October 24
Psalm 119:89-96 The guidance of God has proven to be reliable for millions of people. It “stands firm in heaven”. Over thousands of years, people have found the Word of God to be life-giving. It is an inexhaustible resource. The songwriter has listened to God, studied...
October 23
Proverbs 25:21-28; 26:1-2 We learn from Solomon’s proverbs the value of self-control. We should avoid silly arguments and gossip. Learning how to best interact with others will improve the quality of your life and theirs. Every day you have an opportunity to make the...
October 22
Psalm 119:81-88 Have you gone through a rough patch with a coworker? Ever had someone declare themselves your enemy? Let’s get honest about the bad days. What is wrong with that person? Here the poet is honest about opposition from other people. The poet tires of...
October 21
Psalm 119:73-80 What is God saying today? Have you asked that question? God is in a conversation with us. Are we listening? God has spoken to us through the Scripture. We can find the Scripture helpful in our relationship with God. We will find both correction of our...
October 20
Psalm 119:65-72 What is God saying today? Have you asked yourself that question? After difficult days, the poet learned that God keeps His promises. He learned to enjoy the guidance of God. Hearing what God had to say became more valuable than money. The Word of God...
October 19
Proverbs 25:11-20 We must be careful with what we say. Our words can help or hurt. When we listen, valid criticism is a gift. A trustworthy person is refreshing on difficult days. Gentle persuasive words can accomplish much.
October 18
Psalm 119:57-64 The unfailing love of the Lord fills the earth. When we recognize God’s love and guidance we will find peace about the direction of our lives. This will lead us to continually turn away from selfishness and turning to the way of life that God desires...
October 17
Psalm 119:49-56 In the Scripture, we find promises made by our God. When we search out those promises, they bring us comfort. Reflecting on who we have found God to be will change our lives for the better. We should be talking about this with each other. That is a...
October 16
Psalm 119:41-48 When we receive the unfailing love of God in salvation, we can live by God’s instruction and walk in freedom. We will find God’s Word to be life-giving. This happens as we meditate on God’s Word and share what we have learned. It's an amazing spiritual...
October 15
Proverbs 25:1-10 Both the potential for discovery and the ability to learn are gifts to us from our Creator. We have the opportunity to enjoy learning something new every day. We learn from Solomon (and Romans 11:33-36) that the height of human wisdom is not superior...