Christian Daily Devotionals

by Vonette Bright

“Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart”.
Psalm 37:4 (NIV)

Shirley’s life was one hurt after the other.  Two divorces and the challenges of a blind son had left her aching to be happy.

One day as she read the Bible verse: “Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart” she decided to do exactly what it says.  Delight in the Lord!  She began praising God—no matter what happened.

The car wouldn’t start.  Praise God.  Her boss was unreasonable that day.  Praise to You, Lord.

It wasn’t long before the “desires” of her heart began to change.  Did she suddenly have a wonderful marriage?  A son easy to rear?  No.  She discovered the joy of God’s love and His “blessings” on her life—despite the circumstances.

Dear one, delight in the Lord.  He will give you the desires of your heart.

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By Katherine Kehler

“Oh Lord, what a variety you have made! And in wisdom you have made them all! The earth is full of your riches.” Psalm 104:24

It was a lovely, sunny Sunday afternoon and walking along the trail at Aldergrove Lake Park was the perfect way to spend the afternoon.  As my husband and I walked along the path, I noticed the flowers—bleeding hearts, buttercups and wild strawberries were blooming.  The cedar and hemlock trees flaunted their beautiful, fresh, new green growth.  Even the Alder and Maple trees were now full of leaves,

The smell of the woods was so pleasant and brought back memories of the spring times when I was in elementary school.  It was a two mile walk each way to the school, so on the walk home my sister and I did quite bit of exploring -- what was on the “other side of fence”.  I remember the trilliums which bloomed around Easter time.  But mostly I recall the sweetness of the tiny wild strawberries in June. Funny how some those past memories come up in a person’s mind.  There is so much truth in the quote by Cesare Pavese,

“We do not remember days, we remember moments.”

I thank the Lord for memorable moments--for the little things in life He gives us to enjoy. It is out of His great store of love for us. How my heart soars with joy and delight when He opens my eyes to the variety of created things He gives to us to gladden our hearts

Thank you Lord, for delighting our souls through your creation.  We worship you – You are awesome! We love you.  Amen

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by Max Lucado

If your God is Mighty enough to ignite the sun, could it be that He is mighty enough to light your path?

God is for you. Not “may be”,  not  “has been”,  not  “was”,  not  “would be”, but “God is”!
He is for you. Today. At this hour. At this minute. As you read this sentence. No need to wait in line or come back tomorrow. He is with you. He could not be closer than he is at this second. His loyalty won’t increase if you are better nor lessen if you are worse. He is for you.

God is for you. Turn to the sidelines; that’s God cheering your run. Look past the finish line; that’s God applauding your steps. Listen for him in the bleachers, shouting your name. Too tired to continue? He’ll carry you. Too discouraged to fight? He’s picking you up. God is for you.

God is for you. Had he a calendar, your birthday would be circled. If he drove a car, your name would be on his bumper. If there’s a tree in heaven, he’s carved your name in the bark.  We know he has a tattoo, and we know what it says.  “I have written your name on my hand”, he declares (Isaiah 49:16).

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From: Let the Journey Begin:
God’s Roadmap for New Beginnings
(J Countryman 2009)

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By Idelette McVicker

“Alive, alert, awake, enthusiastic! Alive, alert, awake, enthusiastic”!

We sounded the words to the rhythmic clapping of our hands. Faster, faster, faster. Alive, alert, awake, enthusiastic! This morning drill formed part of our early morning leaders meeting at Winners’ Camp, a residential camp for teenagers on the beautiful island of Oahu, Hawaii.

Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm”. As we went off to our daily tasks of shaping the lives and hearts of a troupe of teenagers—some more privileged than others—it wasn’t difficult to be enthusiastic about the day. I remember those seven days with such fondness. And I still remember many of the faces.

I learned a few years ago that the word “enthusiasm” comes from the Greek term “entheos”, meaning “God within”.

When we can be enthusiastic about something, perhaps it is also an indicator that we are doing what we were meant to; that we are about the things that were set out for us on this earth to do. I find God in the places where I am most enthusiastic.

As another day dawns, am I alert, awake and enthusiastic about the possibilities that lie ahead? And if not, why not?

Dear God, today I invite you into every activity I put my hand and heart to. Thank you for filling me with enthusiasm as I go about the work you set out for me to do. Amen.

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