Daily Devotional

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you

Observation: I lived with my anxiety every day. It used to rule my life. It kept me in a state of depression most of my life. My life is so different now with Christ, but I still hold on to my anxiety. Jesus wants to cast out my anxiety, not because He feels He has to, but because He loves me. He doesn’t want me to suffer anymore.

Application: I need to let go of my worries and stop living with them. It takes up too much of my time, time that should be devoted to God. When anxiety comes, I need to pray immediately and give it to my Lord and Savior.

Prayer: Oh, dear Lord help me cast this anxiety out of my life and fill it with your love.

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in it’s various form,

Observation: God has blessed me with some specific gifts. I know what they are and how they bless others. The best use of my gifts is as a servant, serving others. At times I want to be more than a servant I want to be important in the eyes of others, but Jesus showed me being a servant is the most important thing in His eyes

Application: I need to realize I’m here for a purpose and that is to fulfill God’s will. He has given me gifts and abilities to serve others in his name and that should be my top priority.

Prayer: My Lord humble this servant that I may serve others in your name. May my light be bright in this world pointing to You.

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give a reason for the hope that you have, But do this with gentleness and respect.

Observation: I never thought of being prepared to give an answer why Christ makes a difference in my life. God works in us but He expects us to do some work also. I should prepare for any situation that may come up for the reason of my faith and the change in my life And trust the Holy Spirit will speak through me.

Application: I need to meditate on all Christ has done for me where I would be without Him and how He speaks to me. Give a reason why I know He lives and be prepared with scriptures that will help others,

Prayer: My Lord give me wisdom to prepare to do your will in spreading the gospel. Open the door today that I may give a good testimony to someone of your love.

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.

Observation: I wonder if my life is apparent to others that I belong to Christ. Sometimes I get impatient, make sarcastic remarks or I’m burdened with decisions and worry, then walk around with my head down.

Application: I need to put my love and desire to please God above everything. I should show others through my actions, I’m a child of God, a follower of Jesus so others can see the joy I have and want to know more about my Lord.

Prayer: My God open my heart to show others how much you mean to me. May there be no doubt of my love for you.

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8 though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy.

Observation: My life before Christ had no joy or purpose. When I received Jesus as my Lord and Savior, my life changed almost immediately. My joy came from serving, because I know it pleased Him. I may not see Him, but I feel His spirit and He is always with me. I do love Him and believe He fills me with a glorious joy.

Application: Even though I pray in the morning and night I need to stop during the course of the day and get with Jesus. Just to meditate a moment on what He has done for me and what He means to me and feel that joy throughout the day.

Prayer: My Lord, I do love you and believe in you. May your servant show that love to you today by showing it to others in your name.

Scripture: James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you might be healed The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective

Observation: Most of my life I kept to myself not discussing anything personal not even with my wife and family. The Lord has surrounded me with Christian brothers and sisters, yet I still have a hard time talking to them about what is really going on in my life. God calls me to confess to my brothers and sisters and He will use them to speak to me I need their prayers as they need mine. God wants us joined as a family and will use us in this way.

Application: I need to be more open has I confess my sins to God. I need to be open to the person I might have sinned against or to pray with a friend so God may speak and guide me.

Prayer: My Lord may I pray with others in your name to draw us closer to you and each other.

Scripture: James 4:17 Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins.

Observation: I think I only sin when I do something bad. I think of how many times I can do good in a day, but because of laziness or just lack of concern I don’t. The times I can reach out to somebody in Christ’s name and share the gospel I avoid because of embarrassment.

Application: If I realize every time I don’t do good when I can I sin. I need to realize it’s Not doing what is right is just as sinful as doing wrong will help me do better. I will go out and look for ways to do good making my Father proud.

Prayer: My Lord open my eyes to see the good you want me to do. Give me the strength and discipline to serve you and others each day.