Daily Devotions

Today’s Scripture: “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33, ESV

Theme: Endless options may cause us to miss what is important. Seek God first.

Today's Scripture: "Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go." Joshua 1:7, ESV

Theme: More choices may cause us to be overwhelmed and stressed, rather than satisfied. Stay focused on what God has asked of you.

Today’s Scripture: "Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:13-14, NIV 

Theme: Focus on the next step in pursuing Christ. We can learn from our past, but the past does not hold its grasp on us. 

Today’s Scripture: “As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, ‘You shall be holy, for I am holy.’” 1 Peter 1:14-16, ESV 

Theme: Our main “resolution” for this year should be obedience and holiness, because they are of primary importance to God. 

Today’s Scripture: “If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.” John 15:10, ESV 

Theme: Jesus did not come to take away your joy, but that it may be found eternally in Him.