Category: Daily Devotional

1John 2:1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father–Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. Isaiah 53:5 He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, & by His stripes we are healed. Hebr 7:25 Wherefore He is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him, seeing He ever liveth to make intercession for them. — We are His Children! He offers us peace, righteousness, forgiveness & so much more. By His stripes we are healed! He saved us & He loves us! He wants a relationship. He wants our praise. Praise like a child gives to a parent! Or a dog gives his owner. — Remember, Psalm 100:4 Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, & into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, & bless His name. — Love Mel

Luke 3:4-6 (KJV) As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make His paths straight. Every valley shall be filled, & every mountain & hill shall be brought low; & the crooked shall be made straight, & the rough ways shall be made smooth; & all flesh shall see the salvation of God. — Prepare the way to each heart, so that Jesus can fill it with His love! One day He is returning & the road to each willing must be open & prepared for His return. Don’t be a stranger! — James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, & He will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; & purify your hearts, ye double minded. Matt 7:22-23 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? & in thy name have cast out devils? & in thy name done many wonderful works? & then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Hebr 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, & that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. — The key is to diligently seek HIM! Love Mel

Prov 13:15 Good understanding gains favor… Psalm 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever. Prov 3:3-4 Let not steadfast love & faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor & good success in the sight of God & man. — What do Steadfast love, faithfulness, good understanding, & wisdom have in common? They all gain you favor with God. Love Mel

Psalm 37:3 (ESV) Trust in the Lord, & do good; dwell in the land & befriend faithfulness. 1Thes 5:21 Test everything; hold fast what is good. Psalm 34:8 Oh, taste & see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him. Gal 6:9 Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. — We are to take refuge in Him, do good & befriend faithfulness! This is where we find His blessings! But we must never ever give up! Love Mel

1 Cor 15:57 Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Rom 8:37 In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us. 2Cor 2:14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, & maketh manifest the savour of His knowledge by us in every place. — Where is our victory?, but in Christ! Where is our triumph?, but in Christ! For it is Him that makes us more than! Conquerors in Him! Thanks be to God! Love Mel