Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Hebrews 3:13
But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.

Knowing that you are a new creation might put a certain strut in your step, but God remembers that you are made of dust… and so should you! Anyone, no matter how faithful they are to Jesus, is capable of failure. Remind yourself every day that you are not immune to the sin, the temptations, and the lies that the devil wants you to fall for. You need people in your life that will not only encourage you, but also hold you accountable, and make sure you’re living your best life for Christ. Likewise, there will be times when you’ll need to be that brother or sister for someone else. Be there for others, and let them be there for you, as long as it’s called “today.”

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Galatians 6:2
Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

We’ve all needed help at one point or another. Being overwhelmed isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s proof that there are some things in life that are too big for you to conquer by yourself. The Lord will be with you when you’re struggling, but chances are He has also placed specific people in your life to help bear your burdens. Some of them you may know well, and some of them you haven’t even met yet. God loves it when we support each other, and sometimes the simple act of being there for someone can mean everything.

Monday, October 10, 2022

Monday, October 10, 2022
Proverbs 27:17
Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.

It says something that in a perfect world, it was not good for man to be alone. God saw that, even in the best of circumstances, Adam needed a companion, so He took a rib from Adam and made Eve. God puts people in your life to help you, and in the same way He has put you in other people’s lives to help them. Like iron sharpening iron, one person sharpens another and makes them better than they were before. As you try every day to be more like Christ, allow yourself to be sharpened by the influence of others, while also taking the opportunities God gives you to sharpen others.

Friday, October 7, 2022

Friday, October 7, 2022
Proverbs 10:28
The hope of the righteous brings joy, but the expectation of the wicked will perish.

You can find joy in the arms of the Lord and not dwell on the stresses of life, but you shouldn’t ignore the importance of your decisions in that life. God made you who you are, where you are, when you are for a reason. It’s not His will for you to cast off all responsibility and live a life that’s less than righteous, ignoring His commandments and doing what you please. In order for Christ’s supernatural joy to live in you, you must be committed to Him, and not to yourself. Live righteously, avoiding sin and fleeing from temptations, and you can have joy knowing that your life is one that is pleasing to God.

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Thursday, October 6, 2022
Luke 2:10
And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.

Life must have looked pretty bleak before the Messiah arrived. But what joyful news the angel delivered to the shepherds in the fields the night that Jesus was born! The Savior of the world had come, and that news is just as meaningful for you today as it was for the shepherds back then. The fact that the God of the universe loves you and sent His son to pay for your wrongdoings personally should bring you all the joy in the world. And unlike other kinds of joy, the kind that is rooted in Christ cant be taken away, because your relationship with Christ is eternal, if you accept Him.

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Wednesday, October 5, 2022
1 Peter 1:8-9
Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory.

You haven’t seen Christ in the flesh, but you love Him. You didn’t see Him nailed to the cross and resurrected from the dead, but you trust that He paid for your sins. That’s because faith is the assurance of things we haven’t seen. Rejoice with glorious, inexpressible joy in knowing that, even if you can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel, God can. Place your happiness and hope in what you haven’t seen yet, instead of focusing on the difficulties that seem all too

present. Your present sufferings cannot be compared with the wonderful things that the Lord has in store for you.