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On Second Thought Some needs seem easier to bring before God than others. We gladly thank Him for a blessing, ask Him to guide a decision, or pray for someone facing illness. But when the same concern returns night after night, we may begin to hesitate. Have I already asked too many times? Should myContinue reading “You Can Knock at Midnight”

The Bible in a Year “Lead us not into temptation.” — Luke 11:4 There are moments when a difficult circumstance becomes more than a hardship. Weariness becomes an invitation to speak harshly. Disappointment offers an excuse to withdraw from people who need us. Financial pressure makes dishonesty seem reasonable. The trouble itself may be outsideContinue reading “When the Trial Becomes a Crossroads”

In the Life of Christ “Forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us.” — Luke 11:4 When I pray these words Jesus taught His disciples, I find that they bring particular faces to mind. I remember someone whose words wounded me, a disappointment I still revisit, or a conversationContinue reading “When Mercy Becomes Our Way of Life”

As the Day Begins “Give us each day our daily bread.” — Luke 11:3 Some mornings, tomorrow’s concerns arrive before today’s breakfast. We wonder whether our resources, energy, or patience will last. Jesus meets that anxiety with a prayer for daily bread. In Luke 11:3, He teaches us to bring ordinary needs before our HeavenlyContinue reading “Enough for Today”

By His Word “Your kingdom come.” — Luke 11:2 There are mornings when the day seems to claim us before we have offered it to God. A concern wakes with us. A responsibility waits beside the bed. Before our feet touch the floor, our minds are already arranging conversations, anticipating problems, and wondering whether weContinue reading “When the King Takes His Place”

May the Lord strengthen your faith, guide your understanding, and help you receive His care today. Whether you begin with confidence or questions, you are welcome to walk with us through these daily devotions. Today’s Spiritual Discipline Theme: Learning to Depend upon the Father Today’s Scripture reflections will lead us through surrender, provision, forgiveness, protection,Continue reading “Today’s Spiritual Disciplines”

As the Day Ends “The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him.” —John 1:9–10, ESV As evening settles around us, John invites us to consider whether we have recognized the SaviorContinue reading “The Light Remains When the Day Grows Dark”

DID YOU KNOW “He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him.” —John 1:11, ESV We may never openly declare that we want to take God’s place. Yet the desire can appear in ordinary decisions: insisting that His answer must match our expectations, postponing obedience until we approve of His instructions,Continue reading “When We Try to Take God’s Place”

On Second Thought “To all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.” —John 1:12–13, ESV Some people spend much of their livesContinue reading “You Don’t Have to Earn Your Place at the Table”