Daily Devotionals for Spiritual Inspiration and Guidance
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Would you like to read the Word, but don’t know how to begin?
Reading our Daily Devotionals is a good way to develop the habit of studying the scriptures. Browse our daily devotionals below and make reading the Bible part of your lifestyle.
Daily Devotionals
- September 24
“Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth” (2 Timothy 3:7). Knowledge alone isn’t enough if it never results in embracing the truth of the gospel; a person can continually accumulate information while remaining spiritually unchanged. Genuine growth occurs when God's truth moves from the mind into the heart and transforms the way we think and live.
- September 23
“For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ” (2 Corinthians 5:21, NLT). Jesus took upon Himself what belonged to us so that we could receive what belongs to Him—right standing with God. Our righteousness isn’t based on our performance but on our union with Christ.
- September 22
“And thou shalt set bounds unto the people round about, saying, Take heed to yourselves, that ye go not up into the mount, or touch the border of it: whosoever toucheth the mount shall be surely put to death” (Exodus 19:12). The Mosaic Law resulted in awe of God but also a strictly enforced distance from Him. In contrast, through Jesus Christ, believers now have confident access to God because His finished works removed the barrier that once separated humanity from Him.
- September 21
“And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed” (Romans 13:11). Time has a spiritual urgency, and believers must live with a sense of expectation. Every day brings us closer to the full realization of our salvation; therefore, complacency has no place in the life of faith.
- September 20
“And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel” (Mark 1:15). Repentance is more than feeling sorry for sin—it’s a change of mind that leads us to place our trust in Christ. When our thinking changes, our lives begin to reflect the reality of God’s kingdom.
- September 19
“So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death” (Romans 8:1, 2, NLT). The freedom that God’s grace offers us isn’t something we strive to earn, but something we receive by faith. Living with this understanding empowers us to walk boldly in the liberty Christ has provided.
- September 18
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect” (Romans 12:2, NLT). God changes our lives by first changing the way we think, enabling us to reject the world's patterns and embrace His truth. Aligning our thinking with His Word better equips us to recognize His will and experience the peace and wisdom that come from walking in it.
- September 17
“Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes” (Ephesians 1:4, NLT). God's plan for our lives began long before we were ever born. He chose us in Christ based on His love and grace, not on our works or qualifications.
- September 16
“So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while” (1 Peter 1 6, NLT). Life brings us more than our share of trials; suffering doesn’t negate God's promises but becomes part of the process through which faith is strengthened and refined. We can endure hardships with confidence because our ultimate hope rests in God's eternal salvation.
- September 15
“God’s law was given so that all people could see how sinful they were. But as people sinned more and more, God’s wonderful grace became more abundant” (Romans 5:20, NLT). This highlights both the seriousness of sin and the surpassing greatness of God's mercy. Instead of leaving us condemned because of our sins, He responds to our need with an overflowing supply of grace through Jesus Christ.
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May 9
“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:6).
When we welcome Jesus into our lives and ask for His guidance and leadership, He comes to live inside us. His Spirit directing and advising us brings change from the inside out, and the outward manifestations gradually appear. We’re works in progress.
May 8
“Ah Lord God! Behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee” (Jeremiah 32:17).
Adversity has a way of showing up in our lives when we least expect it. When we find ourselves in a dire situation and think there’s no way out, we can turn to someone greater and more powerful than us for deliverance. What seems hopeless to us is a simple thing to God.
May 7
“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:14, 16, NKJV).
The world desperately needs Jesus; as believers, we’re appointed to share His love with everyone. Christians are in a high-profile position because the world is watching everything we say and do. With that in mind, we must set the example with our words and actions.
May 6
“And when the tempter came to him, he said, if thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. But he answered and said, it is written, man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:3, 4).
When the devil tried to tempt Jesus after He had fasted in the desert, He overcame the temptation by standing firm in God’s Word. The Word is the living bread from heaven, sent to feed us spiritually so we won’t die. We must stay hungry for this bread, because liberally partaking of it makes us grow and mature as Christians.
May 5
“A good man deals graciously and lends; he will guide his affairs with discretion. He will not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord” (Psalm 112:5, 7, NKJV).
The righteous show mercy and compassion to others, and they use God’s wisdom to guide them in all their dealings. Accepting the Word by faith makes us righteous in God’s eyes. As His righteous children, we can live life unafraid, regardless of what we see happening in the world.
May 4
“I have chosen the way of truth; your judgments I have laid before me” (Psalm 119:30, NKJV).
God gives us a choice as to how we live our lives. When we make a decision to accept by faith the truths contained in the Bible, we walk the path of eternal life. Putting the Word in front of us and concentrating exclusively on it will keep us focused on our Christian walk.
May 3
“And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day” (Deuteronomy 8:18, NKJV).
The world would have us think that we make our own wealth through our own efforts, but the Word shows us that God is the sole source for everything we need. Put in its proper perspective, money is simply a tool to accomplish the tasks God lays out for us.
May 2
“Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:2, NKJV).
Faith in God’s promises, and in the power of what Jesus did for us on the cross, makes us holy in God’s eyes and worthy to stand in His presence. When our faith falters, we can focus on Jesus, the One whose faith is perfect.
May 1
“Then Jesus said to His disciples, ‘If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me’” (Matthew 16:24, NKJV).
When we decide to follow in Jesus’ footsteps, the world will cast disapproval and persecutions our way—we can consider those the cross that Jesus was referring to. To truly tune in to what God wants to say to us, we must stop focusing solely on ourselves, and redirect our attention to Him.