When the daily grind overwhelms, God promises to bring rest through his Word. This daily devotion & journal prompt is written to accompany your morning coffee or nighttime routine.
Proverbs 19:17 Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, — and he will reward them for what they have done. Read the context It’s hardest to give when you know you’ll get nothing back. Even giving to a friend strengthens the friendship. But Proverbs 19:17 reminds you: when you’re kind to the poor, you're lending to the Lord himself. You can give freely, even when it looks foolish, because your Heavenly Father rejoices over your giving heart. And you've got nothing to lose! He’s already...
Micah 6:7–8 Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, — with ten thousand rivers of olive oil? Shall I offer my firstborn for my transgression, — the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy — and to walk humbly with your God. Read the context What's the most valuable thing you own? Financially? — Your home?In your heart? — Your family? Even sacrificing these things can't...
Galatians 5:22–26 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other. Read the context Plants can't grow without a healthy root system deep beneath the soil. Rooted in...