Scripture: John 10:11–14 (NIV) “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me.” Devotion: The feeling of being cared for with c

Scripture : “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!” — Isaiah 43:18–19 (KJV) Devotion : A new year is more than a change of dates: it is an invitation from God to reset, refocus, and realign. Before anything else, pause and thank God that you made it. Survival itself is evidence that your purpose is not finished. Resetting does not mean pretending the past didn’t happen. It means discerning what belongs in your future and what does no

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:2–3 (KJV) “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God unto the shepherds; Woe be to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks? Ye eat the fat, and ye clothe you with the wool, ye kill them that are fed: but ye feed not the flock.” Devotion: Although sheep are proven to be very intelligent, they still need a shepherd. Sheep are smart, but they

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:13–14 “You have done a foolish thing,” Samuel said. “You have not kept the command the Lord your God gave you; if you had, He would have established your kingdom over Israel for all time. But now your kingdom will not endure; the Lord has sought out a man after His own heart and appointed him ruler of His people, because you have not kept the Lord’s command.” Devotion: I’m sure many of you have heard the saying, “Obedience is better than sacrifice.”

Scripture: Matthew 15:18–19 “ 18  But what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, and this defiles a person. 19  For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander.” Devotion : Have you ever heard the saying, “Love is what love does” ? That statement proves true every single day. Understanding this will protect you from being deceived; and it will also help you examine the truth of your own heart. We can say

Scripture: John 8:12 (NIV) “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” Devotion: Merry Christmas! Now that I got that out of the way; did you get what you wanted? Many people today are feeling depressed, angry, or disappointed. Some for very real reasons, like missing loved ones who are no longer here. May God comfort those of you who feel that void today. Go

Scripture: Luke 2:14 (NKJV) “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” Devotion: Think about the benefits of being directly connected to the source of peace; and everything good. The truth is, we can live a somewhat decent life without accepting Jesus or acknowledging God. But we cannot escape the reality that God created heaven and earth; and that includes you and me. We would not be here had He not created man and woman. The evil we see in the

Scripture: Daniel 6:22 (ESV) “My God sent His angel and shut the lions’ mouths, and they have not harmed me, because I was found blameless before Him; and also before you, O king, I have done no harm.” Devotion: A good father provides protection for his children. Our Heavenly Father does the same. God commands His angels to minister to us in various ways; and yes, to protect us. Imagine being in trouble that you did nothing to cause, yet still being at peace because you know

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22–23 (ESV) “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” Devotion: There is just something about the feeling of something that is new. Think about getting a new car: how it feels, looks, smells, and functions. Even if you’ve never had a brand-new car, you can imagine that it would be a great experience. Now imagine if every single day you got into your car,

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8 (NIV) “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!’” Devotion: Because we know God to be infinite and all-powerful, we often never think for a moment that He needs us for anything. The truth is, we need God far more than He needs us; but He desires to use us in the earth to be His witnesses. Whether you realize it or not, you may be the only image of God someone sees today . O

Scripture: Isaiah 38:2–5 “Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed to the Lord, and said, ‘Remember now, O Lord, I pray, how I have walked before You in truth and with a loyal heart, and have done what was good in Your sight.’ And Hezekiah wept bitterly. And the word of the Lord came to Isaiah, saying, ‘Go and tell Hezekiah, Thus says the Lord, the God of David your father: I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; surely I will add to your days fift

Scripture: Psalm 34:14 (NLT) “Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.” Devotion: Have you ever heard the saying, “The juice ain’t worth the squeeze” ? Many of the things we sacrifice our peace for truly are not worth it . Today’s scripture says, “Turn away from evil and do good.” What does that have to do with peace, you may wonder? Everything. The trouble, fear, guilt, and stress that come from doing wrong will rob you of your peace . L

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21 (NIV) “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Proverbs 12:18 (NIV) “The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” Devotion: Do you remember the old saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” ? That is one of the biggest lies I ever believed growing up. I understand what that phrase was meant to do, but experience taught me o

Scripture: Exodus 20:13 (ERV) “You must not murder.” Genesis 4:6–8 (ERV) “Then the Lord said to Cain, ‘Why are you angry? Why do you look so upset? If you do what is right, I will accept you. But if you don’t do what is right, sin is ready to attack you. Sin wants to control you, but you must control it.’ … Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him.” Devotion: Have you ever thought to yourself, “How can people just take another life, and why?” Every day we read or hear

Scripture: Psalm 23:3 (KJV) “He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.” Devotion: Have you ever felt like everything has been thrown at you but the kitchen sink? Like you can’t take one more thing or you will break? Feeling burnout or being overwhelmed is very human and normal. It is not a good feeling at all; and many great people in the Bible experienced it , including Jesus. If you are always the strong one, and you’re not only

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4 (ESV) “Even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him.” John 15:16 (ESV) “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.” Devotion: When it comes to a relationship with God, there is no question that He loves you, wants a relationship with

Scripture: Psalm 22:3 (KJV) “But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.” Devotion: Where is God and how can we invoke His presence around us? Let’s gather together and PRAISE HIM! He will be there. He inhabits the praises of His people. Inhabit means to live or occupy a space . So He will not only show up, but if you continually praise Him, you give God a place to live. Although the scripture refers to Israel, it also applies to us. Israel was God’s

Scripture: Psalm 139:7–10 (NLT) “I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence! If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I go down to the grave, you are there. If I ride the wings of the morning, if I dwell by the farthest oceans, even there your hand will guide me, and your strength will support me.” Devotion: He who created the heavens and the earth is EVERYWHERE (Genesis 1:1). God is omnipresent and supreme. He is not limited by time, distan

Scripture: Psalm 145:18 (NLT) “The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth.” Devotion: While some of us experience the presence of God daily, there are others who are silently wondering, “Where is God?” For those who DO experience Him, they feel His presence every time they: Pray Simply call His name Read His Word Believe His Word Praise Him Worship Him Enter His house among other believers In all these acts, HIS PRESENCE COMES. This is no

Have you ever felt the need to connect more deeply with your spiritual journey? To capture those fleeting moments of inspiration, gratitude, or even struggle? A prayer journal can be your trusted companion. It’s more than just a notebook. It’s a sacred space where your heart speaks, your faith grows, and your soul finds peace. But how exactly can you use it creatively? Let’s explore some inspiring ways to make your prayer journal a vibrant part of your daily life. Discover N