Devotionals
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Daily Devotional 12-18-26
Main Thought: This psalm is the traditional beginning of the early morning Matins prayer service. It is a call to worship to the Lord of creation and the shepherd of His people.
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Daily Devotional 12-17-25
Main Thought: This psalm mixes descriptions of persecution with praise to God. Particularly notice how the wicked fall into their own trap, but our feet and heart are steadfast in the Lord. Today we commemorate Daniel and his three friends, who were persecuted for their faith yet their enemies were thrown to the lions and into the
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Daily Devotional 12-16-25
Main Thought: When our spirit fails because of our sins, we stretch out our hands to the Lord. He has been the strength of the faithful from the days of old and He will not hide His face from us.
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Daily Devotional 12-15-25
Main Thought: This psalm of praise compares the Lord of heaven and earth to the worthless idols of men. Truly there is no comparison between the almighty God and the metal and stone fashioned by human hands.
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Daily Devotional 12-12-25
Main Thought: We pray that the Lord will not forget us in our need or leave us to whims of the world, but defend and provide for the poor and downtrodden.
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Daily Devotional 12-11-25
Main Thought: We thank God, our shield for His righteous judgment. So often the wicked even fall into their own traps, showing God’s power.
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Daily Devotion 12-10-25
Main Thought: We do well to appreciate the simplicity of this short psalm. Seeing ourselves as a toddler, with simple hope in the Lord is an apt image.
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Daily Devotional 12-5-25
Main Thought: The Lord is certainly awesome in power as He is holy in His deeds. He calls us, sinful though we are, into His presence where His blood atones for our sins and brings us joy.
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Daily Devotional 12-4-25
Main Thought: This psalm extols the house of God. There is nowhere we’d rather be than praising God in His sanctuary. This is not just true on Sundays, but our whole life is directed toward an eternal Sabbath rest in the New Jerusalem.
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Daily Devotional 12-3-25
Main Thought: Those who are powerful in the world believe that they can control the future. They make plans for their benefit, but when the plot against God, He laughs knowing that His Son is the eternal King.