For He says to Moses, “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.” It does not, therefore, depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy. Romans 9:15-16 Today’s Lenten devotional is taken from Romans 9:1-18. In this excerpt, Paul writes on … Continue reading Day 30
Day 29: The Cause of Christ
Read: Daniel 3 & 1 Corinthians 10 Time and time again, God calls us to be set apart. 1 Corinthians 10 and Daniel 3 provide teaching and examples of how we are to live as God’s chosen children. 1 Corinthians 10: In this chapter, Paul talks about Israel’s past and our present freedom. First, Paul … Continue reading Day 29: The Cause of Christ
Day 28
12 You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.13 Instead of the thornbush will grow the juniper, and instead of briers the myrtle will grow. This will be for the Lord’s renown, … Continue reading Day 28
Day 27
“But he said to me, ‘My Grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in … Continue reading Day 27
Day 26
Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. 2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. 3 If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive … Continue reading Day 26
Day 25
18 Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. Hebrews 2:18 Today we live in a world where distractions are all around us. Things are constantly craving our attention. In Hebrews 2 we are reminded that although things may distract us – we should never let … Continue reading Day 25
Day 24
20 But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. Jude 1:20-21 Today's Lenten Devotional is from the book of Jude. Judas was initially skeptical but once … Continue reading Day 24
Day 23
2 Corinthians 11: 1-5 “I hope you will put up with a little of my foolishness; but you are already doing that. I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so that I might present you as a pure virgin to him. But I am afraid … Continue reading Day 23
Day 22
2 Peter 3:9-10 and 17-18 "The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." 2 Peter 3:9 In this chapter, Peter tells us about a major event that is soon to come. He calls … Continue reading Day 22
Day 21
Philippians 2:12-30 “Do everything without grumbling and arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation. Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.” Philippians 2: 14-15 The Lenten Devotional portion is taken from the book of Philippians 2: 12-20. In … Continue reading Day 21
