Have Mercy on Me
by Abby Cannon on September 10th, 2024
Our devotional has been diving into what it truly means to be a Christian and a disciple of Jesus Christ. This week, we're focusing on the posture of prayer. I'll start us off with a prayer, and I invite you to join me as we study the principle of a humble heart when we address our perfect God.Holy Spirit, thank You for always being present with me. Today, help me to reflect on Your Word as I cons... Read More
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Humility Before Prayer
by Jill Allen on September 9th, 2024
There is power in prayer—transformative power. Today's scripture reveals to us that incredible things happen when we approach God with an open and vulnerable heart. Let's use this day to trust in His promises, embrace the change He wants in our hearts, and connect with God more profoundly than ever.I want to start us off today with a simple prayer, and I encourage you to make it your prayer as we ... Read More
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Posture of Prayer
by Tree Church Daily on September 8th, 2024
We are purposed to set aside Sundays at the Tree Church Daily as a special time to engage our hearts and minds in worship, prayer, and fellowship. It is a day to devote to God, and for seeking His will for our lives. This involves praying and asking the Holy Spirit to speak His truth to us. As you start your day, let’s pray… Heavenly Father, You are my strength and refuge from this chaotic world w... Read More
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Day of Reflection
by The Tree Church Daily on September 7th, 2024
From all of us on the Tree Church Daily team, we hope you have had an amazing week in your dedicated time with God. We pray that you were both challenged and encouraged by God’s word and His presence in your daily life.Today, we want you to do something simple, yet incredibly important. Take time to answer the prompts below, either by writing in a notebook or journal, or recording a voice memo on ... Read More
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Your Will…Not Mine
by Terri Byron on September 6th, 2024
This has been a wonderful week filled with daily devotions focused on prayer. As disciples of Christ, prayer is a subject we can always learn more about and can never do too much of. Today we are looking at a passage just prior to Jesus’ arrest. He was in the garden of Gethsemane, full of sorrow and praying to the Father. Let’s get started by praying and inviting our heavenly Father into this time... Read More
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Does God Hear Me?
by Corey Brown on September 5th, 2024
This week, we've explored how the privilege of prayer is greater than merely our requests of the Father. These asks are important, and He wants to hear them, but prayer is also an opportunity to step into communion with His presence, dependability, and trustworthiness. Today, we look at how submitting these requests in alignment with God’s will reshapes our perception and awareness of God’s br... Read More
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Nothing is Too Small
by Heather Fox on September 4th, 2024
We continue this week in the series Following Jesus, focusing more on how prayer is an essential piece of the armor of God and how we can apply it to our lives. Before we begin, let’s start with a prayer.Heavenly Father, we praise You and thank You for Your presence in our lives. I pray that we learn and understand the integral part prayer can have in our lives and that we can make prayer a habit.... Read More
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Teach Me How to Pray
by Zach Stephens on September 3rd, 2024
Prayer is one of the strongest aspects of our faith we can use to defend ourselves from the attacks of the enemy. Prayer is simply aligning our heart and mind with the will that God has for our lives. Before we begin today, would you join me in a time of prayer.Lord, thank You for giving me the ability to have direct communication, at any time throughout my day, with You through prayer. I ask that... Read More
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Desperate for His Presence
by Jennifer Sosniak on September 2nd, 2024
This week, we are digging deeper into our lifestyles as disciples, specifically regarding prayer and spending purposed time with God. What a wonderful privilege it is to be able to communicate with Him!Heavenly Father, I come to You in thanksgiving. I go on in this life by Your grace alone. My soul is weary and tired. I am desperate, and I long for You to quench my spirit. In Jesus’ name, amen.Psa... Read More
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The Purpose of Prayer
by Tree Church Daily on September 1st, 2024
Today, let's prepare our hearts for what God wants to do through our time in corporate worship. We need the Holy Spirit to lead us and show us what He is doing currently and what He wants to do in us. This involves praying and asking Him to make us aware of His activity in our lives.If you're new to prayer and still trying to understand how God speaks to us, pray the prayer below, expecting that G... Read More
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Day of Reflection
by The Tree Church Daily on August 31st, 2024
From all of us on the Tree Church Daily team, we hope you have had an amazing week in your dedicated time with God. We pray that you were both challenged and encouraged by God’s word and His presence in your daily life.Today, we want you to do something simple, yet incredibly important. Take time to answer the prompts below, either by writing in a notebook or journal, or recording a voice memo on ... Read More
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The First and the Last Word
by Matt Reese on August 30th, 2024
This week, we’ve been learning about the ultimate weapon for fighting life’s battles: the sword of the Spirit from the word of God.  Let’s set the tone for the rest of today’s devotional with prayer.Lord, when I find myself drowning in the overwhelming circumstances of life, give me the wisdom and clarity to seek You. While my battles seem daunting, give me peace, Lord, in knowing that Jesus has a... Read More
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Given as a Tool
by Sophia Redzinak on August 29th, 2024
We can trust the Bible because it is the inspired word of God. He uses it to teach us right from wrong and so much more. Knowing the scriptures prepares and equips us for anything we face. Let’s pray.Heavenly Father, I thank You for the gift of Your word, which is full of guidance that I can always trust is true. I pray that You help me seek out and obey the direction it provides in my life. Amen.... Read More
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The Word We Live By
by Renee Frederick on August 28th, 2024
Having the Bible at our fingertips is one of the greatest blessings God has given us. Before we begin today, let’s open our time together with a prayer.Heavenly Father, when I think of all the times You have been here for me, I feel humbled, loved, and blessed. I am very grateful to You for providing me with so many weapons to use to defend my soul from the forces trying to defeat me. Lord, help m... Read More
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The Living Word
by Amy Brown on August 27th, 2024
This week, we continue to focus on the sword of the Spirit, the word of God. Specifically in today’s devotional, we will explore our relationship with the sword of the Spirit and how we use it to fight our battles. Before we dive in, let’s pray.Heavenly Father, thank You for pursuing and loving me. I am not worthy of Your generous love, yet You continue to pour Your presence into my life through t... Read More
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The Incarnate Word
by Heidi Carroll on August 26th, 2024
Continuing in the Following Jesus series, today we will look at having a relationship with God, representing Him in human form, and living to shine His light in the world we live in. Before we get started, let’s pray.Lord, I thank You for the relationship I have with You, and for You loving me. I ask You to be with me today, and let me shine Your light in my life and in those around me. Even in th... Read More
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Sword of the Spirit/Word of God
by Tree Church Daily on August 25th, 2024
We are purposed to set aside Sundays at the Tree Church Daily as a special time to engage our hearts and minds in worship, prayer, and fellowship. It is a day to devote to God, and for seeking His will for our lives. This involves praying and asking the Holy Spirit to speak His truth to us. As you start your day, let’s pray… Heavenly Father, having a strong relationship with You is the most import... Read More
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Day of Reflection
by The Tree Church Daily on August 24th, 2024
From all of us on the Tree Church Daily team, we hope you have had an amazing week in your dedicated time with God. We pray that you were both challenged and encouraged by God’s word and His presence in your daily life.Today, we want you to do something simple, yet incredibly important. Take time to answer the prompts below, either by writing in a notebook or journal, or recording a voice memo on ... Read More
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What We Shall Be
by Meilah Willaman on August 23rd, 2024
As believers, we have a new identity in Christ. We are children of God. This comes with both blessings and challenges. Let’s look into both sides of what our identity holds today.Before we get into our topic, let’s pray. 
Holy Father, I want to take this time to invite Your Spirit into this moment with me. I pray that You would increase my faith and understanding of salvation. Teach me what it mea... Read More
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Working Out
by Kara Stephens on August 22nd, 2024
God has given us the power to transform our lives and to grow deeper in relationship with Him. But that desire to change has to start with us. Today we are looking at surrendering our lives to God by being obedient. Let’s pray together before we dive into this topic.  Lord, we are so thankful that we have You to guide us in life. I pray that we are able to take a deeper look at who we are and how ... Read More
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The Many Ways to Get Involved at The Tree Church Lancaster
by The Tree Church on August 21st, 2024
Discover how you can connect, serve, and make an impact at The Tree Church Lancaster. Join us and be part of our vibrant community! Read More
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Power in Powerless Places
by Elisabeth Hostetter on August 21st, 2024
Death on a cross. We know this as a symbol of God’s love, but when Jesus was walking the earth, it was not seen this way. It was a gruesome death reserved for criminals, one of the worst punishments of that time.Before we take a closer look at the cross, let’s take a moment to invite God here with us today.Jesus, there aren’t words enough to thank You for the sacrifice You made for me, for the fre... Read More
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Washed and Renewed
by Cheyenne Miller on August 20th, 2024
Today, we are going to talk about how we were given a gift in our salvation. The gift of the Holy Spirit. Let’s first begin with some prayer.God, thank You for today. Thank You for another day that I get to live out Your plan for my life. Thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit that walks alongside me. I wouldn’t be able to do this life without You, so thank You. Be with me today. Guide my thoug... Read More
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It’s Grace that Saves
by Nathan Fulk on August 19th, 2024
The wonderful blessing of salvation is something none of us could ever earn by our own doing. God’s grace did this for us! He eternally saves every believer who places their faith in Him. We cannot earn it, but only receive this free gift. Let’s pray….Heavenly Father, thank You for salvation. Thank You for saving a sinner like me. I’m so glad there is nothing I must do to be saved. I only need to ... Read More
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