Right now, right where you are, remember this: God has put a limit on all adversity. Because you are a child of God, the Holy Spirit is living inside of you, and He knows how much you can bear. No matter what dark moments you may walk through, be confident He’s going to bring you into the light. And when He does, it will certainly be worth it. To watch the message on this Life Principle, visit the link in our bio and tap on "30 Life Principles".

Read // Psalm 90:1-2 For us as believers, understanding as much as we can about the Lord deepens our relationship with Him. It also helps us to share our faith with others. With that in mind, let’s explore four attributes of almighty God. 1. He has the qualities of personhood. Mankind was created with the ability to feel, reason, and make decisions. And God has the capacity for emotion as well—Genesis 1:26 says we were made in His image. The Bible frequently makes mention of His feelings, like anger and love. 2. The Lord is spirit (John 4:23-24). Because of this, He has no limitations. He isn’t confined to a place, so we can worship Him anywhere. What’s more, His Holy Spirit indwells each believer, so we can enjoy His presence and guidance anytime (Ps. 66:18). 3. God is eternal (Isa. 40:28). He always was, is now, and forever will be. Nothing existed before Him or will outlast Him. 4. Our Father is unchangeable (Mal. 3:6). His nature and attributes always remain constant. Yes, God experiences variety in emotions, but not in the essence of His character. What a blessing that God would teach us about Himself through the Bible. Praise Him for His attributes, and continue seeking to know Him better through His Word. #dailydevo #devotion

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Read // Isaiah 40:12-26 When you think of God, what comes to mind? Often, we tend to view Him in the way that best fits our particular need or situation. For example, if we struggle with guilt, we might focus on His forgiveness. The truth is, His character encompasses far more than we could ever comprehend or try to explain. Even if we had all the time in the world, we wouldn’t be able to do more than scratch the surface of how awesome He is. But today, let’s look at one attribute: His greatness. Today’s passage tells us God is greater than creation (v. 12), for it was by His hands that everything we see came into being. He is higher than the nations or any idol fashioned by the finest craftsman (vv. 17-20). In fact, God is above the world and all mankind (vv. 22-23), surpassing even the heavens and galaxies. Our Father’s thoughts and ways are far grander than our own (Isa. 55:9)—and lofty, compared with what we can understand. Psalm 93:1 says, “The Lord reigns, He is clothed with majesty; the Lord has clothed and encircled Himself with strength.” Consider the awesome God we serve. He truly is worthy of our praise. As we grasp even a fraction of His greatness, our response should be one of humble worship. After all, who are we that a God like this would desire our friendship—so much so that He sent His Son to die for our sins? #dailydevo #devotion

People would ask, “So, how many brothers and sisters do you have?” and Nice Bowers would answer, “Actually, I have over a hundred sisters!” At the Home of Blessing—the ministry founded by Bowers’s parents, Sayan and Siriporn Kusavadee, in 1990—girls rescued from sex trafficking find healing from trauma and an opportunity to begin again. The children, who come to the home as young as 5, attend a local public school during the weekdays, an option not afforded to many in their home villages. But outside of school, they also learn valuable home and life skills. From cooking and cleaning to gardening and farming, the Kusavadees make sure the girls have a well-rounded education to better navigate daily life. From the outside, the disciplined approach appears to be in place for practical reasons—the home must run efficiently with so many residents. But the rules and routines are doing something deeper: They provide a sense of stability, calm, and purposeful belonging. Initially, the Kusavadees took in and cared for four girls, along with their own three children. Thirty years later, the Home of Blessing serves around 100 girls at a time, their ages ranging from 5 to 18. While not all the girls have been in situations as critical as human trafficking, every one is vulnerable in her own way. Some have fragmented families, with parents either in prison or suffering from drug addictions or alcoholism. Others are being raised by their grandparents, who can barely make ends meet. Every child in the home needs a safe place to flourish. “Growing up, I feel like I had the privilege to be a big sister to all the girls. And when I look back, it’s really amazing to see all that I learned from my parents,” Bowers says. “They just want to share the love of Christ with [the girls] and want them to know that they are worth it,” Bowers says. “All of the girls that come to us have so much potential and so many gifts and dreams, and we want them to see that they are very precious in our and God’s eyes.” Adapted from “The Home of Blessing,” by Tim Rhodes

Read // Romans 8:38-39 Our heavenly Father wants us to know how much He loves and cares for us. In fact, today’s passage says that nothing can separate us from His love. He has made this clear through: • Revelation of Himself. In Scripture, we learn that God made us in His image and has a purpose for us. Sin separated us from Him, but He has a solution to our problem. • Provision of a Savior. We were trapped by our sinful nature and under a sentence of eternal death—separation from God forever. But because of our Father’s great love for us, He sent His only Son to bear the penalty we deserved (Rom. 6:23). Jesus rescued us from sin and reconciled us to the Father. What we could never do for ourselves, He did for us. • Adoption of Believers. When we place trust in Jesus Christ as our Savior, we become children of God. The separation between us and Him is gone; instead of being enemies, we are family. The indwelling Holy Spirit serves as both evidence that we belong to God and assurance of His unending love. The Father’s care for us shines brightly through the cross—it was because of love that He sent Jesus to earth to die in our place (1 John 4:9-10). Once we accept the gift of salvation through Christ, nothing can separate us from God’s love. What a comfort that is in times of need. #dailydevo #devotion

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Read // Luke 19:1-9 Yesterday, we learned that believers have all been given gifts so they can serve the body of Christ. In fact, Jesus Himself is our best example of a servant (Matt. 20:28). Today, let’s look at three things in the story of Zacchaeus that can help us to serve as the Lord did. 1. Awareness: Though surrounded by a crowd, Jesus stopped and took notice of one particular man perched in a tree. Zacchaeus was hated and rejected because he was a tax collector. Despite his wealth, something was missing in his life, and Christ recognized his need. People all around us are searching for hope, but we’re often too preoccupied to notice. 2. Availability: Jesus was heading to Jerusalem to carry out the most important act in human history: our redemption. Yet He stopped to have a meal with a spiritually needy man. What could be so important that it prevents you from giving others the thing they need most—your time? 3. Acceptance: Although Zacchaeus was a notorious sinner, Jesus didn’t say, “Clean up your act, and then I’ll come to your house.” We’re called to love people, not to fix them. How are you doing at serving those around you? Maybe it’s time to slow down and open your spiritual eyes to see if there’s someone you can help. God places opportunities all around us, but if we’re not looking, we’ll miss them. #dailydevo #devotion

Read // 1 Corinthians 12:4-26 We know we’re supposed to serve others, but some of us just don’t know how. Or maybe we don’t feel we have the right qualities to make a difference in someone else’s life. Yet the Lord has gifted each of us in unique ways, with a purpose in mind. Today’s passage explains this idea by using the human body as an illustration: Each person has gifts and purposes that make the entire system function well. Every part is crucial, even though some may be less noticeable than others. Paul writes, “The parts of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary; and those parts of the body which we consider less honorable, on these we bestow greatest honor … so that there may be no division in the body, but that the parts may have the same care for one another” (vv. 22-23, 25). One person who took this communal perspective to heart was Peter. In a letter, he defined himself as “a bond-servant and apostle of Jesus Christ” (2 Pet. 1:1). He was no longer a man motivated by self-interest. Once He followed Jesus, he saw himself as a servant of God. We, too, are called to serve the King of Kings—with whatever abilities we are given, whether it’s teaching, sweeping, or listening. #dailydevo #devotion

Read // John 12:23-26 There were two kernels of wheat lying on the floor of a cozy barn. One day the farmer came in and told them, “I want to take you out of the barn and plant you in the earth. I’m going to put you in the ground and cover you with soil. It’ll be dark, and you’ll die. But I promise that you will multiply and become fruitful.” The first kernel of wheat said, “No way! Count me out. I like my comfort, and I don’t want to die.” But the second one, after careful consideration, decided the promise of a future harvest was worth the sacrifice. So the farmer took him outside and planted him but left the first kernel of wheat in the barn. A few days later, a small green sprout appeared where the seed had been planted. It grew and became a stalk of wheat that produced a hundred more kernels. For the next 40 years, the farmer planted all the seeds that had originated from that first one, and year after year the harvest multiplied. However, the kernel that stayed in the barn remained there by itself, never multiplying. Which kernel of wheat are you? Are you playing it safe, or have you let Christ plant you in the world? The best way to influence God’s kingdom is to let go of your own desires, get out of your comfort zone, and serve the Lord by serving others. #dailydevo #devotion

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