Team Daily Devotions for March 2025
Enjoy your Daily Devotions and thanks for Praying! 🙏
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The B-I-B-L-E:
“The BIBLE”
MARCH 1, 2025
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105
Bible Reading:
Psalm 19:7-11
“The B-I-B-L-E, yes that’s the book for me; I stand alone on the Word of God, the B-I-B-L-E.”
Most Christians who attended Sunday school or Vacation Bible School as a child sang that song.
It is such a simple song, yet the words are so profound. Someone has described the Bible as God’s love letter to mankind telling us all we need to know.
If the Bible doesn’t have the answer to our specific question, it tells us how to seek help and direction from God Himself.
“I stand alone” can have two meanings.
First, it can mean that we are willing to stand alone, by ourselves if necessary, to defend the Word of God against all detractors.
Second, it can mean that the Bible alone is our most trustworthy source of truth and life.
It tells us what no other book can: how to be forgiven, how to be saved for eternity, and how to live a life pleasing to God.
Is the Bible the book for you? Do you stand alone on the Word of God? Let it light your path as you walk through this life.
The Bible was the only book Jesus ever quoted. Leon Morris0 -
Linda said: This brings back a lot of memories of songs that we sang when I was little. My mom always said that we should never sing a song we did not mean. I was very careful that if I said "I stand alone on the word of God" that I would do that with all my heart.0
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I sing that song with using the sign language of BIBLE to Mariposa.
Like I did Blake & Evan.
So she’s learning the alphabet of Bible. Plus she knows I love you which is 🤟🏻
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Monday, March 3
, Infinite, Matchless
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace. Ephesians 1:7
The word grace occurs more than 150 times in the Bible, and most of them come from the pen of the apostle Paul. He’s the apostle of grace, and grace is the keynote of his teachings. In Ephesians 2:7, he talked about “the exceeding riches of His grace.” In 1 Timothy 1:14, he said, “The grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant.” In Romans 5:20, he said, “Grace abounded.”
Bible Reading:
Ephesians 2:4-9
It’s this exceedingly rich, exceedingly abundant, abounding grace that meets every need in your life, that sends every blessing, that hears every prayer, that heals every hurt, that calms every fear, that forgives every sin, and that makes goodness and mercy follow you every day of your life. John 1:16 says, “Out of the fullness of his grace he has blessed us all, giving us one blessing after another” (GNT).
The hymnist called it “marvelous, infinite, matchless grace.” Grace is God’s gift to us. And Jesus is the embodiment of grace. He is God’s gift to us—our Savior. If you want to draw a picture of grace, simply draw Jesus. Give thanks today for God’s abundant grace.
The meaning of life. The wasted years of life. The poor choices of life. God answers the mess of life with one word: grace. Max Lucado1 -
A Sunny Dog Story
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who shows mercy.
Romans 9:16Bible Reading
Romans 9:14-16
Several years ago, a sad-eyed, mixed-breed dog named Sunny was in a Houston pound only hours away from being put to sleep.
A man in New York named William Berloni somehow saw her picture and rescued her from afar.
Berloni is an animal trainer, and within months Sunny was a Broadway star in the stage production of Annie.
Does Sunny remind you of anyone? When we were destined for destruction, the Lord somehow saw us and rescued us from afar, and He has given us starring roles in His Kingdom.
Grace and mercy are two sides of the same coin. When we experience mercy, we’re kept from receiving what we deserve—punishment for our sins. When we experience grace, we’re freely given what we don’t deserve—abundant blessings and eternal life.
We often think we want justice, but what we really want is mercy and grace. Those are the gifts of God that truly do make us—sunny!
Jesus, full of grace and mercy, listen to our humble cry; from Thy throne above in glory, turn on us Thy gracious eye. Christian H. Bateman
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Wednesday, March 5
But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.
Colossians 3:8, NIVBible Reading:
Colossians 3:5-11
A zoo in Germany has a bat cave through which visitors can walk, which is what Elina Öfele did with her son.
When she returned home, Elina found a bat in her clothing.
Thankfully, zoo officials were able to return the creature to its cave… while Elina calmed her nerves.
As we walk through this dark world, the sins lurking around us try to stow away in our hearts and minds.
We develop bad habits without realizing it at first. Fatigue can increase our irritability. A few clicks on the computer can poison our minds.
A busy schedule can disrupt church habits. A slip of the tongue can damage your testimony.
Recognizing sin is the prelude to grace. Are any “bat habits” stowing away in your life?
Confess them and ask for God’s help in forsaking them. He specializes in helping us overcome temptations. If you need to make changes in your life, start today.
Let us stop the progress of sin in our soul at the first stage, for the further it goes the faster it will increase. Thomas Fuller
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Thursday, March 6
Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand. Romans 5:1-2
Bible Reading:
Romans 5:1-11
Dr. J. I. Packer wrote a book, God’s Words, about key biblical terms, one of which was justification. As a noun, this word occurs three times in the New Testament.
As a verb, it’s found 39 times, mostly in the writings of Paul. “It is his way of formulating the essential Gospel message,” Packer wrote, “that through Christ’s death guilty sinners, once justly under wrath, come into a new relationship with God as His beloved children, under grace.”
When we’re justified, God takes our sins and places them on Christ, and then He takes the righteousness of Christ and places it on us. It’s a double transaction. Our sins are imputed to Christ, and His sinlessness is imputed to us.
That doesn’t mean we are presently incapable of sinning. Instead, it means when God looks at us, He sees us wrapped in the righteousness of Jesus Christ.
Knowing this word makes us want to live up to our position and bring every habit under our Lord’s control. Where do you need to start?
Through one act of righteousness—the life and death of the sinless Christ—the free gift came unto all. J. I. Packer
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Friday, March 7
And [the son] arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him.
Luke 15:20Bible Reading.
Psalm 32:5When hiking on a trail in the woods or a wilderness area, you may gradually realize that you are lost.
At such a time there is only one thing to do: turn around and go back to the last place you were sure of. It is better to go back to the starting point and make a new, better path.
That is what the young man did in Jesus’ parable of the lost son (Luke 15:11-32). The son left the security of his father’s home to create his own life—an adventure that ended in disaster. Destitute and broken, he came to his senses and realized he was on the wrong path.
So he returned home and found his father waiting to receive him. There was no judgment or criticism, only compassion and love. Jesus told this parable to illustrate God’s readiness to forgive.
If we ever find ourselves off of God’s path, our only solution is to return to Him. He waits for every child of His to return to His open arms of love.
Forgiveness is to be set loose from sins.
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Wisdom from the Psalms
March 8
Psalms 25:7
Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness' sake, O Lord.Perry had paid the penalty a thousand times. The guilt that he carried with him gnawed away constantly. When he was teenager, he had foolishly tossed a firecracker at a friend of his, to scare him. The explosive had gone off in his friend's face, blinding him. Perry played the scene over and over in his mind, even though many years had passed. His friend had forgiven him, and he had even asked forgiveness from God. His pastor told him that the sin was forgiven, but Perry just couldn't forgive himself.
Who are we to hold onto past sins when our Lord has forgiven and forgotten them? As long as we're human, we will have pasts filled with sins abundant. To dwell on them is to make ourselves less than God wants us to be. Ask forgiveness from the Lord, receive it, and move forward in the glory of God's grace. Your sins are forgiven, indeed!
Prayer: Teach me to let go of the things I have done wrong in the past, Lord. Cleanse me and prepare me for the wonderful life that is to come. May I learn from my mistakes and grow from them, without allowing them to control my life, O Lord. Amen.
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March 9, 2025
Wishing from the Psalms
Psalm 25:15
Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net.
Jerry was terrified of heights. He had been all his life. Unfortunately, his new job required that he climb ladders and travel across catwalks high above the ground. With great courage and resolve, Jerry worked on overcoming his fear.
Whenever he had to climb or walk the catwalks, he would focus his attention on the end of the line and pretend that Jesus was waiting there with outstretched arms. His fear left him completely, and he was able to scale great heights without concern.It we will set our sights on the Lord, He will make sure our steps. No snare, trap, or pitfall can stop us when our eyes are on the Lord. He will guard us each step of the way.
Prayer: I am uncertain, Lord, and often I am afraid. Dispel my fears, and instill me with Your holy confidence. I place my trust in You, that I might walk a good walk of faith and never stumble. Amen.
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Monday, March 10
The Lord Jesus Christ…gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age.
Galatians 1:3-4, NIVBible Reading
2 Corinthians 2:14-17
Dalton Grose of Waterville, Minnesota, was sitting in his boat one day when he saw a truck fly into the lake and sink in the water.
Grose jumped into the lake, reached the vehicle, positioned his legs against the side of the truck, and, with adrenaline-fueled strength, managed to open the door and pull out the elderly driver.
The two sank to the bottom of the lake, but Grose pushed off and managed to get the man’s face above the water and swim with him to the dock where another bystander helped pull both men to safety. Grose was awarded the Carnegie Medal for heroism because he risked his life to save another.
Jesus came to seek and save the lost. He jumped into this world to pull us to safety. He rescued us, and He also commissioned us to help with the effort.
We may not see a vehicle sink into a lake, but every day we’re surrounded by sinking sinners. Let’s be aware of it. Let’s do our part to rescue the perishing.
Rescue the perishing, care for the dying. Snatch them in pity from sin and the grave.
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Tuesday, March 11
For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. James 1:23-24
Bible Reading:
James 1: 21-25One day a man cleaned out his garage. He didn’t realize that in wiping his hand across his mouth, he had given himself a smudge that looked like a crooked mustache.
When he went to the hardware store that afternoon, everyone smiled when they saw him. He didn’t realize the reason until that night when he looked in the mirror. Then he washed his face.
The next morning the man opened his Bible, a little frustrated that his reading for the day was in Leviticus. But he came to Leviticus 19:18: “You shall not…bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself.” He realized at that moment he was still angry at someone.
Bowing his head, he asked God for forgiveness, and he released the anger, putting the man into God’s hands.
Take time each day to look into the mirror of God’s Word to help you with smudges and grudges.
The Bible is like a mirror. When we look into it, we see ourselves as we really are in God’s eyes. O. S. Hawkins
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Wednesday, March 12
Should you not have obeyed the words which the Lord proclaimed through the former prophets when Jerusalem and the cities around it were inhabited and prosperous, and the South and the Lowland were inhabited?
Zechariah 7:7Bible Reading
Zechariah 7:7-12
Last October a national park ranger at the Grand Canyon saw a group of girls maneuvering over a sign that said, “DO NOT ENTER.” The girls crept onto a dangerous ledge to practice their yoga postures as the sun went down.
The exasperated ranger felt the same sort of concern the Lord feels when we maneuver over His warnings, rules, and commands.
In the book of Zechariah, some of the remnant who returned to Babylon asked Zechariah if they needed to continue to fast for the restoration of Jerusalem.
Zechariah told them it was better to obey than to fast. He told them God expected them to show mercy and compassion to their brothers.
It’s one thing to study the Bible and another to obey what it says. It’s not a religious routine that pleases God but heartfelt obedience.
Is there an area in your life akin to maneuvering around one of God’s warning signs?
Obedience to the revealed will of God is often just as much a step of faith as claiming a promise from God. Jerry Bridges
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Thursday, March 13 Victory Through SurrenderSo Gideon built an altar there to the Lord, and called it The-Lord-Is-Peace. Judges 6:24
Bible Reading:
It’s hard to watch the images of war, captured by photojournalists, broadcast daily on the news. George Washington said, “My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth.” Sadly, it has yet to be banished.
There is one war, however, that we can win by surrendering—the rebellion of the human heart against God. Prior to our salvation, we were enemies of God. But when we realize He is just and good—a God of righteousness and yet of mercy—and when we surrender our lives to Him, we’re filled with a peace that transcends understanding. We have peace with God.
The Lord Himself is our peace. If you are fighting against God and His marvelous grace, surrender to Him today. The Bible says, “Since then it is by faith that we are justified, let us grasp the fact that we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Through him we have confidently entered into this new relationship of grace, and here we take our stand” (Romans 5:1, PHILLIPS). The Lord is peace!
It is a paradox. I can’t explain it, but…you are never so much your own self as when you are most His. E. Stanley Jones
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Friday, March 14
Never-Ending GraceBut where sin abounded, grace abounded much more, so that as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 5:20-21
Bible Reading
John 1:16-17Those who have stood in the face of the mighty Niagara Falls have been in awe of the sheer volume of water that flows over it.
Yet Niagara is only the seventh largest waterfall in the world by volume of flow.
Right now, as you read these words, water is pouring over the world’s mightiest waterfalls—seemingly without end.The never-ending water over waterfalls, like the constant light from the sun, pales in comparison to the never-ending supply of the grace of God.
Just as we stand in the light of the sun on a summer day, so we stand in the grace of God.That means our life is the gift of God, as is our salvation by faith.
We stand forgiven and justified because of the grace of God. And that grace is never-ending.
Grace is not something we work for or earn.
Rather, it is the gift of God that surrounds us and empowers us every moment of our life.Thank God today for His grace that allows you to stand before Him.
Measure your growth in grace by your sensitiveness to sin. Oswald Chambers
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March 15
Wisdom from the Psalms
Psalm 27:14
Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.When I was a few years younger, I began to believe that I would never find another person to share my life with. I had lived as a single more years than I cared to, and I used to pray daily for God to send the right person to me. I said that same prayer for almost seven years.
Just at the point where I began to think maybe God wasn't listening, the most wonderful woman I've ever met showed up out of the blue. The Lord worked through the perfect relationship for me, in His own time.
Though I battled a continual lack of patience, the will of the Lord prevailed, and I couldn't be happier.
As difficult as it is, waiting on the Lord always pays off in the long run. God knows the perfect solution to all life's situations. All we need do is ask His divine guidance and help, and He will make all things good. Wait on the Lord!
Prayer: Hear my prayers, O Lord, and fill me with a patience that will see me through even the longest dry spells. I know that You will do what is best for me. Amen.
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March 16
Wisdom from the Psalms
Psalms 28:3
Draw me not away with the wicked and with the workers of iniquity, which speak peace to their neighbours, but mischief is in their hearts.A small village depended on its large neighbor to protect and defend it. The small village had no means to defend itself on it own.
For years the large village defended the smaller one, but one day, when the small village needed support, the larger village refused, saying they no longer cared what happened.
Actually, the larger village wanted to acquire the land of the smaller one, so they had hired a band of soldiers to attack the little village.
This parable is not a piece of simple fiction, but a startling and sad reality in our world today.
Deceit is the order of the day. What will ever bring all the sadness and oppression to an end?
The Lord, God, that's who. The Lord despises evil, and one day all evil will be erased.
As Kingdom people, we can rejoice in the promise of peace and harmony which God is sure to supply.
Prayer: Lord, search out the depths of my heart, and remove any deceit that You might find within me. Purge my heart of all wickedness. Count me among the number of the faithful, not the mischievous. Amen.
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Monday, March 17
Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy Psalm 107:2
Bible Reading
Psalm 107:1-3Many people don’t like change, and some change is harmful. But as the American inventor Charles Kettering put it, “The world hates change, yet it’s the only thing that has brought progress.”
There’s one kind of change the world desperately needs—the individual change that occurs in the human personality when Jesus Christ touches us with grace.
Part of the change occurs instantly—we are transferred from the kingdom of darkness to the kingdom of light, from Satan’s dominion to God’s family.
It often makes a sudden difference, as it did when Saul of Tarsus met Jesus on the Damascus Road.
Other changes occur over time as we mature in grace.
Christian growth is the process of the transformation of our mouths from cursing to witnessing, of our hearts from bitterness to patience, of our habits from self-destructive patterns to Christ-affirming routines.
How has the Holy Spirit changed your life?
The essence of our testimony is telling others how the Lord has changed us.
Have you a testimony to share?How you live your life daily is a testimony of what you believe about God. Henry Blackaby
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Tuesday, March 18
Enter through the narrow gate. Matthew 7:13, NIV
Bible Reading
Matthew 7:13-14
Is the gate of salvation too narrow for some sinners who truly repent? Perhaps they’ve committed unspeakable crimes and hideous sins. Or perhaps you yourself have thought, “I’m too bad to be saved.”
J. C. Ryle wrote: “No sinner was ever turned back, and told he was too bad to be admitted, if he came really sick of his sins.
Thousands of all sorts have been received, cleansed, washed, pardoned, clothed, and made heirs of eternal life.
Some of them seemed very unlikely to be admitted. You and I might have thought they were too bad to be saved.
But He that built the gate did not refuse them. As soon as they knocked, He gave orders that they should be let in.”1
Paul said, “‘Jesus came into the world to save sinners’—and I am the worst of them all. But God had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of his great patience with even the worst sinners. Then others will realize that they, too, can believe in him and receive eternal life” (1 Timothy 1:15-16, NLT).
Christ can take the most sin-laden, selfish, evil person and bring forgiveness and new life. Billy Graham
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March 19, 2025
Sustained by a VisionFor I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
Romans 8:18Bible Reading:
We often hear the phrase “no pain, no gain” associated with athletic training. Too often, the emphasis is put on the pain because that is what we are experiencing in the moment.
But in reality, the gain is more important. The gain, or end result, has to have enough value to justify the pain of the moment.
Therefore, casting a vision for the future is a prerequisite for being willing to go through the troubles of the present moment.
The apostle Paul illustrated this principle in Romans 8:18 when he said that our present troubles cannot be compared to the future glory we will experience in Christ.
We endure present troubles for a future glory in which all troubles will be wiped away (Revelation 21:4).
Without a biblical vision of the future, we can be tempted to rebel against trouble in the present, wondering what purpose it serves.
The purpose of everything in this life is to conform us ultimately to the image of Jesus Christ (Romans 8:28-29).
Prepare for today’s troubles by filling your heart and mind with a vision of future glory in eternity.
Shall light troubles make you forget weighty mercies? John Flavel
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Thursday, March 20
Sufficient GraceAnd [the Lord] said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9
Bible Reading:
When we go through times of trouble, we can wonder why God is allowing it. We can even wonder whether God is aware of our circumstances. The apostle Paul’s situation gives us insight into those questions (2 Corinthians 12:7-10).
He experienced something he called “a thorn in the flesh,” “a messenger of Satan” (verse 7).
We don’t know exactly what this “thorn” was, but it was enough of a discomfort that he prayed three times that God would remove it.
So we know God was aware of his situation, and we know God refused to remove the “thorn.”
Instead, God reminded Paul that His grace would be sufficient for the trouble he was experiencing.
We don’t know how long Paul’s trouble lasted, but we do know that God’s grace is inexhaustible.
So as long as Paul was suffering, God’s grace was sufficient for him to endure. The experience changed Paul’s perspective; with his suffering came a fresh realization of the power of God’s grace in his life.
Take your troubles to God in prayer just as Paul did. And know that whatever God’s answer, His grace will be sufficient.
His love has no limit, His grace has no measure. Annie Johnson Flint
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Friday, March 21
Everything for GoodAnd we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28
Bible Reading:
Imagine you are baking a cake and you haphazardly add ingredients that you pull from your pantry shelf.
When a friend inquires, you answer, “No problem; the cake will turn out fine in the end.”
No culinary school would teach such a process; good outcomes depend on good ingredients when it comes to cooking.
But Romans 8:28 makes a promise that, regardless of the events we experience, whether good or bad, God causes all things to work for good in the end.
That doesn’t mean we are given license to live our life haphazardly without caution for consequences and effects.
Instead, it means that while we are pursuing a wise and obedient life, we will still experience difficulties, but God will use those difficulties to accomplish His good purpose in our life.
Whether good or bad, God will use “all things” for His purposes.
When you are going through difficult times, trust in God’s promise. He will use those difficulties to make you more like Christ.
There is a certain kind of maturity that can be attained only through the discipline of suffering. D. A. Carson
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Saturday, March 22
The B-I-B-L-E: “Fairest Lord Jesus”All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. John 1:3
Bible Reading:
“Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature, O Thou of God and man the Son, Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor, Thou my soul’s glory, joy, and crown.”
Compared to other Sunday school songs, “Fairest Lord Jesus” is more complicated when it comes to childlike lyrics. The only thing we know about this hymn is that it is old—from as far back as the seventeenth century—and it has gone through many revisions.
But the contemporary version’s four stanzas are filled with images from nature children can easily identify with. And the theme is clear: Jesus is Lord over all creation—nature and man alike.
The lordship of Christ is a fundamental doctrine of the Christian faith. Paul wrote in Romans 10:9, “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved” (NIV). That is a tenet of faith for children and adults alike.
The implications of Christ’s lordship are never-ending. If Jesus is Lord, we are called to serve Him in all things—from childhood until He comes again.
The Church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord. Samuel John Stone
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Although I do not often post things about these devotionals, I really do get a lot out of them when I read them. I especially like the one for Friday. It is true that we like to do things on our own and make the rules (haphazardly making a cake) but unless we use the right ingredients and measurements, it will not turn out to be the delicious, beautiful, nutritious "cake" that God intended. I seem to have had to learn that truth over and over in my life. Hopefully, as I mature with experience, I make cakes as God intended that glorify him.
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March 23, 2023
Wisdom from the Psalms
Psalms 31:6
I have hated them that regard lying vanities: but I trust in the Lord.Elijah looked at the worshipers of Baal with despair. How could they follow such a loathsome god? Where was their integrity?
He could not understand how anyone could turn from the love of the one true God to worship something so evil.
The priests of Baal paraded around in fancy robes, and they thrilled their followers with petty magician's tricks. They had lost sight of religion through pageantry and vanity.
Elijah would show them the error of their ways, or at least God would. When God and Elijah were finished, no one could doubt who the real God was.
Elijah's story from First Kings is the perfect example of what happens to people who lose sight of God and turn instead to worldly things.
Vanity kills faith and undermines humility. Look to the Lord in all things, and you will never have to worry.
Prayer: Lord, I am sometimes tempted by the flashy things I see. I forget truth, and I chase after fantasy. Break through my blindness with Your divine light, Almighty God. Amen.
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Monday, March 24
It’ll Turn OutWhat has happened to me will turn out Philippians 1:19, NIV
Bible Reading:
Are you having a hard day? All around us, we feel the problems and pressures of life are increasing. When multiple things go wrong at once, we can lose our fortitude and optimism.
That’s when we need to remember what Paul told the Philippians about all his dangers and difficulties: “I will continue to rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out” (Philippians 1:18-19, NIV).
God gives us a clear promise that all things work together for good. God is a great God, and His design for our life is a good one. He knows the complete picture, while we can only see what’s in front of us. But because we know He wants what is best for us, we need to learn to trust in Him. When you can’t see the road ahead, trust in God who knows the way.
Ask someone to pray for you, and then trust God for His provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ to sustain you. And then, like Paul, continue to rejoice because what has happened will turn out for your deliverance.
When things don’t go the way they should, God always makes them turn for good.
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Tuesday, March 25
Getting Along
A friend loves at all times…. The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered. Proverbs 17:17, 27, NIVBible Reading:
It’s not always easy being with other Christians. Yes, we’re brothers and sisters in Christ, and the Bible stresses love and unity among children of God. But some Christians simply rub us the wrong way. They can hurt us, and we can disagree with them.
Sometimes the problem is our own impatience, intolerance, stubbornness, and pride. Remember, in any church there are people with varying levels of maturity. Some are new believers, and some who have begun attending may not yet know Christ at all. All this can cause misunderstandings among us.
Remember, too, that it’s hard to know what’s going on in the life of another. Sometimes we’re the object of misplaced anger.
Someone who snaps at you might be struggling with overwhelming problems that have created frustration in the soul.
The Bible gives timeless advice: “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone” (Romans 12:18, NIV).
What can you do to be more even-tempered in your relationships?
Friendship is an irreplaceable gift in the life of a Christian. Through the hurts we experience, God exposes, changes, and sanctifies us.
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Wednesday, March 26
A Teacher Called GraceFor the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us [to deny] ungodliness and worldly lusts. Titus 2:11-12
Bible Reading:
One of the clearest examples of the awakening of faith leading to a changed life is when the Jewish leader Nicodemus approached Jesus with questions (John 3:1-21).
That encounter illustrates what Paul wrote about in Titus 2:11-12 when he described the grace of God “teaching” us about a changed life. It raises the question, how does the grace of God teach us?
The grace of God appeared when Jesus came to earth and began to reveal God to man.
Prior to Jesus’ appearing, mankind was the enemy of God in terms of behavior (Romans 3:10-18).
But when Jesus began to teach, eyes and ears began to open. So the grace of God was manifested in the Person of Christ—His righteous life and anointing from God.
Ephesians 2:8-10 says we are saved by grace “for good works.” That is, we were saved by grace, which has the power to change our lives.
Did your life change after you met Christ? Is it continuing to change? Ask God to open your eyes ever wider to see who you can become in Christ.
The Scriptures were not given to increase our knowledge but to change our lives. D. L. Moody
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Friday, March 28
You’re Welcome to AskOnly fear the Lord, and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you. 1 Samuel 12:24
Bible Reading:
We understand “Thank you,” but what does “You’re welcome” mean? Some have suggested that “You’re welcome” is a form of invitation, as in “You are welcome to ask me again.” If that is true, we can imagine God saying, “You are welcome to ask Me again and again for what you need.”
Scripture certainly encourages us to ask God for what we need. In the Old Testament, Israel was often reminded to thank God for all the “great things” He had done for them. It was one of the reasons for the recitation of the oral history of God’s favor toward Israel throughout their existence so they would never forget His blessings and benefits. We would be well advised to do the same.
Keeping a journal or diary is one way to record what God has done for you. Reviewing it often creates faith and trust that God will be as faithful in the present and future as He has been in the past.
Cultivate the practice of giving God thanks daily for what He has done for you. Never take God’s generosity for granted.
Prayer without thanksgiving is like a bird without wings. William Hendriksen
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