“Your obstacles may seem like mountains too big to move, and in your own strength, they certainly are. But as a believer, you have the power of the Holy Spirit within you. Although your circumstances may not change, He’ll give you His comfort, joy, peace, patience, and strength to go through it. The Spirit is God’s promise of continual help to His weary people.”
-Dr. Charles Stanley
Scripture For Reflection: Zechariah 4:1-14; John 14:1-31
“Father, may Your extraordinary love flow through me in ordinary ways.”
~Our Daily Bread
“Whether at home, at church, at work, or on the highway, consider each person you meet as someone undergoing a test in progress that you may not be aware of. Will you switch lanes to bypass them? Or will you offer a word of encouragement? Ask Jesus to give you the same attitude He has for others. Thank Him for loving and accepting us wherever we are in our tests in progress.”
~Cassandra Tiersma
Scripture for Reflection: Romans 15:1-5
“Father God, devastating circumstances have left me so weary. When things in my life feel so uncertain, I am tempted to shrink back in fear. But when I press into the truth of Your love, it leaves me hopeful. Even when my normal gets hijacked, thank You for the promise that You are the same yesterday, today, and forever. In Jesus’ name, amen.”
~Lysa Terkeurst
“A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.”
“God, I need some good news. I hear bad news all the time. I need to hear what You say about things. I need the joy You bring.”
~Our Daily Bread
“God meets us in our suffering and helps us grow in Him. Rather than viewing afflictions as His disfavor, may we look for ways He’s using them to sharpen and build our character as we experience His love ‘poured out into our hearts’.”
~Marvin Williams
Scripture for Reflection: Romans 5:1-5
“God will never stop teaching us if we’re willing to open our heart and mind to His guidance and instruction.”
~Cindy Hess Kasper
Scripture for Reflection: Proverbs 1:1-7
“Jesus, You calm every spiritual storm. When tempests rage, speak peace to my soul as I put my hope in You.”
~Our Daily Bread
“A critical and unloving attitude doesn’t align with who God has called us to be as believers in Jesus. Even when it’s difficult, may we extend grace and love to everyone we encounter as Christ guides us.”
~Kimya Loder
Scripture for Reflection: Colossians 3:12-17
“We must get to a place of self-compassion if we hope to ever have true, deep compassion for others.”
~Lysa Terkeurst
Scripture for Reflection: II Corinthians 1:3-5
“An offense against your neighbor is a fence between you and God.”
~Bill Crowder
Scripture for Reflection: Galatians 5:13-15
“”Father, thank You for Your perfect love. Please help me to praise You for it and to share it with others today.”
~Our Daily Bread
“Father God, please help me to see myself and others through Your eyes. Help me love with Your heart as I come into contact with people who are different from me.”
~Our Daily Bread
“As God’s image-bearers, our worth cannot be determined by the opinions, expectations, or biases of others.”
~Xochitl Dixon
Scripture for Reflection: Galatians 3:26-4:7
“Dear God, I surrender my words to You. Use them for Your glory. Help them to inspire and encourage others.”
~Our Daily Bread
“Jesus, help me to find ways I can help those around me. Please give me a generous heart.”
~Our Daily Bread
“No matter how long the delay, the Lord is working in our best interest, even when there’s no visible evidence. In the end, it’s what He wants for us that matters – nothing short of resurrection.”
~Dr. Charles Stanley
Scripture for Reflection: Isaiah 64:4
“Jesus doesn’t promise us a pain-free life. But He does promise that as we trust and rest in Him, we can experience a peace that’s deeper and more satisfying than any escape the world tries to sell us.”
~Adam R. Holz
Scripture for Reflection: John 16:25-33; Philippians 1:4-6
“Thank You, giving God, for encouraging me to be generous because in Your economy, generosity will bring the giver and the receiver abundant blessings.”
~Our Daily Bread
“The Lord is the source of everything we need – physical, material, emotional, and spiritual. By asking Him to provide our basic necessities, we’re acknowledging our complete dependence upon Him and trusting in His sufficient provision for each day.”
~Dr. Charles Stanley
Scripture for Reflection: Matthew 6:9-15; Philippians 4:19
“James’ command to consider trials as “all joy” makes no sense unless we see them as opportunities for spiritual growth. Trials are designed by the Lord to test our faith, humility, submission, and values. We can either waste our difficulties by defiantly resisting God or benefit by trusting in and depending on Him.”
~Dr. Charles Stanley
Scripture for Reflection: James 1:2-12
“We’re not promised an easy life, but God uses our trials to accomplish His will. Difficult experiences are given to us for our good, for the benefit of others, and for God’s glory.”
~Dr. Charles Stanley
Scripture for Reflection: Philippians 1:12-20
“As you allow the Holy Spirit to increasingly express His life and power through you, your joy will overflow and touch others.”
~Dr. Charles Stanley
Scripture for Reflection: I John 1:1-10
God, teach me lessons for living so I can stay the course. Give me insight so I can do what You tell me – my whole life one long obedient response. Guide me down the road of your commandments; I love traveling this freeway! Give me an appetite for your words of wisdom, and not for piling loot. Divert my eyes from toys and trinkets, invigorate me on the pilgrim way. Affirm your promises to me – promises made to all who fear you. Deflect the harsh words of my critics – but what you say is always so good. See how hungry I am for for your counsel; preserve my life through your righteous ways!
~Psalm 119:33-40
“God, thank You for loving me so generously. Help me to follow You with joy even in the face of opposition.”
~Our Daily Bread
“Loving Father, forgive me for the times I’ve taken You and Your blessings for granted. Create in me a thankful heart, so I’ll honor and praise You for all You’ve done and are doing.”
~Our Daily Bread
“God’s great kindnesses to us remind us of one of life’s great realities. He not only deserves our love and worship, He also deserves our thankful hearts. Everything that is good in life comes from Him.”
~Bill Crowder
Scripture for Reflection: James 1:17
“I may not understand Your will, Father, but I ask for help to submit to it. Teach me to trust Your good and faithful character. Give me a submissive heart.”
~Our Daily Bread
“God’s will is sometimes hard to follow. He asks us to do the right things. He calls us to endure hardship without complaining; to love awkward people, to heed the voice inside us that says, You mustn’t; to take steps we’d rather not take. So we must tell our souls all day long: “Hey soul, listen up. Be silent. Do what Jesus is asking you to do.”
~David H. Roper
Scripture for Reflection: Psalm 62
“Father saturate my heart with Your wisdom so I can share You with others naturally and courageously.”
~Our Daily Bread
“When we hide God’s wisdom in our hearts, His truth and love can pour into our conversations naturally. We can be like walking Bibles sharing God’s eternal hope wherever we go.”
~Xochitl Dixon
Scripture for Reflection: II Timothy 3:10-17
“”Father, thank You for Your constant presence no matter where I am.”
~Our Daily Bread
“God’s great love enables us to go on, to get up to face the day. Our trials may feel overwhelming, but we won’t be destroyed by them because God’s love is far greater! If you are going through a dark time, don’t lose hope. You will not be consumed by what you face. Keep trusting in God’s faithful love and provision for you.”
~Karen Huang
Scripture for Reflection: Lamentations 3:21-23
“What does it mean to be a ‘broken’ person? Someone defined it this way: A growing awareness that no matter how hard we try, our ability to make life work gets worse instead of better. It’s a recognition of our need for God and His intervention in our lives.”
~Anne Cetas
Scripture for Reflection: Ephesians 2:1-10
“When we follow Him, He helps us learn who we are and what we’re called to do as His own.”
~Patricia Raybon
Scripture for Reflection: Luke 5:1-11
“Heavenly Father, open my eyes and heart to understand more of Your love, and help me realize that Your love is enough for my life.”
~Our Daily Bread
“God, take the unremarkable moments of my life and infuse them with Your joy and wonder.”
~Our Daily Bread
“Gracious God, help me to be tenderhearted toward the needs of others and show me how I can share Your love and generosity with them.”
~Our Daily Bread
“In our confusion, darkness, and testing, we learn truths about ourselves and about God. And we may even find that our testing leads to a deeper trust in Him.”
~Winn Collier
Scripture for Reflection: James 1:1-27
“Our small acts of love can inspire others to join us in giving.”
~Xochitl Dixon
Scripture for Reflection: I Peter 4:8-11
“Loving God, help me to remember the brevity of life and to live well today.”
~Our Daily Bread
“Our reputation ay be tattered, and our character may be seemingly beyond repair. But neither name ultimately defines us. It’s not what others call you nor even what you call yourself that matters. You are who Jesus says you are. Live into your new name.”
~Mike Wittmer
Scripture for Reflection: Revelation 2:12-17
“Regardless of our circumstances, we can embrace God as our portion. He makes us whole. In Him, we have no lack.”
~Karen Huang
Scripture for Reflection: Psalm 73:23-28
“Dear God, I invite You to transform me by renewing my mind today. Thank You for all that’s possible when I surrender to You.”
~Our Daily Bread
“God, with things moving so fast these days, it’s often hard to know what’s real. Help me to listen, pay attention, and speak only the truth.”
~Our Daily Bread
“Loving Father, You created me and You hold me close. Let my identity as Your child permeate my thoughts and actions.”
~Our Daily Bread
“Praying is vital for our spiritual growth, and it gives us the opportunity to be in continual conversation with Him everyday. As we approach God with humble hearts that yearn to talk with Him, may He help us know and love Him better.”
~Cindy Hess Kasper
Scripture for Reflection: Matthew 6:9-13; I Thessalonians 5:17-18
“Opportunities are often lost when we let fear overrule our faith.”
~Dr. Charles Stanley
Scripture for Reflection: Deuteronomy 1:26-36
“I cry to You, Father, as I struggle under the burdens of life. Remind me that my help comes from above, from the Maker of heaven and earth.”
-Our Daily Bread
“When the Lord gives us a task, He will bestow the spiritual authority we need to carry it out, and He will provide us with people to help. God has promised to equip us for His work. What is [our] response when asked to serve?”
–In Touch Ministries
Scriptures for Reflection: Exodus 3:1-14; Matthew 28:16-20
“Is Jesus’s presence enough for me when I’m faced with the impossible in front of me and an enemy fast approaching behind me? That’s the very time for me to take courage. Miracles are about to take place.”
-Cynthia Ruchti
Scripture for Reflection: Isaiah 43:2; Hebrews 13:5
“Dear God, thank You for walking alongside me no matter what I face. Help me love others in that way today.”
-Our Daily Bread
“If you’re living in a season of suffering, have faith that God is using it for HIs glory and your eternal good. All your protests cannot thwart His purpose, so yield to His hand as He shapes You into His Son’s image. And remember that whether it’s apparent or not, our Father’s favor is with you.” ~Dr. Charles Stanley
Scripture for Reflection: Genesis 39:19-23
“As we pour out our heart to God and let His Word bring comfort, He will renew our mind, calm our fears, and strengthen our trust in Him. Only when the Lord is your stronghold will you remain unshaken.” ~Dr. Charles Stanley
Scripture for Reflection: Psalm 62:1-8
“Our part as clay is to remain pliable and submit to the Lord’s purposes – not to let parts of our life toughen and resist His attempts to shape us.” ~Dr. Charles Stanley
Scripture for Reflection: Isaiah 45:5-9
“Our lives were meant to exceed what a natural course of events could explain…what we could only get from being with Jesus.” ~Beth Moore
Scripture for Reflection: Acts 4:1-13
“The participation of the Spirit assures that my prayers line up with God’s purposes.” ~Bill Crowder
Scripture for Reflection: Romans 8:19-27
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