𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

March 22, 2023

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NLT

Jesus, I give You all honour and praise due Your Name! Help me Lord to be sensitive to those around me and show empathy at all times. I love you Jesus. Amen! 

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

March 21, 2023

I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.

John 14:27 NLT

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

March 20, 2023

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.

Deuteronomy 31:8 NLT

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫

March 19, 2023

But The Lord said to her, "My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details. There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her."

Luke 10:41-42 NLT Bible

Many of us have a 'Martha mentality' and can identify with her. We are the ones who are caught up in a hectic lifestyle, being busy all the time. We run around organizing, directing, serving and doing good things for everyone, but sadly enough, we sometimes miss out on the most important thing.…......spending time with God. This is exactly what happened when Jesus visited Martha and her sister, Mary. Martha was preoccupied and distracted with serving and taking care of everything, while Mary was simply content to sit and fellowship with Jesus. 

Some of us who identify with Martha try to justify being busy because we rationalize that we're serving others, doing what needs to be done and it's all for God. However, there must be balance. We cannot allow busyness to keep us from spending time with God. This is what He desires most of all and it's what we need to grow in our walk with Him. Intimacy with Jesus has to be our ultimate priority and we need to find the balance between being constantly busy like Martha or simply being content to spend time with Him like Mary. Ultimately, we must recognize that time spent with God restores, renews and refreshes us and gives us the strength and energy to effectively serve Him.

Thank you Lord for Your faithfulness. May I always put you first in my life. Let me not get caught up in doing things and being so busy that I neglect spending time in fellowship and communion with You. Help me to find the balance that I need in my life. I love you, Jesus. Amen!

Be Blessed!

Lydia

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠

March 18, 2023

Ephesians 5: 11-20 NIV

11. Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. 

12. It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. 

13. But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light. 

14. This is why it is said:

“Wake up, sleeper,

Rise from the dead,

And Christ will shine on you.”

15. Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 

16. Making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 

17. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 

18. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, 

19. Speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, 

20. Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

March 17, 2023

My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.

Galatians 2:20 NLT

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

March 16, 2023

Surely Your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me

All the days of my life,

And I will live in the house of the LORD

Forever.

Psalm 23:6 NLT

Lord, I rededicate my life to Your service. Keep me faithful and true to Your Word!

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

March 15, 2023

Be still in the presence of the LORD,

And wait patiently for Him to act.

Don’t worry about evil people who prosper

Or fret about their wicked schemes.

Psalm 37:7 NLT

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

March 14, 2023

My flesh and my heart may fail,

But God is the strength of my heart

And my portion forever.

Psalm 73:26 NIV

Thank You Lord for being my Healer! I have confidence in knowing that in times of weakness, I can draw strength from You. I love you Jesus. Amen!

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

March 13, 2023

The Lord will keep you from all harm—

He will watch over your life;

The Lord will watch over your coming and going

Both now and forevermore.

Psalm 121:7-8 NIV

Lord I thank You for the level of security that I have in knowing that You are present with me throughout my daily activities. I love you Jesus. Amen!

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫

March 12, 2023

For everything that is hidden will eventually be brought into the open, and every secret will be brought to light.

Mark 4:22 NLT Bible

Who are we when no one is watching, when we're far away from scrutiny of any kind? As children of God, this is a thought provoking question, one that warrants some soul searching. There are many people who give the appearance of living good, holy and righteous lives at work, at church and in the company of their friends, but life takes a different and ugly twist when they are at home with their loved ones. Suddenly, a different person emerges, one that may be cold, harsh, unkind, domineering, disrespectful and abusive. Others may have secret relationships, indulge in pornography or lewd jokes and think that no one knows about their behaviour. However, God sees everything and eventually every secret will be brought to light and when this happens, people are hurt and lives are destroyed.

We need to determine if our testimony as believers would be tarnished by our words and actions when we are alone and no one is seeing us. If we are guilty of this, then we need to repent and purpose in our hearts to live authentic Christian lives all the time, obeying God's laws and precepts. Our mindset must be that Jesus sees everything we do and our lives need to be pure, good and holy. We are flawed and may fail at times, but spending time with God, through prayer and reading His Word is the key to changing our behaviour. 

Thank you Lord for watching over me. You see everything I do and there is nothing that I can hide from you. Lord, I pray that my words and actions will be pleasing to you at all times, wherever I am and in any circumstance. I love you, Jesus. Amen!

Be Blessed!

Lydia 

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠

March 11, 2023

Psalm 15:1-5 NLT

1. Who may worship in your sanctuary, LORD?

Who may enter your presence on Your holy hill?

2. Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right,

speaking the truth from sincere hearts.

3. Those who refuse to gossip

or harm their neighbors

or speak evil of their friends.

4. Those who despise flagrant sinners,

and honor the faithful followers of the LORD,

and keep their promises even when it hurts.

5. Those who lend money without charging interest,

and who cannot be bribed to lie about the innocent.

Such people will stand firm forever.

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

March 10, 2023

Fear of the LORD is the foundation of true wisdom.

All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom.

Psalm 111:10 NLT

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

March 09, 2023

Wisdom and money can get you almost anything,

But only wisdom can save your life.

Ecclesiastes 7:12 NLT

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

March 08, 2023

And you must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength.

Deuteronomy 6:5 NLT

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

March 07, 2023

Teach me Your ways, O LORD,

That I may live according to Your truth!

Grant me purity of heart,

So that I may honor You.

Psalm 86:11 NLT

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

March 06, 2023

And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills.

Exodus 35:31 NLT

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫

March 05, 2023

"Sound the alarm! The enemy descends like an eagle on the people of The Lord, for they have broken My covenant and revolted against My law."

Hosea 8:1 NLT Bible

This is such a cautionary and timely word from God himself! As believers, we need to sound the alarm and alert those who are caught in a tangled web of disobedience. The enemy is swooping down trying to devour children of God and we need to do everything that we can to draw them back to Him. All around us, we see that God's covenant and laws are being broken and replaced by a nonchalant acceptance of things that we know are wrong. This seems to be the new mindset and it's almost as if people have become numb to wrongdoing. 

We also have to heed the sound of the alarm ourselves, and be alert and on guard. The enemy seems to be no longer sly and subtle, but there's a brazen openness in the way he seduces children of God. It is imperative that we be watchful, guarding our minds, our eyes and our hearts. We cannot be caught up in the moral decline that runs rampant and allow the enemy to infiltrate our lives. God's laws are to be obeyed. His Word remains the same. It cannot be diluted to appease and please everyone. As believers, we must pay attention to the alarm that's constantly sounding off and live in complete obedience to Almighty God. Our eternity depends on it.

Thank you Lord for Your laws. Help me to heed the alarm that's going off, to be watchful and alert and stay on the right path in my walk with You. My desire is to be found faithful and true. I love you, Jesus. Amen!

Be Blessed!

Lydia

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠

March 04, 2023

Ephesians 4:25-32 NKJV

25. Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another. 

26. “Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, 

27. Nor give place to the devil. 

28. Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need. 

29. Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. 

30. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 

31. Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. 

32. And be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

March 03, 2023

Whoever pursues righteousness and love

Finds life, prosperity and honor.

Proverbs 21:21 NIV