Christian Daily Devotionals

by Joshua Lim
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"Not that we are sufficient of ourselves, to think anything as of ourselves, but our sufficiency is of God." 2 Corinthians 3:4,5

Our trust is in God. There is much failure in self-assurance. We must not rest upon anything that's human. God has promised to be with us at all times, and to make the path straight, and to make a way through the mountains. God never fails; He knows the end from the beginning.

Psalm 73:25-26 :

Whom have I in heaven but You?
And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You.
My flesh and my heart fail;
But my God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

O God, You're my only hope.
You're the strength of my heart, and everything I will ever need.
When everyone around me is wilting under the pressure,
teach me, O Lord, to remain steadfast.

The testing of my faith shall produce endurance,
and I shall be mature and complete, lacking in nothing (James 1:2-4).
I shall reap if I faint not.

"He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might
He increases strength" (Isaiah40:29).

In my exhaustion, renew me like the eagle so I can run and not be weary;
so I can walk and not faint.

When I reach my breaking point, You'll provide a way of escape.
(1 Corinthians 10:13)
The day and night are alike to the man, who rests completely in the will of God, knowing that -
"all things work together for good to them that love God." (Romans 8:28)

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By Joshua Lim
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“In everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."  (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

"..singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, the Father." (Ephesians 5:20)

"..singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. and whatever you do in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father." (Colossians 3:16,17)

"at midnight, Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God...
suddenly there was a great earthquake.." (Acts 16:25,26)

In the end times, ingratitude will characterize many people. People in general will become more wicked and less grateful.

"For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, revilers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy." (2 Timothy 3:1,2)

"although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened." (Romans 1:21)

People will complain about their circumstances, hoping for some "lucky break" to help him. With a big ego, he thanks himself for who he is, thinking that everything comes from his own efforts. The thankless person despises the idea of grace.

It is sad to see Christians who always seem to be stressed out, dissatisfied, depressed, and unhappy about their circumstances. Are we giving thanks to God everyday for His grace?

"God is able to make all grace abound to you, that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed." (2 Corinthians 9:8)

As Vonette Bright said, "When we express thanksgiving and gratitude to God, peace flooded our hearts, and He provided the solution.
Always be thankful...especially in crisis. God can turn your tragedy to triumph, discord to harmony, and defeat to victory."

In the Old Testament (Leviticus 3:1-17; 7:11-36), thank offerings and peace offerings were to remind God's people of their need to be thankful to God.
They would bring a sheaf of grain and some oil and wine as thank offerings.
These were symbols of the Lord's provision, a reminder to thank Him
for His grace and mercy in supplying all they have.

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by Joshua Chin Hong Lim
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“I lift up my eyes to the hills from where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord the maker of the heavens and the earth� Psalms 121:1-2

Sometimes we do not feel like we want to feel.
Sometimes we do not achieve what we want to achieve.
Sometimes things that happen do not make sense.
Sometimes life leads us in directions that are beyond our control.
It is at these times, most of all that we need someone who will quietly understand us and be there to support us

The Lord is saying....

I want you to know that I am here for you in every way, in every situation
in every perplexity, every turmoil and confusion that you go through, I go through with you, you are not alone, and remember that though things may be difficult now - tomorrow is a new day.

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By Joshua Lim
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Everybody deserves a second chance. Hatred in your heart will only bring death.
Be slow to anger and judgment, or judgment shall come upon you.

Always care for one another. Love others as you would love yourselves.
Have a caring and loving heart, just like Jesus and reach out to others.
Be compassionate towards others. Don't judge a person by their looks.
Go and preach the Gospel in His wisdom, because you must be wise
in everything you do. Be on fire for Christ.

Don't take things for granted; be united, and don't be easily offended,
but always give and take with one another. And have love in your own family,
and also in the church.

In your hour of need, always run to the Lord for help; cry out to Him; have faith in Him.

The Lord has given everyone the gift to hear His voice. He will speak to you if you're willing to hear. 
Hear the Lord's voice and He will guide you.

Have faith and believe His words. Don't be proud and think that you're full of knowledge.

Obey His words and commandments and keep the Sabbath holy. Don't be a Sunday Christian, but take notice of people around you in your church, and in other nations.

Many people are suffering. Count your blessings. The road to heaven is narrow;
so you have to lean on God and allow the Holy Spirit to guide you in whatever you do.

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