Daily Devotionals for Spiritual Inspiration and Guidance
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Would you like to read the Word, but don’t know how to begin?
Reading our Daily Devotionals is a good way to develop the habit of studying the scriptures. Browse our daily devotionals below and make reading the Bible part of your lifestyle.
Daily Devotionals
- August 27
“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21). Until Jesus came, sin separated people from God and produced spiritual death. His coming wasn’t an afterthought, but part of God's redemptive plan for humanity from the beginning.
- August 25
“O Jerusalem, wash your heart from wickedness, that you may be saved! How long shall your iniquitous and grossly offensive thoughts lodge within you?” (Jeremiah 4:14, AMPC). God’s appeal begins with the heart; before our outward conduct can truly change, our hearts must first be cleansed. He calls His people to deal with the source of their actions—their inner thoughts, desires, and motives.
- August 24
“My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world” (1 John 2:1, 2). The scope of Christ’s provision is universal. His saving work is sufficient for everyone, regardless of who they are or what they’ve done.
- August 23
“Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its new ideals and its new attitude], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His sight for you]” (Romans 12:2, AMPC). The phrase “external, superficial customs” emphasizes that many cultural influences focus on outward appearances rather than godly character. As Christians, we’re called to live by God's standards rather than by society's changing opinions.
- August 22
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7). The “spirit of fear” refers to being controlled by timidity or shrinking back from doing what we know is right. Instead, God provides us with strength, love, and sound judgment.
- August 21
“Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding” (Proverbs 4:5-7). Wisdom is one of life’s greatest treasures and should be pursued with determination. Biblical wisdom involves more than knowledge; it’s the ability to apply God's principles in everyday decisions.
- August 20
“And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me” (1 Corinthians 11:24, 25). Jesus instituted this observance to help us remember the significance of His sacrificial death and the love it demonstrated. We practically apply this by taking time to reflect on His sacrifice with gratitude, allowing that appreciation to strengthen our faith and motivate us to live in harmony with his teachings.
- August 19
“For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love” (Galatians 5:6). Outward religious rituals or status don’t determine a person’s standing before God. What truly matters is faith that is demonstrated through love.
- August 18
“We love him, because he first loved us” (1 John 4:19). Our love for God is a response to His love for us. He took the initiative by showing His love before we ever sought Him.
- August 17
“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord” (Isaiah 54:17). This is a powerful reminder that God is the ultimate protector of those who serve Him. The reference to “every tongue” highlights that harmful accusations, criticism, or false judgments can be overcome through God's justice and truth.
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May 9
“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:6).
When we welcome Jesus into our lives and ask for His guidance and leadership, He comes to live inside us. His Spirit directing and advising us brings change from the inside out, and the outward manifestations gradually appear. We’re works in progress.
May 8
“Ah Lord God! Behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee” (Jeremiah 32:17).
Adversity has a way of showing up in our lives when we least expect it. When we find ourselves in a dire situation and think there’s no way out, we can turn to someone greater and more powerful than us for deliverance. What seems hopeless to us is a simple thing to God.
May 7
“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:14, 16, NKJV).
The world desperately needs Jesus; as believers, we’re appointed to share His love with everyone. Christians are in a high-profile position because the world is watching everything we say and do. With that in mind, we must set the example with our words and actions.
May 6
“And when the tempter came to him, he said, if thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. But he answered and said, it is written, man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:3, 4).
When the devil tried to tempt Jesus after He had fasted in the desert, He overcame the temptation by standing firm in God’s Word. The Word is the living bread from heaven, sent to feed us spiritually so we won’t die. We must stay hungry for this bread, because liberally partaking of it makes us grow and mature as Christians.
May 5
“A good man deals graciously and lends; he will guide his affairs with discretion. He will not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord” (Psalm 112:5, 7, NKJV).
The righteous show mercy and compassion to others, and they use God’s wisdom to guide them in all their dealings. Accepting the Word by faith makes us righteous in God’s eyes. As His righteous children, we can live life unafraid, regardless of what we see happening in the world.
May 4
“I have chosen the way of truth; your judgments I have laid before me” (Psalm 119:30, NKJV).
God gives us a choice as to how we live our lives. When we make a decision to accept by faith the truths contained in the Bible, we walk the path of eternal life. Putting the Word in front of us and concentrating exclusively on it will keep us focused on our Christian walk.
May 3
“And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day” (Deuteronomy 8:18, NKJV).
The world would have us think that we make our own wealth through our own efforts, but the Word shows us that God is the sole source for everything we need. Put in its proper perspective, money is simply a tool to accomplish the tasks God lays out for us.
May 2
“Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:2, NKJV).
Faith in God’s promises, and in the power of what Jesus did for us on the cross, makes us holy in God’s eyes and worthy to stand in His presence. When our faith falters, we can focus on Jesus, the One whose faith is perfect.
May 1
“Then Jesus said to His disciples, ‘If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me’” (Matthew 16:24, NKJV).
When we decide to follow in Jesus’ footsteps, the world will cast disapproval and persecutions our way—we can consider those the cross that Jesus was referring to. To truly tune in to what God wants to say to us, we must stop focusing solely on ourselves, and redirect our attention to Him.