Thursday, August 1, 2024

Thursday, August 1, 2024
Psalm 59:16
But I will sing of Your strength, in the morning I will sing of Your love; for You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.

Mornings are for the birds. And when they wake you before your alarm with their musical melodies, it can make you want to be kind of grumpy. But the reason they’re singing is to remind you that that’s what you should be doing. Because God gave you another day to live, another day to love, and another day to share the Good News that Jesus saves! How can you not sing?

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.

When God’s delivered you from a dark place, you can’t help but rejoice. Whether it’s with a joyful noise or a melodious tune, your heart can’t help but lift up the mighty, awesome name of the Lord. And when you choose to sing out those praises, oftentimes people won’t be able to help, but join in with you.

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Zephaniah 3:17
The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in His love He will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.

It’s hard to imagine a mighty warrior singing, but when you’re filled with love, it kind of makes you want to lay down the sword and lift up your voice instead. God is that Mighty Warrior who not only saved His people from their enemies, but He’s also the lovestruck soldier that sings over His beloved Bride in whom He delights. Be thankful today Your God is filled with saving power and overwhelming love for each one of His children.

Monday, July 29, 2024

Monday, July 29, 2024
Colossians 3:16
Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.

The enemy likes to try and fill your mind with lies, that’s why it’s so important to have God’s Word hidden in your heart. That way, when a friend starts believing those lies you can encourage them in the truth of what is actually written in Scripture. And the truth has a powerful way of making you very thankful.

Friday, July 26, 2024

Friday, July 26, 2024
1 Peter 4:8
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

Loving others deeply is what you are called to do every single day. But it doesn’t mean you ignore or condone other people’s poor behaviors. It means that you choose to forgive and move forward in reconciliation with them. It’s just a beautiful picture of God’s unconditional love for you. That deep love that was clearly demonstrated when He gave up His life for you on the cross.

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Thursday, July 25, 2024
2 Corinthians 8:2
How that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality.

When you have an abundance of money, it’s not hard to give some of it away. But when you’re strapped for cash, you want to hoard every single penny. But that’s where Paul says you’re missing out on a depth of joy that could be yours. When you give out of your poverty, true freedom is birthed because you trust God to take care of all your needs, just like He takes care of the birds of the air and the beasts of the field. Your sacrifice actually becomes His unique device to give you unbelievable joy.