Release the Past
But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.—Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV)
Devotions for Faith and Prayer
The Blessing of Peace
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”—NUMBERS 6:24–26 NIV
Angels Watch Over You
For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go.—Psalm 91:11 (NLT)
Run Your Race in Community
Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart…. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess…. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another.—HEBREWS 10:22–25 NIV
Community of Faith
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.—Proverbs 27:17 (NIV)
No More Tears
“ ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”—REVELATION 21:4–5 NIV
Joy in Serving
Now John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was plenty of water, and people were coming and being baptized.—JOHN 3:23 NIV
From Strength to Strength
They go from strength to strength, till each appears before God in Zion.—Psalm 84:7 (NIV)
Joy in Trials
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.—JAMES 1:2–4 NIV
Happy Today and Every Day
You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.—Psalm 16:11 (NIV)
Hope for the Soul
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain.—HEBREWS 6:19 NIV
Notice His Handiwork
And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith.—Matthew 13:58 (NIV)
