Pastor Scott’s Daily Devotions
a daily prayer resource to inspire, encourage, and inform


Breathe in, Breathe out
“As long as my breath is in me and the spirit of God is in my nostrils,…” Job 27:3 (NRSV)

Embracing Tough Times
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world! John 16:33 (NRSV)


Blend in or Go Against the Grain
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 (NRSV)

Church Buildings Remain Vital
Go up to the hills and bring wood and build the house, that I may take pleasure in it and that I may be glorified, says the Lord. Haggai 1:8 (NRSV)


Hungering for the Life God Intended
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. James 1:5 (NRSV)

Overpowered Again by Amazon Prime Days
Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5 (NRSV)



One Father’s Sin and a Daughter’s Healing Response
Behold, I will bring to it health and healing, and I will heal them and reveal to them abundance of prosperity and security. Jeremiah 33:6 (NRSV)

An Example of Christ-like Courage
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NRSV)

Divine Memory
The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. Proverbs 10:7 (NRSV)

The Power of Just Being
For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? Mark 8:36 (NRSV)

Gleaning the Intellect of Jesus
And Jesus said to him, “You go, and do likewise.” Luke 10:37 (NRSV)

Assisting With Divine Sight
Do not marvel at this, for an hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice. John 5:28 (NRSV)

Churches are Uniquely Qualified
Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NRSV)

Crabby Old Perfectionist
For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as ‘I have been fully known.’ 1 Corinthians 13:12 (NRSV)

Behind Degas’ Veil
Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Galatians 5:19-21 (NRSV)