Nov 12 2026 …  God Provides … 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK  …     and PLEASE take the time to listen to the group, Passion, singing … The Lord Will Provide … encouraging Christians that our God will provide our needs.

Elisha retrieves a floating axe handle ... 

 

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Highlight Passage: … 2Kings 6:5 [NLT]

…  5  But as one of them was cutting a tree, his ax head fell into the river. “Oh, sir!” he cried. “It was a borrowed ax!”  

… God’s Prophet Elisha with fellow Prophets lose an axe handle in the Jordan river.

Reference Passage: …  2Kings 6:1-7  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …              

…   God floats an axe handle for Elisha to retrieve it from the Jordan river (see photo).  

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Reference Passage: …  Exodus 17:6  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…  Moses strikes a rock and God provides water for His thirsty people.

Reference Passage: …  1Kings 17:4-6  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…  God sends the ravens to feed the Prophet Elijah when he was needing rest and refreshment. 

Reference Passage: …  Matthew 6:25-27 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…  Jesus challenges His followers (and us) that God will provide their (our) needs just as He provides for the birds.

Reference Passage: …  Matthew 17:24-26  … USE THIS LINK … 

…  Matthew relates how God provided for Peter and Jesus' need to pay the Temple tax by providing a fish from the water with a coin in its mouth.

Reference Passage: …  Romans 8:28  … USE THIS LINK …  

… Paul assures fellow Christians that God will provide all they (we) need in our lives.

Reference Passage: Philippians 4:19 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

… Paul again teaches fellow Christians that God will supply all that they (we) need.

 

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread from Nancy Gavilanes  … USE THIS LINK     related a true story  about a friend, named Matt, who had his personally prized Bible stolen from his car.  And Matt prayed that somehow God might allow the Bible to be found; and two days later, Matt was contacted by the police that his bible had been retrieved from a stolen car.

The story supports all the Scriptures shared above about God sometimes working in wondrous ways to provide and protect His people.  I have my own story which supports the truth and reality of God being our Provider and Protector.    Perhaps you have such a story as well. 

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank you for bering our Provider. 

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … thank You, Lord, … for providing our needs. …  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 11 2026 … Faith from Bible Stories …

Nov 11 2026 …  Faith from  Bible Stories … 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK  …   and PLEASE take the time to listen to Kristyn Getty singing … By Faith … calling Christians to use God’s word to build our faith in Christ.

Inspired and built up in faith by God's word ... 

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Highlight Passage: … John 20: 1 [NLT]

…   18  Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that He had spoken these things to her.  

… The Apostle John reports how Mary Magdalene went in faith from Jesus at the tomb to report how she had seen Jesus.

Reference Passage: …  John 20:1, 11-18  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …                                     

…   Reading about Mary Magdalene’s faith in the bible builds our faith in Christ to be there for us in times of trial. 

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

…  King David sings of how God’s word guides his footsteps in life.

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

…  Solomon teaches his son (and all believers) that God will guide the steps of those who believe and follow Him.

Reference Passage: …  Luke 8:25 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…  Jesus challenges His disciples in a storm, showing them that He could control even the weather.

Reference Passage: …  Romans 10:17  … USE THIS LINK … 

…  Paul teaches truth, showing that faith comes from the word of God.

Reference Passage: …  2Corinthians 12:9 … USE THIS LINK …  

… Paul quotes Jesus, teaching that God’s enabling grace is enough to give them (us) faith that He will provide the strength we need when we are weak.

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

… Paul teaches Timothy and all Christians that God gives them (us) His word to live disciplined, Godly lives.

 

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread from Dave Branon  …  USE THIS LINK   tells of how he read in a book about WW2, telling of the heroic stand of the soldiers taking a hill number 609 in North Africa, the battle in which the ODB author’s father had been wounded.  And reading about it, enlightened and inspired today’s ODB author, reading and understanding the courage of his dad and his fellow soldiers.   

And isn’t that what happens when we Christians, in faith, gain in our understanding of those in the Bible when we read about them in God’s word?  It is for me!  And that’s why you’ll find me here each morning that I’m able, … delving into God’s word to build my faith with the stories of those, like Mary Magdalene in today’s highlight passage, and about those in the other scriptures like those shared above.   And I’m praying that all my readers use the stories and truths of God’s word to build your faith as well (see photo).  

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank you for giving me Your word to build my faith in You.

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … thank You, Lord, … for giving all of us, who know You as Lord, Your truth to build our faith in 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 10 2026 … A Disciplined Faith …

Nov 10 2026 …  A Disciplined Faith … 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK  …    and PLEASE take the time to listen to Chris Tomlin singing … Take My Life and Let It Be … calling Christians to use our lives in disciplined faith and worship to our King, Jesus.

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Highlight Passage: … 1Corinthians 9:25 [NLT]

…   25  All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize.  

… The Apostle Paul exhorts fellow Christians to be like athletes, striving for the eternal prize they (we) have in our worship of Christ.

Reference Passage: …  1Corinthians 9:20-27  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …                              

…   Paul compares living a disciplined life of praise/worship to becoming a disciplined athlete. 

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Reference Passage: …  Proverbs 25:28  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…  Solomon compares an undisciplined believer to a city without walls.

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

…  Paul exhorts fellow Christians to give their (our) lives to be living sacrifices for the Lord.

Reference Passage: …  Galatians 5:22-23 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…  Paul also teaches fellow Christians that SELF CONTROL is a fruit of the Spirit found in all born-again Christians 

Reference Passage: …  Ephesians  5:15-16  … USE THIS LINK … 

…  Paul teaches truth about Christians disciplined to live wisely and not as fools.

Reference Passage: …  1Timothy 4: 7 … USE THIS LINK …  

… Again, Paul teaches Timothy and exhorting all  fellow Christians to train themselves (ourselves) to live Godly lives.

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

… Paul teaches Timothy and all Christians that God gave them (us) His word to live disciplined, Godly lives.

 

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread from Adam R Holz  …  USE THIS LINK   tells of how Tom Cruise built his career on the discipline of doing incredible stunts in his movies, … like riding a motorcycle off a cliff and parachuting to safety,  or hanging off an airplane, or holding his breath for several minutes under water.  All of the stunts were done himself rather than with a stunt double.  That takes preparation and a lot of self discipline.  

In some respects, that’s the kind of self control and discipline that it takes to live the Christians life, doesn’t it?   As we take in today’s ODB entry, hear in the linked song, and read in the Scriptures shared above, … God is calling all of us, who have surrendered our lives to follow our Lord, to live lives that honor Him with the disciplines of our faith.   It’s a tough life at times, isn’t it, … a life of self control and discipline which honors our Lord?   But I think it’s worth it!   How about you?

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank you for giving us Your strength to live out a disciplined life of faith.

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … thank You, Lord, … for calling and lifting us up to lives which honor and glorify 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 9 2026 … Keep Praying To God …

Nov 9 2026 …  Keep Praying To God … 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK  …    and PLEASE take the time to listen to Matthew West singing … Don’t Stop Praying … calling Christians to persist in taking their (our) cares to God in prayer.

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Highlight Passage: … Genesis 25:21 [NLT]

…   21  Isaac pleaded with the Lord on behalf of his wife, because she was unable to have children. The Lord answered Isaac’s prayer, and Rebekah became pregnant with twins.   

… God answers Isaac’s prayer for God to allow his wife, Rebekah, to bring a son to their marriage. 

Reference Passage: …  Genesis 25:19-26 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

…   The account in Scripture of Isaac faithfully praying to God for his wife to bring a son into his life to fulfill the promise God made to his father Abraham and himself.

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

…  Jesus tells a story to His disciples calling them to never stop praying to God in times of trouble. 

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

…  Paul exhorts fellow Christians keep praying to God in times of struggle. 

Reference Passage: …  Galatians 6:9 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…  Paul also teaches fellow Christians to persist in doing good for others and for God’s glory.

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

…  Paul teaches truth about Christians being called by God to bring ALL their concerns and anxieties to God in prayer, seeking His peace.

Reference Passage: …  1Thessalonians 5:17-18 … USE THIS LINK … 

… Again, Paul teaches and exhorts fellow Christians to NEVER stop praying in ALL  circumstances in life.

Reference Passage: 1Peter 5:7 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Peter calls fellow Christians to always bring their cares to our God, Who ALWAYS cares for their (our) needs.

 

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread from Alyson Kieda  …  USE THIS LINK   relates a story about Josephine Cochrane (1839-1913), who developed and patented the first commercial dishwashing machine.  It was a real struggle to get the machine built and sold to hotels in the late 19th century; and it wasn’t until the 1950s that the machines were being sold to homes. 

Sometimes it’s a struggle to see our dreams … or God’s promises … to be fulfilled; … as with God’s promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, where the promises of God were delayed until late in their lives to be realized.  But as we read/hear from God’s word in the Scriptures above and in Matthew West’s song, we Christians are to keep praying in faith when we face the struggles in our lives.  I, for one, am in a place where I need to keep on, keeping on, in prayer, because I know that God ALWAYS hears my prayers and cares for me.   What about you? Do you need to be praying to God?

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank you for Your promise to hear my faithful prayers, especially in my times of struggle.

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … thank You, Lord, … for always hearing our prayers and caring for us in our times of trial or trouble.  …  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 8 2026 … Doing Good for God …

Nov 8 2026 …  Doing Good for God … 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK  …    and PLEASE take the time to listen to the group from Worship Initiative singing … To God Be the Glory … declaring that all our good works are done for God’s glory.

1Corinthians 10:31 ... 

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Highlight Passage: … 1Timothy 6:18 [NLT]

…   18  Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others.   

… Paul shows Timothy and fellow Christians how to use their wealth to do good and reflect God’s glory.

Reference Passage: …  1Timothy 6:17-19 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

…   The Apostle Paul teaches Timothy - and all Christians - that his (their/our) good works are done for God’s glory. 

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

…  Jesus, in His sermon on the mount, teaches Godly truth about doing good works to reflect God’s glory.

Reference Passage: …  1Corinthians 10:31 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…  Paul exhorts fellow Christians that anything and everything they (we) do should be for God’s glory.  

Reference Passage: …  Galatians 6:9 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…  Paul also teaches fellow Christians to persist in doing good for others and for God’s glory.

Reference Passage: …  Ephesians 2:10 … USE THIS LINK … 

…  Paul teaches truth about Christians being created by God to be God’s masterpiece of good works for God’s purpose and His glory.

Reference Passage:  Titus 2:14 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

… Paul teaches Titus - and all Christians - that Christ gave His life so that those who believe in Him can do good works for others reflecting God’s glory to the world.

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

… The Author of Hebrews calls on fellow Christians to do all they (we) can to help one another do good works.

 

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread from Sheridan Voysey  …  USE THIS LINK   writes about a man, named Ross-on-Wye, born into a wealthy family in a quaint little town named Herefordshire, in England; and about how Ross used his wealth personally, and through his church, to do many good works to reflect God’s glory. 

And thru this story in today's ODB entry and the Scriptures shared above, and also by the lyrics of the linked song, we Christians are called by God to be reflections of God’s good and for His glory.   And thru these reflections of God’s call, I, for one, am convicted to do all I can to be a light, reflecting God’s glory, in the darkness of this world.   How about you? 

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank you for calling me to shine Your light thru my good works, reflecting Your glory.

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … thank You, Lord, … for allowing us, Your children, to shine Your light, through our good works, into this ever darkening world.   …  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.