Category: Daily Devotional

Scripture Ezekiel 2:6 “And you, son of man, do not be afraid of them nor be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns are with you and you dwell among scorpions; do not be afraid of their words or dismayed by their looks, though they are a rebellious house.

Observation: Today our country seems to be falling apart. There is so much hatred and angry words and people don’t think before they talk and everyone has an opinion. The Christian seems to be the only one quiet in this dark time afraid of what others might think, do or say. We have the only Word that is true and we need to tell others God’s word no matter what the cost.

Application: I need to continue to go to the beach and do what is right. I need to be in prayer and in the word so I know what to do and say. I need to submit my fear to the Lord and that He may use me in any way that He feels that is right. I can’t allow fear to stop me from doing God’s word.

Prayer My Lord help me please do your will in this life. I lay my anxiety and fear before you, please take it from me and give me the courage and strength that I will need to glorify You.

Scripture Ezekiel 1:28 Like the appearance of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day, so was the appearance of the brightness all around it. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD.
So when I saw it, I fell on my face, and I heard a voice of One speaking.

Observation: Ezekiel was describing his dream and in it he saw the glory of God. When he was in His presence the first thing he did was fall on his face in reverence. He described God’s glory like a bright rainbow surrounding him.

Application: I’ve experienced God’s grace, love and mercy. I can only imagine what His glory will be. Each day I try to glorify God in what I do, because He deserves everything that I have and everything should be used for His glory. I believe we are called to show God’s glory along with His love, grace and mercy to the world. So many people may not experience firsthand God’s glory unless they receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Our job is to help make that introduction.

Prayer My Lord I wait for the day that I’m in your presence and experience your glory first hand. May I finish this race you have set me on in a way that will glorify your name. I’m your servant help me serve you.

Scripture Lamentations 5:8 Servants rule over us;
There is none to deliver us from their hand.

Observation: The original idea of our political leaders was to serve the country. Their job was to help protect our freedoms and keep the country safe. That surely has changed over the years. Our so-called leaders are accumulating wealth while in office, making laws that benefit their benefactors and hurting the people of this nation. Somehow the table has turned and we have become the servants of this corrupt leadership and are at their mercy.

Application: I need to make a stand and vote for the people that will do the best. I need to make my position clear to others, instead of hiding my picks. If I need to use bumper stickers, flags or signs I should get them and display them proudly. My leader should always be Jesus and I need to back the candidate that will support my Christian values.

Prayer My Lord our country has drifted so far away from You and has become evil in your sight. Help direct us to pick the candidates that will honor you above all, that we may again become one nation under You. You are our King.

Scripture Lamentations 4:5 Those who ate delicacies
Are desolate in the streets;
Those who were brought up in scarlet
Embrace ash heaps.

Observation: I just wrote in a post about Venezuela when they went under Socialism what happened to this prosperous country. This scripture verse describes it. I feel as if God has called us to pray to Him as in 2 Chronicles 7:14, because without Him we could lose this country.

Application: I feel that God is calling me to pray for my country and has directed me to have another T-shirt made that states “Will you pray with me for America?” I plan on getting it made today and start wearing it as soon as it is done.

Prayer Dear Lord only You can save this country and I pray that You will have mercy. We have turned evil and don’t deserve your grace, but please listen to the prayers of your saints and heal our fallen land.

Scripture Lamentations 3:39 Why should a living man complain,
A man for the punishment of his sins?

Observation: We don’t like to be punished, whether we deserve it or not. We’ll go to great lengths to justify or case, but in our hearts, we know we are wrong. However punishment is good, we learn from our mistakes more quickly. If we never punished our children they would be totally out of control.

Application: Instead of complaining about being punished for the wrong that I do, I need to repent and understand what I did and to never do it again. These are opportunities for me to be more like Jesus and to fulfill the purpose God has created me for.

Prayer My Lord I think at times I’m doing well, but know in my heart you deserve so much more. May I not try to cover up my sin, but accept my punishment and learn not do to it again. If you didn’t love me as much as you do you wouldn’t discipline your child.

Scripture Lamentations 2:16 All your enemies have opened their mouth against you;
They hiss and gnash their teeth.
They say, “We have swallowed her up!
Surely this is the day we have waited for;
We have found it, we have seen it!”

Observation: This could be America. Our enemies both domestic and abroad have been waiting for the day that we lose our independence. They want us to suffer and be part of the one world order and take our riches. We have been disobedient to our God and unless we repent, humble ourselves and seek His face and beg for forgiveness and mercy our enemies may have their way.

Application: God has put on my heart to pray 2 Chronicles 7:14 and to pray for my country. To encourage others to pray and seek God’s face that He may show favor to us. To pray for our President and his family that they will be kept safe.

Prayer Dear Lord I humbly come before you. Draw me close to You that I will know You better. Show me any wickedness in my heart that I may repent. Please Lord save this country and that we will turn back to You. Only You can do this, please heal this land.

Scripture Lamentations 1:18 “The LORD is righteous,
For I rebelled against His commandment.
Hear now, all peoples,
And behold my sorrow;
My virgins and my young men
Have gone into captivity.

Observation: We see all the evil around us and some ask where is God? We forget we are getting what we deserve, because the Lord is righteous and merciful. If we received all that we deserve from the evil we have done or evil we ignored none of us would exist. I’m not sure why God hasn’t put an end to this world as He did in the days of Noah, but He is patient.

Application: No matter what happens to me I must seek God and His righteousness. I realize I don’t deserve His love and why He puts up with me I don’t understand. I need to be the best child I can be for my Father and obey all of His commands. I’m her to serve not receive.

Prayer My Lord I know that you are righteous and just. I need your guidance each day to stay on the path that You have chosen for me. I love You Lord and my desire is to honor and glorify Your name.