Today's Devotion
Monday, December 22, 2025
Psalm 60
David mourns a loss in battle and cries out to God for deliverance from his enemies. He writes these songs based upon his current circumstances. In this moment, he realizes that God authors both the victories and the defeats to encourage, train, and sometimes discipline him and his people. The Almighty is not mean, nor does He waste opportunities; instead, our God sees what we need when we most need it and delivers it to us for a purpose. Are you currently on a losing streak in life? What is God trying to teach you? If you have abandoned Him or rebelled against Him, then He is calling you back into relationship with Him. If your pride is out of control or negativity rules your heart, then God is humbling you and reminding you of His many blessings. It could be that God sees a major battle that you are about to face and needs to prepare you now for what is to come then. When you lose a battle, it is okay to lick your wounds for a moment, but it is also important to seek the Lord and learn the lesson He is teaching you. David was discouraged by his loss, but he did not give up on the Lord. He knows that “through God we shall do valiantly, and it is He who will tread down our adversaries.” Do you believe that? Then take that defeat to Him now and ask Him to teach you through it.
Help me, Lord, to learn as much from the battles I lose as from the ones You allow me to win. Thank you that you never waste an opportunity and that You have a plan for every loss that I experience.
Psalm 60
David mourns a loss in battle and cries out to God for deliverance from his enemies. He writes these songs based upon his current circumstances. In this moment, he realizes that God authors both the victories and the defeats to encourage, train, and sometimes discipline him and his people. The Almighty is not mean, nor does He waste opportunities; instead, our God sees what we need when we most need it and delivers it to us for a purpose. Are you currently on a losing streak in life? What is God trying to teach you? If you have abandoned Him or rebelled against Him, then He is calling you back into relationship with Him. If your pride is out of control or negativity rules your heart, then God is humbling you and reminding you of His many blessings. It could be that God sees a major battle that you are about to face and needs to prepare you now for what is to come then. When you lose a battle, it is okay to lick your wounds for a moment, but it is also important to seek the Lord and learn the lesson He is teaching you. David was discouraged by his loss, but he did not give up on the Lord. He knows that “through God we shall do valiantly, and it is He who will tread down our adversaries.” Do you believe that? Then take that defeat to Him now and ask Him to teach you through it.
Help me, Lord, to learn as much from the battles I lose as from the ones You allow me to win. Thank you that you never waste an opportunity and that You have a plan for every loss that I experience.
Weekly Archive
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Psalm 59
David was man of war and constantly faced the threat of defeat and destruction. He took many battles to the Lord and wrote multiple songs about his struggles and his victories. In this song, the man of God prays for deliverance from his enemies and defends his innocence before the Lord. He knows these attacks are not due to anything he has done; instead, they “set an ambush” and “fierce” attacks against him due to their hatred and haughty spirits. His cry is for the Almighty to “awaken to punish all the nations” with a strength that is far greater than anything humanity can equal. David believes the Lord “laughs at” their attempts to harm his godly one. Do you think of God as your “shield” and as your “stronghold?” Do you cling to His ability to protect and provide for your needs in the battles of life? Our God has no equal which means every obstacle we face must bow to His authority and strength. Yes, we will have to face the battles, but we can “joyfully sing praises to” the Lord amid the struggles because He is fighting for us. Our God always shows us His mercy and grace and reminds us daily of His great love through the smallest of blessings.
Help me, Lord, to cling to You when the battle gets hot knowing You are my shield and my stronghold. Help me to sing praises to You amid the fiercest battles because You are greater than any foe I will face.
Psalm 59
David was man of war and constantly faced the threat of defeat and destruction. He took many battles to the Lord and wrote multiple songs about his struggles and his victories. In this song, the man of God prays for deliverance from his enemies and defends his innocence before the Lord. He knows these attacks are not due to anything he has done; instead, they “set an ambush” and “fierce” attacks against him due to their hatred and haughty spirits. His cry is for the Almighty to “awaken to punish all the nations” with a strength that is far greater than anything humanity can equal. David believes the Lord “laughs at” their attempts to harm his godly one. Do you think of God as your “shield” and as your “stronghold?” Do you cling to His ability to protect and provide for your needs in the battles of life? Our God has no equal which means every obstacle we face must bow to His authority and strength. Yes, we will have to face the battles, but we can “joyfully sing praises to” the Lord amid the struggles because He is fighting for us. Our God always shows us His mercy and grace and reminds us daily of His great love through the smallest of blessings.
Help me, Lord, to cling to You when the battle gets hot knowing You are my shield and my stronghold. Help me to sing praises to You amid the fiercest battles because You are greater than any foe I will face.
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Psalm 58
Who speaks truth in this world? Our culture speaks constantly but does it speak truth? Voices come at us from every angle, but do any of them speak truth? David questions the “gods” and the “sons of men” and finds nothing but unrighteousness, violence, and lying. They speak untruths about him to manipulate, deceive, and control those who choose to follow him. The same is true about God. The culture constantly speaks untruths about Him to turn the hearts of those who would follow Him away from Him. David is thankful that God will one day turn the tables on those who lie, manipulate, and deceive. Vengeance will be His. “He will sweep them away with a whirlwind.” His victory will be so great that “the righteous will rejoice” and “will wash [their] feet in the blood of the wicked.” We have but one truth on this earth, and it is the Word of God. When we walk in it, we will enjoy freedom as it sets us apart for God’s work in God’s perfect timing. It can be difficult to block out the words and the ways of the wicked until we grasp that they are lies and are only meant to deceive.
Help me, Lord, to recognize the voices of the culture and to remember they only speak lies. Help me to spend quality time in Your Word every day and walk in the freedom that only the truth can provide.
Psalm 58
Who speaks truth in this world? Our culture speaks constantly but does it speak truth? Voices come at us from every angle, but do any of them speak truth? David questions the “gods” and the “sons of men” and finds nothing but unrighteousness, violence, and lying. They speak untruths about him to manipulate, deceive, and control those who choose to follow him. The same is true about God. The culture constantly speaks untruths about Him to turn the hearts of those who would follow Him away from Him. David is thankful that God will one day turn the tables on those who lie, manipulate, and deceive. Vengeance will be His. “He will sweep them away with a whirlwind.” His victory will be so great that “the righteous will rejoice” and “will wash [their] feet in the blood of the wicked.” We have but one truth on this earth, and it is the Word of God. When we walk in it, we will enjoy freedom as it sets us apart for God’s work in God’s perfect timing. It can be difficult to block out the words and the ways of the wicked until we grasp that they are lies and are only meant to deceive.
Help me, Lord, to recognize the voices of the culture and to remember they only speak lies. Help me to spend quality time in Your Word every day and walk in the freedom that only the truth can provide.
Friday, December 19, 2025
Psalm 57
How easy is it to lose sight of God’s grandeur when life is filled with problems, persecution, and pain? David will not relinquish the faith that has kept him steady in his struggles with King Saul. Throughout the chase, David has kept his eyes on the only One who could truly save him. He knows his own flesh and recognizes those moments of doubt or despair, but immediately, returns his thoughts to the Almighty. He will take refuge “in the shadow of [His] wings.” He will continually “cry to God Most High” who will “send forth His lovingkindness and His truth.” Have you forgotten just how awesome your God is? Is your heart steadfast like David’s or have you returned to that which is comfortable in your sin nature? We serve the one true God who is to “be exalted above the heavens” by our lips and our lives. If you have forgotten to “give thanks to the Lord” or “sing praises to” Him recently, why not return and reconnect with Him? The Christmas season is the perfect time to reconnect with One who loves you, chose you, and adopted you as His child. He will not reject you; instead, God will welcome you with open arms and cover you once again with His peace amid the problems. Will you cry out, “be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me” right now?
Help me, Lord, to confess if I have forgotten to be thankful and to give You praise due to my overwhelming problems. Help me to return and reconnect with You in a new and wonderful way and enjoy Your presence and peace during this Christmas Season and throughout the New Year.
Psalm 57
How easy is it to lose sight of God’s grandeur when life is filled with problems, persecution, and pain? David will not relinquish the faith that has kept him steady in his struggles with King Saul. Throughout the chase, David has kept his eyes on the only One who could truly save him. He knows his own flesh and recognizes those moments of doubt or despair, but immediately, returns his thoughts to the Almighty. He will take refuge “in the shadow of [His] wings.” He will continually “cry to God Most High” who will “send forth His lovingkindness and His truth.” Have you forgotten just how awesome your God is? Is your heart steadfast like David’s or have you returned to that which is comfortable in your sin nature? We serve the one true God who is to “be exalted above the heavens” by our lips and our lives. If you have forgotten to “give thanks to the Lord” or “sing praises to” Him recently, why not return and reconnect with Him? The Christmas season is the perfect time to reconnect with One who loves you, chose you, and adopted you as His child. He will not reject you; instead, God will welcome you with open arms and cover you once again with His peace amid the problems. Will you cry out, “be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me” right now?
Help me, Lord, to confess if I have forgotten to be thankful and to give You praise due to my overwhelming problems. Help me to return and reconnect with You in a new and wonderful way and enjoy Your presence and peace during this Christmas Season and throughout the New Year.
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Psalm 56
“This I know, God is for me.” David writes these words after a difficult defeat and some devastating results. His circumstances do not circumvent his faith that God is for him. Yes, he lost a battle, and undoubtedly, his current circumstances are not ideal, but he will not stop praising the Lord and trusting fully in Him. Faith cannot grow stronger unless it is tested and many times those tests result in a loss or a defeat. We can either abandon our faith and forsake the Lord, or we can allow Him to strengthen our faith as we cling more tightly to Him. Our God understands our tendency to pride when life is always good; therefore, He humbles us regularly with those tests that push us almost to the brink of exhaustion and to the end of our endurance. God, however, never leaves our side and always has a perfect plan for every hardship, hurt, or heavy issue that we face. The reality is that you will lose a battle at some point. How will you respond? Will you blame God and abandon Him, or will you praise God and cling to Him? When you choose to cling to Him, you find that He has never left and that He is working in those painful times to produce a stronger, healthier, and even happier you. Fight the good fight, my friends, even when it hurts for the Lord is for you and is working all things for Your good and His glory.
Help me, Lord, to stand firm even when I am at the brink of exhaustion and my endurance is waning. Help me to cling to You and enjoy Your comfort and strength as I rest in the truth that You are for me.
Psalm 56
“This I know, God is for me.” David writes these words after a difficult defeat and some devastating results. His circumstances do not circumvent his faith that God is for him. Yes, he lost a battle, and undoubtedly, his current circumstances are not ideal, but he will not stop praising the Lord and trusting fully in Him. Faith cannot grow stronger unless it is tested and many times those tests result in a loss or a defeat. We can either abandon our faith and forsake the Lord, or we can allow Him to strengthen our faith as we cling more tightly to Him. Our God understands our tendency to pride when life is always good; therefore, He humbles us regularly with those tests that push us almost to the brink of exhaustion and to the end of our endurance. God, however, never leaves our side and always has a perfect plan for every hardship, hurt, or heavy issue that we face. The reality is that you will lose a battle at some point. How will you respond? Will you blame God and abandon Him, or will you praise God and cling to Him? When you choose to cling to Him, you find that He has never left and that He is working in those painful times to produce a stronger, healthier, and even happier you. Fight the good fight, my friends, even when it hurts for the Lord is for you and is working all things for Your good and His glory.
Help me, Lord, to stand firm even when I am at the brink of exhaustion and my endurance is waning. Help me to cling to You and enjoy Your comfort and strength as I rest in the truth that You are for me.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Psalm 55
While under intense pressure, David says what many of us feel in trying times, “Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and be at rest.” The easiest way to deal with difficulties and despair is to run from them. When times get tough, our natural desire is to escape, to “fly away,” from them. Alcohol, drugs, an adrenaline rush, or a sexual deviance are easy ways to escape for a time but will never fix the issue. Even if we physically run from a situation, it does not fix the problem only our closeness to it. David chooses to turn to the Lord and asks Him to “confuse their tongues” so they are unable to speak lies or to create plans to destroy him. He chooses to “cast [his] burdens upon the Lord” believing “He will sustain [him]…and never allow the righteous to be shaken.” That hope in the Almighty and His great love gives David the strength to fight even when he is exhausted and ready to quit. His faith allows him to rest in the Lord with full confidence that He will “bring [his enemies] down to the pit of destruction.” Does hope undergird your ability to persevere in the fight? Does faith allow you to rest even as the battle gets hotter? If we try to fight any enemy on our own, we will most likely determine to “fly away” at some point. When we invite the Lord into our battle, He strengthens our resolve and assures us of a victory. Will you turn to the Almighty and not to those bad habits that have allowed you to escape for most of your adult life? He will not fail you and will fight for you!
Help me, Lord, to determine to stand firm when the next battle comes my way. Help me to lean on You when I would normally try to fly away from a hardship or hurt.
Psalm 55
While under intense pressure, David says what many of us feel in trying times, “Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and be at rest.” The easiest way to deal with difficulties and despair is to run from them. When times get tough, our natural desire is to escape, to “fly away,” from them. Alcohol, drugs, an adrenaline rush, or a sexual deviance are easy ways to escape for a time but will never fix the issue. Even if we physically run from a situation, it does not fix the problem only our closeness to it. David chooses to turn to the Lord and asks Him to “confuse their tongues” so they are unable to speak lies or to create plans to destroy him. He chooses to “cast [his] burdens upon the Lord” believing “He will sustain [him]…and never allow the righteous to be shaken.” That hope in the Almighty and His great love gives David the strength to fight even when he is exhausted and ready to quit. His faith allows him to rest in the Lord with full confidence that He will “bring [his enemies] down to the pit of destruction.” Does hope undergird your ability to persevere in the fight? Does faith allow you to rest even as the battle gets hotter? If we try to fight any enemy on our own, we will most likely determine to “fly away” at some point. When we invite the Lord into our battle, He strengthens our resolve and assures us of a victory. Will you turn to the Almighty and not to those bad habits that have allowed you to escape for most of your adult life? He will not fail you and will fight for you!
Help me, Lord, to determine to stand firm when the next battle comes my way. Help me to lean on You when I would normally try to fly away from a hardship or hurt.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Psalm 54
What is your response when people speak badly about you? David chose to take his anger to the Lord and ask Him to take vengeance upon them. He cries out, “Save me, O God, by Your name, and vindicate me by Your power.” The future king was continually chased by Saul, the current king, and was spoken badly about at every turn. He was falsely accused and cast as a villain though he was a faithful follower of the Almighty. Their accusations caused David great consternation, but his steadfast hope was in the Lord. He admits that “God is [his] helper [and] the Lord is the sustainer of [his] soul.” He trusts God to fairly judge their evil and to eventually remove the stain of their negative names and false accusations. David determines to “give thanks to the Lord for all is good.” Is that your response when people lie about you or falsely accuse you? Are you more likely to swing a fist or pray in faith? It is never easy when your reputation is soiled by an untruth or an inaccurate word of gossip, but it can build your faith by causing you to lean fully upon the Lord. Our standing in the community or spotless reputation can be lost with a misspoken word or outright lie. When we face those horrendous moments, we, too, can turn to the Lord and trust Him to vindicate us. He will do so in the proper time! We can count on Him.
Help me, Lord, to trust You to take care of those who falsely accuse me and silently destroy my reputation. Help me to learn every lesson You are teaching through those trials as You strengthen my faith and my focus on Your plan and Your proper timing.
Psalm 54
What is your response when people speak badly about you? David chose to take his anger to the Lord and ask Him to take vengeance upon them. He cries out, “Save me, O God, by Your name, and vindicate me by Your power.” The future king was continually chased by Saul, the current king, and was spoken badly about at every turn. He was falsely accused and cast as a villain though he was a faithful follower of the Almighty. Their accusations caused David great consternation, but his steadfast hope was in the Lord. He admits that “God is [his] helper [and] the Lord is the sustainer of [his] soul.” He trusts God to fairly judge their evil and to eventually remove the stain of their negative names and false accusations. David determines to “give thanks to the Lord for all is good.” Is that your response when people lie about you or falsely accuse you? Are you more likely to swing a fist or pray in faith? It is never easy when your reputation is soiled by an untruth or an inaccurate word of gossip, but it can build your faith by causing you to lean fully upon the Lord. Our standing in the community or spotless reputation can be lost with a misspoken word or outright lie. When we face those horrendous moments, we, too, can turn to the Lord and trust Him to vindicate us. He will do so in the proper time! We can count on Him.
Help me, Lord, to trust You to take care of those who falsely accuse me and silently destroy my reputation. Help me to learn every lesson You are teaching through those trials as You strengthen my faith and my focus on Your plan and Your proper timing.