DEVOTION:Jesus also must have been considering His own future suffering when He encouraged John the Baptist that his suffering and humble service were for the greater purpose of offering redemption and eternal life for all. This is a wonderful time to thank God for the gift of His Son, our Savior, and those saints who came before us proclaiming the Gospel.
DEVOTION: Being friendly and approachable is a Jesus quality. You may believe that anyone could talk to you or ask something of you, but you may also be sending a message that says you already have enough friends, or you’re too busy to be bothered. Ask God to look into your heart. Pray for an approachable spirit that will reflect the heart of Jesus.
DEVOTION: Every prayer you lift up for your friends reaches God’s ears and heart. Ask Him to use His power, strength, and wisdom to help the people you care about. Are you friends with others who encourage and build you up in the faith? Are you making the effort to grow spiritually so you can be that kind of friend to others?
DEVOTION: Your friendship and love relationship with your husband must be faithfully and diligently nurtured, even in the midst of the duties and chaos of raising your children. Here are 3 things you can do to help become your husband's best friend.
DEVOTION: When we love people, we can’t help but pray for them because we carry them in our hearts. Start by praying these six ways and then build upon them from there.
DEVOTION: Our emotional state often sets the standard and tone for our home. Here are three guidelines for gaining emotional stability so that we can make our home happy.
Do you know what your purpose is, dear one? Can you boldly declare, “For this I was born” and know what the “this” is? Here are encouragement and wisdom to find your purpose.
DEVOTION: Here’s something I’ve discovered over the 40 years that Jim and I have been married: like other areas of my life, our marriage has its “seasons.” Here are several ways we've navigated those seasons.
DEVOTION: Do you have an unbelieving husband or children? Do you work with non-Christians? Are you continually misunderstood because you don’t live like others? A gentle and quiet spirit is one of your best assets in navigating these relationships.
DEVOTION: You’ve been chosen by God to be His very own. And as a child of God—you have worth that can never be tallied. Allow that truth to combat low self-esteem!
DEVOTION: An amazing thing happened as Mary “entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth” (Luke 1:40). As she crossed the threshold into Elizabeth’s warm and welcoming home, these two women praised God for His plans. You can join them too!
