DAILY DEVOTIONS for April 21st.
“Everyone who lives in Me and believes in Me will never ever
die. Do you believe this, Martha?”
John
11:26 NLT
DAILY DEVOTIONS is a blog to encourage and motivate people to live for God in every area of their lives.
DAILY DEVOTIONS for April 21st.
“Everyone who lives in Me and believes in Me will never ever
die. Do you believe this, Martha?”
John
11:26 NLT
DAILY DEVOTIONS for
April 20th.
A woman in the crowd had suffered for twelve
years with constant bleeding, and she could find no cure. Coming up behind
Jesus, she touched the fringe of His robe. Immediately, the bleeding stopped.
Like
8:43-44 NLT
Lord
I come to You with a heart of compassion. I pray for those who have been ailing
for many years and feel that there is no hope. Lord I reach out in faith to
touch the hem of Your garment for their healing. I love you Jesus. Amen!
SUNDAY INSPIRATION and PRAYER
April 17, 2022.
Then the
angel spoke to the women, "Don't be afraid!" He said, "I know
you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He isn't here! HE IS RISEN from
the dead, just as He said would happen."
Matthew 28:5-6
NLT Bible
Today, as we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus, our hearts are filled with love and joy that He is risen, just as He said. For many, this is simply a day that's all about Easter eggs and bunnies. For others, it may be one for a mandatory church visit, but for the child of God, it's a day to rejoice in the knowledge that Jesus lives, in our hearts, souls and minds. Because He lives, we have the hope and assurance of eternal life with Him.
It's an
awesome thought to know that Jesus sits at the right hand of His Father and is
continually interceding for us. We must do our part and live in a manner that's
pleasing and acceptable to Him. Jesus lives and we need to let others know, not
only by what we say, but by everything we do. On this glorious day, we are so
thankful that Christ arose!
Thank you Lord Jesus for defeating death. Because You live, I am
filled with hope and assurance that one day I will spend eternity with You. I
love you Jesus. Amen!
Be Blessed!
Lydia
Bible
Verse for July 11th.
Obviously,
I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people
were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.
Galatians
1:10
NLT
Bible
As believers,
our desire must always be to please God. So many of us want to be liked, to be
accepted, to fit in with the crowd and have the approval of our loved ones,
employers, friends and acquaintances. However, in our attempt to do this, we
wind up compromising our belief and faith in Almighty God and ultimately, end
up displeasing and dishonouring Him.
If pleasing
people is important to us, it means we’ve relegated God to second place in our
lives. When we recognize this, we need to pause, assess our actions and make
God the number one priority in our lives. Our goal should always be to have
God’s stamp of approval. One of the most important ways of doing this is by
drawing close to Him through prayer, fellowship and time in His Word. Our goal
must always be to please and honour God, regardless of the displeasure it might
bring to others. Living a life for Jesus is all that matters and pleasing
people becomes secondary to that.
Thank you
Lord for Your guidance and direction. My desire is to honour You with my
thoughts, words and actions. Your approval is what matters to me and may I
never compromise my faith. I love you, Jesus. Amen!
Be Blessed!
Lydia
Bible
Verse for July 4th.
Let all
that you do be done with love.
I
Corinthians 16:14
NKJV Bible
Love must
be the underlying motive for all that we do. We can do good and noble things
all day long, but if it’s not fuelled by love for God and each other, then
something is lacking. Love has to encompass our feelings, thoughts and actions.
We don’t just go through the motions when love is the reason for all that we
do. Love fills us with a positive and joy filled attitude that’s reflected in
our demeanour. We do good things and expect absolutely nothing in return,
except the happiness of others. Our actions are selfless.
Jesus left
us the perfect example. During His time on earth, everything He said and did
was done in love. God sees our hearts and knows our intents. When our actions
towards others are spurred on by love, there is never any thought of
recognition or reward. Love has the power to change and transform lives and
we’ve all witnessed this time and time again. Relationships thrive and grow
when love is at the core of every word and deed. As believers, it is imperative
that all we do be done in love.
Thank you
Lord for Your awesome love! I pray that love will always be my motive for
everything I do. Fill my cup to overflowing. I love you, Jesus. Amen!
Be
Blessed!
Lydia
SATURDAY SCRIPTURE READING
JULY 3, 2021
The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is upon me,
For the LORD has anointed me
To bring good news to the poor.
He has sent me to comfort the broken-hearted
And to proclaim that captives will be
released
And prisoners will be freed.
He has sent me to tell those who
mourn
That the time of the LORD’s favor has
come,
And with it, the day of God’s anger
against their enemies.
To all who mourn in Israel,
He will give a crown of beauty for
ashes,
A joyous blessing instead of
mourning,
Festive praise instead of despair.
In their righteousness, they will be
like great oaks
That the LORD has planted for His own
glory.
Isaiah 61:1-3 NLT
BIBLE VERSE FOR JULY 2nd.
I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way
be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will
be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.
Philippians 1:20 NIV
Lord Jesus, in everything I give You praise. Let there be nothing in my life that will compromise my dedication to You. Give me the strength to stand against all that is not of You. Make me more like You. I love you Jesus. Amen!
BIBLE VERSE FOR JULY 1st.
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord.
Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the
reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.
1 Peter 3:15 NIV
Lord, I acknowledge You as my personal Lord and saviour. I am not ashamed of my faith in You. Make me more like You and let others see Your marvelous work of grace and mercy in me. I love you Jesus. Amen!
BIBLE VERSE FOR JUNE 30th.
Lead me by Your truth and teach me,
For You are the God who saves me.
All day long I put my hope in You.
Psalm 25:5 NLT
Lord Jesus, I place my hope and trust in You each day. Thank You for Your daily provision. Bless my family and friends. Save, heal and deliver them from sicknesses and diseases. I love you Jesus. Amen!
BIBLE VERSE FOR JUNE 29th
As for me, I look to the LORD for help.
I wait confidently for God to save me,
And my God will certainly hear me.
Micah 7:7 NLT
Lord I thank you for all that You provide each day for me. I know that Your goodness surrounds me as I wait patiently in Your Presence. I love you Jesus. Amen!
BIBLE
VERSE FOR JUNE 28th.
Let us hold tightly without
wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep His promise.
Hebrews 10:23 NLT
Lord Jesus, I thank You for
Your abiding love that encompasses my life. Your promises are true and nothing
will detract me for trusting You. Keep me faithful. I love you Jesus. Amen!