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07/25/2025

Daily readings for devoted living.

06/07/2025

I spent too much time doing evil.
D. Hollenbeck

Morning and Evening Daily Devotional by C.H. Spurgeon
June, 7 (Morning) Devotion
“Ye that love the Lord hate evil.”

Psalm 97:10

Thou hast good reason to “hate evil,” for only consider what harm it has already wrought thee. Oh, what a world of mischief sin has brought into thy heart! Sin blinded thee so that thou couldst not see the beauty of the Saviour; it made thee deaf so that thou couldst not hear the Redeemer’s tender invitations. Sin turned thy feet into the way of death, and poured poison into the very fountain of thy being; it tainted thy heart, and made it “deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked.” Oh, what a creature thou wast when evil had done its utmost with thee, before divine grace interposed! Thou wast an heir of wrath even as others; thou didst “run with the multitude to do evil.” Such were all of us; but Paul reminds us, “but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.” We have good reason, indeed, for hating evil when we look back and trace its deadly workings. Such mischief did evil do us, that our souls would have been lost had not omnipotent love interfered to redeem us. Even now it is an active enemy, ever watching to do us hurt, and to drag us to perdition. Therefore “hate evil,” O Christians, unless you desire trouble. If you would strew your path with thorns, and plant nettles in your death-pillow, then neglect to “hate evil:” but if you would live a happy life, and die a peaceful death, then walk in all the ways of holiness, hating evil, even unto the end. If you truly love your Saviour, and would honour him, then “hate evil.” We know of no cure for the love of evil in a Christian like abundant in*******se with the Lord Jesus. Dwell much with him, and it is impossible for you to be at peace with sin.

“Order my footsteps by thy Word,

And make my heart sincere;

Let sin have no dominion, Lord,

But keep my conscience clear.”

Daily Bible -

12/18/2024

God delivers people from their tribulations by placing us in their lives. Often, we are quick to judge someone based on innocent mistakes or sinful lifestyles. We are all sinners who fall short of the glory of God, yet He is merciful to all of us. Instead of judging one another, let us place ourselves in their situation and ask God for guidance to meet them where they are. We want everyone to have an opportunity to see Jesus and come to know Him as their Lord and Savior.

Dear God, Please forgive us for being judgemental. Help us remember that we are all sinners, and we must meet people where they are so we may tell them about Jesus. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

05/03/2024

Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.
Psalms 37:37

That verse reminds me of my cousin Terry Storlie.
(Sorry for throwing your name out there Terry for everyone to see.)
I grew up, wanting what my cousin had.
A mom & dad that loved him. A brother and sister that love him to this very day. A family.
I looked up to my cousin then and I still do to this day.
Thank you Sweet Jesus for giving me an upright & loving family for me to learn from.
I just wish I would have paid attention back in the day, to what God was trying to teach me.
But who am I? To decide when & where & who taught me?Am I sayingI know better than God? God has a lock on when it comes to timing and situations to teach us. Everything is on His time, not ours.
God knew me before I was born, He is my Father and has guided me all my life. I was just too blind to see it, live it or want God's love back then.

God, as I grow in my faith, teach me to keep an eye on those who would lead me well. Give me wisdom to see the foolishness of poor choices that lead to destruction. Bring people into my life who walk with You and know Your peace so that I may learn from them and be better prepared to serve You more faithfully. In Jesus’ name, amen.

04/07/2024

When we act with selfish intentions, we can be sure to get bad results. We might enjoy small gains and superficial victories for a short time, but they do not last. Sowing seeds of violence and deception will only yield pain and destruction. Wickedness cannot produce goodness, so let us always be mindful to sow seeds of grace and mercy.
Hosea 10:13

02/29/2024

And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and to Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us not to think of men above that which is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one against another.
1st Corinthians 4:6

Inspiration
We all have had favorite teachers and mentors. Our faith journeys have been enriched by the people that came alongside us, discipled us, and helped us to grow in God’s truth. But it is the message of the gospel that contains the true greatness. So let us not fail to see God’s glory in the work of our teachers, for that is the greatness that they truly desire for us to see.

Prayer
Lord, thank You for putting people in my life who have helped me to grow in my faith, and for revealing Your greatness in their work. I pray that where You call me to teach and lead, that You would give me a spirit of humility, so that I may seek no glory for myself, but Your glory may be revealed in me. In Jesus’ name, amen.

09/29/2023

Thank you, Father, for this precious gift of salvation that has enabled me to be one of your children. There is no one else who can love me the way You do. Father, I have made it my life to love You with all my heart and to believe in You wholeheartedly. There is no turning back. I am sold out on you, O Lord, and my heart is glad. There is no other place I would rather be. I love you, Father. I do. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

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07/13/2023

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07/13/2023

Watch out now.
Because God has put me in the right place everything.
I should've been dead many times. I guess he was saving me for the last.
The last trumpet is ready to sound, and every head shall bow.

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