Category: Daily Devotional

Scripture: Mark 8:36 What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?

Observation: How many times I forfeit my soul to gain something in this world. A lie to sell something, justifying taking things from work, listening to a joke I should walk away from, missing an opportunity to witness to someone, not giving to someone so I can have more. Each day seems I trade my soul a little at a time to gain something in this world.

Application: To make my soul “my Character” my most prized possession I have and to never trade it for anything in this world.

Prayer: My Lord guide me this day to make decisions that honor you and keep my soul intact for you.

Scripture: Mathew 7:28 “Yes Lord,” she replied, “but even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.”

Observation: Sometimes we only want the best and don’t want to settle for anything less. We feel we deserve the best God has to offer, but we forget we really are, sinners forgiven by God. If I think of what I truly deserve the crumbs would become a banquet. I get so busy wanting the big blessing, I forget about all the smaller blessings I constantly receive that I don’t deserve.

Application: I need to start thanking God for all He gives me. The daily provision He supplies to me, air in my lungs, blood in my veins, my home, my health, my family and my possessions, things I have taken for granted.

Prayer: My Lord, I thank you for the crumbs that come from your table that sustain me each day. May I always realize what I truly deserve and how you love me and gave me what you wanted me to have.

Scripture: Mark 6:6 And he was amazed at their lack of faith

Observation: I believe God must look at me at times with amazement of my lack of faith. He has gotten me through so many hard times and has blessed me with a wonderful life. Yet as soon as a problem comes up instead of turning to him and remembering all He has done I immediately start to worry and wonder how I’m going to get out of this trouble.

Application: I need to focus on my God and not my problems. Also to trust in him and learn through my trials

Prayer: Lord increase my faith that I will trust you with all my heart and not lean on my own understanding but in all things acknowledge you and then you will make my paths straight.

Scripture: Mark 5:19 Jesus did not let him, but said, “Go home to your family and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how He has had mercy on you.”

Observation: When I was first saved people in my life saw the difference in me and I told everyone what Jesus had done for me. Lately I’ve been not as outspoken as I should be. He continues to work in me and shows me mercy each day and I should be sharing with others and they should be able to see that in my life.

Application: We are her to spread the gospel, but first we need to introduce others to Jesus and tell them why we love him.

Prayer: Dear Lord have me live this life with the mission to tell everyone I see about you and what you’ve done for me.

Scripture: Mark 4:40 He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”

Observation: I’ve been worrying about so many things lately. I’m really afraid of what might happen with my job and health. I can’t stop thinking negative thoughts and realize it’s because of my lack of faith. God has got me through so many things and yet I quickly forget and start worrying as soon as something comes up.

Application: I need to receive God’s protection and have faith that He is in control. Whenever I begin to worry, I need to start praying, knowing that my Father is in control.

Prayer: Lord you are in control give me guidance and fill my heart with your love. Increase my faith.

Scripture: Mark 3:35 whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother

Observation: Jesus gives us a new relationship when we are obedient to God’s will. Jesus calls us friends and asks us to follow him. When we do what the Father asks of us, we become part of the family. For me to draw closer to God I must do His will.

Application: I should have a plan to accomplish God’s will in my life. By reading the Bible I know what God’s will is for my life and what He expects of me. This needs to be my top priority if I plan on being in His family.

Prayer: My Lord take the distractions of this world away from me so my focus will be on you and what you desire of me.

Scripture: Mark 2:5: When Jesus saw their faith he said to the paralytic, “Son your sins are forgiven.”

Observation: It was the friend’s faith that healed the man not his. When we pray for someone, they don’t have to be a believer because it’s the faith of the believer praying that God will use. However, when God answers the prayer, we need to make it clear what God did for that person.

Application: I need to increase my faith as I pray. I need to know God is going to answer my prayer with the measure of faith I have.

Prayer: Lord increase my faith and give me a larger heart for others so through my prayers I can make a difference for You.