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May 23, 2024
Daily Devotion:
"God Will Bring You Out"
Ruth 1:20-21
New International Version
20 “Don’t call me Naomi,[a]” she told them. “Call me Mara,[b] because the Almighty[c] has made my life very bitter. 21 I went away full, but the Lord has brought me back empty. Why call me Naomi? The Lord has afflicted[d] me; the Almighty has brought misfortune upon me.”
In what circumstance are you experiencing pain, bitterness, and anguish? God does not promise us pain-free lives, but He does promise that every hurt and every loss is for His purpose. We must be willing to surrender our plans, our desires, and our expectations to the will of God, even when we may not understand the reason why.
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May 22, 2024
Daily Devotion:
"Keep Moving Forward"
2 Corinthians 4:15-18
New International Version
15 All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God. 16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
There are many things in our lives that can cause us to feel shame. Shame can be a cruel and oppressive master. But our God is greater. We have been freed and are no longer slaves to sin and shame. Though we will still fail and fall, His righteousness covers us, continually working in us to make us more like Himself. We may feel weighed down and confused but, because the Lord holds us, we will never be crushed or destroyed. The same power that raised Jesus from the grave is the same power that lives in you. You can fight and win. You can run the race and not give up. You can get up, repent, and keep moving forward.
The power that lives in you is infinitely stronger than any sin that comes against you or any shame that tries to overpower and control you.
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May 21, 2024
Daily Devotion:
"A New Heart"
2 Corinthians 5:17
New International Version
17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: [a] The old has gone, the new is here!
The old you, the one who loved sin and hated God is no longer there. You have been given a new heart: a heart that is frustrated with sin, a heart that loves God, and a heart that desires to be more like Christ. When we place our faith in Christ, God removes our old selves and replaces it with His righteousness. While we will continue to fall short of His holiness, He continues to redeem us and walk with us, continually making us into a new creation.
Our salvation is beyond amazing. Jesus truly does it all! He forgives us, He gives us a new heart, He changes us, He loves us when we fail, He is patient with us, He protects us, and He comforts us. He is an amazing Savior. He is our Shame Breaker.
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May 20, 2024
Daily Devotion:
"The Lord is with You”
Judges 6:12
New International Version
12 When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.”
God promised to be with Gideon, and He promises the same for us. He is with us to give us strength whenwe feel weary, to give us wisdom when we do not know what we should do. He is close so we can cry out to Him, praise Him, and express our confusion. He is always there, always ready to help and always ready to comfort.
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May 19, 2024
Daily Devotion:
"Shame Breaker"
Ephesians 1:7-8
New International Version
7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches ofGod’s grace 8 that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding,
There is no one who is righteous. Some of our sins may be more hidden, like lust, covetousness, evil thoughts, or a discontented heart. Perhaps some of our sins are more noticeable like gossip, lying, or hateful speech. There are some sins that do not seem to affect anyone, and there are sins that devastate others. It does not matter what the sin is, all of them deserve death.
God gave us grace instead. Because He is a generous God, He poured grace upon grace on us and forgives usof all our sins. The small and the large, the hidden and the ones that are visible. We are forgiven because of Jesus. We have full, complete redemption through Christ. He forgives all our offenses, covering us with His immeasurable grace.
When shame seeks to destroy us, we can believe our Shame Breaker, who not only sets us free from sin, butfrom shame and guilt as well. We are freed from death and shame and suffering because of His sacrifice. Praise be to God.
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May 18, 2024
Daily Devotion:
"God Is Always at Work"
Jeremiah 31:3-4
New International Version
3 The Lord appeared to us in the past,[a] saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness. 4 I will build you up again, and you, Virgin Israel, will be rebuilt. Again you will take up your timbrel and go out to dance with the joyful.
Naomi had a past filled with loss. Her past was hard; her husband and her sons died at a young age and she was left alone. Her life, once full, was empty. She returned to her hometown with Ruth, her daughter-in-law and only companion. Jeremiah’s words remind us that even when we feel far from God, when it feels as if He has abandoned us or allowed harm to befall us, He is still working. He is always loving us, always seeking our hearts in an effort to bring us back to Himself. He is a God who restores, rebuilds, and redeems, no matter our circumstances. God is always at work, especially in the lives of believers, using events, people, losses, failures, and other hardships for their good. Even though it took her some time to see it, God showered Naomi with His goodness. His grace covered her shame, redeeming her life and giving her more than she could have imagined.
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May 17, 2024
Daily Devotion:
"In Jesus We Are More Than Enough"
Psalm 103:7-9
New International Version
7 He made known his ways to Moses, his deeds to the people of Israel: 8 The Lord is compassionate andgracious slow to anger, abounding in love. 9 He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever;
Who knows our limitations? Who knows our strengths and our weaknesses? God knows all these things moredeeply than we can ever comprehend. Not only is His knowledge of us deep, He has also promised He will never leave us, and He will give us the strength we need to do His will.
We can rest assured He will be with us to help and guide us, to give us strength and wisdom, and to comfort us and to give us joy. We do not need to feel the shame of not being enough because in Jesus we are more than enough.
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May 16, 2024
Daily Devotion:
“Fear Not"
Isaiah 54:4
New Living Translation
Don’t be afraid; there is no more disgrace for you. You will no longer remember the shame of your youth and the sorrows of widowhood.
It is okay to cry for that which you longed to have but have not yet received. For some it may be the life you planned, or maybe it is a longing for a home full of children or a friend to know the Lord. It is okay to cry for these things. But even in our longing, we can rejoice and praise the Lord for what He has given us. This life is hard. It is filled with disappointment, loss, hardship, and sadness. But our God is the God who redeems. He redeems our disappointments and our shame. There will come a day when all will be made right, when the faithful will be rewarded, when God’s children will be covered in a blanket of peace and rest. Our shame will not win in the end. We serve a God who redeems.
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May 15, 2024
Daily Devotion:
"Trust His Character"
Genesis 16:1-2
New International Version
16 Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. But she had an Egyptian slave named Hagar; 2 so shesaid to Abram, “The Lord has kept me from having children. Go, sleep with my slave; perhaps I can build a family through her.”
When we are overwhelmed by shame, it can cause us to lose faith in God’s promises. When we desire something from God (a spouse, a child, a job, a healthy body) and we don’t see Him answer, we can quickly grow discouraged and afraid He will never give us what we desperately want. Instead of letting shame or fear take control, let’s choose to believe God’s promises. He may not have promised to give us exactly what we’re asking for, but He has promised He will be with us, He will provide for us, and He will comfort us in all of our affliction. We can trust His character.
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May 14, 2024
Daily Devotion:
"Our Debt was Paid"
Psalm 103:12-13
New International Version
12 as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. 13 As a father hascompassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.
Do you ever struggle with believing that God has truly forgiven you? Perhaps you struggle to believe thatGod does not hold past sins over your head. Thankfully, God addresses this in Psalm 103. When God forgives us, it is as if those sins are as far away from us as the east is from the west. It is not that God is suddenly forgetful, but He does not hold those sins against us. He died for us, His wrath was satisfied, and our debt was paid—permanently. God will not hold those sins out in front of us and demand payment.
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May 13, 2024
Daily Devotion:
"Way Back Through Jesus"
John 10:10
New International Version
10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
With sin comes shame. Shame makes us feel bad about ourselves. It makes us want to cover our mistakes, which often leads to us engaging in more sin. The worst part is that the shame of sin often keeps us from God. We do not pray as much, we do not read His Word like we should, we do not repent, and maybe, we even ignore gathering withother believers. Shame is strong. There are days when it can feel as though we will never escape its clutches. When you feel the crushing weight of shame, remember: God is stronger. He has prepared a way back through Jesus and is ready to welcome you home.
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May 12, 2024
Daily Devotion:
“Praise His Holy Name Forever”
Psalm 145:2-3
New International Version
2 Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. 3 Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise his greatness no one can fathom.
What has God done for you? In what specific ways have you seen His faithfulness? Praise Him for these things.Believe He will continue to show His faithfulness to you in the future. As we conclude our study, remember that lament is a practice. It is something we will continue to develop and discover throughout our lives of faith. Pouring out our hearts to God is an act of faith. Trusting Him turns our eyes back to His power and loving character. And declaring His praise is how we set our hearts at rest, believing that no matter what we face on earth, nothing can compare to the glory that is to come when we are with Him in eternity. Let all who live praise His holy name forever!
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May 11, 2024
Daily Devotion:
"Nothing Can Separate Us"
Romans 8:38-39
New International Version
38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[a] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Seasons of pain will come and go throughout our lives. When we arm ourselves with truth, we can proclaim ourtrust in God as we lament in these difficult seasons. Without trust, our lament is hopeless. Without believing that our God is for us, the pain can be debilitating. But when we are convinced that nothing can separate us from His love, our lament becomes praise. Our declarations of trust bring glory to God no matter how dark or desperate our circumstances are.
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May 10, 2024
Daily Devotion:
“More Than Conquerors”
Romans 8:31
New International Version
31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
In seasons of darkness, pain, loss, grief, oppression, and sickness it can be easy to lose our hope. It can be easy to choose not to trust God but to trust instead in ourselves or in earthly comforts. But God is the only One who has given everything for us. If you are in Christ, He is never against you, even when it may feel that way. He is always present. His Holy Spirit is always praying for you. He is alwaysworking for your good. He is continually conforming you to the likeness of Christ. He has justified you, and nothing can change that. And Christ Himself continually interceding on your behalf. He is for you.
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May 09, 2024
Daily Devotion:
"Spiritual Battle"
Lamentations 2:11
New International Version
11 My eyes fail from weeping I am in torment within; my heart is poured out on the ground because my peopleare destroyed, because children and infants faint in the streets of the city.
We are in a spiritual battle every single day. By God’s grace, those who are in Jesus Christ get to fight on His victorious side for all things good, while the devil and his army attack and steal and destroy. We get to participate in this battle and stand firm in our faith by activating every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms available to us in Christ (Ephesians 1:3)
Don’t forget or ignore this battle. It is the battle of life and death. We may not see the consequences right away, and hopefully, we will never see the horrendous scenes, but we need to stay alert, ready to fight the devil and the sin of the flesh, stand firm in our faith, and walk humbly with our God.
You are not alone in this. Stay faithful, walk in obedience, and remember what you know to be true, no matter your circumstances. Repent daily, love God deeply, and stay rooted in His Word.
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May 08, 2024
Daily Devotion:
"The Beginning of Knowledge"
Proverbs 1:7
New International Version
7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools[a] despise wisdom and instruction.
Our God is just and holy. He cannot and will not tolerate sin. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,” says Proverbs 1:7. God “burns with anger”. But those who follow and trust in Him can live with confidence that He does see their suffering, He is near, and He will comfort them with His love.
The passage we are studying today can teach us two main things. First, what happens to those who do not put their trust in the Lord Jesus but walk in their own path of darkness. Second, it should give us great confidence to stand up and tell others about His great love, so they, too, can experience the abundance, freedom, and life He offers through salvation!
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May 07, 2024
Daily Devotion:
"One Heart, One Mind"
Acts 4:32
New International Version
32 All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had.
Another reason the early Christians didn’t consider their possessions to be their own was that they realized that we use our possessions only for a short time. What we possess now must be viewed from the perspective of our eternal glory of heaven. Our lives here and now are only a short step in our unending journey. Everything comes from God, and he has even better things, even more valuable things, in store for us. Heaven awaits. This fact teaches us to place the right amount of value on what God has given us to use here on earth.
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May 06, 2024
Daily Devotion:
"God's Unfailing Love"
Psalm 13:5
New International Version
5 But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.
God character never changes and His love for you, His child, runs deep. If you are in Christ Jesus, there is no condemnation for you (Romans 8:1). When you experience a season of suffering, injustice, or pain, don’t avoid talking to God because you don’t know how to voice some of your questions. Pray to Him as you would talk to a lovingFather, use His words if you need to, and believe He will remain faithful. Go to Him today in freedom, knowing you can tell the Lord of your unspeakable pain and trust Him for all He is and all He has done at the very same time.
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May 05, 2024
Daily Devotion:
"The Heart That Rejoices"
Psalm 13:5
New International Version
5 But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.
What will our response be? What will your response be? And how will we respond in the face of inevitablesuffering? Jesus says, “I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world you have trouble and suffering, but take courage—I have conquered the world” (John 16:33).
His character never changes and His love for you, His child, runs deep. If you are in Christ Jesus, thereis no condemnation for you (Romans 8:1). When you experience a season of suffering, injustice, or pain, don’t avoid talking to God because you don’t know how to voice some of your questions. Pray to Him as you would talk to aloving Father.
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May 04,2024
Daily Devotion:
"A Heart Seeking Truth"
Psalm 51:17
New International Version
17 My sacrifice, O God, is[a] a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise.
We can all feel like our heart is broken at times. These are the moments when the book of Psalms becomes a great comfort to us, offering us a language for our own pain and brokenness. Whether it’s a form of injustice we experienced personally, continuous suffering we see happening on the other side of the world, or lament over our own sin, we can feel broken and humbled to the point of hopelessness. But Psalm 51 reminds us of the hope we have in Jesus when we submit our requests and hearts to the Lord. Christ never promised an easy life but He does promise His presence and help as we walk through trials. God will never reject a heart seeking truth, a humble spirit looking for answers, and a repentant heart in need offorgiveness.
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