Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – John 3:16

Posted on March 6, 2023

For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life – John 3:16

This verse is one of the most popular verses in the Bible. In fact, it’s used so much, it’s almost easy to read it and take it for granted. We are so used to everyone stating the fact that God loves us that we don’t really let it sink in.

So let’s think about this idea for a bit. God loves you. He doesn’t have to love you. But He does. You never did anything for God, but God went out of His way to love you. He pursued you when you didn’t deserve it. He loved you when you were unlovable.

He did this so that you could enjoy eternal life with Him. You can talk to Him, walk with Him, and enjoy eternity with Him.

So today, let this verse sink in. Don’t just read it and ignore it because you’ve heard it so many times. Instead, choose to think about the fact that God chose you. He chose to love you even when you didn’t deserve it.

Today’s Truth: God loves you!

John 3:16

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Proverbs 12:22

Posted on March 3, 2023

It’s just a little white lie. It doesn’t hurt anyone. You’ve probably thought or heard that before. So what’s the big deal about lying? Especially when no one really gets harmed in the process. Isn’t it ok to stretch the truth if it helps yourself out?

The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy. – Proverbs 12:22

This verse gives us a different idea about lying, doesn’t it? It shows us that the Lord detests lying lips. Wow. So maybe a little lie isn’t really not that big of a deal.

Why does it matter if you tell the truth? And why should we as Christians be telling the truth?

Well, first of all, God is truth. The Bible tells us that He can’t lie. And that’s great because when we read something in the Bible, we can just believe it, because we know that God is being totally honest with us. It is God’s nature to tell the truth, and as His followers, we should be doing the same.

Other people around us should be able to count on us to do what we say. If we say we’re going to be somewhere, we should be there. If we say that we’re going to do something, we should do it. As God’s children, we should be imitating Him. He doesn’t lie, and we shouldn’t either.

We should be known as people who tell the truth.

Here’s the good news. If you’ve struggled with lying in the past, there is hope. You can break free of lying because you’ve got God to help you. Go to Him. Ask Him to show you ways that you can break free. Keep taking small steps toward breaking free from lying. You’ll be glad you did!

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Isaiah 42:16

Posted on March 2, 2023

I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on paths they have not known. I will turn darkness to light in front of them and rough places into level ground. This is what I will do for them, and I will not forsake them.  – Isaiah 42:16 (HCSB)

Making decisions about your future can often feel like a scary thing. You might feel all alone, unsure of what decision to make. In the next few years of your life, you have to make many life-altering decisions. Things like who to date, careers and future plans. With all those choices, it’s easy to get overwhelmed.

Making decisions about your future doesn’t have to be an overwhelming task, however. It’s easy to forget in the midst of all those decisions that God has told us He will not forsake us. That’s good news. We don’t have to make these big decisions alone.

Read: How to Discover Your God-Given Purpose in Life

We can go to God and ask Him for help. Today’s Bible verse tells us that God will guide us on our paths. That means God wants to show you which path to take. God’s plans for your future are good, so trust Him and go to Him for guidance in your decision-making.

Today’s Truth: God’s plans for your future are good. Get His advice in your decision-making.

Pray: God I thank you that I’m your child. Thank you for not forsaking me. I believe you’re showing me the plans you have for my future. I will trust you and know that when it’s time to make the decision, you’ll show me what to do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Romans 8:37

Posted on March 1, 2023

No, in all these things we are more than victorious through Him who loved us. – Romans 8:37

Have you ever won something at school? Maybe it was winning a speech contest, getting a solo in choir, or making the winning shot in basketball. When you do well or win something, it is a really great feeling.

That feeling of victory is how we should be living our lives everyday. God tells us that He made us more than victorious. That means that you are a winner. You can walk around your school, job, and home with your head held high because you know that you’re a winner. You’ve got value to God because He placed value on you. It’s not about what you’ve done, but rather knowing that God loves you and has an awesome plan for your life.

So be encouraged today, you are a winner because of who God says you are. You can experience victory every day because of who God made you to be.

Today’s Truth: You are a winner.

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Proverbs 19:20

Posted on February 28, 2023

One of the hardest things for me to do is accept correction. I don’t like admitting I’m wrong. That is especially true if I have to admit that in front of others. Can you relate to feeling that way?

Most likely correction isn’t something you’re going to love. However, if you’re corrected by your parents, teachers, or pastors, it’s usually good for you, and it helps you grow. To become wise and mature, it’s good to learn to accept correction.

Listen to advice and accept discipline,
    and at the end you will be counted among the wise. – Proverbs 19:20 (NIV)

There is wisdom in accepting correction and advice from people who are around us that are wise. Often, the pastors, parents, and teachers in our lives have gone through things that are similar to what we face. Their advice is good when it’s Biblical, because they have more life experience and wisdom that we do.

If we will be open to accepting advice and correction from others, it can help us grow, and make us wise.

Today, if you struggle with accepting correction, ask God to help you. He will show you strategies that will help you to take correction better. God wants good things for your life, just know that most of the people that gently correct you in your life love you, and want what’s best for you. Don’t be too proud to accept correction and learn from your mistakes.

Today’s Truth: Correction is good for you.

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Matthew 5:37

Posted on February 27, 2023

Just say a simple, ‘Yes, I will,’ or ‘No, I won’t.’ Anything beyond this is from the evil one. – Matthew 5:37 (NLT)

Lying is something I have really struggled with. Sometimes it looks like stretching the truth. I often like to make myself seem better than I actually am. Sometimes, I’ve lied before to save myself from getting in trouble with my parents. How about you? Have you struggled with lying?

Here’s the truth about lying. Many times, lying comes from loving and wanting to preserve ourselves. We want people to think good things about us, and sometimes we stretch the truth to make ourselves look better. A lot of the time, we can justify lying because often it doesn’t really hurt anyone. And it helps us avoid trouble or look bad in front of other people.

Today’s Truth: Speak the truth in all you do!

Regardless of how we try to justify lying, the truth is that it’s sin. God is truth, and lying is not in His character. He tells us in the Bible that we should be keeping our word and speaking truth. So as children of God, we should not be lying. We should be known for speaking truth, and speak truth in all we do.

So if lying has been a struggle for you, decide today to ask God for His help. Ask Him to help you stop lying and speak truth in all you do. With His help, you can put lying aside and walk free from the habit of lying.

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Ephesians 4:32

Posted on February 24, 2023

Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. – Ephesians 4:32

We live in a world where we can get things quickly. There are instant answers to our questions online. We enjoy instant responses on social media and through text messages. In the fast-paced world, we live in, it’s often easy to forget the basic things that God tells us to do.

God tells us to be kind. Being kind is tough especially online. We can often forget to filter what we say to others because we don’t have to say it that person’s face. We are to forgive others. Other people will let you down, say unkind things about you and it’s easy to hold those things against others. However, we are to forgive others.

That might almost seem impossible, especially if the person has really hurt you. However, because of what Jesus did for us, we have the ability to forgive others. We don’t always have to allow others access to hurt us again, but we do need to forgive them.

Today, if you’ve been hurt by someone, choose to forgive. If you’re tempted to be unkind, choose to practice kindness. Know that God has given you the ability to forgive and be kind, so choose to tap into that ability inside of you and live your life based on what Christ did for you.

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – 1 John 2:17

Posted on February 23, 2023

The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever – 1 John 2:17 (NIV)

Have you noticed how easy it is to get consumed by what’s going on around you? For you, it might be getting swept up into all gossip going on at school. Perhaps it’s simply spending too much time gaming or watching TV. Whatever it is for you, it’s really easy to lose focus on the things that are important.

God has a divine plan and purpose for your life. However, it’s easy to become too busy to take time to hear from Him.

Today’s Truth: Take Time to Hear From God

So today, challenge yourself to break out of the normal and do something different. Choose to take time to hear from God concerning your future. It might be spending a few minutes before you go to bed each night reading your Bible. It could possibly be getting up a little earlier or listing to a great podcast that challenges you to follow after God. Whatever the case might be for you, make getting to know God a priority in your life. Find out His plan and His will for your future.

Read: How to Discover Your God-Given Purpose in Life

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Luke 12:26

Posted on February 22, 2023

Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest? – Luke 12:26 (NIV)

Worry will destroy your life if you let it. If left unchecked, worry, even over small things will stop you from doing the things God has called you to do.

Worry will keep you from sleeping and stop you from enjoying life. That’s not God’s best or what He wants for your life.

So determine to not let worry be a part of your life. Decide instead to lean on God. Trust God with the areas of your life that you can’t control and worry about.

Today’s Truth: Replace Your Worry With Trust in God

Determine to trust God. Trust Him to provide the friends, clothes, money and time you need. Replace your worry with trust in God. God will never leave you without help. So determine to rely on Him and not worry about the other things.

Replace Your Worry With Trust in God

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Proverbs 1:7

Posted on February 21, 2023

I bet you didn’t walk into school today thinking, I’m not going to learn anything. You don’t go to school to not learn more about the world around you, that would be pointless.

Fear of the LORD is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. – Proverbs 1:7 (NLT)

The interesting thing is that all knowledge, all learning really starts with God at the center. Knowing God is true knowledge. When you know God, the lessons you learn in math make more sense because you realize that the God who created those patterns is logical and orderly.

As you study music in your music class, you realize that the wonderful sounds all stem from a wonderful God who creates beautiful things to enjoy.

When you know God and love Him, it helps you learn and enjoy the world around you more. So if you haven’t before, start your day at school today thankful for a God who created you with the ability to learn. Thank God for the opportunity to learn more about the world He created and determine to grow in His wisdom and knowledge today.

Today’s truth: Knowledge Starts With God at the Center

Wisdom begins with fearing God