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Daily Devotion January 11, 2025

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Marie’s daily verse:In my distress, I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and set me free. The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me? (Psalm 118:5-6).

DAILY DEVOTION, January 11, 2025

“Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name. 15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him (Psalm 91:14-15)

The news fills our minds with dangers: fires out of control in California, murders, rapes, wars, terrorists, accidents, earthquakes, floods, typhoons, tornados, sickness… The list of dangerous things we face is long. Christians are impacted by these dangers, as are unbelievers, with one difference. God is with us. He often delivers us from danger. Or He gives us the strength to endure danger. I love the promise in Psalm 91. God promises to be with us in times of trouble. Those times come to us all. Does it make any difference to know that God is with us? It makes all the difference in the world! Does it make any difference to know that God knows what we are going through and that He cares? It makes all the difference in the world! Some go through life without faith. I pity them. I don’t know how they survive. I prefer to hold on to God’s promise, “I will be with (you) in trouble.”

Thank You, Father, for Your promise to be with me when life is hard. Your unfailing love is my anchor. I know I can always depend on You when all else fails. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen. 

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Devotions are back after computer issues. Hope you enjoy

Marie’s daily verse:  Christ suffered for our sins once for all time. He never sinned, but he died for sinners to bring you safely home to God. He suffered physical death, but he was raised to life in the Spirit (1 Peter 3:18). 

DAILY DEVOTION, November 14, 2024

 Daniel knelt, prayed, and praised his God three times that day, just like he always did (Daniel 6:10).

While Daniel’s prayer practice is not necessarily ours, this verse has some wisdom we can imitate. First, it reminds us to keep our priorities in order throughout the day by checking in regularly with our heavenly Father. We must stop our various earthly activities and pray, remembering to praise God for His many blessings. This practice will help us stay on track spiritually. Daniel did not do this occasionally. It was his regular practice and a critical factor in his spiritual growth and resilience in facing challenges.

We don’t know how much time Daniel spent in prayer. It’s not the duration of Daniel’s prayers that’s significant, but rather the habit of frequent communication with God. Could many of our earthly struggles stem from our neglect of this vital practice? While God is self-sufficient, we are dependent on Him. As my Weight Watchers leader wisely said, ‘We always find time for what we truly desire.’ Could you, too, find regular moments in your day to connect with God? Setting reminders on your phone could be a helpful tool.

Lord, I humbly acknowledge that I often allow the busyness of life to distract me from prayer. I earnestly seek Your assistance in making prayer a consistent and integral part of my day. I am deeply grateful for Your countless blessings, especially for Jesus, my Savior. In His name, I offer this prayer. Amen.

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Marie’s daily verse:I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in Him I will trust. “

 (Psalm 91:2).

DAILY DEVOTION, March 8, 2024

Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and thankful heart (Colossians 4:2).

Paul admonishes us to devote ourselves to prayer. “Devote” refers to godly people who take their prayer life very seriously. They are alert to what is happening in the world and pray with a thankful heart. Those who believe in the power of prayer demonstrate their faith by praying daily. They are devoted to prayer. They continually pray over the world situation and their immediate needs. When a problem pops up, they pray. They have confidence that God hears and answers their prayers. When we pray occasionally, are we devoted to prayer? When we seldom pray, do we really believe in the power of prayer? God admonishes us to pray. If God wants us to pray, prayer is effective and powerful. Make use of prayer every day.

Father, I thank You that we can draw near to You anytime and ask whatever we will. Thank You for hearing us and for answering our prayers. In Jesus’ name, Amen.