Devotional Archives for Encouragement for Today
Dr. Joel Muddamalle shares a personal journey of discovering the importance of rest in his life, highlighting how living without it can lead to exhaustion and burnout. By incorporating God's rhythm of rest into their weekly routines, Dr. Muddamalle's family has found peace and tranquility, learning to live an unhurried existence that fuels and energizes them.
Elizabeth's story in Luke 1 reminds us that God's timing is perfect, even when we can't understand why He chooses to fulfill His promises at a particular moment. By trusting in God's plan and remaining submitted to Him, we can find peace and joy, even in the midst of waiting seasons.
When Christmas feels broken, it's easy to lose hope and feel like God is absent. However, as Psalm 16:8 reminds us, "I know the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me." In this heart-wrenching yet hopeful devotional, Tracie Miles shares her personal struggle after a divorce and how she found comfort in God's presence during the holiday season. As we navigate our own struggles, whether it's a recent separation or an ongoing challenge, we can draw strength from David's words in Psalm 16. By refocusing on God's presence and promises, we can find peace and joy even in the midst of heartache.
Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal struggle with feeling abandoned by God, but finds comfort in Psalm 23, which reminds us that our Shepherd will never lead us carelessly and always leads us intentionally for His name's sake. By holding fast to the promises of Scripture and trusting in Jesus as our author and finisher of faith, we can find hope and peace even in the darkest valleys.
When life's storms rage on, Jesus whispers, "Take My hand. I will carry you through." In this powerful devotional, Bonnie Gray shares a personal story of being caught in a thunderstorm and finds solace in God's peace, reminding us that we aren't in control but He is.
Crystal Paine shares a powerful message about the true nature of Jesus' birth, highlighting that He came to save and heal those who are brokenhearted, not just the righteous. By embracing our imperfections and messiness, we can find rest and hope in Him, and discover the beauty of God's love for us as revealed in the Christmas story.
As a mother, Jamie Ivey shares her heart's desire for her children to love God and others, reflecting on the example of Jesus' growth in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man. Through her personal story and biblical reflection, Ivey invites readers to join her in partnering with moms around the world who want their children to flourish in their faith.
Beth Knight shares a personal reflection on the promises of God's restoration and renewal, drawing from Revelation 21:1-4, where Jesus says "Behold, I am making all things new." As she navigates her own brokenness and loss, Knight finds hope in the promise that God is using suffering to redeem it for our good and His glory.
Sharon Jaynes shares a powerful personal story about facing bullies and feeling overwhelmed, but finds strength in the words of the prophet Elisha, who told his servant that "those who are with us are more than those who are with them." In this devotional, Jaynes explores how we can trust God's heavenly host to surround us, even when we can't see it. Sharon Jaynes invites readers to pray for their children and themselves, trusting in the power of God's angels to guard and protect them.
As we gaze up at the night sky, we are reminded of God's grand design and the awe-inspiring miracles that occur every day. In this Christmas season, let us rediscover our wonder and reverence for the great God who made a way for all who believe to come to Him through the promise of Jesus Christ.