Monday, July 18, 2022

Monday, July 18, 2022
Romans 12:2
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

The world and its societies will always try to influence you in one direction or another. Because this is a broken world we live in, those directions usually don’t lead to God. Paul encouraged the early to church to be in the world, but not of the world. If you have accepted Christ, you are a new creation, and you recognize that this earth isn’t your home. So don’t try to blend in and become part of this sin-filled place; instead, be the light for Christ that God calls us to be, showing the world that there is something truly special about your faith and your Savior.

Friday, July 15, 2022

Friday, July 15, 2022
Hebrews 12:2
“…Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.”

Jesus endured the cross… an unimaginable pain that He could have stopped at any moment… because of the joy set before Him: the joy of seeing your face in Heaven. Imagine the joy that all believers will feel when they arrive in paradise with Jesus, not because we paid the debt for our mistakes, but because He paid them for us. If you have devoted your life to Christ and asked for His forgiveness, the greatest source of joy in your life should be knowing you are His. So in everything that you do, walk by the spirit, be patient in hard times, and be constant in prayer. Show that joy and hope of the Lord to everyone you meet, and it might just win another soul for God’s kingdom.

Thursday, July 14, 2022

Thursday, July 14, 2022
Romans 12:12
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.”

Our God is an awesome God, and there’s no hardship or tribulation on this earth that He can’t show His goodness in the midst of. The Word encourages you to rejoice and be hopeful in every circumstance, both for the great things God has in store, and for the paradise that He is preparing for you. Be patient when hard times come; the things that put your faith and joy to the test are what God uses to make you stronger. Finally, always make time to talk to God, praying not only for yourself, but for the people around you who need God’s grace.

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Proverbs 17:22
“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”

Being joyful isn’t just emotionally healthy, but also physically healthy. Over the years, studies have shown that long-term stress and anxiety can have poor effects on your bodily health. We shouldn’t be surprised; the Bible told us so! God wants good things for His kids, and He is happy when you find joy in the good things He has made. The Lord can’t guarantee is that you won’t face hardships, but through Him, you can find a peace that passes all understanding, and a joy that never dies.

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Galatians 5:22-23
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”

For those who love the Lord and have accepted the free gift of salvation, God provides the Holy Spirit. The Spirit is a helper that navigates through our everyday lives in a way that pleases God, and shows His love to the people around us. Paul encourages us in Galatians not to live our lives sinfully, according to what we want, but instead to walk by the Spirit. When you seek to live like Christ and serve Him in all that you do, your life is one that produces fruit! Fruits like love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Monday, July 11, 2022

Monday, July 11, 2022
Romans 15:13“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”

God did not give you a spirit of fear, but of peace and love… so why do so many of us live in constant stress and anxiety? With God’s help, you can be joyful in any circumstance the day throws at you. We know that nothing happens in our lives that the Lord didn’t plan for, and no bad thing has ever happened that He can’t use for the greater good. Rejoice in the Lord, and be hopeful for the great things He can do! He wants to use your life for amazing purposes, but if you spend too much of it worrying, you’ll miss out on the joy!