Today's Good News

Category - Devotionals

JULY 16 – ROMANS 8:28

07/16   Romans 8:28

28 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them

CONFIDENCE

God loves you.  Jesus will always be with you.

Nothing surprises Him.  He will guide us in victory. 

He will see you through each day of your life.

Jesus is the way.  Follow Him.  

JULY 15 – PHIL. 4:6-7

07/15   Philippians 4:6-7

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.  7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

PRAY

Pray right now.  Lord I need you.

Pray in joy and peace.  

Pray in difficulty and chaos.

Always pray.

Your life in Christ depends on your time with Jesus.

When you pray you are with Him.  

Prayer builds our understanding of our Father’s love.

Prayer equips us to walk with Jesus.

Pray.  It is critical to our daily walk.  

Pray.  Jesus is with you.  

JULY 14 – ISAIAH 40:31

07/14   Isaiah 40:31

31 But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.

STRENGTH

Trust the Lord.

He will give you strength for living.

He will fill you with excitement and joy. 

His peace is permanent.

Life in Christ is a life of victory.

Yes we will still face difficulty.

But the Lord will see us through. 

He will not disappoint us.  

Life is different in Jesus.  

He will guide us in His victory.  

JULY 13 – DEUT. 31:8

07/13   Deuteronomy 31:8

8 Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.”

WITH

The Lord is with us.  He is with you.  

He always knows what we will face next.

He knows the end from the beginning.

As we grow in our relationship with Him, he guides us in the way we should go.

The Lord will not fail you. 

He will not abandon you.  

Praise the Lord. Thank you for always being with us.  

JULY 12 – JOHN 10:10

07/12   John 10:10

10 The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.

WHAT?

WHAT are you seeking?

A disjointed life overwhelmed with disappointment and failure.

Or a life of focus and personal achievement.  We choose.

A good life has nothing to do with our income.

A life of value and worth is determined by what we believe in and how we act.  

Choose Jesus.  He will teach you how to live.

He will give you personal value and worth.

We discover that in serving others. 

We plant seeds of sacrifice, love and care.

We reap crops of peace, joy and worth.  A good life.  

  

JULY 11 – 1 PETER 5:7

07/11   1 Peter 5:7

7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you

ASSURED
Be assured, Jesus loves you.  Give Him your cares and woes.  He cares for you and will intervene in your troubled situation.  Jesus is Lord.

JULY 10 – PROV. 3:5-6

07/10   Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. 

6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take

TRUST

Trust in the Lord.  Don’t overthink it.  Trust in the Lord.  Just like a little child trust in the Lord.  Jesus is with you and He will show you the way to go.  Trust in the Lord.  

JULY 9 – ISAIAH 41:10

07/09   Isaiah 41:10

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.

DON’T

Don’t fear.  Do not fear.  Fear not.  Whatever it takes connect with Jesus, claim His strength and do not fear.  He is already victorious and He will be with you, hold you and carry you through.  Do not fear. 

JULY 8 – JOHN 16:33

07/08   John 16:33

I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart because I have overcome the world.

HEART

Be strong and always have heart.  Jesus is here with you.  You are not alone.  You are the beloved of God.  Jesus is Lord. 

  

JULY 7 – 2 TIMOTHY 1:7

07/07   2 Timothy 1:7

For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.

STAY

Stay close to Jesus.  

Life is chaotic, disappointing and at times scary.  

Jesus deals with all of this.  

He is light and life.

Walk with Him.  

Talk with Him.  

Jesus will go through all of life with you. 

He will never leave you. 

He will never forsake you. 

Walk with Jesus.