Thursday, May 30, 2024

Thursday, May 30, 2024
John 16:21
When a woman is giving birth, she has sorrow because her hour has come, but when she has delivered the baby, she no longer remembers the anguish, for joy that a human being has been born into the world.

Jesus used the analogy of childbirth to acknowledge the reality of pain in your life, but He also emphasized the surpassing joy that comes afterwards. Just as a mother forgets her anguish when she holds her newborn baby, our trials also fade when we discover the joy that comes from knowing Jesus. And the important thing to remember is that joy isn’t dependent on a life without troubles, it’s rooted in the unshakable love of God.

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Acts 20:35
In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

There’s something that happens when someone gives you something without expecting anything in return. You can’t help but feel blessed. But that feeling isn’t just for the receiver, it’s for the giver as well. And it reminds both parties that true happiness is found not in the accumulation of possessions but in the act of giving and sharing with others what you’ve been given. That’s when you feel truly blessed.

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Hebrews 8:12
I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more.

The sins of the past have a way of coming back to mind and replaying over and over again. When that happens it brings back all the shame, guilt, and pain that once accompanied that time in your life. But God says, those things have been covered by the blood of Jesus and nothing on earth is powerful enough to remove that blanket of God’s love from you. So, when the past comes knocking, remind yourself of this powerful truth.

Monday, May 27, 2024

Monday, May 27, 2024
Ephesians 1:16
I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.

In the Bible, God established many days of remembrance. And the focus of those days was to recall all that God did in the past. How He freed His people from slavery, fed them in the wilderness, and how brought them into the Promised Land. He knew without those days Israel would ultimately forget their God. And in America, we have days of remembrance too because we never want to forget the sacrifice of those who gave their lives in order to give freedom to all.

Friday, May 24, 2024

Friday, May 24, 2024
Psalm 119:105-106
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules.

Lamps aren’t very bright. In fact, they only let you see the next step in front of you on the path. And that path, if you could see all of it, might look a little more adventurous than you expected it to. But when you keep your eyes on the Lord, He knows what it looks like up ahead, so you can trust Him as He gently encourages you to take that next step into the unknown. Keep your lamp lit by staying in the Word of God.

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Thursday, May 23, 2024
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

There’s a crown waiting just for you. Can you believe it? A crown made by God that He wants to set on your head, but you won’t get it until you finish the race. And that race is filled with tests and trials, things that will make you want to give up. But remember, God loves you, and believes that you can accomplish the task He’s given you, which is why He has already made your crown and is ready to set it on your head. So, keep your head faced forward, your feet moving, and your heart steadfast so you can finish the race.