Lilka Finley Raphael
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up. --James 4:10 (NKJV)One of the most common traits in Western culture is the propensity to magnify personal attributes. We are taught that achieving success requires us to stand out, get noticed, and excel above everyone else....
Connie Harper
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. – Philippians 2:3 (CSB) I love to write. I live to write. It’s a passion I’ve enjoyed most of my life. When I was a young girl I would climb my grandparents’...
Carlene Hill Byron
“Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for ‘God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.’” – 1 Peter 5:5 (RSV) Anyone who meets me sees confidence in my posture, my stride, my readiness to join almost any conversation. Projecting confidence is how you get...
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By humility and the fear of the LORD Are riches and honor and life. -- Proverbs 22:4 (NIV)Please Pray:Lord, thank You for the example of Jesus, who stepped out of ivory palaces and took up a servant’s towel. Help me to seek the humility described—not as a performance to be...
By humility and the fear of the LORD Are riches and honor and life. -- Proverbs 22.4 (NIV)Is true humility always letting the next person go ahead in line at a checkout? We often do that if it seems the person ahead of us doesn't have a lot of items,...
Lilka Finley Raphael
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up. – James 4:10 (NKJV)Please Pray: Heavenly Father, give us humble hearts. May we strive to serve instead of seeking recognition. May we be mindful that we can’t do anything of substance without You. In Jesus’ Name,...
Lilka Finley RaphaelHumble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up. --James 4:10 (NKJV)One of the most common traits in Western culture is the propensity to magnify personal attributes. We are taught that achieving success requires us to stand out, get noticed, and excel above everyone else....
Connie HarperDo nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. – Philippians 2:3 (CSB) I love to write. I live to write. It’s a passion I’ve enjoyed most of my life. When I was a young girl I would climb my grandparents’...
Connie Harper
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. – Philippians 2:3 (CSB) Please Pray:Father, thank You for giving me a job to do. Thank You for equipping me and giving me the confidence I need—not in myself but in You....
Carlene Hill Byron“Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for ‘God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.’” – 1 Peter 5:5 (RSV) Anyone who meets me sees confidence in my posture, my stride, my readiness to join almost any conversation. Projecting confidence is how you get...
Carlene Hill Byron
“Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for ‘God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.’” – 1 Peter 5:5 (RSV)Please Pray: God, all the talents and resources I have come from you, and today I’ve had chances to bless others with them. Some of...
Mary Rooney Armand
“But those who obey God’s word truly show how completely they love him. That is how we know we are living in him.” -- 1 John 2:5 (NLT)Please Pray:Dear Jesus, teach me to listen and trust You, even when the path is uncertain. Give me a willing heart to obey...
Mary Rooney Armand
“But those who obey God’s word truly show how completely they love him. That is how we know we are living in him.” -- 1 John 2:5 (NLT) When my kids were young, one of the parents in our community would say, “Delayed obedience is disobedience.” I understand why obedience...
Keri Willis
We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. --2 Corinthians 10:5Please Pray:Heavenly Father, Please guide my heart and mind today. Fill me with your Holy Spirit, my Comforter and Counselor so...
Keri Willis
"If you love me, obey my commandments." -- John 14:15 (NLT)“Obedience is the very best way to show that you believe.” That line and the first notes of this song are forever embedded in my brain. It is a song we came home from Vacation Bible School singing on repeat....
Amber Ginter
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” — James 1:22 (NIV)Obedience sounds easy but proves to be much more difficult when it’s something you’d rather not do. I have no problem reading a book for fun, doing the dishes, or running for...
Amber Ginter
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” — James 1:22 (NIV)Please Pray:Dear Jesus, being obedient isn’t always easy. When we’re tempted to put too much pressure on ourselves, give up, or think we’re self-sufficient, remind us that our strength and hope come...
Kim Gentry Meyer
In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome. - 1 John 5:3Last month I explored how we can show our love for God through our actions, such as obeying His commands. The importance of obedience is highlighted throughout the Bible, and...
Kim Gentry Meyer
In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome. - 1 John 5:3Please Pray:Dear Lord, help me to remember your commands are not burdensome; they are a gift. Your guidance guards my path and brings me closer to You. Help me humbly...
“He replied, ‘Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.’” -- Luke 11:28Hear the word of God… Hear a word for God…and obey.There’s a lot to unpack in this verse and section of Luke, but it always brings to mind the times in my life...
“He replied, ‘Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.’” -- Luke 11:28Please Pray: Dear Jesus, Your Word says, "Blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it. (Luke 11:28 NIV)." Lord, we admit that this is hard for us at times....
Treva Barnard
“If ye love me, keep my commandments.” — John 14:15 (KJV)Obedience is one of the purest expressions of love. Jesus did not say, “If you love Me, feel something.” He said, “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” Love in the Kingdom of God is demonstrated through action. Obedience is...
Treva Barnard
“If ye love me, keep my commandments.” — John 14:15 (KJV)Please Pray:Father God,Thank You for loving me enough to guide me. Forgive me for the times I have delayed or resisted Your instruction. Create in me a willing heart that trusts You completely. Help me to obey not out of...
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