Devotions
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Take Every Thought Captive!
This is devotion number six in the Walking By Faith Devotional Series: Take Every Thought Captive. And today we’re looking at taking our thoughts captive to make them obedient to Christ. Walking By Faith – Take Every Thought Captive Focus verse “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:5 Devotion Does it seem like there’s a war in your mind sometimes? That’s because it’s true, we are at war. Yet, this war is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers. In his second letter to…
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Fighting The Good Fight
This is devotion number five in the Walking By Faith Devotional Series and today we’re looking at fighting the good fight of faith amidst trials. Today’s focus verse is from Paul’s second letter to Timothy (2 Timothy 4:7) in which Paul states his confidence in having finished the race and kept the faith. Fighting The Good Fight Focus verse “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 Devotion Walking by faith is a fight. A fight against the flesh, the world, and the enemy. A fight that requires superhuman strength in moments of turmoil, pain, and darkness. Since this…
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Faith And Good Works
This is the fourth devotion in the Walking By Faith Devotional Series and today we’re looking at the link between faith and works! Today’s focus verse is Ephesians 2:10 and we’re going to see how walking by faith is a good work. Faith And Good Works Focus verse For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 Devotion Usually when I think of good works, things like giving food to the poor, or helping the needy spring to mind. Yet, walking by faith is itself a good work. Faith pleases the Father’s heart. So much…
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Without Faith It’s Impossible To Please Him
This is the third devotion in the Walking By Faith Devotional Series on the blog. In today’s devotion, we look at a key verse in Hebrews chapter 11 – the famous hall of faith chapter. I encourage you to read the entire chapter, when you can, and notice how the heroes of faith walked by faith. Ok, but for now, let’s look at the focus verse, which clarifies what it means to have faith. Without Faith It’s Impossible To Please Him Focus verse “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who…
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Walking Through The Valley Of Despair
This is the second devotion in the Walking By Faith devotional series here on the blog. In today’s devotion, we’re going to explore how we walk by faith when we go through the valleys of life. Today’s focus verse is an encouragement to keep us believing in God’s presence and care in our lives. Walking Through The Valley Of Despair Focus Verse “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” – Psalm 23:4 Devotion This Bible focus verse may seem strange in a devotion about walking by faith,…
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The Righteous Shall Live By Faith
Today I’m sharing the first devotion in the Walking By Faith Devotional Series over here on the blog. Today’s devotion is a reflection on Romans 1:17. I’ve also included some questions for you to meditate on, and a short prayer. (I encourage you to read and meditate on these before you pray!) So, let’s get into today’s devotion 🙂 The Righteous Shall Live By Faith Focus verse For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” Romans 1:17 Devotion In our walk with God, we not only step out in faith and grow in faith, but…
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Onto The Water
Today I’m sharing the second devotion in the Stepping Out In Faith Devotional Series on the blog and podcast called: Onto The Water. This devotion focuses on the story of Peter walking on water towards Jesus from Matthew 14. Onto The Water Focus verse Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. – Matthew 14:29 Devotion One of the amazing highlights of this account of faith, falter and rescue is how Peter trusted in Jesus enough to get down from the boat and actually start walking on water. When I picture it, I see a rough sea, howling winds, and perhaps rain.…
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The Testing
Today I’m sharing a devotion for mothers based on James 1:2-3 about how God tests our faith in order to help us grow. This should actually come as an encouragement to us, because it means God cares enough about our faith that He allows us to experience hard situations. We must also remember that God doesn’t send us into hardships on our own. He is with us every step of the way. Ok, so let’s look at today’s devotion. The Testing Focus verse Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. James…
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Grace-Based Parenting
Hi mama! Today I’m sharing a devotion called Graced-Based Parenting, which is part of my devotional book, Beautiful Truth – A 21-Day Devotional For Mothers. So here goes today’s devotion. Grace-Based Parenting Focus verse For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.—Ephesians 2:8-9 Devotion One day in 2014, when Abby was around six months old, I took her with me shopping. As it was an oven-hot day, I’d dressed Abby in only a dress and a nappy. While I strolled around the shop with Abby…
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Mama, Don’t Grumble – Praise!
Do everything without grumbling! Seems pretty hard, right? Yet, it is possible when we walk in God’s Holy Spirit. Let’s look at some key truths we need to grow in. Focus Verse Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky. (Philippians 2:14-15) Devotion Mama, I know what it’s like! I grumble when I have a list of things to do. When I have to wash the floor because my kids spilt juice. Or clean the sink because it’s full of toothpaste (again). I grumble because so…
