Jan 11 2026 … Attitude of Gratitude …

Jan 11 2026 …  Attitude of Gratitude  … 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...     and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics from Brandon Lake singing Gratitude … calling on Christians to show their (our) gratitude in praise for all God has done for them (us).

Highlight Passage: … Numbers 11:6 … [NLT] …  

6  But now our appetites are gone. All we ever see is this manna!”   

… God supplies manna to nourish His people, wandering in the wilderness after being freed from Egypt; and they grumbled with complaints, desiring to be fed as they were in Egypt.  

Highlight Passage in Context:  Numbers 11:1-2, 4-11 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… God shows the grumbling and complaining that God’s people did in the wilderness even tho they were being fed and protected by God.   

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Reference Passage: …  Psalms 136 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Uncredited Psalmist, likely King David, proclaims 26 times of his gratitude to God for His gift of love, which “endure forever.”   

Reference Passage: … Ephesians 1:16  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

… Paul declares his love and gratitude for his fellow Christians.   

Reference Passage: … Colossians 3:15-20 [NLT]   … USE THIS LINK … 

… Paul teaches and exhorts fellow Christians to “always be thankful.”  

Reference Passage:… 1Thessalonians 5:18 [NLT]   … USE THIS LINK … 

… Paul, once again, teaches truth to fellow Christians to be thankful to God in ALL CIRCUMSTANCES.  

Reference Passage:… Hebrews 12:28 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Author of Hebrews charges Christians to show our thanks to God by worshipping Him for giving HIs chosen God’s kingdom … FOREVER!

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread from Karen Huang …  USE THIS LINK     … writes of seeing a grandfather buying a pink backpack with a cartoon character on it, which he thought would be the perfect gift for his granddaughter.   Later, in a restaurant, the ODB author witnessed the grandpa giving the backpack to his granddaughter, who complained openly of her distaste for the color and cartoon on the backpack.  The grandfather was visibly shaken by his granddaughter’s lack of gratitude for the gift. 

The scenario described by the story reminded the ODB author of God’s people grumbling in the wilderness (see Highlight passage) of the manna that God graciously provided the people, along with His protection.  And if my readers have joined me to take in the linked song and all of the Scriptures shared above, I, for one, am convicted that I need to recognize, much more than I do, with a  “Hallelujah” of gratitude and worship for all that my God does for me (and us).   What about you; … are you thankful for God’s mercy and love and grace today?

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank You …Lord, … for all that you do for me, all day … everyday!  

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … We are SO GRATEFUL for Your mercy and love and grace, which You bestow on us EVERYDAY.    … Amen

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Blogger Note:  Everyday during this year, my daily devotional blogs are influenced by the reading and study of the online devotional blog entitled “Our Daily Bread,” distributed online via email by RBC Ministries.  If you GO TO THIS LINK on the date of my blog, you can read/study the ODB blogs; or you can subscribe to the blog via email at that site.

Jan 10 2026 … Time Is Precious …

Jan 10 2026 …  Time Is Precious  … 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...     and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics from Laura Story singing Blessings … showing that Christians often don’t seek God’s blessings which often come hidden in the challenges and trials of life.

Holding back time ... 

Highlight Passage: … James 4:14 … [NLT] …  

14  How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone.  

… James shows fellow Christians of the difficulty of seeing where God is leading when life becomes like the morning fog. 

Highlight Passage in Context:  James 4:13-17 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… James teaches fellow Christians how our life is often like a fog and we have trouble seeing where God is leading (us).   

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Reference Passage: …  Psalms 90:12 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Moses prayed for God to teach His people Godly wisdom in using the time they (we) are given. 

Reference Passage: … Psalms 119:105 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… King David sings of using God’s wisdom, thru His word, to light our path in life.   

Reference Passage: … Ecclesiastes 3:1-8  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Solomon teaches that time teaches His children the ways of life. 

Reference Passage: … Luke 10:38-42 [NLT]   … USE THIS LINK … 

… Jesus teaches Martha and Mary (and us) how some moments in time are precious and show us how to honor God with our time. 

Reference Passage: … Romans 8:28 [NLT]   … USE THIS LINK … 

… Paul teaches truth to fellow Christians about how ALL things work together in the lives of born-again Christians and are for their (our) good and God’s glory.

Reference Passage: … Ephesians 5:15-17 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle Paul calls on fellow Christians to use our time wisely for God’s glory.

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread from Kristen Holmberg …  USE THIS LINK     … tells of a Vietnamese man who collects and repairs vintage church clocks, some of which are dated back as far as the 18th century, and they still keep good time.  He says that he enjoy’s working with the clocks because they remind him of the value of our time in this life.  

And by taking in the linked song and the Scriptures I was led to share today, I, … for one, … realize that I need to let God’s word show me how to use the time I’ve been given more wisely for God’s glory.  I recognize, as in the photo, that I often hold on to the time I have too hard; and I need to do all I can to “LET GO AND LET GOD” … so that I recognize how to use the time I’m given for God’s glory.  I’ll try today to do just that!   Are you with me?  

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank You …Lord, … for giving me Your word to show me how to use YOUR time for YOUR glory.

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … Too often we hold onto Your time and use it selfishly rather than seeking to use it wisely … for Your glory.    … Amen

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Blogger Note:  Everyday during this year, my daily devotional blogs are influenced by the reading and study of the online devotional blog entitled “Our Daily Bread,” distributed online via email by RBC Ministries.  If you GO TO THIS LINK on the date of my blog, you can read/study the ODB blogs; or you can subscribe to the blog via email at that site.

Jan 9 2026 … Forgetting The Past …

Jan 9 2026 …  Forgetting The Past  … 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...     and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics from the group, Elevation Rhythm singing Goodbye Yesterday … calling for Christians lay the past behind and look forward to a new day from God’s grace.

Highlight Passage: … Isaiah 43:18-19 … [NLT] …  

18  “But forget all that— it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. 19 For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?  I will make a pathway through the wilderness.  I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.  

… God, thru Isaiah, calls on His chosen to let the past be forgotten and to look forward to a new pathway to the future. 

Highlight Passage in Context:  Isaiah 43:10-25 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… God, thru the Prophet Isaiah, promises a new future for His chosen people.   

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Reference Passage: …  Proverbs 3:5-6 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Solomon teaches Godly wisdom about trusting God to lead us to His glory.  

Reference Passage: … Jeremiah 29:11 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… God, thru Jeremiah, promises His people - that’s us - a new, and hopeful, future.    

Reference Passage: … John 14:1-4  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Jesus, to  his troubled and confused Disciples, promises them (and all believers) a place for them (and us) in glory. 

<b><u>Reference Passage: … Galatians 2:20 [NLT]   … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle Paul testifies to the transformation of his heart by God’s saving grace. 

Reference Passage: … Philippians 3:13-14 [NLT]   … USE THIS LINK … 

… Paul teaches truth to fellow Christians to focus on the future - in Christ - forgetting the past.

Reference Passage: … 1Peter 1:13 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle Peter calls on Christians to put all our hope for the future in the salvation provided for believers in Christ’s finished work on the cross.

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread from Marvin Williams …  USE THIS LINK     … wrote about this digital age in which we live, where EVERYTHING we enter into our computers get stored somewhere in “the cloud” or on search engines, … seemingly there “forever.”  However, one such search engine offers the choice of being able to extract our personal information like phone numbers, addresses, and other personal data.  

That latter option is what God offers to us Christians, doesn’t He?  And if my readers have taken in the linked song and God’s truth in the Scriptures above, we, … who believe in Jesus’ finished work on the cross to save all who believe in Him, … are promised an eternal future with our Lord in His glory.  Personally, I’m in for that, … all the way!   How about you?.  

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank You …Lord, … for showing me the way to follow You, Lord, into Your glory.

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … How glorious it is that we have Your promise of a hope to be with You in Your glory.     … Amen

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Blogger Note:  Everyday during this year, my daily devotional blogs are influenced by the reading and study of the online devotional blog entitled “Our Daily Bread,” distributed online via email by RBC Ministries.  If you GO TO THIS LINK on the date of my blog, you can read/study the ODB blogs; or you can subscribe to the blog via email at that site.

Jan 8 2026 …  From Meager To Mighty  … 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...     and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics from an unnamed group singing More Than Enough … calling for Christians to remember that our faith is enough to feed our souls for eternity.

Jesus feeds thousands with a few loaves and fishes ... 

Highlight Passage: … John 6:11 … [NLT] …  

11 Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks to God, and distributed them to the people. Afterward he did the same with the fish. And they all ate as much as they wanted.   

… The story of Jesus feeding thousands with just a few loaves and fishes shows that Jesus is enough to satisfy our souls with HIs grace.   

Highlight Passage in Context:  John 6:5-15  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… John Mark describes Jesus taking a few loaves and fishes and multiplying them to feed thousands.  

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Reference Passage: …  1Samuel 17:50-51 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… David triumphs over the Philistine giant, Goliath, with with his giant sword and shield, with only a sling and a few small stones.  

Reference Passage:… Psalms 8:1-9 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

… King David sings of God’s majesty being all we need in this life.     

Reference Passage: …Isaiah 40:31 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… God’s promise, thru Isaiah, our trust in His strength always being enough to handle life when we are weak. 

Reference Passage: … Micah 5:2 [NLT]   … USE THIS LINK … 

… God’s prophesy that the King of this world will come from humble little Bethlehem. 

Reference Passage: … Matthew 13:31-32 [NLT]   … USE THIS LINK … 

… Jesus relates the parable of the mustard seed to His followers showing that a mighty tree that feeds the birds can come from the smallest seed.

Reference Passage: … James 3:4 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

… James teaches fellow Christians how a tiny rudder guides a mighty ship through the winds of life.

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread from Winn Collier …  USE THIS LINK     … wrote about a tiny squirrel chewing through a power line in a large metropolitan area in Connecticut in 1987, shutting down the power to that area.   

The story was cited by the ODB author to illustrate what the linked song and the scriptures shared above teach; and that is that God often uses small things to produce mighty results.   For instance, … we read of Jesus feeding thousands with just a few loaves and fishes, or David conquering the giant, Goliath, or the smallest mustard seed yielding a might tree which feeds thousands of birds.  

Do my readers join me to praise our God that our small faith in Jesus’ blood, shed on the cross, that will save us … FOREVER.   Personally, I’m saying “HALLELUAH” to that here this morning.  Will you join me?!

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank You …Lord, … for using the tiny and small things of this world to create mighty results.

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … our small faith in Your shed blood is mighty to save us … to which we say “Hallelujah!”    … Amen

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Blogger Note:  Everyday during this year, my daily devotional blogs are influenced by the reading and study of the online devotional blog entitled “Our Daily Bread,” distributed online via email by RBC Ministries.  If you GO TO THIS LINK on the date of my blog, you can read/study the ODB blogs; or you can subscribe to the blog via email at that site.