September 18, 2026 · 1:02 am

Daily Devotional: September 18 – Grace is Sufficient

Many a time they have afflicted me from my youth; yet they have not prevailed against me – Psalm 129:2

The nation of Israel has had enemies from the time of its inception, yet those enemies were unable to prevail against it. The nation of Israel may have asked God many times for those enemies to be destroyed but that did not happen. In our lives, the enemies that God allows to stay are there to foster an increased dependency on Him. Apostle Paul famously prayed for God to remove his ‘thorn in the flesh’. Yet, God responded that His grace is sufficient for him. Like the nation of Israel and Apostle Paul, we may not be able to get rid of that which afflicts us, but whatever it is does not have to rule or ruin our lives. His grace is sufficient to fulfill His plans for our lives despite our circumstances. Remember, if God does not take it away from you, then you don’t need its absence to fulfill to your destiny.

My affliction does not have to define me












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September 18, 2026 · 12:49 am

Daily Devotional: September 17 – Happy and Well

When you eat the labor of your hands, you shall be happy, and it shall be well with you – Psalm 128:2

It is possible to eat the labor of our hands and yet be unhappy and unwell. This is what happens to those who sacrifice too much to be rich or to live the lifestyle that they desire. We don’t have to follow the way of the world. We can eat the labor of our hands and be happy and healthy – we can eat our cake and have it too. This type of life is possible in Christ. He guides us concerning the best way to go and the best path to take to reach the goals and desires that He has for us. Involving Him means we do not have to live with regrets, wishing we could turn back the hand of time. If you are looking for happiness and wellness, then look no further than Christ. Remember, achievement without the fulfilment that comes from following Christ’s purpose leads to emptiness.

Happiness and wellness are found in my surrender to Christ












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September 18, 2026 · 12:43 am

Daily Devotional: September 16 – Keep Trying

Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward – Psalm 127:3

A gift is freely given but a reward is something that takes effort. Isaac was the reward for Abraham and Sarah’s faithful action. The bible tells us that Abraham did not consider that Sarah’s womb was dead but took the action necessary for Sarah to conceive. Furthermore, that the fruit of the womb is a reward tells us that it is no shame if conception does not come easily. God wants us to know that persistent, faithful action may be required in this fallen world. For some, the action is just trying the natural way for years. For others, it may mean leveraging the technologies available to be able to conceive. It is not a taboo to take faithful action to conceive. If God has given you a promise of children, then you should open yourself to all the options He has made available, so you may receive the reward of your faithful action. This also applies to everything you are trying to birth in your life! Only discipline of action produces destiny.

I won’t give up on God’s promise












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September 15, 2026 · 1:00 am

Daily Devotional: September 15 – Too Much Grinding

It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows; for so He gives His beloved sleep – Psalm 127:2

There are those who subscribe to grinding. To grind has the connotation of friction. It gives the connotation of pushing through resistance and doing whatever it takes to progress, even if it is at the expense of our health and a balanced life. The Psalmist warns us against grinding or toiling away and neglecting the things that are important. It’s time to stop and re-evaluate should our work cause us to lose sleep and quality time with family. It is time to re-evaluate when work robs us of building rich connections and friendships with people. What’s the point of achieving all that we want if we have sacrificed our health, our children, and our marriage to get there! The bible says that God’s blessings make us rich without any sorrows (Proverbs 10:22). In all our drive and ambition, may we never lose the ambition to have true riches rather than riches that pass away.

I will not allow the grind to steal my life   












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September 14, 2026 · 1:00 am

Daily Devotional: September 14 – Raising Solid Children

Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain – Psalm 127:1

Building a family centered around Christ is like building on solid rock; building a house without the Lord is akin to building a house on sinking sand – though the house may stand for a while, its fate was sealed from the moment the choice was made to build on sand! Today, some parents are preoccupied with getting their kids to soccer practice, ballet practice, music lessons, and so many other extracurricular activities. They want their kids to stay busy and do not want their kids to miss out. If they are not careful, they can become like Martha in the bible. In the busyness, they forget that only one thing is needed – to make sure that their kids are raised in the admonition of the Lord! We should never be too busy to pray together, read the bible together, and go to church together. These foundational disciplines help keep the family strong and hold the family together when the storm comes. In all your building, please make sure that your children do not miss out on the spiritual Rock, which is Christ.

I will build my house on the solid rock of Christ     












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September 13, 2026 · 1:00 am

Daily Devotional: September 13 – Let Go

Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy – Psalm 126:5

Sowing requires that we let go of whatever we are holding unto. Letting go of things that we are accustomed to holding unto can be difficult. Letting go of a relationship, letting go of a job, or letting go and leaving a place that you love can often be painful and lead to tears. While letting go is tough, the act itself can catalyze growth and propel us forward. Friend, there is a promise in letting go in Christ. The promise in Christ is that what comes after we let go to Him is better. If God is telling you to let go of something, it is because He has a better outcome in mind for you. Beloved, what today holds pales in comparison to the future God has in store for you. So yes, you may cry as you let go, but trust that there is much joy coming your way as you do. Letting go is not giving up! Letting go as instructed by God is planting a seed that is sure to germinate into a tree and produce much fruit in your life.

Joy and laughter await as I let go












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September 12, 2026 · 1:00 am

Daily Devotional: September 12 – Dream On

When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion, we were like those who dream – Psalm 126:1

How wonderful it is when magical moments happen to us. How wonderful when awesome things that we can scarcely believe happen to us – we just do not want the feeling to end. But alas, feelings fade and what was once dreamy becomes normal. The tingling you felt on your wedding day disappears. The feeling of driving a brand-new car dissipates. The rush of being promoted at work ends. After the dreamy feelings end, reality comes. Friend, the reality is that it takes work to perpetuate a dream. Going back to today’s verse, consider that those who returned from captivity had to do the hard work of rebuilding the wall and rebuilding their lives. Just like them, we too must work to ensure that our dream – no matter what it is – does not turn into a nightmare. Don’t just sit back and relax thinking you have made it. Such an attitude has led to the demise of businesses or relationships that started with much promise. Are you doing the work that is required to keep your dream a dream?

To live my dream requires that I do not sleep on my responsibilities












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September 11, 2026 · 1:00 am

Daily Devotional: September 11 – Light or Dark

As for such as turn aside to their crooked ways, the Lord shall lead them away with the workers of iniquity – Psalm 125:5

We must not fool ourselves! Though we are counted amongst the children of the light, we will reap the rewards of the workers of iniquity if we choose to live as children of darkness. If this happens, it is not because God has failed to love us, it is because we have failed to love ourselves. We choose not to love ourselves when we  choose not to live within the confines of His commandments – either by choosing to be disobedient to them or by choosing to be ignorant of them. As beings who have freewill, we are free to choose one way or the other, including whether to rejoice in His love or to reject it. We should choose to walk in the light because that represents our true identity. To reject the light is to invite darkness into our world; it is to pollute who we are; it is to walk contrary to our redeemed nature in Christ. So let me ask you: Are you walking like a child of the light or do you need to make different decisions and alter your course?

I choose to walk in the light and not in the dark












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September 10, 2026 · 1:00 am

Daily Devotional: September 10 – Man Mountain

Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever – Psalm 125:1

Our spiritual stature determines what we go through on the inside when our world is shaken and a flood of trouble comes to overwhelm us from the outside. If we have become like a mountain, then our concerns do not turn to inner conflict and chaos. Faith in Christ makes us as a mountain! Faith makes us unshakeable, though we may be stirred, in times of turmoil. You want to see if someone truly trusts in God? See how they respond in time of trouble. People of strong faith do not consider many things as trouble but rather trials and tests to overcome. Some do not even bring the issues up – they just go through life as if nothing is happening. However we respond, when we develop our faith, we find that we are less exasperated and exhausted. We find that we are cooler, calmer, and more collected. When we build our faith, we find that we become like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved.

Stronger faith makes for a steadier me.












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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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