Christian Daily Devotionals

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

“He lets me rest in green pastures.”  Psalm 23:2 (NLT)

For a field to bear fruit, it must occasionally lie fallow. And for you to be healthy, you must rest. Slow down, and God will heal you. He will bring rest to your mind, to your body, and most of all to your soul. He will lead you to green pastures.

Green pastures were not the natural terrain of Judea. The hills around Bethlehem where David kept his flock were not lush and green. Even today they are white and parched. Any green pasture in Judea is the work of some shepherd. He had cleared the rough, rocky land. Stumps have been torn out, and brush has been burned …

With his own pierced hands, Jesus created a pasture for the soul. He tore out the thorny underbrush of condemnation. He pried loose the huge boulders of sin. In their place he planted seeds of grace and dug ponds of mercy.

And he invites us to rest there.

Question: Do you need to slow down, and rest for awhile in God’s green pastures?

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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

“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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