Category: Daily Devotional

Scripture: James 1:[6] But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.

Observation: Why would I have such a difficult time trusting God? He is faithful, loving, caring and He is my Master. He tells me in His word everything He is going to do and what He expects of me. But when I ask Him in prayer what I need, I still doubt if He is listening. God is the only one that is trustworthy and if I can’t trust Him what am I going to do.

Application: I need to stand on His word and belief without a doubt He will do what He says He will do. Instead of doubting I need to listen and watch how God will work in each situation. I need to be obedient to Him in everything that happens in my life.

Prayer: Dear Lord I believe, help me with my unbelief. You have been so faithful and loving to me and I know I don’t deserve it. Guide and help me learn more about You and what you desire for me.

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: I keep thinking I have to get it together and use my abilities to accomplish God’s will. Yet that is not the way it is, God gives me the talents and gifts and opportunities to do His will here on earth. I however have a choice whether to listen to Him or not. Unfortunately I’m sure I have missed many opportunities to honor Him, because I don’t listen or just too busy doing things my way. I worry about missing His direction and those most likely are the times He speaking to me, to get my attention.

Application: I need to be confident in knowing that God has given me everything I need to do His will and if I wait and listen to hear Him He will direct me. I need to catch myself when I worry and at that moment go to God to my Lord for guidance.

Prayer: My Lord you have equipped me and have blessed me abundantly to do Your will. Take any fear and doubt from my spirit and help me fulfill the purpose you have created your servant for.

Scripture: Hebrews 12: 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.

Observation: Each day I’m running the race my God has marked out for me and I’m coming closer to the finish each day. Each day I seem to go off course, slip and fall or just tire of the running. I do not persevere for the most part and feel it’s easier standing on the side watching instead of running, but that is not what God has created me for. I want the prize at the end knowing if I finish well I would please my creator, my Lord.

Application: I need to make running this race the priority in my life. I allow so many things to come before my walk with Christ, things that don’t last or matter when it comes to my eternal life. I need to realize the distractions that cause me to go off course in my daily race and push them off to the side where they belong and keep my eyes fixed on what my God desires of me.

Prayer: Dear Lord I need you to help me run this race each day. My mind is overwhelmed with distractions and the enemy is having too much fun with me keeping me off the path. Help me stay focused on the finish line and give me the strength and courage to run with all of my might and cross the finish line in glory to you.

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: I want to please God more than anything, yet my lack of faith at times makes that impossible. I have moments each day when my faith fails me and my thoughts turn to negativity and worry. I know God exists and that He loves me, but my actions at times deny that and people would see that and doubt my faith.

Application: My faith should be based on the love God has for me and shows me all the time. My past should be basis enough for faith, the way He saves me over and over again. I need to have faith in all situations not just some or even most, but all. The more faith I have the closer I will draw to my Father.

Prayer: Dear Lord I believe, help my unbelief and increase my faith. Fill me with the Holy Spirit and always have on my mind and heart you faithfulness in my life.

Scripture: Hebrews 10: [24] And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.

Observation: In my walk I’ve had several people help me grow closer to God. I’ve had pastors help me realize visions God has given me, brothers and sisters in Christ who encouraged me to do more for God. I’ve always felt God uses other people to speak to me and guide me along the path He has chosen. I need to give to others so they may experience the joy I have received. In a couple of weeks we will be holding a Thanksgiving dinner at the Army and Navy Academy for military families, homeless or anyone that has no place else to go. This event will help those servants understand God’s will better for their life.

Application: I need to reach more people that God has surrounded me with. I need to encourage and help them fulfill the purpose God has created them for. I need to love them more so they may see I’m sincere in helping them.

Prayer: Dear Lord help me love more. I know you love me and that I have no doubt, but I’m still a sinner and full of anger at times, help me love all those you put in my path as you love me.

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

Observation: I know Jesus died for my sins and because of that I now have a place in heaven, but there still is a judgment. I must answer to God what I have done with this life He has given me. I know what I was like before being saved and Jesus cleansed me of those sins, but what have I done since I’ve been saved? I’m not going to be here much longer, I lived most of my life, but it’s not over yet.

Application: I need to live my life in a way that I’m excited to hear what God has to say about me. I want to hear the words well done good and faithful servant and not, what have you done with the time I gave you. I don’t want to know about the people that He put in my path that I ignored and did not tell the gospel to. I want to meet the people that are in heaven because God was able to use me.

Prayer: Dear God continue to change your servant and make me more like your Son. Show me how to finish this race well and when I get to go home may I feel your warm embrace, because you are pleased with your servant.

Scripture: Hebrews 8: 11 No longer will a man teach his neighbor,
or a man his brother, saying, `Know the Lord,’
because they will all know me,
from the least of them to the greatest.

Observation: I feel I know the Lord. I study His word and how He has and is working in my life. I know what He wants of me most of the time so I have no excuse when I don’t do it, which unfortunately is too often. God makes it clear that I need to bear fruit but He could starve with the fruit I have produced for Him, He ask me to love which I do very sparingly and He ask that I put Him first, which is where He belongs, but that’s not so either. I can’t play ignorant to my Lord I must plead guilty of disobedience.

Application: I know when I stray and when I’m not obeying. I need to stay the course with my God and bear fruit, abundant fruit that He and the angels may have a banquet on the harvest. I know who my God is enough to know when I’m obedient or not and it’s time for me to be obedient always.

Prayer: Dear Lord forgive me for being such a sinner and not turning from my sinful ways. I want to be the man you deserve me to me, help me honor you with this life and to finish this race in glory and honor to You,.