Tag: devotion
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Be Still and Know
“‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.’ The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress” (Psalm 46:10-11). It’s hard for me to be still when all I want is to do something, anything, to fix…
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February 26: Gone for Good
This post is part of a 40-Day Prayer Journey through the season of Lent. Click here to learn more and read other posts in the series. “As high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has…
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February 27: Can It Really Last Forever?
This post is part of a 40-Day Prayer Journey through the season of Lent. Click here to learn more and read other posts in the series. “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23). The nature of the sinful…
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February 28: No Condemnation
This post is part of a 40-Day Prayer Journey through the season of Lent. Click here to learn more and read other posts in the series. “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set youfree from the law of…
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February 23: Do Not Worry
This post is part of a 40-Day Prayer Journey through the season of Lent. Click here to learn more and read other posts in the series. “Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than…
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February 24: God Will Never Leave You
This post is part of a 40-Day Prayer Journey through the season of Lent. Click here to learn more and read other posts in the series. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you” (Deuteronomy 31:6).…
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February 25: What Is God’s Response?
This post is part of a 40-Day Prayer Journey through the season of Lent. Click here to learn more and read other posts in the series. “If we confess our sins, [God] is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). Confessing our sins to a holy…
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Why Do Christians Give Up Things for Lent?
Lent started yesterday with Ash Wednesday. As I was reading through Northwestern Publishing House’s infographic on Lent to brush up on the traditions and significance of the season, I came across this question: “Do you have to give something up for Lent?” That’s the common thought, isn’t it? So often, people think that Lent is…