Devotional Archives for Your Daily Bible Verse
I made a decision years ago not to let bitterness consume me. Some days, it’s hard… really hard. Some days, it’s a challenge to remember the forgiveness He pours out on me, the forgiveness I’m expected to give others. But it’s the right way, the best way, the only way.
There is a word in the Bible that I’m so glad is there. I’ve come back to it again and again over the years. I have said many times, “Yeah! That’s the word for it. That’s what I’m feeling right now.”
If you, like multitudes of others, believe not choosing God’s way is choosing your own way, you are misinformed.
Like physical fruit needs time to grow, the fruit of the Spirit will not ripen in our lives overnight.
As Christians, we often struggle with setting our affections on earthly things, but Philippians 3:17-20 reminds us that our true citizenship is in heaven and our ultimate hope lies there. By knowing this truth and prioritizing the kingdom of God, we can live a life of joy and faithfulness, even in the midst of tension between our earthly and heavenly responsibilities.