Christian Daily Devotionals

By Vonette Bright

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come"! 
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)

Television commercials couldn’t be more clear!  The message is almost always, “It’s all about you”!  And for a product—that’s the greatest sales strategy.

Gwen’s life was pretty much on that same track.  It was about her career.  Her possessions.  Her priorities.  But you know what?  It didn’t make her happy.  No.  In fact, she grew more and more discontent.

But when Gwen’s friend Leah introduced her to the Lord—the change was incredible.  Her friends noticed it immediately.  She began to truly care about them.  To reach out in friendship.  Even her facial expression “beamed” with a new-found joy.

Dear friend, there is true contentment.  And it’s all about knowing and sharing Jesus.

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by Vonette Bright

“For he has not despised or disdained the suffering of the afflicted one;
he has not hidden his face from him but has listened to his cry for help.”
Psalm 22:24

Susie Davis loved God with all the enthusiasm of a bubbly child.
But then at fourteen, she saw a fellow student shoot and kill their teacher in front of the entire class.
The incident left her feeling abandoned by God.
And that sense was far more frightening than the violence she witnessed.
Susie admitted, “On the outside I was very Christian in my behavior and attitudes,
(But) deep in my heart, I was fearful and sad.”

Meanwhile, she prayed to understand God’s Word.
She read in Psalm 22 the reference to Christ on the cross.
Jesus, in the midst of suffering and feeling abandoned, recognized His Father’s perfect will.
When Susie acknowledged God’s holiness, healing began to take place.
She once again trusted God.

Friend, you may feel far from the Lord, but God never abandons you.

Loving Your Man Without Losing Your Mind (Regal Books) by Susie Davis www.susiedavisministries.com

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by Vonette Bright

“Therefore, if any one is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, behold, the new has come”.  2 Corinthians 5:17

Ruthless violence!   Lavish lifestyle!  Those words once described Jorge Valdes (HORE-hay val-DEEZ) a former Columbian drug lord.

His recent message to drug policy makers, ambassadors and top military officers in Washington, D.C., was surprising.  He spoke of “coming clean” and finding a new life through a dramatic personal encounter with Jesus Christ.  Even the FBI agents who tracked and jailed him agree he’s truly been transformed by Christ.  Amazing!

You may think you’re without hope … that you’ll never change.  But the Bible says otherwise.  The Bible assures us:  “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new”.

Cling to that truth today, dear one.  Christ can transform you.  Ask Him to.  Trust in Him alone.  And say goodbye to that old self-serving you.

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by Vonette Bright

“Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres”. 1 Corinthians 13:6-7

Bill Rieser didn’t know what to think.  His wife Carolyn was almost unrecognizable!
Days earlier she learned of his affair and they planned to divorce.
But after much prayer, she was smiling and reflected God’s peace and confidence.

Carolyn looked him in the eye and said,
“Bill, God would never give up on you.  And I’m not going to give up on you.
God can forgive you for anything you’ve ever done.  And so can I.”

She was willing to give their marriage another chance if he was willing to give his life to Christ.
Yes, Bill prayed to receive Christ.  And they’ve just celebrated their 25th anniversary!
Bill admitted, “We’re more in love with each other now than at any other point in our lives.”

Dear one, give your marriage to God and don’t give up.
He’s the Great Physician who can heal marriages, too!

They Called Me ‘White Jesus’ by Bill Rieser

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