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We Are Free In Christ
This is the fifth devotion in the Holding On By Faith Devotional Series: We Are Free In Christ. Today we’re exploring the area of holding on to truth about ourselves and our future, when the enemy tries to sow seeds of doubt in our minds. Focus verse “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 Devotion Jesus has purchased my freedom. He has purchased your freedom. We are free! Isn’t this a beautiful truth? A truth we can dwell on today, even as we experience struggles and hardships of many…
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God Is Our Refuge
This is the fourth devotion in the Holding on By Faith Devotional series: God is our refuge. Today we’re looking at seasons of life where we experience deep pain and how we can turn to God for His presence and comfort. God is Our Refuge – Focus Verse “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 Devotion Sometimes we go through seasons in life where all we can feel is heartache. And in those moments, we feel like we’re alone. We can’t feel God’s presence or peace – just turmoil and despair. Our expectations and dreams for the future have been smashed into smithereens.…
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Do Not Be Anxious
This is the first devotion in the Holding on By Faith Devotional Series on the blog and today we’re looking at a command given to us in scripture: do not be anxious! Focus verse “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 Devotion In seasons of life when we are just holding on by a thread, often anxiety can completely engulf us as we envision ourselves being caught by our circumstances. It’s common in these situations…
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Just Say The Word
This is the fifth devotion in the Seeing By Faith Devotional Series: Just Say The Word. Today’s devotion focuses on believing in God’s word first, before we see an outworking in our circumstances. Focus verse “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.” Matthew 8:8 Devotion Often, our lack of faith is related to one thing. We can’t see any outward evidence of what we’re praying for. Yet, God wants us to have the kind of faith that believes in God’s promise first, which then leads to an outworking in reality. God wants us to…
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Trust In The Lord
This is the third devotion in the Seeing By Faith Devotional Series and today we’re looking at trust in the Lord. Focus verse “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 Devotion As human beings, we often lean on our own bird’s-eye view of things when we think about the future. We see limits; not possibilities. We think that certain things can only come about in specific ways. For instance, in our worldly mindset, we think that to gain money, we need a secure job. Or that…
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Not By Sight!
As Christians, we walk by faith, not by sight. What does that mean, though? How can we walk by faith? This is the second devotion in the Seeing By Faith Devotional Series. Not By Sight Focus verse “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” – 2 Corinthians 5:7 Devotion The Christian life is not about deciding to have faith in Jesus one day, and then maintaining the same amount of faith forever. The Christian life is a journey. We grow in faith as we walk through life with Jesus by our side. Faith is a dynamic and organic current that transforms us from the inside out. Walking by faith…
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Faith Is The Conviction Of Things Not Seen
This is the first devotion in the Seeing By Faith Devotional Series and today’s devotion is about the assurance of things hoped for and conviction of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). My prayer is that this devotion blesses your life. May God’s grace and peace be with you as you read and meditate. Faith Is The Conviction Of Things Not Seen Focus verse Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.– Hebrews 11:1 Devotion When I was younger in the Christian faith, I used to see faith as a one-time experience of putting your hope in Christ for salvation. Now I no longer…
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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…
