Disgusting!

“Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join hand, he shall not be unpunished” (Proverbs 16:5 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible).

The dictionary definition of abomination is the word disgusting. Pride disgusts God. It is an abomination to Him. When we look down on someone else and think you are better than they are; be careful for God is watching and He is not at all pleased with our attitude.

The Message version of the Bible says this, “God can’t stomach arrogance or pretense: believe me, he’ll put those upstarts in their place.”

Pride is an attitude formed in our heart. To disgust man is one thing, but to offend God with this behavior is repulsive to the heart of God and He will punish us severely for it.

Pray: Heavenly Father, please help me keep pride from entering my heart. I desire to please You. You are the creator of mankind. When I look down on someone You loved and made, it’s displeasing in Your sight.

Devotion by Kaye Singleton

The Power of Words

A careless word may kindle strife;
A cruel word may wreck a life.
A bitter word may hate instill;
A brutal word may smite and kill.
A gracious word may smooth the way;
A joyous word may light the day.
A timely word may lessen stress.
A loving word may heal and bless.

-Author Unknown

Pray: Lord, I pray today like the Psalmist, “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer” (Psalm 19:14 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible).

Devotion by Kaye Singleton

Sorrow & Joy Foretold

“And ye now therefore have sorrow; but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you” (John 16:22 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible).

It is strange that I would be writing from this passage on the 22nd of May. Three years ago today we were filled with sorrow at the news of losing our 18-year-old grandson, Chase. He was only one week away from graduating from high school. His passing has left a big hole in our hearts that nothing can fill.

Life does bring sorrow, but Jesus comforts us with the knowledge that the joy He gives no one can take away. His disciples were full of sorrow when He was crucified but He left them hope they could hang onto!

Pray: Lord, thank You for the words You spoke to Your disciples. These words are speaking to me today! It won’t be long until my sorrow turns into joy.

Devotion by Kaye Singleton

Fill Your Day with Praise!

“From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord’s name is to be praised” (Psalm 113:3 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible).

The best way I know to end a day with praise is to start it with praise. Things will go better for you when you spend the day in continuous praise.

Whether you live on the east coast or the west coast, there should be universal praise going up to our God who is worthy of all praise!

Pray: Lord, I intend to praise you all day long. You have been so good to me and it makes it easy to praise you!

Devotion by Kaye Singleton