We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. Romans 6:4. Let (God) have all your worries and cares, for He is always thinking about you and watching everything that…

I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in Me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from Me you can do nothing. John 15:5. NRSV. A man’s mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps and makes them sure. Proverbs 16:9 AMP. I am the Lord, and…

He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. He said to His disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” Mark 4:39-40. I needed that above verse from one of my devotionals today because we…

If you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5:23-24. Let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned…

It is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me. Galatians 2:20 NRSV. As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in Him. 2 Samuel 22:31. Reading this chapter, John 17, I try to imagine…

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you. 2 Corinthians 13:13 NRSV. Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim You, who walk in the light of Your presence, O Lord. They rejoice in Your name all day long; they…

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23. Be joyful always; pray continually. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17. The Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be…

We wait for light, and lo! there is darkness; and for brightness, but we walk in gloom. We grope like the blind along a wall, groping like those who have no eyes; we stumble at noon as in the twilight, among the vigorous as though we were dead. Isaiah 59:10 NRSV. You are those who…

The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14. We do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Hebrews 4:15. This is a remarkable chapter, John 13. It shows us the…

For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for Me will save it. What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit his very self? Luke 9:24-25. The unfolding of Your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.…