In Your presence is fullness of joy. — Psalm 16:11 NASB “I need a leaf blower. But for people.” I chuckled when I saw that line on a tea towel — and I think Warren Wiersbe might have laughed too. “People” represent one of four joy stealers the Bible scholar identifies in his commentary on…
Get Out of Your Head OBS Week 2 — Make the Shift
We have to figure out what it is that we love more than God. What is the thing we’re chasing? ~ Jennie Allen What do you think about all the time? A friend of mine spent about ten years absolutely obsessed with the goal of making a million dollars in a year in her business.…
The God of All Comfort
O Lord, You have searched me and You know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; You perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; You are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue You know it completely, O Lord…. Search…
Believe: Identity and Joy
Identity in Christ If we are children, then we are heirs — heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in His sufferings in order that we may also share in His glory. — Romans 8:17 The Waltons… The Du Ponts… These are some of the wealthiest families in the world, and…
Time for Joy
Time for Joy Rejoice always. — 1 Thessalonians 5:16 If you’re waiting for everything in life to be perfect in order to begin rejoicing, then here’s a rather disappointing spoiler alert: life will never be all sunshine and roses; thorns and clouds will always make an appearance. Jesus said it this way, In this world…
Thankful Thursday: A Spirit of Thankfulness
Throughout the month of November, Devotionals Daily will be celebrating Thankful Thursday! Join us every Thursday as we meditate on all of God’s rich blessings in our lives and spend time expressing thankfulness to Him. Prepare your own personal Thankful List, or get our free downloadable Thanksgiving Bible Verses and create a blessings jar that you can…
My Precious Promises
“I have learned the secret of being happy at any time in everything that happens.”—Philippians 4:12 (ICB) Most people feel happy when things are going right for them. And they feel sad or frustrated when things are not going so well. They believe their happiness depends on what is happening around them at the time.…