September 9, 2026 · 12:25 am

Daily Devotional: September 9 – Relationship Ark

Then the waters would have overwhelmed us, the stream would have gone over our soul – Psalm 124:4

A study of the bible shows that water represents words. Words can cut deeply and go right to our soul if we do not have a defense. Sometimes, those words can come out of nowhere like a flash flood that tries to overwhelm and drown us. Other times, those words are continuous like a stream – they do their damage over time and slowly but surely cut through out heart. The defense that protects us against false words is the truth of the word of God. Developing a strong relationship with God enables Him to bring His words to the forefront of our minds when under attack. Failure to develop a strong connection with Him leaves us vulnerable. Remember Noah’s ark? The ark was a type of Christ. It is Christ who saved Noah and his family from the flood. When we build our relationship with God, we are building a type of an ark that makes us float above the flood of damaging words that proceed from people’s mouth.

I can’t stop the flood, but I can build a boat that protects me












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September 8, 2026 · 10:00 am

Daily Devotional: September 8 – Be Mindful

Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us! For we are exceedingly filled with contempt – Psalm 123:3

We should make it a practice to think about which way our thoughts are taking us. Should our thoughts get dark, then we need to take those dark thoughts captive to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). The psalmist thought about his thoughts and feelings and realized that he was filled with contempt and scorn for those were prideful. Instead of justifying his thoughts and pushing his feelings aside or on others, he showed spiritual maturity by asking God for help. He knew that being filled with contempt and scorn was not going to do him any good. He knew that sitting in the seat of the scornful only robs him of the opportunity to be blessed (Psalm 1:1). We should follow in the psalmist footsteps by practicing mindfulness – practicing the act of taking a step back to think about our thoughts in order to see if they are aligned with the thoughts of Christ as revealed to us by His word. Practicing godly mindfulness can be the difference between success and failure.

Spiritually mature people practice godly mindfulness












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September 7, 2026 · 1:00 am

Daily Devotional: September 7 – Pray for All

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you – Psalm 122:6

Jerusalem literally means City of Peace. Jesus is referred to as the Prince of Peace in the book of Isaiah; apostle Paul also mentions that Jesus is our peace in his letter to the Ephesians. Thus, in a spiritual sense, the City of Peace represents the City of Jesus. It represents a place where the saints congregate and live, and where Jesus lives. In other words, it represents the church – the bride of Christ; the body of people worldwide who believe in Him (regardless of denomination), who live in Him, and in whom He lives. It is good for us to pray for the worldwide church that they (the people) prosper as the true church reflects the heart of God, cares for truth and justice, and uses her gift to love people. Simply put, a prosperous church leads to a prosperous world. Therefore, we should always pray for the peace of Jerusalem. As the church reflects Christ, the more the world will love her.

It is good for me to pray for the peace and prosperity of all believers












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September 6, 2026 · 1:00 am

Daily Devotional: September 6 – Good Shepherd

The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade at your right hand – Psalm 121:5

Are you living in a place that is full of turmoil? Are you in an unsafe and chaotic place? Fear not! The Lord is your defender and keeper! He will keep you cool and protect you from the heat of life. He will keep you calm despite the things that are happening around you. He who keeps you neither sleeps nor slumber. He will preserve you when you go out and come in. The Lord knows how to protect His children. This is why it is important to be close to God to listen to His voice. With God as your guide, you have nothing to worry about. He is always on your right hand, so make sure you reach out to Him. He is your shade, so be sure you abide under His shadow. You can try to Shepherd yourself, but it won’t end well. You can try to fake your way through life, but it is better to faith your way through it. Remember that you are a sheep and not a Shepherd. So rest in his shade and let Him keep you.

I will be a sheep who listens to the Good Shepherd












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September 5, 2026 · 1:00 am

Daily Devotional: September 5 – Peaceful Place

I am for peace; but when I speak, they are for war – Psalm 120:7

A few years ago, I spoke to a man who spoke of his co-workers as dragons he needed to slay! Like this man, there are people in society who do not feel good if they have not made someone their enemy. There are people in society who always feel they are in competition with others. It is difficult to build real and strong relationships in societies where most people carry this attitude as everyone is leery of each other and everyone uses each other to get what they want. In such a society, fear runs rampant, loneliness is rife, depression is an epidemic, and happiness is difficult to come by. Peace is about wholeness, prosperity, nothing missing and nothing broken. Choose to live in a place and amongst people who are for peace. The only competition that matters is the competition within yourself to be better today than you were yesterday.

I will choose to live in community and not in competition with others












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September 4, 2026 · 3:20 am

Daily Devotional: September 4 – Environment Matters

Woe is me, that I dwell in Meshech, that I dwell among the tents of Kedar – Psalm 120:5

When a seed is planted in the right environment, it flourishes. Put the same seed in the middle of a desert and it will fail to grow. Though nothing is wrong with the seed, the environment makes all the difference. We all have seeds of greatness inside of us; we are all imbued with great potential. Yet, we must be in the right place for the potential we carry to be released. Are you in an environment where you are encouraged and supported or are you being put down every second? Are you being given a chance to show what you can do or have people already made up their minds about you? There is a grace upon your life that God has given you and cannot be taken away from you. Do not let the thoughts and attitudes of others shrink you and therefore make the grace of God on your life of no effect. Leave your current environment if you must, but make sure that no one stunts your growth or causes you not to fulfil your god given potential.

I am not going to allow my environment to shrink my potential












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September 3, 2026 · 9:18 am

Daily Devotional: September 3 – Lost and Found

I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek Your servant, for I do not forget Your commandments – Psalm 119:176

While it is possible to know God’s commandments and still go astray, it is impossible to follow God’s commandments and go astray! Knowing and following are two different things. If we know but do not follow, it is either because we have become prideful or we are fearful. If this is the case, then it is only a matter of time before we go astray like lost sheep. Now, there is no shame in acknowledging that we are lost and that we need God to help us find ourselves. Getting us lost is what fear does. Fear causes us to act in a way that we do not recognize and that is incongruent with who we are in Christ. If you can no longer recognize yourself, it is time to admit you have lost your way and ask Him for help. If you are baffled by what you are doing, then it is time to admit you are lost and ask Him for help. Being honest with himself and humble to ask for help is what the psalmist did. This is what you should do! When you do, God’s love will find you where you are and His love will restore you to wholeness.

You can never be too lost for God not to find you 












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September 2, 2026 · 1:00 am

Daily Devotional: September 2 – Daily Routine

My tongue shall speak of Your word, for all Your commandments are righteousness – Psalm 119:172

The bible says that we should seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though those of us who have accepted Christ are righteous because we are positioned in Christ, the question remains concerning how we can be righteous by practice. Being righteous by practice is important because it is what allows us to take hold of the grace that is already ours by courtesy of our position in Christ. Thankfully, we are not left to wonder how to be righteous by practice. The Psalmist reveals to us here that His righteousness directly refers to His commandments (what He tells us to do). Thus, practical righteousness requires that we seek God’s instructions daily. So, what is your daily routine? Do you daily seek God’s instructions through His word and prayer? Rather than pick up the phone when you wake up tomorrow, why not pick up your bible. It will make a big difference in your day. It will make a big difference in your life.

His commandments are key to me having my best days  












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September 1, 2026 · 12:44 pm

Daily Devotional: September 1- Great Peace

Great peace have those who love Your law, and nothing causes them to stumble – Psalm 119:165

The law of God was spoken to Moses who then wrote it down on animal skin. The spoken law had to be written down because Israel chose to have Moses communicate with God on their behalf as they were afraid of Him (see account of Israel at Mount Sinai). Since Moses would eventually die, the only way to preserve it was to have it written, especially given that the people did not have a direct connection with God. Today, we have a direct connection to God through the Holy Spirit! To love the law of God today is to love the precepts, principles, and instructions He gives us daily through His written word. Hence, it is not those who memorize and recite the word of God incessantly who experience peace and do not stumble but those who listen to God with their heart, and then act on the things that He shares with them as they meditate on His word. May we be counted amongst those who love the law (principles) of God.

I cannot say I love the law of God without following it   












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August 31, 2026 · 10:54 pm

Daily Devotional: August 31- Cherry-Picking

The entirety of Your word is truth, and every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever – Psalm 119:160

If we abide in God’s word, we will know the truth and the truth will set us free (John 8:31-32). To abide is to have his word be settled in our hearts and to continue in His words. Now, we are not to abide in some of the His words but all His words. This means that we do not get to cherry-pick which words we want to concentrate on and which we neglect. We just can’t go to our favorite scriptures and expect to live in freedom. All the council of the word of God when taken together is what reveals the truth that sets us free. When was the last time you opened up some of the less popular books of the bible? Do you even know that the Book of Obadiah exists? Only by searching the entirety of the word will you find the patterns that can change your life. You will be shocked at the treasures that are hidden in some of these less-known authors.

I will find the patterns that exist in God’s word so that I can be set free     












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