Posts with the tag “sacrifice”

Generosity is not just practical—it’s worship. When we sacrifice what matters to us for God’s purposes, we declare His worth. True worship often costs us something, yet it pleases God deeply. Our finances reveal what we value, trust, and worship. Sacrificial giving shifts our hearts from self-preservation to wholehearted devotion.  Read More

Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time.  Reading: Luke 2:1–7 (ESV); Philippians 2:5–8 (ESV)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....  Read More

Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time.  Reading: Revelation 5:5–6Be 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 wha...  Read More

Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time.  Reading: Mark 10:28–31Be 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 y...  Read More

Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time.  Reading: Philippians 3Be 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 y...  Read More

Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time.  Reading: Philippians 2Be 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 y...  Read More

Open by taking 2-3 minutes to pray and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time.  Read Colossians 1:1-22. 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...  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

Today, we are going to talk about living our lives for Christ. More specifically, how our lives should look if we truly believe that Jesus died for our sins. Before we do so, let’s take a moment to prepare our hearts.God, be with me in this moment. Prepare my heart for the things You are going to speak to me. Allow me to be open and honest with You. In Jesus’ name, amen.2 Corinthians 5:15 (NLT)15 ...  Read More

Week two of the series “Following Jesus” is all about how Jesus showed His enduring love to all people, especially the sinners and outcasts who no one else would love.Let’s start today with this prayer. As you read or listen, invite God into your heart.Dear Lord, You are so good to me, even when I am struggling to do Your will. Thank You, God, for always forgiving me, and giving me another chance ...  Read More

Culture tells us that status, power, and influence are what’s important, that in order to be successful, we need to have these attributes. But Jesus came into the world and completely changed that narrative. Today we are reflecting on the idea of being a servant. Let’s start off with praying that God opens our hearts to hear what He has to say.Lord, I pray that You help me have an open heart and a...  Read More