The Apostle Paul – “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” (Hebrews 11:1 NIV) In 1987, singer George Michael released his song “Faith.” In the song, George is turning down a potential love interest because he’s “got to think twice before he gives his […]
Solomon – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.” (Proverbs 3:5-6) Over the past week, our devotions have been based on the wise counsel Solomon offered to his son in
Solomon – “Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart. Then you will find favor with both God and people, and you will earn a good reputation.” (Proverbs 3:3-4) There’s been a resurgence of meanness in our world in recent years.
The Apostle Paul – “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.” (Romans 12:2) In yesterday’s devotion, we learned about how we can overcome our sinful natures by fleeing temptation and living by faith. Today, we’ll explore other
Solomon – “Fear the Lord and turn away from evil.” (Proverbs 3:7) Are you ever tempted to be involved in evil? The truth is, we all constantly struggle with our sinful nature or our predisposition towards selfishness and sin. That’s why the Apostle Paul wrote, “When you follow the desires of your sinful nature,
Solomon – “Seek His will in all you do…” (Proverbs 3:6) The Bible teaches us that the Lord wants to give us guidance in every area of our lives. King David writes “The Lord says, ‘I will you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you” (Psalm
Solomon – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5) King Solomon was a wise man. He conveyed in Proverbs 3 that we can’t live the good life without trusting the Lord. Trust is essential for successful relationships, including our relationship with the Lord. God
Solomon – “My child, never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart. If you do this, you will live many years, and your life will be satisfying.” (Proverbs 3:1-2) In the scripture above, Solomon is speaking as a father, hoping to teach his son how to live a
Jesus – “Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may Your name be kept holy. May Your Kingdom come soon. May Your will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us today the food we need, and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. And
“’When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father.” (Ephesians 3:14) In the world of professional golf, many golfers work with coaches who help them with their posture, hoping that even the slightest alterations will help them improve their game. If this is done in the world