Devotional for teens and young adults
Word for Today:Colossians 3:17 NIV“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”Reflection:Let your life be one big, daily “thank You” to God.
Word for Today:Hebrews 12:28 AMPTherefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, and offer to God pleasing service and acceptable worship..Reflection: No shaking! Go ahead and serve God with a grateful heart!
Word for Today:2 Corinthians 9:11 NLT“..when we take your gifts to those who need them, they will thank God.”Reflection:Is anyone thanking God today because of you and your generosity?
Word for Today:Colossians 3:15 NLTAnd let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.Reflection:Peace + Thanksgiving in the community of believers = blessings and increase.
Word for Today:Philippians 4:6 NKJVBe anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.Reflection:Prayer + Gratitude transforms anxiety into peace.
Word for Today:Matthew 26:27-28 NLT“And he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it.. “Each of you drink from it, for this is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people..”Reflection:Jesus gave thanks for the privilege to fulfil His purpose. Are you fulfilling yours?
Word for Today:Luke 17:18 AMP“Was there no one found to return and to give thanks and praise to God, except this foreigner?”Reflection:Don't be like the nine; always be the one who returns with thanksgiving.
Word for Today:Luke 1:47-48 NLT“How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now on all generations will call me blessed.”Reflection:Can you genuinely say, “Lord, be it unto me according to Your word” with a grateful heart, even when it's inconvenient?
Word for Today:1 Samuel 1:27-28 NIV“I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the Lord. For his whole life he will be given over to the Lord.”Reflection:Don't wait for a reminder to keep your promises to God with a grateful heart.
Word for Today:Habakkuk 3:17-18 NIVThough the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food,.. yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.Reflection:What if everything fails for a season? Can you still rejoice?
Word for Today:John 6:11 NLT“Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks to God, and distributed them to the people.. And they all ate as much as they wanted.”Reflection:Instead of complaining about the five loaves in your life, start thanking God for them!
Word for Today:Daniel 6:10 NLT“He went home and knelt down as usual in his upstairs room..He prayed three times a day, just as he had always done, giving thanks to his God.”Reflection :As usual, Daniel prayed and thanked God. What is your own “as usual “?
Word for Today:Reflection:Thanksgiving activates faith and resurrection power.John 11:41-42 NKJV“Father, I thank You that You have heard Me. And I know that You always hear Me..”
Word for Today:..Acts 16:25 KJV“And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.”Reflection:Choose to praise and give thanks in your “midnight situation” and watch chains break loose.
Word for Today:Psalms 9:1 NLT“I will praise You, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things You have done.”Reflection:As you give thanks, tell others about the marvellous things God has done for you.
Word for Today:Psalms 100:4 NIVEnter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.Reflection:How do you usually come before God? With grumbling or with gratitude?
Word for Today: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIVGive thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.Reflection:Whatever circumstance you're in right now, take a moment to give God thanks because He's with you, no matter the situation.
Word for Today:Psalms 139:14 NIV“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made”Reflection:Take a moment to thank God for creating you as a masterpiece.
Word for Today:Psalms 107:1 NKJV“Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.”Reflection:Think of God's goodness and give thanks.
Word for Today:2 Timothy 2:13 AMPIf we are faithless, He remains faithful [true to His word and His righteous character], for He cannot deny Himself.Reflection:God is forever faithful to His covenant with You, if you are in Christ. Are you faithful to Him?
Word for Today:Numbers 23:23 NLTNo curse can touch Jacob; no magic has any power against Israel..Reflection:Through Christ Jesus I am saved and redeemed. I am blessed and can't be cursed.
Word for Today:1 Corinthians 10:6 NLTThese things happened as a warning to us, so that we would not crave evil things as they did.Reflection:Being an enemy of God is a no-go area .
Word for Today:Numbers 13:33 NKJV“we were like grasshoppers in our own sight, and so we were in their sight.”Reflection Point:What "giants" (problems, insecurities, fears) are causing you to see yourself as a "grasshopper"?
Word for Today:1 Samuel 15:23 NLTRebellion is as sinful as witchcraft, and stubbornness as bad as worshiping idols.Reflection: Keep your ambition in check. Never try to pull down others so you can rise.
Word for Today:Numbers 20:12 NIV“..Because you did not trust in me enough to honor me as holy in the sight of the Israelites, you will not bring this community into the land I give them.”Reflection:Deal with your character flaws so that they don't deal with you!
Word for Today:Isaiah 54:2 ERV“Make your tent bigger. Open your doors wide. Don't think small! Make your tent large and strong”Reflection:Are you building capacity for the next level God has called you to?
Word for Today:Exodus 34:8 ERVMoses quickly bowed to the ground and worshiped the Lord.Reflection:How do you approach your friendship with God? With reverence or with overfamiliarity?
Word for Today:Exodus 33:15 NIV“Then Moses said to him, “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.”Reflection:Are you settling for getting just the promise without God's presence?
Word for Today:Exodus 33:11 NLT“Inside the Tent of Meeting, the Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend..”Reflection:Do you have a “Tent of Meeting” face-to-face type communication with God through Jesus?
Word for Today:Exodus 32:33 NKJV“And the Lord said to Moses, “Whoever has sinned against Me, I will blot him out of My book.”Reflection:Are you intentional about keeping your name in the book of life?
Word for Today:Exodus 31:3 NLT“I have filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts. Reflection:Are you playing your role in advancing God's kingdom using the uniq
Word for Today:Exodus 29:45 NLT“Then I will live among the people of Israel and be their God”Reflection:Is God a part-time visitor in your life or a permanent resident?
Word for Today:2 Corinthians 9:7 NLT“You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don't give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.”Reflection:Do I give to God out of love or out of duty?
Word for Today:Matthew 22:39 NKJV“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”Reflection:The Ten Commandments reveal God's heart on how to love.
Word for Today:Matthew 22:37-38 NKJVYou shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the first and great commandment.Reflection:Do I really love God with all my heart, soul, and mind?
Word for Today:Exodus 20:20 NLT “Don't be afraid, for God has come in this way to test you, and so that your fear of him will keep you from sinning!”.Reflection Point:Do you have a healthy, reverent fear of God in your daily life?
Word for Today:Exodus 19:10 NLT“Then the Lord told Moses, “Go down and prepare the people for my arrival. Consecrate them today and tomorrow, and have them wash their clothing.”Reflection:How prepared are you to encounter God today?
Word for Today:Psalms 60:4 NLT“But you have raised a banner for those who fear You, a rallying point in the face of attack..”Reflection:When life feels like a battle, remember the Lord is your banner.
Word for Today:Exodus 17:7 NIVAnd he called the place Massah and Meribah because the Israelites quarreled and because they tested the Lord saying, “Is the Lord among us or not?Reflection PointWhen you go through dry seasons, don't let doubt drown out your faith.
Word for Today:Exodus 16:4 NLT“Then the Lord said to Moses, “Look, I'm going to rain down food from heaven for you. Each day the people can go out and pick up as much food as they need for that day. I will test them in this to see whether or not they will follow my instructions.”Reflection Point:If you want a close and intimate walk with God, learn to daily depend on Him.
Word for Today:Exodus 14:14 NKJV“The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.””ReflectionHold your peace and allow the Lord to fight every battle for you.
Word for Today:Exodus 13:17 NLT“God said, “If the people are faced with a battle, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.”Reflection PointYou've left “Egypt” behind. There's no turning back.
Word for Today:Exodus 13:21 NLT“The Lord went ahead of them. He guided them during the day with a pillar of cloud, and he provided light at night with a pillar of fire..”Reflection The same way He guided the Israelites, God's presence is with you to lead and guide your every step.
Word for Today:Exodus 12:13 NLT“When I see the blood, I will pass over you. This plague of death will not touch you when I strike the land of Egypt.”ReflectionI am saved, delivered and marked by the blood of Jesus. Hallelujah
Word for Today:Exodus 11:3 NKJV“And the Lord gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover the man Moses was very great in the land of Egypt, in the sight of Pharaoh's servants and in the sight of the people.”Reflection PointThe God who turns situations around is turning things around for your good
Word for Today:Exodus 10:7 NLT“How long will you let this man hold us hostage? Let the men go to worship the Lord their God!“Reflection PointAre you negotiating with the enemy and settling for less than God's best?
Word for Today:Exodus 9:16 NLT“But I have spared you for a purpose—to show you my power and to spread my fame throughout the earth.”ReflectionShare your testimony of God's greatness. It may be what someone needs to hear in order to believe!
Word for Today:Exodus 8:23 NLT“I will make a clear distinction between my people and your people. This miraculous sign will happen tomorrow.'”Reflection:Don't try to ‘blend in' with the crowd when God has set you apart.
Word for Today:Exodus 7:17 NLT“So this is what the Lord says: “I will show you that I am the Lord.” Look! I will strike the water of the Nile with this staff in my hand, and the river will turn to blood.”Reflection:No matter how hard the enemy tries, all power belongs to Jesus!
Word for Today:Exodus 7:1 NKJV“So the Lord said to Moses: “See, I have made you as God to Pharaoh, and Aaron your brother shall be your prophet.”Reflection:When you're representing Christ and not yourself, the game changes!
Word for Today:Exodus 5:22 NLT“Then Moses went back to the Lord and protested, “Why have you brought all this trouble on your own people, Lord? Why did you send me?”Reflection:Remember: Whenever you step into obedience, the enemy tries to push back harder to discourage you.
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