Daily Devotional

Scripture: Hebrews 6: [12] We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.

Observation: That is my prayer each day that God would take this laziness away and make me useful. Of course laziness is a decision that I make and with a little will power I could overcome it. Now the others I’m to be imitating have already overcome laziness and have their heart focused on God and His will.

Application: I need to make decisions to get off my butt and get moving serving my Lord. I need to start imitating those who are honoring God with their lives and step out in faith to make a difference for the people God surrounds me with.

Prayer: Dear Lord help me please. I don’t want to be useless, but useful to You. Help wake me up and get me going in the right direction. Surround me with those who serve you in a way that pleases you and help me do the same.

Scripture: Hebrews 5:[8] Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered

Observation: All through God’s word we see all the things Jesus did and how He did them and we are amazed, yet we are called to be like Jesus. How can I be like Jesus? God doesn’t expect us to accomplish all things, but that is what we are to strive for in this world. The one thing we are all called to do is to obey God’s will. There are no excuses written in the Bible and each day we are called to ask for guidance as Jesus did.

Application: So instead of getting down when we suffer we need to be like Jesus, and obey God and instead of asking God why me, we need to say Dear Lord what do you desire. WWJD needs to be my life’s mission. If there is a time of any doubt what that might be all I need to do is read the word and pray for guidance.

Prayer: My Lord may I imitate you in this life. That no matter what happens I seek your face for guidance and be obedient to all you call me to do. That I will finish this race as you did with my head held high, knowing I live it for my Father.

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

Observation: Reading the Bible has changed my life and has given it direction and when I use it I can feel it’s power. It’s amazing how something written so long ago is so relative today. It seems as if people have changed over thousands of years, why would we still commit the same sins. It opens my eyes on how I act and when I sin. The Bible gives me a place to turn and to ask God for guidance and he shows me what to do when I read it.

Application: Continue to read every day and to do my journal. To truly study the word and put it into action every day. Use it so I may hear God’s direction for my life and then obey it and do what God calls me to do each day.

Prayer: Dear Lord I thank you for your word and your mercy and grace. Speak to me through your word and tell me what to do. Convict me of my sins and help me be obedient to you

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1 Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.

Observation: I have many thoughts, in fact I can’t seem to control what I think about. My thoughts always seem to go to something negative or to hate and anger. If I don’t decide to fix my thoughts the enemy will help direct my thinking, but if I make a decision to fix my thoughts on Jesus and try to be more like Him each day then I can draw closer to Him.

Application: I have confessed that Jesus is my Lord and Savior and now I most live that confession by putting my whole trust in Him and be the man He calls me to be. I need to fix my thoughts on Jesus and when I catch myself drifting away I must stop and repent and fix my thoughts on my Lord and what He desires of me. I know this won’t be easy so I must make the best effort I can and not give up.

Prayer: My Lord and my King help me fix my mind on you. I’m so desperately lost and my mind is constantly wandering. Help me please Lord think thoughts of you and know what you desire. For I love and trust you Lord guide me each day speaking to me so I may know your will for your servant.

Scripture: Hebrews 2: [18] Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.

Observation: Each day I’m tempted, whether to look at something on the internet that I shouldn’t, say something unkind to get back at someone, to take something that’s not mine and sin in general. I’ve used the scripture away from me Satan as it is written worship the Lord your God only. But instead of turning to Jesus right away I get caught up in my mind with things I want to do and shouldn’t and the enemy has a ball at those times.

Application: Jesus wasn’t tempted because his eyes were fixed on the Father and his will for his life, just the way mine should be. There is nothing in this world I need more than God and doing his will. First I need to stay away from temptation, fix my eyes on what I should be doing for the Lord, ask Jesus for help and lead a Godly life in glory and honor to Him. Everything I do should be for God and not for me.

Prayer: Dear Jesus I need your help each day. My mind wanders and I seek out the things I want instead of what you want for me. I’m only here because you desire me to be. Help me stay on course and bear fruit before I come home.

Scripture: Hebrews 1: [3] The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.

Observation: I read how wonderful Jesus is and all He has done for me, yet I’m called to be like Him. How can that be? Jesus nature was loving, compassionate, a servant and a reflection of God’s love on this earth. So why can’t I do that? The Word says I can do all things through Jesus if I call on Him. Jesus is the greatest that ever was or will be, but I’m called to be like Him. I know I will never reach that mark, but I need to try each day.

Application: I’m here to reflect the love of God on this earth. I need always try to be like my Lord and call on Him to help me succeed. I need to think and pray before I do anything and ask for God’s direction in all of the circumstances I encounter.

Prayer: My Lord help me reflect your love to others. Give me the compassion I need and that I would be more concerned for others than myself. That my words and actions might draw others near to you and that I will reflect your light in this world to others.

Scripture: Philemon [6] I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ.

Observation: I look back at the times I do share my faith and as I speak the Holy Spirit uses me and I get a better understanding of my faith. The Holy Spirit always brings to mind the things that the Lord has done for me that maybe I forgot or just don’t think of and my love and faith is renewed. When I’m not sharing and living my typical life my thoughts are of the world or worried about something and I don’t think of all the blessings that have been bestowed on me and I become useless to God and myself.

Application: Make more of each opportunity that is presented to me to share my faith and grow closer to God. Share with friends, co-workers and strangers the love of God and what He has done for me. Tell others the reason for my faith and the faithfulness of my Master. I have one purpose and that is to spread the gospel and bring others to the saving grace of Christ and I can do it sharing my story and my faith.

Prayer: Dear lord you have blessed me beyond measure and I thank you for your love. Guide me to live the rest of this life as a testimony of your love and grace. I need you Lord because left on my own I will slowly fall back to my lazy ways and become useless to you and to others. I love and trust you take charge of your servant.