by Daily Devotionals | Jan 23, 2023 | Daily Devotional
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”— 1 Samuel 16:7 It’s easy to look...
by Daily Devotionals | Jan 21, 2023 | Daily Devotional
The Ignatian Examen, or the Weekly Examen, is a type of contemplative prayer. During an Examen, one reflects on the current week, focusing on memories from the events of that week as a way of recognizing God’s divine presence. Let’s begin. Take time to still your body...
by Daily Devotionals | Jan 20, 2023 | Daily Devotional
Read 1 Corinthians 6:18–20. Communion (not the Lord’s Supper in this instance) refers to the indwelling of the Holy Spirit that connects us to God and the body of christ The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity and is the source of all power and...
by Daily Devotionals | Jan 19, 2023 | Daily Devotional
Guidance refers to the work of the Holy Spirit that helps us overcome sin and live according to the Spirit, rather than being controlled by our fleshly desires. But how does the Holy Spirit guide us? One way is through the Word of God. As we read and study the Bible,...
by Daily Devotionals | Jan 18, 2023 | Daily Devotional
Read John 16:8–11. Empowerment refers to the work of the Holy Spirit that enables and permits us to do any act or ministry God has tasked us with. The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. He shows us our need for a savior and...
by Daily Devotionals | Jan 17, 2023 | Daily Devotional
Read Romans 8:9–13. Sanctification is the progressive work of God and believers that makes us more and more free from sin and like Christ in our actual lives. This passage tells us that if we have the Holy Spirit dwelling in us, then we are not controlled by the...
