Category: Daily Devotional

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:[18] And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

Observation: Some days I wonder if I’m being transformed to be more like Christ or if I’m drifting away. My heart is to do the will of the Father which is being like Christ so others can see that, but still too often I’m engulfed in this world and worry about myself and the things around me. It’s sad God wants to transform me and I don’t need to do much but sit still and listen to what He desires of me, instead I look away too often and go the way of the world.

Application: I need to focus on my Lord and His desires for my life. He has given me all that I need to show His glory in my life to others. I need to prioritize my life so that God is first and live each day showing His love through my life to others. Time is running out and I have a task to do for my King and that is what my focus should be.

Prayer: My Lord may your glory shine through me to touch others in this place. Help me reach the goal you set before me and to bring others into your Kingdom. I’m your servant, your slave, please command me each day to do your will in my life.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:[11] in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.

Observation: We know that Satan prowls around like a lion to see who he can devour. We know he wants the worst for us and make us ineffective in doing God’s work. He is not going to let us alone and will use whatever means it will take to stop us and cause us pain. We should never be surprised when we step out to bring God’s children closer to Him that the enemy will be right there to try to stop us.

Application: Be prepared to face opposition when we try to touch others with God’s love. If we are prepared we can handle the situation with strength knowing that God is with us, but if we are taken by surprise our focus will no longer be on God but on our circumstances. I need to persevere because that is what God is calling me to do, so do I listen to the enemy or be obedient to my Lord?

Prayer: Dear Father I am weak and I know your strength is shown in weakness. Be with me each day and help me live a life that is honoring to you. Give me the courage to face opposition and mark my path with success in touching the lives of others in your name.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1 [4] who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.:

Observation: I use this scripture when I’m speaking of the testimony God has given me, that the pain of my past is no longer painful, because there is a purpose for it. That the comfort God has given me through my trials is now a useful tool in His hands to touch the lives of others. It’s amazing a life I hated before my Lord entered my life, a life I tried to end over and over again is now being used to open the eyes of others to my Lord. Now this life I hated I wouldn’t change for anything and would suffer it all over again to be where I am now, usable for God.

Application: To continue using my testimony for God’s glory and not give up. To touch as many lives as I can with what God has done for me and to make a difference in the kingdom of God. Only God knows who will be touched by my testimony of His love. May it strengthen those who know Him and draw the ones that don’t. My most precious asset is my testimony and it be used to help others on their journey before I go home.

Prayer: Dear Lord I thank you for your comfort, for not giving up on this sinner and I ask you to direct my life that this testimony will be used for your glory. Direct me each day and draw me nearer to you.

Scripture: 1Corinthians 16:13 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.

Observation: Today Teri and I are going out to witness at the beach I don’t know why it is such a scary proposition, but I’m nervous. I know it is what God commands all of us to do and I should stand firm on His commands and have faith whatever might happen is of God. I don’t have the courage or strength within me, but I know God will give it to me as I call on Him to fulfill His purpose in my life.

Application: I need to have faith that today is ordained by God and when Teri and I go in faith to witness to His children that He will grant our ways with success. Not only today but in all things that are God’s will I need to trust in Him that He will work things out and no matter what the outcome may seem to be that He is pleased with my obedience.

Prayer: Dear Father bless all that go out today to touch the lives of others in your name. May we speak boldly about our love for you and that you will be pleased. Put the words in our heart that we may witness successfully to your children and draw them to you. I know you want none to perish may we do our part today to draw others to you.

Scripture: 1Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

Observation: That is what I want to do give myself fully to the work of the Lord, but I fall very short. I barely work part time for my Lord and I know there is so much to do. My work for the Lord seems to be put on the back burner until I have time and maybe nothing else to do. I’m struggling a little bit about going out and witnessing this Saturday with the church, because I’m thinking I can do something else more enjoyable with that time. What else can be more worthwhile and satisfying?

Application: I know I’m busy at times but instead of God being last on my agenda He needs to be first. God’s work is more important than my relaxation and I should be excited for an opportunity to fulfill the purpose He has created me for. This Saturday I need to stand firm in honoring my Lord and show others how much I love my God. Each day I should be giving myself to the work of the Lord and incorporating that work with whatever I’m doing.

Prayer: Dear Lord strengthen your servant and give me peace in my mind that I will be focused on serving you. I want to serve you with all of my heart, but I get in my own way. Take charge and guide me I freely give you this life as a living sacrifice, may it be Holy and pleasing to you.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:[4] He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.

Observation: Prophesy is telling others about our God. To stand up and say what we believe, to witness to others to build up the church. I have an opportunity to prophesy with my church on Saturday. A group of us will go to the beach and stand before non-believers and prophesy our believes to draw them to God. This is what we will do by faith, praying that the Holy Spirit will speak through us and touch hearts.

Application: I have a choice whether to go or not. It’s so easy to do nothing I need strength to make the commitment to obey God. I need to tell other not just this coming Saturday, but everyday be a good witness so others may see the hope of Jesus and make the decision that will alter their lives forever.

Prayer: My Lord give me the courage to go this Saturday. Help me make the decision to go and spread your Word among all that we meet. Speak through your servant and touch the hearts of those that don’t know you. May I be obedient to you.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:[5] It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

Observation: This chapter talks about love what it is and what it isn’t. Unfortunately all the things love is not, I am. I find myself being rude at work and sometimes with my wife, I am always looking out for my best interest, I become angry very easily and I do keep records of people that wronged me. The word says God is love and my goal is to become more like Him, yet I keep going in the opposite direction.

Application: I need to calm down and stop letting everything bother me so much. I’m called to love and I need to focus on doing that in every situation. It doesn’t matter what others do to me I’m here to love and be a representative of God’s. I need to get rid of this selfishness and humble myself to others in glory and honor to God.

Prayer: Dear Lord please do a work in me. Calm my spirit and rid me of this anger I feel most of the time and fill my heart with love, the love you desire me to have and that I will represent your Son on this earth and help draw others closer to you.