Devotions from Pastor RJ
Be True and Authentic in our Living
“And so, dear friends, while you are waiting for these things to happen, make every effort to be found living peaceful lives that are pure and blameless in his sight.” 2 Peter 3:14 NLT I often hear people use phrases, or words in prayers or their worship...
You Don’t Have to Struggle to Matter!
“Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 NLT Have we ever wondered why our schedules are so busy, filled with one event after another. Why is it that we feel tired, we feel...
Good Things Come When We Wait on the Lord
“So the Lord must wait for you to come to him so he can show you his love and compassion. For the Lord is a faithful God. Blessed are those who wait for his help.” Isaiah 30:18 NLT The Word tells us we should seek the Lord with all our heart. When we trust...
Relax, God Loves You Always!
“The Lord is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him. For he knows how weak we are; he remembers we are only dust.” Psalms 103:13-14 NLT There is a trait in some people that drives them to seek the very best, the...
Live Without Regrets
“For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins.” Romans 3:23-24 NLT A famous person was...
Be Grounded in the Truth
“Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth.” Ephesians 4:14 NLT Being a person who...
Fix Our Sights on Heaven!
“Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.” Colossians 3:1-2 NLT When you belong...
So We Can Endure
“so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,” Ephesians 3:17-18...
Gain Greater Perspective
“The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed. He made known his ways to Moses, his deeds to the people of Israel: The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.” Psalms 103:6-8 NIV Perspective is looking at...
Stay Focused!
“For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.” Habakkuk 2:3 NIV I can remember vividly my childhood Christmas mornings. I was so inpatient...