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.
2 Timothy 1:9-10 He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. Read the context It seems that these were some of Paul's last words to his friend Timothy. Locked in a prison cell,...
Col. 3:12-13 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Read the context Did you ever try on your parents' clothes when you were younger? It was fun to pretend, but those giant shoes were impractical. God calls us to dress like our brother Jesus - His best qualities are what...
2 Cor. 12:9b-10 Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. Read the context Wouldn't it be nice if life was always easy? No frustrations at work. No struggles at home. When you come across problems outside of our control, they're in the control of your God. It isn't a bad thing to...