Category: Daily Devotional

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

Observation: I’ve been struggling so much lately and I’m so anxious for nothing. I feel like a fool and a coward. I know it’s Satan messing in my head, but I can’t seem to stop worrying. My faith is weak and instead of standing firm I waiver back and forth.

Application: I need to realize who is getting to me and I need to stand firm in my faith and the love of Jesus. I know I don’t have strength in myself, but I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Prayer: Dear Lord strengthen me and open my eyes to your power in my life. May I focus on you and Your Word and not what I see in this world.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 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: I was just talking to Teri about the CIA and not sure which way to go. I wrote Pastor Mike a letter asking for his guidance. It’s been awhile since I did anything for God or His children. It’s just too easy to do nothing, but that’s not what God is calling me to do otherwise He would just take me home.

Application: I need to start getting busy doing the work God has called me to do. I shouldn’t wait for anyone else but just get going and do what He has called me to do. I need to get back in the race and off the sidelines.

Prayer: Dear Lord I need your strength to accomplish what you call me to do. Take this laziness away and get me busy honoring you. May I hear the words, well done good and faithful servant.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14 [12] So it is with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church.

Observation: How am I using my gifts or am I using them at all? God has given me spiritual gifts and earthly talents to use for His glory. God loves the church and that would make sense to use those gifts to build up the church and my fellow believers. Used together with the body of Christ we can do anything in His name and especially bring others to know Him.

Application: Start using the gifts God has given me within the church. Stop waiting for others but put myself out there and let God bring those He has chosen. Stop wasting so much time doing nothing or things that have no value to God.

Prayer: Dear Lord guide me in what it is You want of me. Bring those you want me to work with that have gifts that will compliment mine so we can accomplish the purpose you have created us for.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13: 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

Observation: So am I patient, kind, proud and do I envy. According to these things I’m not loving. I know I’m very impatient, I’m not as proud as I use to be, but still have my prideful moments. I do spend too much time desiring things that are not mine. I’m kind but only on my terms. Yes I fall short of having a true love.

Application: Even though I fall short I’m better then I use to be, thanks be to God and I know with God’s help I can get much closer. I need to look at people and situations through God’s eyes and not my own. I want to have the heart of Jesus and have is loving spirit.

Prayer: My Lord I know with you all things are possible, even turning this unloving man into a loving one. So change my heart and give me your eyes so I may be the man you call me to be.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12 [6] There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men.

Observation: Sometimes I feel everyone should do what I do when serving God, when I have an outreach in mind that everyone should be as excited as I am doing it. I get discouraged because people don’t feel the same way I do, but God has put different works in their hearts. In this chapter it tells about how different the parts of the body are and how we need all the parts to do what they were created to do to become whole.

Application: Focus on what God has called me to do without worrying about others. Use the differences of the body to fulfill God’s purpose and not mine. God has called me to do certain things and has equipped me to do them, so may I honor God and not men.

Prayer: Dear Lord guide me in this journey and use me to fulfill the purpose that you have created me for. Open doors for your servant to serve and make a difference for you.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11 [1] Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.

Observation: How many times should people follow me. Not very often, the way I act. I’m supposed to be a light, an example of what a Christian should be, but most of the time I’m not. I know how I’m supposed to be, I have the best teacher, but so often I fall back on my sinful nature.

Application: Think before I act and follow what Jesus would do, not what I want to do. Be an example to others leading them to my Lord. Be calm and think before I do and when things go well point others to Jesus.

Prayer: Dear Lord I need your help to be this man you desire me to be. Take charge, fill me with the Holy Spirit and guide me each day. Humble me before others so they will only see You.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

Observation: During the course of a day how much of what I do is done for the glory of God? Not much most of the times, I’m more concerned about myself then God. What a terrible attitude after all God has done for me.

Application: Before I do anything I need to stop and see how it can be done for the glory of God. Whether at work, around others or even by myself, God has to become first in my decision. It’s not that difficult to please God, all I have to do is put Him first, where He belongs.

Prayer: Dear Lord help take this selfishness away from me and fill me with your Holy Spirit and show me how to glorify you in all that I do.