DAILY GRACE

A concise daily devotional developed to
encourage reading and understanding of God's Word.

"I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better." Ephesians 1:17 (NIV)

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Friday, May 16, 2014

STUCK IN THIS WORLD

John 17:15

"I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one." ESV

Make this world go away! Get us out of here! As we watch the evil and disasters all around us, we wonder how we can ever escape without getting hit by the harsh, unrelenting torture this world brings. Jesus didn't pray that we would be spared the agonies of this world, but that the evil one would never destroy our soul. This way we would never be overcome by the evil in this world. Seeing God at work in this way will increase our faith and trust in Him.

Heavenly Father, how thankful we are that You never leave us while we are here in this world. We know bad things happen and we get hit hard by the evils of this world, but we know that You are right here with us, protecting our souls. You prayed to the Father about that, and He listened. Help us to always remember this. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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Thursday, May 15, 2014

WHICH WAY SHOULD I GO?

Isaiah 30:21

"And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, 'This is the way, walk in it,' when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left." ESV

Now which way do we go? Here we are at a crossroad and there is no sign to point the way. Sometimes we will just choose a direction, hoping it was the right one. If it wasn't, we find a different road to try. This happens so often in our Christian walk. We wonder what way we should go, which way is the best? We don't have to worry when we are in tune with the Holy Spirit, in close relationship with our Lord. The still small voice will tell us which way we should be going. Our Lord will never leave us guessing. Keep the fire of faith burning and we will hear Him tell us, "Go this way."

Heavenly Father, how wonderful You are that You love us so much. Forgive us for forgetting that. We trust that You will keep us on the right path and that we will hear Your voice if we keep our relationship with You as it should be. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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Wednesday, May 14, 2014

SWALLOW YOUR PRIDE!

Proverbs 13:10

"By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom." ESV

If we insist that we have the answers, that we need no further information, that we know all there is to know, we are close minded and full of pride. We can have our own beliefs, but if we listen to those that we know to be full of Godly wisdom, we will gain more than we ever thought or imagined. We are never so wise that we don't need more of God's wisdom.

Heavenly Father, forgive us for being full of pride and believing we have all the answers. Help us to surround ourselves with Godly people who are full of Your wisdom, and to have the humility to accept the Truth You so long to reveal to us. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

THE DEVIL DIDN'T MAKE ME DO IT!

James 4:17

"So whoever knows the right think to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin." ESV

If we know the speed limit is 40 mph and we are in a hurry and drive 45 mph, we are guilty of breaking the law. If we know there is no fishing allowed in a particular area of a lake and we ignore the sign and fish there anyway, we are trespassing and breaking the rules. If we know how God wants us to live and we don't do it, we are sinning against God.

Heavenly Father, we know we are responsible for the way we live our lives, because Your Word is in our hearts. We pray for discernment, insight, and conviction to confess and repent, so that we will be living in Your will and Your name will be glorified. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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Monday, May 12, 2014

DO WHAT?

1 Peter 4:7

"The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers." ESV

Think for a moment how much thought we put into what we will say to someone we are going to meet for the first time. How much effort do we put into making ourselves presentable to others? Are we putting that much thought and effort into our prayers, knowing Jesus Christ is coming back very soon?

Heavenly Father, we earnestly ask You to help us stay focused and aware of the coming of Christ. Give us hearts of prayer for the lost. Help us to always be about Your business, that You may find us faithful servants. In Jesus' name, Amen.

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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Saturday, May 10, 2014

MOTHERS' CALMING

Psalm 131:2

"But I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me." ESV

This is a most tough and challenging world in which we live. We are not citizens here, we are passing through. Our minds have great need of calming and comforting. Just like a mother holds her baby close to the once nurturing breasts, knowing the baby is comforted, but sad, wondering where such nurturing will come again.

Heavenly Father, we stand in need of quieting and comforting of our souls. We thank You for all the mothers who know how to quiet and comfort when things seem lost and far away. We thank You for Your Holy Spirit that takes us through this life with that same tender love and care. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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Friday, May 9, 2014

IN GOD WE TRUST

Psalm 56:4

"In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?

God's Word is truth whether we believe it is or not. Those who trust in God, also trust in His Word. His Word tells us that He will never leave us and that He watches over us always. With our God, and His unfailing love, we have no reason to fear men. Who are they to stand up against the Almighty Eternal God.

Heavenly Father, we praise You and thank You because of who You are. We know by putting our faith in You we will never be disappointed. Help us to use our faith and to share the good news to those we meet. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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