Devotional - Isaiah 49:13

“Shout for joy, you heavens; rejoice you earth; burst into song, you mountains! For the LORD comforts His people and will have compassion on His afflicted ones.”

Look around at the beauty of flowers, trees, mountains (if you can!) - and burst into songs of praise!

Devotional - Romans 8:35, 37

“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.”

What comfort and assurance is found in these words, nothing can separate us from Christ’s love.

Devotional - Romans 5:1

“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Peace.  God’s peace, given to us in Jesus. Rejoice in His peace this week.

Devotional - Acts 10:34

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes.”

This week ask the Lord to help you share the good news of Jesus with someone else, and pray that they will come to believe and receive His salvation.

Devotional - Acts 10:34

“Then Peter began to speak:’ I now realise how true it is that God does not show favouritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears Him and does what is right.’”

There is no favouritism with God, all can come to Him through faith in Jesus - praise Him that we are included.

Devotional - Isaiah 44:24

“This is what the LORD says - your Redeemer, who formed you in the womb; I am the LORD, the Maker of all things.”

Isn’t it wonderful to know that we are intricately, lovingly and purposefully created  - thank God that we are not here by accident.

Devotional - Isaiah 41:13

“For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, ’Do not fear; I will help you.”

Put your hand in the strong hand of the Lord, and let Him calm your fears.

Devotional - Isaiah 40:31

“Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

When we hope in the Lord, we can know contentment, knowing that, one day, we will be renewed.

Devotional - Isaiah 40:26

“Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these?  He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name.  Because of His great power and strength, not one of them is missing.”

If you can, go and look at the starry sky this week, and worship the Creator.

Devotional - Acts 2:38-39

“Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.  And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.  The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off - for all whom the Lord our God will call.”

What an amazing promise - the Holy Spirit is a pure gift, and is for all generations.

Devotional - Acts 1:8

“[Jesus said} ‘You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be My witnesses …. To the ends of the earth.”

The promise of the Holy Spirit’s power is for all who believe; to whom can we witness for Jesus this week?

Devotional - Psalm 32:7

“You are my hiding place; You will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.”

What does it mean to you, that your life is protected by God?  Tell Him how this makes you feel.

Devotional - Psalm 32:7

“You are my hiding place; You will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.”

What does it mean to you, that your life is protected by God?  Tell Him how this makes you feel.

Devotional - Psalm 121:2

“My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.”

This is a lovely psalm, if you can, read the whole psalm each day this week, and rest in God’s promises for you.

Devotional - Psalm 28:7

“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me.  My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise Him.”

What song of praise can you sing to the Lord this week?

Devotional - Psalm 18:2

“The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”

Whether you need a rock, a refuge or a shield from life’s circumstances this week, turn to Jesus and He will meet your need.

Devotional - John 20:26

“A week later….though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you!’”

Jesus will meet us in any situation, even when we may have closed the door on Him.  May His peace fill you this week.

Devotional - Luke 24:34

“It is true! The Lord has risen.”

What an amazing truth, Jesus is alive. Hallelujah!

Devotional - From John 17

“Jesus prayed; ‘Father the hour has come.  Glorify Your Son, that Your Son may glorify You.  For You granted Him authority over all people that He might give eternal life to all those you have given Him…..And I pray for them… for those You have given Me.’”

Marvel at the fact that Jesus prayed for you even as He contemplated His death.

Devotional - 2 Samuel 7:22

“How great You are, Sovereign LORD! There is no one like You, and there is no God but You.”

Look out for the sovereignty of God this week, and worship Him.