Posts with the tag “obedience”

Open by taking 2-3 minutes to pray and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time.    Read Psalm 145. Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read.  After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you h...  Read More

In today’s devotion, we will continue exploring Psalm 18. Yesterday David praised God asthe source of his strength. Today, we will see how David proclaims that he has received God’s favor because he has devoted his life to following and honoring God. Before we go any further, let’s offer up a prayer.Heavenly Father, I love You and praise Your holy name. You are so faithful and good to me, even as ...  Read More

As we continue in our series Following Jesus, we are challenged with the act of baptism and the example Jesus set before us. As believers we are called to follow His steps into the water. Before we begin, let’s pray.Heavenly Father, thank You for Your grace. Thank You for sending Your Son who called us to a better life. We ask that Your word would move in our hearts today as we look to You. Amen.M...  Read More

Today, let’s prepare our hearts for what God wants to do during our time in worship. We need the Holy Spirit to guide us, show us what He’s doing now, and reveal what He wants to do in us. This means praying and asking Him to make us aware of His activity in our lives.If you’re new to prayer and still figuring out how God speaks, pray the prayer below, expecting that God will meet you where you ar...  Read More

Today, we are continuing our journey of establishing a solid prayer life and following the way of Jesus by our obedience and total surrender. Everyone’s schedule is hectic but if something is important to us, we need to prioritize time to make that something happen. As disciples of Christ, we need to prioritize prayer. Please join me in prayer as we open our hearts to God’s word.Father, I come to ...  Read More

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

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

We continue in the series Following Jesus, and today we will explore the concept of being shielded by obedience. Let’s begin with prayer.Heavenly Father, I come to You full of gratitude. Help me to open Your word today, receive Your truth, and invite You into my moments of discomfort. Amen.Daniel 3:16-28 (NLT)16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend o...  Read More

This week, we are exploring what it truly means to walk in the will of God. Take a moment to reflect and begin with a simple prayer.Heavenly Father, thank You for the many blessings in my life. Help me to always focus on You and Your word, through times of peace, as well as in times of turmoil. Remind me to take humble steps by Your side and live my life according to Your will. Thank You for lovin...  Read More

Over the past weeks, we have been looking at what is takes to be a true follower of Christ. This week's focus has been on righteousness, which means right standing with God. Yesterday, we examined how Jesus was crushed for our sins, and today, we are focusing on Jesus Christ as our perfect sacrifice. Please join me in prayer as we ask God to open our hearts to learn from His word.Heavenly Father, ...  Read More

This week, as we continue in the Following Jesus series, we see that God always gives us a clear choice: obey God’s word and be blessed, or disobey His Word and suffer consequences.I’d like to start us off today with a simple prayer, and I invite you to make it your prayer as we continue in today’s devotion.Holy Spirit, help me to listen for Your voice today as I take time to study Your word. I we...  Read More

Today, let's reflect on the beauty and power of God's word as described in Psalm 19:7-11. David's words remind us of the perfection and trustworthiness of God's commands, which bring wisdom, joy, and revival to our souls.I want to start us off today with a simple prayer, and I encourage you to make it your prayer as we go through today’s devotion:Dear God, thank You for the gift of Your word, whic...  Read More

The Bible has all the instructions we need to live a holy life and glorify God. Today, we will see how God’s word protects our hearts from believing lies about our spiritual condition. Let’s begin with prayer.Heavenly Father, thank You for transforming me into the disciple You created me to be. Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. May I always look to You for guidance through...  Read More

Today we are looking at the topic of wisdom. Culture says that wisdom is knowing a bunch of information, but as we have been learning, Jesus and His life counters that thought. Let’s pray as we get started today.God, I am grateful for Your love. I pray that You give me an open heart and an open mind to listen to Your word and what You are trying to tell me. I pray that You help me to grow deeper i...  Read More

We are continuing with our series Following Jesus. This week, we focus more on the truth that Jesus presented during his time on earth, and how this impacts us as Christians. Let’s begin with a prayer:Heavenly Father, thank You for the truth You shared with us through Jesus. I pray that I hear and recognize those truths, abide by them, and experience the fullness of life only You can provide.  Ame...  Read More

Jesus' teachings emphasize that merely hearing and knowing God's word lacks in sincere discipleship. Instead, genuine discipleship involves actively living out God's word in obedience. Jesus modeled this principle, not only teaching it, but also by embodying it and prioritizing the Father's will over His own desires. Through submission to God's word, we discover genuine freedom and the fullness of...  Read More

This week, we have been pursuing the deep understanding that it takes both obedience and surrender to be a true disciple of Jesus Christ. Yesterday, we examined the words of eternal life, and today, we will be discovering the significance of Jesus being our strong foundation. As we read through today’s passage, we should consider the importance of continually striving for a deeper relationship wit...  Read More

As we progress in the series Following Jesus, we are learning more about how God has revealed His truth through Scripture, and that even Jesus studied the scriptures. We don’t have to figure out truth on our own if we trust and listen to what God tells us. Before we begin, let’s invite the Holy Spirit into our time of learning and reflection, with a prayer.Heavenly Father, I love You. I am so than...  Read More

We are purposed to set aside Sundays at Tree Church Daily as a special time to prepare our hearts and minds for fellowship, worship, and prayer. It is a day to devote to God, and to learn more about what He wants for our lives. This involves praying and actively seeking His presence as we gather together.   If you are new to prayer and still trying to understand how God speaks to us, pray along wi...  Read More