Daily Devotional

Scripture: Romans 5:5 And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit , whom he has given us.

Observation: I love that God has poured out his love into our hearts. When I was saved I didn’t love anything or any body, All I cared about was me. After I was saved God poured into my heart love, love for children, homeless and the elderly, He filled me with the Holy Spirit. I started seeing people through his eyes, it was and is so wonderful.

Application: I need to continue to let the Holy Spirit guide me and to stay away from focusing on myself and let the Holy Spirit continue to fill me with love. To reach out to others in Jesus’ name and let that love show to others.

Prayer: Dear Lord thanking for not letting me stay where I was with a hard heart and pouring your love into me. May others see your love through me may I please you and draw closer to you each day.

Scripture: Romans 4:5 However, to the man who does not work, but trusts God who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited as righteousness.

Observation: Lately my faith has been so weak. Things going on at work and all I seem to be able to do is worry. I didn’t go to my class at church because I felt sick and the sickness is from my fear. Where is my faith? God has always been faithful yet all I seem to focus on is my problems and not my God.

Application: I need to look back on my life to see how my God has been faithful to me. I need to be sure I’m in God’s will and then trust in him that he will deliver me from these troubles on His time. To draw closer to him in prayer, serving and rest in my God’s love and not what is happening in the world.

Prayer: Dear God please forgive me for my lack of faith and fear and redeem this servant of yours. Open my eyes on what your plan is for me not what my plan is. May I live a life in glory and honor to you.

Scripture: Romans 3: [22] This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference,

Observation: I do believe in my Lord Jesus Christ that he died for my sins and was risen from death that I may have eternal life. That makes me righteous in God’s eyes, even though most of the time I don’t feel very righteous.

Application: I need to trust God and to allow others to be righteous by believing in Jesus and the miracle of eternal life in heaven, or they will perish and have eternal life in Hell. A righteous man would care what would happen to others and be obedient to his Father and do his will. I need to obey God and honor my Lord and do my best to spread the word that Jesus has risen and that he loves each one of us, no matter what.

Prayer: Dear Lord I thank you for making me righteous, I am not worthy. You deserve all that I have and all that I am in service to you. Take this servant of yours and direct me on what to do in glory and honor to You.

Scripture: Romans 2: [7] To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life.

Observation: I don’t persistently do good, even though I would like to. I enjoy serving and helping others, but I don’t do it most of the time. I truly love God and do want to honor Him but I put myself first most of the time and I know I shouldn’t. I get lazy, worry about things I shouldn’t and look out for my best interest instead of seeking out the good I should be doing for God.

Application: I’m not going to be here very much longer and my opportunity to live my life in glory to God will end. I’m afraid there are going to be several people I was suppose to witness to that I didn’t because I wasn’t where I was suppose to be. I want to finish the race well but I need to stay on course. This morning I’m going to go to a meeting at church to help organize an outreach to feed the homeless and that is the path I want to be on. I have the gift of eternal life it’s time I show my appreciation to God for this priceless gift.

Prayer: Dear Lord I am unworthy of your love yet you give it to me each day. I’m in love with you, fill me with the Holy Spirit and help me show you how much.

Scripture: Romans 1:5 Through him and for his name’s sake, we received grace and apostleship to call people from among all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith.

Observation: Because of the grace God has given me and the teaching through his word I am instructed to call people to Christ. This calling comes through faith both by my spreading the gospel and for others that receive the message. My most important purpose is to draw others to Christ by my words, actions, works and the way I live my life.

Application: I need to be obedient to my calling. God has blessed me with so much and asks so little of me, yet I continue to reject my calling due to laziness and wanting things for myself. I have only so much more time left and I need to honor God with the rest of my life.

Prayer: Dear Lord increase my faith and direct me in all that I do, that I will glorify you with the rest of this life that you give me. May I draw nearer to you and please you for you are worthy of all of my love, praise and obedience.

Scripture: Acts 28:31 Boldly and without hindrance he preached the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.

Observation: That is the way I should preach the gospel boldly and without hindrance. I shouldn’t care what might happen or weigh the possibilities, Jesus told me to go out and spread the gospel period. If I’m not convincing because I’m afraid who will listen? There should be no doubt in my spirit and presentation of the gospel.

Application: To continue each day reading and praying for the power of the Holy Spirit to guide me in fulfilling my mission to bring others to Christ. To look for every opportunity to tell others about my Lord and my Savior and all He has done for me. My goal should be to fill the Kingdom with everyone within my sphere of influence.

Prayer: Dear Lord I have no power in myself, but fill me with the power of the Holy Spirit so I may do your will. You deserve all that I am so use the time you have given me to glorify you.

Scripture: Acts 27:23 Last night an angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve stood beside me and said, “Do not be afraid Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.”

Observation: This morning I woke up afraid and troubled. All I could think of was leaving this place and going home to my Father. I didn’t want to continue to be here and my mind was in turmoil. I forget that God and His angels are beside me through all that I come through in life and I’ll be here as long as God wants me here. As He wanted Paul to stand trial there are things that He has set in my life that He wants to do through me.

Application: I need to be obedient and focus on God and not the things of this world, knowing I am here for a purpose and that purpose serves God. Continue to pray and ask God for strength to live each day knowing that He is watching over me and that He will accomplish what he desires if I’m obedient.

Prayer: Dear Lord forgive me for my thoughts and my fear. Surround me with your love and angels and open my eyes to see your glory and plan for me in this life. I belong to you and want to be you faithful servant help me each day I can’t live without you.