention on God and helps us hear from Him.  

Today’s Scripture: “Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” 1 Peter5:7, NKJV 

Theme: Do not look ahead with dread. Trust in the strong arms of the Lord. 

Today’s Scripture: “And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” John 17:3, ESV

Theme: Our goal in life should be to know Jesus and make Him known. 

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: With a new year to face, you can make a resolution that you know won’t be around by February, or … you can live a life of fullness, becoming resolute in following God one day at a time, through the One who already dwells within us.