Posts with the tag “sin”

Open by taking 2-3 minutes to pray and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time.    Read Matthew 6:24 and Romans 6. 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...  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

Isaiah 53:2-6 (NLT)2 My servant grew up in the Lord’s presence like a tender green shoot,
    like a root in dry ground.
There was nothing beautiful or majestic about his appearance,
    nothing to attract us to him.
3 He was despised and rejected—
    a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief.
We turned our backs on him and looked the other way.
    He was despised, and we did not care.4 Ye...  Read More

Yesterday we focused on the worth of a soul, and today we are looking at what it means to be dead to sin. Please pray as you read or listen, and ask God to provide guidance on how to walk with Christ and not to be influenced by sin.Precious Father in heaven, I praise You that I can come to You for guidance, strength, and understanding at any time. I am eager to live a life that is centered on foll...  Read More