Daily Devotional

Scripture: I Corinthians 13: 13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

Observation: I see this verse and I realize how little of these I have. I want great faith and to trust in God, but I fall short in my actions and thoughts. I worry each day and try to figure out what’s going to happen that it ruins my day. My thoughts are so consumed with worry I don’t express love. Without faith and hope it is imposable to show love.

Application: I need to give each day to God and trust in Him. Each day doesn’t have to be perfect or even go well, but I need to trust God that I’m in His plan. Once I know I’m doing what God wants my focus will be love.

Prayer: My Lord take the worries from my mind and fill me with the Holy Spirit that I may love unconditionally.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12: 27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.

Observation: I get so involved in my life sometimes I feel alone because of that focus. God said it wasn’t good that we are alone. I’m something much more than a man, I’m part of something so special that there is nothing more important on this earth. I’m part of the body of Christ. I need to focus on my part of the body and do it to the best of my ability.

Application: Stop being so self-centered and start getting more involved with my church. Helping make the church stronger.

Prayer: My Lord show me my part in our church so that I may glorify you.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11: [1] Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.

Observation: I wonder what example I set to others. I was talking with my boss the other day and he told me he has seen a difference in me over the last few years. He told me I seem more patient and the people around me enjoy working with me. My desire should always be the same, to fulfill the purpose God has given me.

Application: I need to be that example to others that they would see I belong to Christ. I should be more aware of my actions and how they appear to others. I need to be consistent in being a good Christian.

Prayer: My Lord show me how to become more like your son. Draw me near that others may see Jesus in me.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10: [13] No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

Observation: So often I’m tempted and I feel it’s beyond what I can handle as I try to handle it myself. It’s only when I ask for God’s help that the temptation doesn’t seem overwhelming. Then God provides an escape for me.

Application: Realize I’m not alone when I feel under pressure or tempted. God is right beside me and all I have to do is ask Him to guide me out.

Prayer: My Lord open my eyes to the temptations of this life and guide me through them.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9: [27] No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.

Observation: We can be disqualified for the prize. I feel the prize is God’s best for us but it does come with a price. Faith without works is dead being of itself. Accepting Jesus is the first step of our Christian walk. I’m here to bring others to Christ and serve my God by serving others, a slave to my Lord and Master.

Application: My body is not my own it belongs to God and I need to start using it for Him. My focus needs to be on the prize, not things of this world, but fulfilling my purpose and glorifying God.

Prayer: My Lord may I run the race each day drawing nearer to you and may I qualify for the prize.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8: [3] But the man who loves God is known by God.

Observation: I don’t know how you can’t love God when you think about who He is and what He has done for us. Our Heavenly Father who watches over us, protects us, loves us, cares for us and offered His Son for our eternal life. He deserves all we have and especially our love. His word says when we love Him, He knows us. I want to get closer, I need to love him more and put Him first in all I do.

Application: I need to wake up each day by telling my Lord, I love Him. Then throughout the day take a few moment and embrace my Father. If I draw closer to God, He’ll draw closer to me.

Prayer: I love you Lord and I want to know your will for my life better and draw nearer to you.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:24 Brothers each man, as responsible to God, should remain in the situation God called him to.

Observation: Sometimes I want to do better and not be stuck where I am. This scripture is telling me I need to be better where I am. God has put me in a place for a reason but whether I’m happy about where I am doesn’t matter. I have an obligation to God to be content because I belong to him. So, no matter where I am I need to be doing my best to accomplish God’s will.

Application: To focus on how I can serve God in each situation I’m in today. To look at each person I meet as if God was introducing us.

Prayer: My Lord thank you for where I am and use me to glorify you.