Daybreak Devotions

It would be almost unthinkable in our modern way to accept the strong conviction of this Psalm writer, a man who could make such a bold declaration of his faith in God and his word, "I have been faithful to your word! Lord, I now expect you to take my case and champion my cause!" How can you and I obtain and live in the same kind of boldness? Write us at daybreakdevotion@gmail.com Visit...

What if the pursuit of the truth, of understanding God's word, was the most outstanding feature of your life? Here is a follower of the way of the devout heart who is living his life, building his schedule around, and placing all of his hope in one thing, the pursuit of the knowledge of God! Resource Referenced in this Episode... Don't Hold Back: Leaving Behind the American Gospel to Follo...

At our best are still pretty not so good, but as we learn to lean into the righteousness of God and the reliability of his word, we will continue to make progress in this journey. Write us at daybreakdevotion@gmail.com McLeansville Baptist Church - McLeansville, NC

When we are in the way of the devout, all of life will be centered on God's word. We learn to build our day on the priority of a constant directing and redirecting of our hearts to the presence of God. As this great psalm has shown us, a primary way we do that is by our consistent focus on the scriptures. Referenced in today's episode: Dallas Willard | Personal Soul Care (dwillard.org) Wri...

Have you found life to be troublesome at times? Job sait it (Job 14:a), Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. So, what are we to make of the problems that seem to sometimes fill our days? Can we find some point to it all? In this episode Pastors Mike and Corey dialogue on why God allows these troubles, even brings suffering into our lives at times, and how we can move fr...

How we can learn to live in an unfailing hope in our troubles and trials by being desperate for God above all else! The devout heart is driven to deeper life in God by the difficulties of life. Write us at daybreakdevotion@gmail.com McLeansville Baptist Church - McLeansville, NC

We begin today's special episode with some good times and St. Patty's treats! How much do you know about the holiday? But more importantly, we take a look at the missionary work of St. Patrick and how we can be moved in our day to be seriously engaged with reaching the 5.7 million people who live in the "Unengaged Unreached People Groups," where no missionary, no gospel witness, has ever come! Thi...

When the inevitable conflicts come, we must prepare for the reality of the toll it can take on our soul, and the temptations to give in to our weak flesh! The devout heart must learn to refuge in God's truth, to fall back to the safety of the stronghold of the word of God! Write us at daybreakdevotion@gmail.com. McLeansville Baptist Church - McLeansville, NC

Most of us would agree, we do not enjoy nor look for conflict, but it is going to find us. Particularly, as we walk in this way of devotion and holiness to God, we will find the unavoidable clash of wills with those who are not so inclined. How are we to handle this? Write us at daybreakdevotion@gmail.com

We have said many times, intentions are good, but they are left empty without intentionality. In these verses the psalmist not only declares his resolve to live in obedience, drawing strength from God's word, but he gives us five ways he will intentionally pursue it. Write us at daybreakdevotion@gmail.com McLeansville Baptist Church - McLeansville, NC

Those who are in the way of the devout, the way of holiness, are learning that there is only one sure way, one sure source of building spiritual muscle, and only one certain path to a true success in life’s purposes and callings, and that is tapping into the grace of God to obey His word! Now I could say, tapping into the power of the word of God, but it is also necessary to see how it is by the g...

How can we truly live free in the liberty Christ has purchased for us? What does it mean to walk in the Spirit? We tackle some of these very important spiritual truths in today's episode. March 10th is a Huge History Day! In this Friday Funday edition enjoy some News of the Weird and a special tribute to a Celebrity Brother!  Write us at daybreakdevotion@gmail.com McLeansville Baptist Church...

Paul said that we are to be intentionally diligent in pursuing the perfection of holiness (2 Corinthians 7:1). Jesus says we are to be perfect just as our Heavenly Father is (Matthew 5:48). Really! How? What are our helps in the pursuit of perfection? Write us at daybreakdevotion@gmail.com McLeansville Baptist Church - McLeansville, NC

Every disciple should desire this and why would we not? Why not crave an ever-increasing separation from the world and the things which wreak so much havoc on our soul? Jesus says that it is when we hunger and thirst after righteousness that we will be filled (Matthew 5:6), all else is vanity. Write us at daybreakdevotion@gmail.com McLeansville Baptist Church - McLeansville, NC

Hypnosis is defined as “a trancelike condition that can be artificially induced, characterized by an altered consciousness, diminished will power, and an increased responsiveness to suggestion.” Now, given that definition, watch us watching TV! See what we mean? Where should we give our time and attention to? The Word of God! And what is the word of God? Psalm 119 tells us it is his teaching, his...

The faithfulness of God is forever! The unchangeableness of God is guaranteed! And this is comforting and encouraging news living in our modern world, especially given all the myriad of distractions we give away so much of our attention to. Just think of the chaos done to the soul by the 24-hour news cycle, the violent entertainment, and we are hearing and seeing the trauma and pandemonium from ac...

The way of the Devout will require endurance in the trials of life. All too often, it will seem, we go through seasons of trials and afflictions. It may feel like we cannot survive it. The battle is on more than one or two fronts and we are stretched thin and feeling hung out to dry, like a bottle in the smoke! Yet, the Devout continue, they may be weary, but they win. How? What must we remember?...

This is graduate level spiritual living! The journey of the devout and holy life is one defined by the word of God, in which we learn to be useful to others, submit to God's lead, and keep silent in the difficult pains of life. Needless to say, we are still being developed in these areas.  The resources referenced in today's episode were: The Imitation of Christ, Thomas a Kempis Streams in th...

When we go through times of suffering it helps to remember that God's love for us is actually part of the purpose in our pain. Likewise, we should remember that we love God, and we trust him, never giving in to the lies and accusations of the enemy, who is likely trying to convince you that if you were truly a friend of God and a follower of Christ you wouldn't be in this mess! On the contrary......

Every believer needs a theology of suffering. In this section of Psalm 119 we find guidance on how we can learn to suffer well, as devout followers of Christ who trust God's will.

We have discussed the need for constant course correction in our journey of holiness, and in this portion of the psalm we get a look at how we can fix our attention on our point of reference, the Word of God, and how we stay locked in even when the world is clawing and clamoring for our attention. Write us at daybreakdevotion@gmail.com McLeansville Baptist Church - McLeansville, NC

When you begin to think of all the obstacles, the detractors, and the troubles which come at us in life! The list is quite long, and every implement of distraction, discouragement, and disfunction which the enemy of our soul can assail us with, make no mistake, he will launch it. Thank God for the continuous and unfailing source of scripture! The answer to all the afflictions, antagonisms, and ang...

For those who participate in Lent and for those who are curious about it, in today's episode we will look at three passages of scripture and three key words which will help us understand the spirit and intent of the Lenten Season. Through Repentance, Reconciliation, and Righteousness we can learn the meaning of this invitation to death of the self-life and the invitation to intimacy with the Sheph...

What is this thing called "Lent?" Perhaps you have heard of it, but maybe it is a taboo sort of, "We do not do that here," sort of thing. In today's episode Pastor Mike and Pastor Corey discuss the history, significance, and the practical application of the season of Lent for those who want to use this season as a time of true renewal, in drawing closer to God and making war on the flesh! Write us...

One of the consistent themes found in Psalm 119 is the various pressures which comes against the devout heart who is traveling the way of holiness. The troubles of life which are common to all people are there, but along with that comes the unique struggles which rise from pursuing life with God in a world under the rule of Satan and evil. It is the adage of paddling upstream, going against the cu...