Category: Daily Devotional

Scripture Psalms 148:13 Let them praise the name of the LORD, For His name alone is exalted; His glory is above the earth and heaven.

Observation: Why praise the Lord, because He is the only one worthy of our praise. We have no problem at times praising each other, celebrities or situations which do not deserve it. Yet the Lord is worthy of all that we are and His wonders surround us every day and everywhere. Our problem is that we put God on the back burner instead of the throne of our hearts where He belongs. If we would just think of all that God has done for us we cannot help but to praise Him.

Application: I need to make more time just to be with my Lord. I need to have Him in my thoughts throughout the day and glorify Him with all that I do and say. When I get home, I will spend all eternity praising and worshiping Him because I will be able to see more clearly who God is and won’t be able to contain myself from praising Him. It’s time I learn more about my merciful God and draw nearer to Him.

Prayer: My Lord may my life be praise to your holy name. You deserve all that I am, all of my praise, all of my time and all of my love. I love you Lord draw me close to you.

Scripture Psalms 147:3 He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds.

Observation: That was me the brokenhearted. All my life I was depressed and down and just didn’t want to be here any longer. It wasn’t until I came to Him that he was the one who healed me, He is the one who always comforts me and He bound up my wound of depression.

Application: I’m here to share the testimony of the One who heals the brokenhearted and there is so many. My job as all Christians is to bring the sick to Jesus and let Him heal them. I’m called to be a messenger and bring the good news of love to those that are hurting.

Prayer: My Lord, I thank you for reaching down to me and healing your servant. As a servant I have a job to do please guide me and direct me on the path of fulfilling the purpose you have given me. I love you Lord grant my way with success.

Scripture Psalms 146:8 The LORD opens the eyes of the blind; The LORD raises those who are bowed down; The LORD loves the righteous.

Observation: Our Lord can do anything, straighten out any bad situation, heal us of any disease, He raises us up when we are down and recognizes when we are being humble and obedient and most of all He loves us. He loves us all the time and He will guide us when we are trying to do the right thing by honoring Him. He is always there and never gives up on us.

Application: I’ve been feeling down for some time now. The enemy is pushing my buttons and I’m dancing to his tune. Instead of turning to my Lord I’ve been trying to take this on myself, with no success. God is right there stretching out His hand to help and I need to stop turning around, but grab on with all of my might and beg for His protection and guidance. This is not a fight I can win on my own it will take God fighting for me to triumph.

Prayer: My Lord I’m nothing without you and I need you so desperately to pull me out of this pit I have fallen into. Draw me close to You and protect me against this enemy I have no power over. Please fight for your servant and command me on what you desire me to do.

Scripture Psalms 145:21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD, And all flesh shall bless His holy name Forever and ever.

Observation: When I speak, I should be praising the Lord. So, when I’m talking to someone I need to speak in love with honesty and compassion by doing this I’m praising the Lord. I need to use the words that would please God I need to show love as He shows me love, I need to have compassion as He has compassion on me. Whenever I open my mouth it should praise the Lord and others should see that I love God and that my actions will be honoring to Him.

Application: I need to think of what I’m about to say and say it with praise to God. No evil should ever come out of my mouth, no hateful words and I should never put anyone down or make them feel bad in anyway. May the man I become praise God.

Prayer: My Lord I know this is not the man I would be apart from you so fill me with the Holy Spirit guide my mouth that I will praise you always and forever.

Scripture Psalms 144:3 LORD, what is man, that You take knowledge of him? Or the son of man, that You are mindful of him?

Observation: That is the big question, why does the Almighty God care about us? Why would the creator of all things take heart about us sinners? God created us for Him, we are His children and His love. If our children were bad, we wouldn’t stop loving them even though we are sinners. So how much more a sinless and loving God will always love His children. We will never be able to understand God’s compassion for us, this side of Heaven, but when we get home it will become clearer.

Application: Live my life knowing that I am God’s and that He loves me. Share this love with others and tell people about this awesome God who wants to be close to them also. Whenever I am down go to my Heavenly Father and be still knowing that I’m loved by my creator.

Prayer: Dear Abba, I know that you love me, however I don’t know why. Soften my heart to receive your unconditional love and make me into the person you desire me to be. I love you and what to be closer to you.

Scripture Psalms 143:10 Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God; Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness.

Observation: I say I want to do God’s will in my life, but for the most part I don’t know how. My wife and I are searching for a new church home where we may use our gifts for God’s glory, but I have no idea what to do. I need God to teach me instead of me getting in my way all of the time.

Application: I need to wait on my Lord for directions or I’m just spinning my wheels. I need to be patient and seek Him and what will please Him. I need to get rid of this laziness and make a real effort in doing what God calls me to do. I need to serve Him and not any other reason.

Prayer: My Lord teach me your will and your desires for this life that you have created. Fill me with the Holy Spirit and guide your bond servant on the journey you have chosen for me. I love you and what to finish well.

Scripture Psalms 142:5 I cried out to You, O LORD: I said, “You are my refuge, My portion in the land of the living.

Observation: There is no one else I should be crying out to. Only my Lord knows me and knows what I need. He is my only refuge and I need to draw close to Him in times of trouble. My ears need to be attentive to His words and desires for my life. He is the reason that I exist and only He has the direction that I should take.

Application: I need to stop complaining to others about things that happen to me. I need to take my complaint to my God and have Him open my eyes to what I should be doing. I’m sure as I take my complaints to Him, He’ll open my eyes to see I may have nothing to complain about and show me all that He has already done, but only in Him do I trust.

Prayer: My Lord you are my everything and I need to be close to you in all that I do and say. May I always be obedient in what you call your servant to do for my desire is to please. Form me into the vessel you desire.