Friday, August 5, 2022

Friday, August 5, 2022
Jeremiah 17:14
Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise.

Christ has the power to save, and the power to heal. There is nothing your God can’t do, and if it’s in His will, He can heal sickness and cure disease. However, no matter what He chooses to do, be content and recognize that what the Lord allows, He allows for His purposes. Some of the most inspiring stories are ones where people faced a terrible crisis of health, but instead of letting it wear down their spirit, they used every minute to glorify God. Whether the Lord chooses to intervene or not, He is close to those who cry out to Him, and there is no situation, no matter how hopeless, where He can’t show His goodness.

Thursday, August 4, 2022

Thursday, August 4, 2022
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.

Christ lives within you. When you repented and asked Him to wash away your sins, you accepted God into your heart, and with that became a “temple” of the His spirit. A temple is an important place, and your body should be treated as such! To defile your body is to let God’s temple fall into disrepair; so in whatever you do with your life and body, bring glory to God. Your body is the temporary vessel God has provided for you to walk through life, so use it wisely!

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Romans 12:1
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.

You’ve got a mission here on earth; a mission that the Father has given to you uniquely. Who knows what His plans are for your life, but whatever the future may hold, be ready to serve God in whatever way He calls you. The Word implores that you offer your body and life as a sacrifice to God; a lump of clay that He can mold into whatever He wants. By doing this, you aren’t

conformed to the same patterns and limitations as the rest of the world. Instead, you become a tool for God; a chisel that He can use to change lives and give shape to His plans.

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Psalm 139:13-14
For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.

God made you, weaving you together in your mother’s womb before anyone else knew what you would be like. He made you just the way you are, fearfully and wonderfully, with all the quirks and traits that you might love or hate. It’s your duty to take care of that wonderful creation so that you can live the life God wanted you to live. You may not have control over your time on earth; at any moment the Lord could call you home. But while you’re here, live every day as a new creation, woven together by the one true God and born again through your redemption in Christ.

Monday, August 1, 2022

Monday, August 1, 2022
3 John 1:2
Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.

Being physically healthy and being emotionally healthy aren’t so different. Both follow the same pattern: if you take in good things and practice good habits, you’ll feel better! Being healthy is good for the soul, and while there are some things you can’t control when it comes to physical health, you can always keep your eyes on God. Finding joy in the Lord and the life He has given you isn’t just spiritually healthy, but actually has an effect on your physical body too! When your heart is set on good things, it’s only natural for other aspects of your life to follow.

Friday, July 29, 2022

Friday, July 29, 2022
Titus 3:1-2
Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.

Our job isn’t to make the rules, but to obey God’s rules. The Lord wants us to be ready to treat others with respect, including the rulers and authorities that He has placed over us. The Word tells us that every ruler on earth is under His thumb, and unless their laws contradict God’s commandments, we should be obedient to those whom the Lord has put in charge. More than that, God wants us to avoid quarreling, show gentleness and courtesy, and to never miss an opportunity to do good. Traits like these come naturally to a person living for God, and that light is what separates you from the dark world you live in.