Daily Devotionals

Three times a day—morning, afternoon, and evening—Jews begin our prayers with these words, praying to the God of our forefathers.

Go somewhere, and do something good. That’s the ultimate way to praise the Lord!

In Proverbs 19, where helping the poor is described as a loan to God. Think about that—it doesn’t say that it’s an offering to God, a gift to God, or a tax. It’s a loan!

We cry when we know and accept that something important is happening. That’s what our tears truly mean.

But to feel God’s presence in the land of Israel, in Jerusalem, and at the site where the Temple once stood, we need to be open to it. We need to be listening for God’s voice.

When we take the initiative in building God’s kingdom, when we walk on our own, God responds by protecting us and bringing success to all that we do.

Are we there yet? If we are listening for the voice of God, the answer is always “yes.” We are exactly where God wants us to be.

Even when the situations in our life appear hopeless and we can’t see a way for them to work out, the psalmist encourages us to have faith anyway.

Souls don’t get weaker as they age. They get stronger. And the reason for this is simple: Unlike our bodies, our souls never die.

Our obedience is a true sign of our devotion to Him. We serve God not because we understand His plan, but we serve God because He said so.

God’s plan is long-term. Faith-based decisions make us think about God’s plan for the future of our families, the world, and for generations to come.

The Bible teaches us how to pray for others. The Bible teaches us our prayers for other people are most effective when we pray in their presence.