Category: Daily Devotional

Scripture: James 2: [17] In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.

Observation: My faith and deeds are not nearly strong enough to honor my Father. My faith falters so often and my deeds should be more abundant for the mercy and blessings my Lord gives to me.

Application: A day, a moment, should not go by that I don’t show God my faith in him and at the same time I should be thinking of ways to show that faith by serving him and others in his name. I need to make a conscience effort to think of things to do that would please and honor God.

Prayer: Dear Father please increase my faith and show me how to live this life in glory and honor to you. Guide me in the things I can do to show you my love and devotion to you and draw me close.

Scripture: James 1: [5] If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

Observation: That is what I truly lack is wisdom, wisdom to make the right decisions. I always seem to be in a hurry and making the easiest decision without asking God for guidance. I have the knowledge God has given me but I don’t use it wisely at times.

Application: Before making any decision I need to pray and ask for God’s guidance. To take my time and not be in such a hurry and make sure the decision is biblical and God honoring.

Prayer: Dear Lord give me wisdom so I may live a life honoring you. There are so many things happening to me and I know you have one path that I should follow so please give me the wisdom to do what is right that I may honor you.

Scripture: Hebrews 13: [21] equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Observation: It seems I’m always trying to equip myself to do what God wants of me and I always seem to fall short. I keep trying to do everything myself, in my own power, which I’m realizing doesn’t exist. I guess I’ve always had a hard time asking for help and trusting.

Application: Allow myself to be equipped to do what God has intended me to do, who better would know what I need. That my goal each day is to accomplish what God wants accomplished and pray throughout the day for his guidance and provision. To be totally dependent on God.

Prayer: Dear Lord forgive this servant for his lack of faith. I’m eager to serve you, show me how. Equip me with what I’ll need and direct me on this journey.

Scripture: Hebrews 12: [11] No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.

Observation: I’m currently going through discipline, I think. I’ve lost my job and I’m in a place where I’m not sure what to do. I’m seeking God’s voice each day, but I’m not trusting in him. That has been my lesson each time I face adversity is that I do the right things, pray and read, but I don’t fully trust.

Application: Seek God more in these times and instead of worry, pray. Pray for understanding and listen more to hear his voice call to me. His voice came in a soft whisper to Moses. Seek quiet time with the lord and receive my disobedience of not trusting as discipline and know when the time is over there will be work for me to do, his work.

Prayer: Dear Lord forgive this servant for his lack of faith. Guide me to do what is right and just in your eyes and direct my paths.

Scripture: Hebrews 11: [6] And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

Observation: No wonder I have such a hard time pleasing God, my lack of faith. I know my Lord exists I just keep doubting what He wants to do in my life. A day doesn’t go by that I don’t worry and second guess God’s plan for me. I have every reason to have faith in God he has proven time and time again is faithfulness in my life.

Application: To trust in him totally. To come to him with how I’m feeling and leave my worries at the foot of the cross, knowing he doesn’t want me to take those burdens. To strengthen my faith by prayer and the reading of his word.

Prayer: Dear Lord I thank you for the work you have already done in this servant’s life and I thank you in advance what you are about to do. Bless this day, increase my faith that I may honor you.

Scripture: Hebrews 10: [36] You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.

Observation: I have such a hard time persevering, it is so easy for me to give up. My prayer is to do the will of the Father, yet if it takes too much effort I seem to make excuses why not to do it. The enemy knows my mind and I give in too easy instead of persevering to the promise God has given me and I know He is faithful.

Application: Make up my mind and heart that I will complete the task God has set before me and be faithful to him. To be in prayer, reading my Bible doing good works and proclaiming his love to others. Ask for his will in my life and then be silent so I may hear his answer.

Prayer: Dear Father forgive me for straying so easily. Give me strength to be the man you call me to be and open my eyes to your will for my life. May I persevere on the path you have set for me and glorify your name with the things that I do.

Scripture: Hebrews 9: [27] Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment,

Observation: Am I ready to face judgment? Have a lived a life in glory and honor to God? Unfortunately the answer is not yes and if the time was now I know it might be disappointing to hear what God would have to say. The good thing it’s not over yet and I have a day at a time to live for Christ.

Application: I need to dedicate each day for living for God and to fulfill the purpose he has created me for. To do things that honor him and that could be read back at my day of judgment pleasing to God.

Prayer: Dear Lord bless this day may it glorify you. Open my eyes to the things that are pleasing to you. When it is time may I hear the words will done good and faithful servant enter.