Excessive entertainment and earthly pursuits can rob us of spiritual joy and make us spiritually lethargic. Examine your leisure activities and ask if you could enjoy them with Jesus beside you, then commit to feeding your soul on things that glorify Him. Read or comment here: https://lukepowellministries.com/daily-devotions/throw-off-the-weight/claims-upon-our-affection
Money can become an idol that hinders our Christian witness unless we practise generous giving. Consider whether tithing would free you from financial selfishness and allow you to support the gospel more effectively. Read or comment here: https://lukepowellministries.com/daily-devotions/throw-off-the-weight/claims-upon-our-purses
Church attendance is not optional but essential for our spiritual growth and community. Examine what is keeping you from gathering with God's people on Sundays and commit to making worship a priority. Read or comment here: https://lukepowellministries.com/daily-devotions/throw-off-the-weight/claims-upon-our-worship
Our schedules can become so crowded that we lose touch with God, even in ministry. Examine what is claiming your time and consider making radical changes to protect your devotional life and connection with Christ. Read or comment here: https://lukepowellministries.com/daily-devotions/throw-off-the-weight/claims-upon-our-time
Running the race of faith requires perseverance and focus, keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus even when motivation wanes. Evaluate your spiritual disciplines this year and commit to training yourself in godliness, just as you would for a physical race. Read or comment here: https://lukepowellministries.com/daily-devotions/throw-off-the-weight/the-christian-race
Beyond financial support, your prayers are the greatest gift you can give to ministry work - join in lifting up God's servants as they serve. Read or comment here: https://lukepowellministries.com/daily-devotions/another-year/asking-for-prayer-support
More than financial support, can I ask for your prayer support this year?
#Prayer #Ministry #Intercession #Support
Embrace your calling as a Hope ambassador this year, boldly representing the hope found in Christ to a world that desperately needs it. Read or comment here: https://lukepowellministries.com/daily-devotions/another-year/hope-ambassador
Will we, the ambassadors of Hope, go boldly into the year to proclaim the good news of Christ? Or will we crawl into the year, full of sin and selfishness, caring little for the things of Jesus?
#Hope #Evangelism #Sharing Our Faith #Witness
In the noise of a new year, strain to hear God's voice and trust that He hears every prayer as He prepares the way before you. Read or comment here: https://lukepowellministries.com/daily-devotions/another-year/lord-go-ahead-and-pave-the-way
God is preparing the way for you already, friend. The year will not hold any surprises for Him.
#Prayer #Faith #God's Presence #Hope
Circumstances shift constantly while God remains unchanging, but the greatest truth is that this lost and lonely sheep has been found. Read or comment here: https://lukepowellministries.com/daily-devotions/another-year/everything-and-nothing-has-changed
The battles and the blessings of the year are secondary to the wonderful fact that I have met and have been saved and changed by Jesus. This matters more than all the rest!
#God's Faithfulness #Salvation #Jesus Christ #Hope
God remains faithful even when we stray, pursuing us with grace and pulling us through every storm and clear sky alike. Read or comment here: https://lukepowellministries.com/daily-devotions/another-year/he-pulled-me-through
This is our God - faithful, when we are faithless. Strong, when we are weak. Compassionate, even when we are hardened.
#God's Faithfulness #Grace #Backsliding #Perseverance
As another year closes, reflect on how holding onto God sustained you through every high and low, and give thanks that His hand never let you go. Read or comment here: https://lukepowellministries.com/daily-devotions/another-year/the-only-way-that-i-survived
The only way I survived was holding onto God! Because through it all, He remained constant.
#Faith #Faithfulness #God's Faithfulness #Gratitude
The Christmas story doesn't end on 25 December - it continues every day as we live with Jesus at the centre. Commit today to keeping Christmas alive in your heart throughout the entire year. Read or comment here: https://lukepowellministries.com/daily-devotions/a-christmas-story/the-story-goes-on
#Christmas #Discipleship #JesusChrist
A blessed Christmas to you! Embrace Jesus into your Christmas story today, as your great Companion. Read or comment here: https://lukepowellministries.com/daily-devotions/a-christmas-story/jesus-the-companion
#Christmas #JesusChrist #GodsPresence
Jesus came not only to save but to reign as Lord over our lives. Is He more than your Saviour? Is He your Lord? Read or comment here: https://lukepowellministries.com/daily-devotions/a-christmas-story/jesus-the-lord
#Christmas #JesusChrist #Discipleship #Holiness
Jesus entered the world with a clear purpose - to save His people from their sins. This is what Christmas is all about in the end! Read or comment here: https://lukepowellministries.com/daily-devotions/a-christmas-story/jesus-the-saviour
#Christmas #JesusChrist #Salvation
God isn't done telling the Christmas story yet - He still wants to bring Jesus into your own story. Is Christ is truly the main character of your life or just a side character? Read or comment here: https://lukepowellministries.com/daily-devotions/a-christmas-story/jesus-the-main-character
#Christmas #Discipleship #JesusChrist
Herod misunderstood Jesus, and missed out on redemption. It turned out, Jesus had come to reign in a way Herod didn’t expect! Read or comment here: https://lukepowellministries.com/daily-devotions/a-christmas-villain/herods-failed-understanding
#Jesus Christ #KingdomofGod #Salvation #Christmas #dailydevotion
Quote: Jesus didn't come to rule with a sword and force people into submission. He came to be a Shepherd, and if Herod had known this, perhaps he wouldn't have done all these terrible things.
When things don’t go Herod’s way, he responds in anger. Christians handle things differently.
Read or comment here: https://lukepowellministries.com/daily-devotions/a-christmas-villain/herods-furious-response
#Kindness #Self-Control #Compassion #Christmas #dailydevotion
Quote: In Christ, we are to be known for our kindness and our gentleness rather than our aggression.
Herod pretended to be interested in Jesus, but his life didn’t match up. Is that a little close to the bone?
Read or comment here: https://lukepowellministries.com/daily-devotions/a-christmas-villain/herods-false-words
#Honesty #Holiness #Discipleship #Christmas
Quote: God calls us to be radically honest. Radically real. Not full of falsity and deceit.
Herod was threatened by Jesus, thinking he was going to lose this throne. We all need to step off of the throne of our hearts to make room for Jesus – but it’s not easy!
Read or comment here: https://lukepowellministries.com/daily-devotions/a-christmas-villain/herods-fearful-heart
#Surrender #Fear #JesusChrist #Christmas
Quote: Don't be afraid to hop off the throne and put Jesus there in His rightful place! This King brings peace, joy, hope, love, mercy and a sense of purpose that nobody else can bring.