By Mary Armand “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and He will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.” -- James 1:5 God is not interested if we are winning in life. He seeks to be close to us so we reflect His love through our lives. Ultimately, wisdom builds our life on the solid rock of Christ instead of the shaky ground of chance, indecision, or discouragement. A life built on the solid foundation of Godly wisdom provides a compass for guidance and helps us withstand storms...
Jul 30, 2024•4 min•Ep. 56
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. James 3:13 NIV Heavenly Father, I sometimes find myself in situations where I feel unfairly treated. In these moments, I often believe that the best way to handle it is to take the burden completely upon myself and do what I feel is best. But I know, through your Word, that this is not the best way to handle things. Father, I ask that you would grant me the wisdom I...
Jul 29, 2024•1 min•Ep. 55
By Charlaine Martin Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. James 3:13 James 3 tells us that our words have the power to influence people for good or destroy them. James follows it with wisdom in verses 13 through 18. Wisdom helps us control our words by yielding our will to God’s will. Certainly, our anger might be justified, but what we say and do changes the outcome. The world may tell us to follow our...
Jul 29, 2024•5 min•Ep. 54
I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence . . -- Proverbs 8:12 Father God, with You alone is true wisdom found. And though I hear it calling and want to receive it, my emotions still imprison me to wounds I can’t seem to heal. Lord, pour Your healing balm of understanding and reason into the broken places in my heart. Heal the hurts so that I might gain the wisdom that is from You. May Your words always guide me as the true source of reason and understanding, and may I walk in wisdom always. In Je...
Jul 28, 2024•58 sec•Ep. 53
By Lori Altebaumer I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence . - Proverbs 8:12 Unfortunately, our wounds are more likely to produce feelings and emotions instead of wisdom. Wisdom isn’t the product of emotion, though acting on our emotions often brings us an opportunity to gain wisdom. Most of the emotions we experience after being hurt arise from lies we believe why we were wounded. I deserved to be hurt because I’m not . . . smart enough, kind enough, pretty enough, good enough. The list goes on...
Jul 28, 2024•5 min•Ep. 52
Why do you stand afar off, O Lord? Why do You hide Yourself in times of trouble? -- Psalm 10:1-2 Father, I want to learn how to trust you more in the times when I feel like I cannot see You working. Things that weaken my faith are giving up control, fear of the future, anxiety, doubt, and worry. Help me to put these away and remember You are in Your Holy Temple, You are in control, and Your plans will always be better than any I come up with. Even when the world seems nothing but pain, strife, a...
Jul 27, 2024•1 min•Ep. 51
By Ronda Wells Why do you stand afar off, O Lord? Why do You hide Yourself in times of trouble? -- Psalm 10:1-2 Have you ever heard someone say, "I like Jesus, but if I could just see Him, then I'd believe?" Of course, this isn't true because many people saw Jesus raise Lazarus from the dead, and some still didn't believe He was the Son of God. When God goes invisible in stressful times like our uncertain, chaotic world of today, that is when we need to trust Him the most. How do we learn to tru...
Jul 27, 2024•5 min•Ep. 50
The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. - Proverbs 16:9 Dear God, I thank you for not counting us out. I thank you for coaching us back into the throws of life. Thank you, that no matter how many people count us out, you never do. God, you constantly see the good in us. You have never lost faith in us. Your Spirit is always there to encourage us, dust us off, and put us back in the race. Lord, I pray for the woman reading this. I pray that she continues to trust you. ...
Jul 26, 2024•1 min•Ep. 49
By Monique Nketah The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.- Proverbs 16:9 Despite our best efforts, and doing everything right, we may not win every battle that comes our way. It can be hard to see the sunshine through the pain. However, there is one race we can win. When we are counted out, God still calls us a winner. When we are shattered by the trials of life, God…still has a plan. No matter where we are in our race of life, when we place our trust in Him, we win. ...
Jul 26, 2024•2 min•Ep. 48
Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 3:13-14 NKJV Heavenly Father, I realize that we are commanded to love one another. But some days that is harder to do than others. Please lead me and guide me to love others as I would love myself. And in relation to myself and my desire...
Jul 25, 2024•1 min•Ep. 47
By Lilka Raphael Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 3:13-14 NKJV Read More Visit Daybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers...
Jul 25, 2024•4 min•Ep. 46
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 (HCSB) Lord, at times my life is chaotic and overwhelming. Help me give you complete control. I trust you. If I try to regain control, help me to be still. Allow me to see your provision through those difficult times. I need your peace that passes all understanding. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Read More Visit Daybreak Devotions...
Jul 23, 2024•47 sec•Ep. 43
By Stacey Barkley Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 Read More Visit Daybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Jul 23, 2024•5 min•Ep. 42
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding, but in all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." - Proverbs 3:5-6 Help us to put our trust completely in You. You alone are the most High God, Abba Father. Help us to come to You like little children running to their loving Father. Help us to put aside our rebellious and prideful ways. Help us to see You more clearly and to see the love You have for each of us. We can never thank You and praise...
Jul 21, 2024•1 min•Ep. 40
By Laura Maser "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding, but in all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." -Proverbs 3:5-6 In this episode, we share a deeply personal experience from our morning quiet time, where we meditated on the concept of trust in God. Struggling initially to focus, we prayed and felt God's guidance, leading us to Proverbs 3:5-6. This scripture encouraged us to trust in the Lord completely and not rely on our own u...
Jul 21, 2024•10 min•Ep. 39
One thing God has spoken, two things I have heard: “Power belongs to you, God, and with you, Lord, is unfailing love”; and, “You reward everyone according to what they have done.” – Psalm 62:11-12 (NIV) Father, I am tired from the struggles that I face. Sometimes it seems like all I can do is try to withstand the storm with as little damage as possible. But You call me to more, Lord. You are powerful, and You are loving. Would you come close to my heart and give me comfort and peace? In Jesus’ n...
Jul 20, 2024•51 sec•Ep. 38
By Sarah Freymuth One thing God has spoken, two things I have heard: “Power belongs to you, God, and with you, Lord, is unfailing love”; and, “You reward everyone according to what they have done.” – Psalm 62:11-12 In this episode, we delve into the awe-inspiring power of storms and draw parallels to the mighty power of God. From the thunderous roars and lightning strikes to the relentless rain and bending trees, the elements of a storm showcase nature's uncontainable force. Yet, this immense po...
Jul 20, 2024•5 min•Ep. 37
"He spreads out the northern skies over empty space; he suspends the earth over nothing. He wraps up the waters in his clouds, yet the clouds do not burst under their weight. He covers the face of the full moon, spreading his clouds over it. He marks out the horizon on the face of the waters for a boundary between light and darkness. The pillars of the heavens quake, aghast at his rebuke. By his power he churned up the sea; by his wisdom he cut Rahab to pieces. By his breath the skies became fai...
Jul 18, 2024•2 min•Ep. 34
By Darcie Fuqua "He spreads out the northern skies over empty space; he suspends the earth over nothing. He wraps up the waters in his clouds, yet the clouds do not burst under their weight. He covers the face of the full moon, spreading his clouds over it. He marks out the horizon on the face of the waters for a boundary between light and darkness. The pillars of the heavens quake, aghast at his rebuke. By his power he churned up the sea; by his wisdom he cut Rahab to pieces. By his breath the ...
Jul 18, 2024•6 min•Ep. 33
"But you are a God ready to forgive, gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love." – Nehemiah 9:17 Father in Heaven, thank you for forgiving me a debt I could never pay. I was powerless to forgive myself just as I am powerless to forgive others. Help me, today, to do what I cannot do on my own—to forgive just as mercifully and completely as you did. In Jesus name I pray, Amen. Read more Visit Daybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers...
Jul 17, 2024•51 sec•Ep. 32
By Nicole O'Meara "But you are a God ready to forgive, gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love." – Nehemiah 9:17 In this episode, we reflect on Nehemiah 9:17: "But you are a God ready to forgive, gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love." When we think of God's power, we often recall the grand miracles of the Bible—Noah's flood, the plagues of Egypt, and Lazarus rising from the dead. These awe-inspiring acts showcase God's sovereign contro...
Jul 17, 2024•5 min•Ep. 31
Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. - 2 Corinthians 12:8-10 Father, help me feel content with my weaknesses becaus...
Jul 16, 2024•2 min•Ep. 30
By Susan Mcilmoil Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. - 2 Corinthians 12:8-10 In this episode, we delve into the p...
Jul 16, 2024•6 min•Ep. 29
“Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil.” - Ephesians 4:26 Lord, I confess my current struggle seems too strong for your power to overcome. You have heard my cry for help but with no instant deliverance, I have concluded you don’t care. Forgive me for doubting your supreme authority and your love for me. I understand I have believed only a perfect deliverance will show your strength. Remind me that a process of growth from dependin...
Jul 15, 2024•1 min•Ep. 28
By Kathy Collard Miller “Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil.” - Ephesians 4:26 In today's episode, we dive into the profound truth found in Ephesians 4:26, "Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil." This verse reminds us that feeling anger is natural, but how we handle it is crucial. Kathy Collard Miller recounts a harrowing moment from over forty years ago when sh...
Jul 15, 2024•5 min•Ep. 27
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 2:1 (NKJV) Jesus, thank you for giving us Your power, Your love, and Your self-control. You are infinitely able to conquer all, and we lean into this truth with life-altering hardships and with the everyday struggles of life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen. Read more Visit Daybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers...
Jul 14, 2024•35 sec•Ep. 26
By Kristen Terrette “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 2:1 (NKJV) In this heartfelt episode, we explore 2 Timothy 1:7, a verse that has been a source of strength through life's toughest challenges, like facing a cancer diagnosis in the family, enduring a home short sale, and navigating bankruptcy. But fear isn't only present in the big moments—it can silently infiltrate our everyday lives, even during times of excitement and cha...
Jul 14, 2024•3 min•Ep. 25
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” - John 16:33 God, thank you for always being with me, especially when I face difficult things and feel overwhelmed. Please give me strength for today. Today, in the moments ahead, show me what you want me to see. Help me to experience your promise of presence in a tangible way. Please draw close so I can know you and your overflowing, abiding love for ...
Jul 12, 2024•56 sec•Ep. 24
By Amy Olrick “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” - John 16:33 In this episode, Amy Olrick shares how one simple question revolutionized her relationship with God. Reflecting on John 16:33, "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world," Amy recounts joining a women's Bible study during her ...
Jul 12, 2024•5 min•Ep. 23
“I want to know Christ–yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead.” (Philippians 3:10-11 NIV) Heavenly Father, I long to know you more. Please lead and guide me not in the ways I want to go but in the ways you want me to. Help me to meditate on your Word day and night to give me a clear direction on my life’s path. Even when I don’t understand what is happening in my ...
Jul 11, 2024•1 min•Ep. 22
