Daily Devotionals for Spiritual Inspiration and Guidance

“But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit” (Jeremiah 17:7, 8, NIV). Relying on God and having complete confidence in Him supplies us with a never-ending source of everything we need for a successful life. Unlike those who trust in everything else but Him, we’ll never have to fear or be anxious when trouble hits.

“Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established” (Proverbs 16:3). Our thoughts and deeds are closely linked, and our actions reflect whatever we think and believe. When we make a decision to serve God, He’ll direct our thoughts to achieve His end.

“Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass” (Psalm 37:5). God knows what’s in our hearts, and the things we want most out of life. Asking for His guidance and trusting Him in everything we do lets Him bring us success.

“They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed” (Psalm 34:5). Shame is a weapon the devil uses against us, but Jesus went to the cross on our behalf so that we never have to be ashamed of anything. When we focus on Him, He takes this burden from us, and our heavy spirits are lightened.

“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD” (Isaiah 54:17). This promise covers not just physical weapons, but also words spoken against us. When we walk humbly as God’s children and obey Him, those who speak evil of us will have their own words come back to them.

“The reward of humility and the reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life” (Proverbs 22:4, AMPC). God has an abundant, richly rewarding life for us that we can accept by submitting ourselves to Him. The world doesn’t understand this concept of godly humility, and many people mistake it for pride and self-effort when they see the manifestations of it in our lives.

“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16). Although part of being a Christian is learning godly humility, another part is about letting the Holy Spirit make us bold. When we understand God’s promises to us, we’re not afraid to come into His presence and accept His help in our lives.

“There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD” (Proverbs 21:30). The wisdom and counsel of the world often contradict the Word of God, but He’s the only dependable, unchanging truth we have. Wise individuals seek understanding from Him, and no other source.

“Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles” (Proverbs 21:23). Words are powerful, and we can create problems for ourselves simply by what we say. To stay out of trouble, it’s wise to think first before we open our mouths.

“The tongue of the wise utters knowledge rightly, but the mouth of the [self-confident] fool pours out folly” (Proverbs 15:2, AMPC). Our words can betray us if we speak carelessly. What’s in our hearts and minds comes out in what we say; therefore, our speech often reveals whether we place our confidence in ourselves, or in God.