Daily Devotional

Scripture Galatians 4:6 And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!”

Observation: I remember when I received Jesus as my Lord and Savior. It’s been over twenty years now. Each day I try to learn more about my Lord and Father and walk closer to them. As my knowledge grows so does my relationship with my Father. God used to be distant, but now I see Him as a loving Father and I can call him Dad.

Application: I need to continue to go out and be about my Father’s business. Doing his will is the best way to understand and grow closer to Him. When it is time to go home I want to know that I will be welcomed in my Father’s house and to be able to draw near to Dad.

Prayer Dear Father thank you for all you do for me. Help me grow a little closer to you today as I walk and open doors that You want me to walk through. I love you Dad can’t wait to come home.

Scripture Galatians 3:2 This only I want to learn from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

Observation: I received the spirit with my confession of faith in Jesus. I received him with my mind and heart and the Holy Spirit began to change me. Good works did not save me, but after receiving the Holy Spirit I felt called to do them. I’m building up rewards that will be cashed in when I get home. I would never have done these good works if it wasn’t for the Holy Spirit guiding me, but I receive the credit for doing them.

Application: I need to increase my faith each day and strengthen it by remembering all that God has done for me. Continue to listen to the Holy Spirit and allow Him to guide me. My purpose here is to glorify God and to help lead others to him. May that always be my priority each day as I continue to walk in this world.

Prayer My Lord, I ask you to increase my faith each day and use me to do your will. Put others in my path as I walk this morning that need to hear from you. May I be a good ambassador for you, you deserve my best.

Scripture Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.

Observation: More and more I can see Christ living in me and I’m no longer the sinner I use to be. When I received Jesus as my Lord and Savior I started to change, dying to my old self and becoming a new creation in Christ. As time goes on, I’m getting closer to my Lord and Farther and away from the old life I use to live. The more I see God working in my life the stronger my faith becomes.

Application: Each day I want to change to be closer to my Lord and I want my faith to grow. To do this I need to know his word and his love for me. He suffered so that I might be saved.

Prayer My Lord thank you for your sacrifice and for filling me the Holy Spirit. Continue to change me into your image. I know it can’t happen in this life time, but each day is an opportunity to be more like You.

Scripture Galatians 1:8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed.

Observation: I’ve seen other religions being preached that aren’t the actual gospel. Some people at the beach were preaching mother god, Mormons and Jehovah witnesses, but even those who call themselves Christians modify the gospel to what they desire. There always seems to be a new twist in God’s word to keep up with modern times. There are so many different translations that may water down the word, but we need to search the scripture for ourselves and allow the Holy Spirit guide us.

Application: Continue to read God’s word and meditate on it. Do not pick and choose scripture but search for God’s meaning. Be careful of false teachings and stand strong in what God has put on my heart. Stay close in prayer to my Lord and do what I’m commanded to do and then share with others.

Prayer My Lord speak to your servant and show me the way. Guide my steps on my journey today and put those in my path that need to hear your gospel as you intended. Thank you for using me and may I be faithful always.

Scripture 2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.

Observation: There are things we need to do to be at peace. We can’t be anxious, unloving, have scattered thoughts, not be in communion with God and expect to be at peace. Our peace comes from God so we need to be focused on Him doing His will for our life because only God can give us peace and knowing God’s will, will make us complete.

Application: My mind wanders often and when it wanders away from God, I find myself anxious and lost. I need to stay focused on why I’m here, and I’m not here for me, but I’m a servant of God. I need God with me all of the time, I need His love and peace so that I may share it with others.

Prayer Good morning, Lord I look forward to spending the day with you again. Be with me, guide me and use me to do your will. Put me in the path of someone that needs to hear from you today and may you enjoy your day with me today.

Scripture 2 Corinthians 12:9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Observation: I tell others that I still suffer from depression and I believe that is God’s will for me. I’m able to control it through prayer and God has given me a calming spirit. I believe God doesn’t take it away so that I need to stay near and that I still can relate to those I speak to that are suffering from it. It is also a great reminder that God’s grace is sufficient no matter what I’m going through. I know He loves me, He’s in control of my life and this place isn’t my home I have a home with Him forever.

Application: I need to stay focused on my Lord and my purpose here. No matter what might come my way I need to know I have all I need in Christ. God will guide me through any storm I just need to follow him and receive his amazing grace.

Prayer Dear Lord be with me today as I walk. Give me the knowledge and wisdom to do what is of you. I receive your grace in my life and may I show that grace to others in your name.

Scripture 2 Corinthians 11:14 And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light.

Observation: Paul was discussing false teachers as he spoke to the church. Today there are so many and they twist the word of God the way they desire. They come as Satan did as an angel of light preaching the word, but it’s not the word of God. We can’t depend on pastors and ministers for our knowledge we need to get in the word of God and discover for ourselves what God is telling us. When the time comes, we will not have excuses why we didn’t obey His word He gave to us personally.

Application: There are so many subtle changes some make to the word. Today a brother wrote a text arguing that there are no rewards we can earn for heaven, even though Jesus spoke of them frequently. We can all agree to disagree and we’ll all find out at the end of this life, but I want to get my answers through prayer and God’s word.

Prayer My Lord help me study your word each day. Please take away any distractions and put on my heart what you want me to learn. I want to be ready when you come for me and be that faithful servant you require me to be.