Devotional Archives for Encouragement for Today
Max Lucado explores how our thoughts shape our lives, citing Romans 12:2 as a key verse that contrasts two types of people: those conformed to the world and those transformed by God's renewal of their minds. By understanding this concept and applying biblical tools, readers can tame their thoughts, transform their lives, and discover a new way of thinking and living with God as their Helper.
Shala Wilon shares her personal journey of learning to trust God's faithful provision, reflecting on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount and the importance of seeking first His Kingdom and righteousness. By letting go of control and dependence on self, she finds hope and healing in a world that desperately needs the hope of Jesus.
DawnCheré Wilkerson shares a powerful message about the purpose of waiting, revealing how it can be a sacred time of formation and growth in our faith, helping us to release distractions and make room for God's work in our lives. By embracing waiting as an opportunity for trust and surrender, we can become more fruitful and ready for the blessings that God has been cultivating all along.
As you seek to grow closer to Jesus, creating "holy habits" can transform your life, helping you find peace, clarity, and hope in the midst of chaos. By incorporating simple practices like prayer, Bible study, and worship into your daily routine, you'll be on a path to unrecognizable growth in just one year.
A Savior Who Stoops is a personal and powerful reflection on the transformative power of Jesus' condescension, as seen in Hebrews 4:15-16, where the author shares a heartwarming encounter with a friend who broke down in tears during an intercessory prayer. Through this experience, the author discovers that our Savior's willingness to stoop and connect with us in our weaknesses is a source of hope, mercy, and grace for our lives.
Tara Sun shares her personal struggle with burnout and overwhelm, finding solace in prioritizing time with God amidst a chaotic life. Through the lens of Scripture, she offers practical guidance on how to find rest and solitude, and live from a place of strength and fullness in Christ.
As believers, we can experience God's abundance and flourish in His presence, just like plants that receive an abundant water source, but how do we re-root our faith when doubt creeps in? By remembering God's past faithfulness, reading and pondering promises in Scripture, and dwelling in His abundant love, we can find stability and live a life of overflowing provision.
Lisa Whittle argues that many women struggle with a complicated relationship with their bodies, influenced by past traumas, health journeys, and societal expectations. She proposes a new approach to body freedom, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's whole self, including spirit, soul, and body, in order to experience true peace and liberation.
Karen Ehman shares her personal struggles and how she learned to view troubles as tools God can use for good, drawing others to Himself. By reframing our difficulties as opportunities for growth and sharing the gospel with others, we can find hope and healing in the midst of trouble.
Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal experience with deep grief and fear of death, finding comfort in Scripture's promises of victory over death and the power of Jesus' resurrection. By holding onto these truths, believers can find hope and peace even in the midst of overwhelming sorrow, and discover that death is not the end, but a passageway to eternal life.