Pastor Scott’s Daily Devotions
a daily prayer resource to inspire, encourage, and inform
Feeling Worthy in a Judgmental World
“There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.”
(1 John 4:18)
Genuine Love
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
(Isaiah 41:10)
You Cannot Negotiate Salvation!
“Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.”
(1 John 4:11)
Don’t Be a Poser
“For we aim at what is honorable not only in the Lord’s sight but also in the sight of humanity. “
(2 Corinthians 8:21)
Creativity Is Available to All of Us
“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.”
(Philippians 2:4)
I’d Like That with a Side of Snail Mucus, Please
“And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”
(Luke 12:15)
Recognizing Life’s Process
“And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.” (1 Peter 5:10)
Darned-if-you-do, Darned-if-you-don’t
“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead.”
(Philippians 3:13)
The Vast Power of Creativity
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!”
(Psalm 111:10)
More Valuable Than Money? Meaningful Relationships
“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.”
(1 Thessalonians 5:11)
Write With Reckless Abandon
““And the Lord answered me: “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it.”
(Habakkuk 2:2)
Beauty Is God’s Work of Art
“Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines forth.”
(Psalm 50:2)
The Rise and Fall of the German Christians
“Little children, keep yourselves from idols.” (1 John 5:21)
Calling God to the City
“But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.”
(Jeremiah 29:7)
Not Letting a False god Consume Us.
“Those who pay regard to vain idols forsake their hope of steadfast love.” (Jonah 2:8)
Facing the Crucible
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:5)
Room For Logic and Emotion
“But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit,…”
(Jude 1:20)
Not Awful but Awe-full
“Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him!“
(Psalm 33:8)