First and 15 Devotional

God is Gracious “Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Doesn’t she light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.’ In the same…

God is Faithful Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17   The New Year is about new beginnings, new hopes, new dreams, and sometimes new directions. It is about setting goals, changing habits, and improving character. In our own strength,…

God is Gracious But the angel said to them,”Do not be afraid; for see-I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find…

God is Always Present They were amazed at his teaching, because his words had authority. Luke 4:32   Being in some people’s presence is noteworthy. They carry themselves in such a way that it feels different. Maybe it is their incredible business acumen, charisma, or influence that draws you in. Whatever the reason, it’s unmistakable…

God is Ever Present I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving. Psalm 69:30   Thanksgiving can be a wonderful holiday – a time for reflection and for spending time with friends and family, a time to give thanks for all the blessings we have in our life. Too often though,…

God is Wisdom As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to…

God is All-Knowing As for the days of our life, they contain seventy years,          Or if due to strength, eighty years,          Yet their pride is but labor and sorrow;          For soon it is gone and we fly away. So teach us to number our days,          That we may present to You a heart of wisdom.…

God is Holy and now I bring the firstfruits of the soil that you, Lord, have given me.” Place the basket before the Lord your God and bow down before him.    Deuteronomy 26:10   In today’s hectic world, deciding what to do first can be difficult. We all know prioritizing is the key to…

God is All Knowing No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11   Have you ever felt like something was so difficult, you could not handle it any longer so you quit? Sometimes…

God is All Powerful The LORD is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does. The LORD upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. Psalms 145:13-14   If you have ever suffered defeat, you know what it feels like to pick yourself up, dust off your bruised…