Pastor Scott’s Daily Devotions
a daily prayer resource to inspire, encourage, and inform
The Habit of Thankfulness
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
Do Your Small Part and Trust God to Clean Up the Mess
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)
Baptism Fulfilled
“Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing.”
(1 Thessalonians 5:11)
Sharing the Faith
To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. (1 Corinthians 12:7)
Experiment With Your Spirituality
Even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you. (John 14:17)
No Room for Damnation for a Loving God
“For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have died.” (1 Thessalonians 4:14)
The Wisdom of an Inmate
But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
(Romans 5:8)
Peeling Back the Onion of Divine Providence
The human mind plans the way, but the Lord directs the steps. (Proverbs 16:9)
Submission But Not Obedience
But Peter and the apostles answered, ‘We must obey God rather than humans. (Acts 5:29)
Creating a Meaningful Life
Likewise, the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. (Romans 8:26)
Warding Off the Fear of Our Demise
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)
Awareness Is Key
I keep the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. (Psalm 16:8)
Let Go and Let God Is Correct
Let go of all bitterness and wrath and anger and wrangling and slander together with all malice, and be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you. (Ephesians 4:31-32)
Hurts So Good (Not the John Cougar Song)
“Martha said to Jesus, ‘Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.’” (John 11:21)
Trusting God’s Promised Security, When We are Ensnared
The fear of others lays a snare, but one who trusts in the Lord is secure. (Proverbs 29:25)
The Benefits of Knowing the Difference Between Hard and Difficult Work
Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. (Proverbs 16:3)
Being Alone Took Practice
But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. (Matthew 6:6)
Nearly Brainwashed
“Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but everything they owned was held in common.” (Acts 4:32)
Eye Opening Experiences
“They said to him, ‘What did he do to you? How did he open your eyes?’” (John 9:26)