Nov 20 2025 … Self Judgment …

Nov 20 2025 …  Self Judgment  … 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...    and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics, from Tim McGraw singing Humble and Kind … calling on all of us to remain humble and kind in serving God and others.

Highlight Passage: … Romans 12:3 … [NLT] … 

3 Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us. 

… Paul charges fellow Christians to be honest in evaluating themselves in light of the gifts God has imparted to them (us) for service to Him.

Highlight Passage in Context:  Romans 12:3-9  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…The Apostle Paul exhorts and teaches fellow Christians to see themselves in the light of how God has gifted them (us) to serve Him.

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

… Solomon calls on all believers to trust and follow The Lord, not letting our own judgments get in the way of following and serving God.

Reference Passage: … Matthew 7:11 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Jesus teaches that our Heavenly Father knows how to give good gifts to His children far better than can even evil parents can.   

Reference Passage: … 1Corinthians 12:4-6 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Paul teaches truth to fellow Christians that God gives His children (that’s us!) different gifts to serve Him.

Reference Passage: … Ephesians 2:8-10 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle Pau exhorts fellow Christians to realize and recognize that it is God’s enabling grace and His gifting which allows them (us) to serve Him in the way HE wills.

Reference Passage: … 1Peter 4:10 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Peter reinforces the truth, teaching that God gives each of His children special gifts to serve Him.  

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

… Jesus brother calls on fellow Christians to be willing to ask God for His wisdom in order to serve our Lord.  

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread Author, Elisa Morgan  …  USE THS LNK  -      …  writes about social researchers in the 1970s writing about a very common condition they called “the imposter syndrome,”, which involved those who doubted themselves, thinking that if people really knew them, they would consider themselves to be frauds.

Yes, as today’s linked song says, we should ALWAYS be humble and kind to one another.  But we, who declare ourselves to be “Christians,” should also realize that God has gifted us in special ways, as described in the Scriptures above, to serve Him in special and individual ways.  We Christians are not IMPOSTERS.  We’re the “real deal;” and we’re here to serve our King with the gifts HE has given us to do so.  That’s what I plan to do today and on into the tomorrows He gives me.  How about you?

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank You, …for giving me gifts of teaching and encouragement to serve You by lifting others up and sharing Your truths with them.  

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, ... for gifting us, Your children, to serve You.  … 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. 

Nov 19 2025 … Just Pray …

Nov 19 2025 …  Just Pray  … 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...    and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics, from Matthew West singing Don’t Stop Praying … calling on Christians to bring their troubles to God in prayer.

Highlight Passage: … Psalms 6:9 … [NLT] … 

9 The Lord has heard my plea; the Lord will answer my prayer.  

… David sings of God hearing his prayer with confidence He will answer him.

Highlight Passage in Context:  Psalms 6:4-10  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…King David, in times of dire trouble, sings of taking his trials to God in prayer, Who hears and answers according to His will .  

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Reference Passage: … Proverbs 15:29 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Solomon assures believers that God hears the prayers of the righteous.

Reference Passage: … Matthew 21:22 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Jesus assures His Disciples - and fellow Christians - that God hears their (our) prayers and grants mercy to those who have faith in Him.       

Reference Passage: … John 9:31 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… A man blind from birth, whom Jesus gave sight, gives witness to Jesus answering His plea to be healed and to see again. 

Reference Passage: … Philippians 4:6-7 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle Paul exhorts fellow Christians to take any/all worries to God in thankful prayer, Who will grant the seeker God’s peace. 

Reference Passage: … James 5:16 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

… Jesus’ brother, James, calls on fellow Christians to bring their (our) troubles  to other Christians, requesting that they pray to God for them (us).  

Reference Passage: … 1John 5:14-15 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle John teaches truth about God hearing the prayers of those who come to God in faith.

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread Author, Leslie Koh  …  USE THS LNK  -        …  writes about undertaking a project causing her great distress because the clients were clamoring for seemingly impossible demands.  Then, it dawned on the ODB author that she had neglected going to God in in prayer; and as soon as she did, she was calmed, knowing that her God heard her prayers.

As the linked song asks, “What’s your impossible?”  We often run into roadblocks in life, don’t we?  Well, if you’ve taken in God’s word for today shared above. I’m praying - (yes, just as I’m writing about today) - that we’ll all take our roadblocks to God in prayer and receive the assurance that He hears our prayer.   … Good plan, … don’tcha think?

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank You, …for reminding me that You hear my prayers today.  

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, ... for hearing our prayers today … and every day!  … 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.

Nov 18 2025 … He Lives In Me …

Nov 18 2025 …  He Lives In Me  … 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...    and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics, from Matt Maher singing Because He Lives… declaring that we live because He lives in us eternally.

Highlight Passage: … 2Timothy 2:11-13 … [NLT] … 

11 This is a trustworthy saying: …  If we die with Him,
    we will also live with Him.  12   If we endure hardship,
    we will reign with Him.  If we deny Him, He will deny us.

      13  If we are unfaithful, He remains faithful, 

       for He cannot den who he is. </i>

… Paul teaches truth to Timothy and all born again Christians about the meaning of a life lived to honor and serve the Lord.

Highlight Passage in Context:  2Timothy 2:8-13  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…The Apostle Paul helps Timothy - and all born-again Christians - to realize that in living … and even in suffering … we live for God’s glory in Christ.  

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Reference Passage: … Matthew 10:32-33 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Jesus proclaims God’s blessing on all who honor God with their lives of service to the Lord.

Reference Passage: … Romans 6:4-8 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

… Paul teaches truth to fellow Christians on how we are united with Christ as we declare and live out service in and for the Lord.       

Reference Passage: … Romans 12:1-2 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Paul also teaches how we Christians become living sacrifices for the God’s glory as we live for Him.   

Reference Passage: … Galatians 2:20 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

… The Apostle Paul gives witness to the transformation of his life when he died to himself and surrendered to live in/for Christ. 

Reference Passage: … Philippians 1:21-23 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle Paul testifies to his dual desire as he both longs to be with God in glory or to live and serve The Lord in his life on earth.   

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread Author, Monica La Rose  …  USE THS LNK    …  writes about a physician, named Christian Ntizimir, who felt and followed a calling to serve and treat patients who were dying and near death, … what we now call “hospice care.”  Many physicians resist such a calling because they feel that caring for such people is a “lost cause.”   However, not one like Ntizimir, who feels that as long as one lives in Christ, he/she is deserving of God’s merciful and faithful service.

I challenge my readers to take in the linked song and meditate deeply on the Scriptures shared above; and I pray to come away with the realization that no matter what we face in life … and that includes dying … we do, and will always, live in and for Christ, which makes even dying a service to our Lord which is meaningful and worthwhile.  I live for my Lord’s glory … today and tomorrow.  How about you?

My Thanksgiving:… Oh, King Jesus, thank You, …for allowing me to live in and for You … today, tomorrow, and forever.  

My Prayer Today:  Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, ... for living in us as we live for You today.  … 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.

Nov 17 2025 … His Healing Words …

Nov 17 2025 …  His Healing Words  …

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...    and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics, from Chris Rice singing Leaning On The Everlasting Arms … calling on Christians to lean on Christ when were in need of His strength.

Highlight Passage: … Proverbs 12:35 … [NLT] … 

25 Worry weighs a person down; … an encouraging word cheers a person up.    

… Solomon calls on God’s chosen and faithful to share encouraging words with one another. 

Highlight Passage in Context:  Proverbs 12:21-28  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…Godly wisdom from Solomon to help believers in times of trial.  

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

… Sharing God’s word gives all who lean on those words light to follow God’s way and come out of the darkness of life.

Reference Passage: … Proverbs 15:1,4 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Solomon calls on believers to share healing and encouraging words with one another.       

Reference Passage: … Luke 10:25-37 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…  Jesus teaches religious leaders about reaching out to help and heal any who are hurting, just as all believers should do.   

Reference Passage: … Philippians 4:6-7 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle Paul teaches fellow Christians that they (we) can find God’s peace by bringing all our worries and cares to God in prayer with thankful hearts. 

Reference Passage: … 2Timothy 3:16-17 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle Paul teaches Timothy (and us) that we can lean on God’s word to show us the way in life when the going gets tough.

Reference Passage: …Hebrews 10:24-25 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… God, thru the Author of Hebrews calls on Christians to come together and think of ways to lift each other up.    

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread Author, Marvin Williams  …  USE THS LINK  …  writes about the work and writing of author, Jancee Dunn, who found that an eight-minute phone call, once a week, shared with friends and family helped those who used it be more connected and encouraged.     

Makes sense, doesn't it, … especially if my readers have taken in the truth of God’s word shared by the scriptures above as well as the lyrics of the song sung by Chris Rice, linked above?   Personally, I’m convicted to do more to share God’s will and His ways from HIs word with others more often.  How about you/

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank You, …for calling me and fellow Christians to do more to share encouraging words from Your truth …  EVERY DAY.   

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, ... for giving us Your healing words to share with others.  … 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.