Pastor Scott’s Daily Devotions
a daily prayer resource to inspire, encourage, and inform
Learning From Those at the End of Their Lives
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.”
(2 Timothy 2:15)
Overcoming Low Self-Awareness
“For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.”
(Galatians 6:3)
Growing Beyond Stagnation
“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.”
(Philippians 1:6)
Cultivation of Oneself
“Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance.”
(Proverbs 1:5)
Moving Against the Tide
“Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.” (Hebrews 13:16)
Churches Stepping into the Void
“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.”
(1 Thessalonians 5:11)
God Transforms Deficits
“And Saul said to David, “You are not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him, for you are but a youth, and he has been a man of war from his youth.”” (1 Samuel 17:33)
Which Sacrifices?
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.” (Psalm 32:8)
Retirement Abundance
“And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.” (Psalm 9:10)
Do Not Let Someone’s Inappropriateness Steal Your Integrity
“Now, may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.” (2 Thessalonians 3:16)
Handling Difficult Conversations
“Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.”
(Colossians 4:6)
Make a Personal Ten Commandments
“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” (John 14:15)
You Can Be Alone and Happy
“Nevertheless, I am continually with you; you hold my right hand.” (Psalm 73:23)
Facing Loss with Hope
“For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.””
(Isaiah 41:13)
The Bishop’s Choice of Theology Over Care
“For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.”
(John 1:17)
You Cannot Do It All
“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)
From Pain to Transformation
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. “
(2 Timothy 1:7)
Stop, and Listen Up
“And he said to them, “Pay attention to what you hear: with the measure you use, it will be measured to you, and still more will be added to you.””
(Mark 4:24)
Embrace Your Life
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope." (Romans 15:13)
What Do I Really Value?
“Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.”
(2 Corinthians 5:20)