Daily Devotional

Scripture: John 4: 34 “My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.

Observation: That is what I should be doing for nourishment, doing the will of the Father. The most important thing and the reason of my existence is to fulfill what God has created me to do.

Application: Start feeding myself more of God’s word and focusing on what God desires me to do, instead of what I want to do.

Prayer: Dear Lord I am yours, open my eyes and direct this servant in fulfilling your desires in my life.

Scripture: John 3: [30] He must become greater; I must become less.

Observation: I was in church this morning thinking how wonderful it would be to be noticed for the things I’ve done. I imagine the Pastor calling me up and having me tell others of the different ways I serve to motivate them to serve. How egotistical is that? I’m suppose to be praising and lifting up the name of God and I’m daydreaming about exalting myself. That is the way I live my life wanting recognition instead of recognizing my Lord and Savior to others.

Application: I need to become less and God needs to become greater in my life and it needs to be obvious to those around me. If anything good should come from me God needs to get the credit.

Prayer: Dear Lord may I lift up your Holy Name and glorify you. Humble this servant of yours and may I serve you with all my heart.

Scripture: John 2: 17 His disciples remembered that it is written: “Zeal for your house will consume me.”

Observation: Do I have zeal for God’s house? We attend church and serve but I’m just as ready to criticize more then to honor my church home. Currently I’m thinking of looking for a new church because of the things that are going on. My concern should be how am I doing at my church as far as making it better.

Application: I need to make a commitment to do something at my church to make it better. I need to serve in a ministry or start a new one. I need to be lifting up my church instead of tearing it down.

Prayer: My Lord use the gifts and abilities you have given me to bless your church. I’m here to serve not whine.

Getting Over Depression Journal

Scripture: John 1: – [13] children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.

Observation: When I was born again it was a totally new life. The sins I did before I couldn’t do, the change in my heart, the softening, love for others. It was almost instantaneous. God directed as a new child yet He continues to allow me to make choices. I wish He would just take over completely.

Application: I need to live my life as the child of the all powerful creator. I have a new legacy to live up to and I should be introducing others to my Dad.

Prayer: Dear Father make me a chip off the old block. May others see the family resemblance and want to be part of the family.

Getting Over Depression Journal

Scripture: Luke 24: [53] And they stayed continually at the temple, praising God.

Observation: They were continually praising God. I have that same opportunity to continually praise God. God called my body His temple. With my actions, thoughts and words I can choose to praise God. How I treat others and spend my resources and time is another way to praise Him. All day long I have opportunities to stop and pray and thank Him.

Application: Be more aware each day how to spend my time in praising God. Each action should honor Him and look for ways today to please and praise my Creator.

Prayer: Dear Lord may I praise your holy name by the things I do this day. May you be in the center of my thoughts and actions.

Getting Over Depression Journal

Scripture: Luke 23: [34] Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.

Observation: God forgave me even though I didn’t know what I was doing, which is most of the time. Most of my life I didn’t know and consistently sinned against God. Yet even though I gave up on myself He never gave up on me. I belong to God now, yet I still stumble into sin and I know He forgives me.

Application: It’s time I forgive others and receive them the way God has received me, with open arms. To live my life with my eyes wide open and realizing what I’m doing and doing it to glorify God.

Prayer: Dear Lord give me the heart of Jesus. A kind and compassionate heart may I sin no more and honor you.

Getting Over Depression Journal

Scripture: Luke 22: [42] “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.”

Observation: I’m always asking God to take the cup (pain) away from me, but do I do His will? I don’t like to be uncomfortable or in pain or sometimes I just want to do what I want. I will grow closer to God when I go through the trials and tribulations then just trust in Him and keep my eyes open to what He wants of me.

Application: Instead of focusing on God taking the cup from me, I should concentrate on doing His will. In all I do, especially the difficult tasks, I need to seek God’s will in my life.

Prayer: My Lord increase my faith and open my heart to do your will in my life. May I complete the task you set for me and glorify your name.