Awake In The Dawn Daily Devotional Podcast

 Saul, the persecutor of Christianity, became Paul, a herald for all things Christ. Repentance occurred, freedom was birthed, and abundant fruit was produced throughout Paul’s life and ministry for the cause of Christ. Prior to conversion, Paul had been destroying the very thing Jesus loved and gave his life for. Blind to the darkness of his heart and error of his ways, he was convinced his action...

 Have you ever seen two trees growing so closely together that, at one point, they meet, bind themselves together, and then continue growing as one tree? Our relationship with Christ is much like this. Once we have accepted salvation in Christ by his merciful grace and love, we are grafted into the vine, adopted into the family of God, one with Christ Jesus, feeding daily on the Bread of life.  Th...

 Joy originates in a life with the Lord and can be mined from there alone. Who would foolishly resist the possibility of genuine joy? Search for the Lord with all your heart, choose the Lord, decide to walk in integrity and obedience to Him, and discover joy. To know Christ is to be truly joyful.  Thanks for joining me in todays devotional and special time with the Lord.  For more content lik...

 Our earnest attempts to intellectually understand or describe God lead to silence and awe, for he is incomparable and truly like no other.  Thanks for joining me in todays devotional and special time with the Lord.  For more content like this podcast be sure to check out our blog at awakeinthedawn.com , IG @awakeinthedawndaily , FB @Awake In the Dawn and Patreon at patreon.com/awakeinthedawn...

 Even if our world is in turmoil, we can have peace knowing the Lord never ceases to be in charge. Even when concerns arise over worldly government, we know God is active. And we know he uses his devoted sons and daughters to be salt and light in a world that is often dark. Christ is the Lord, the King forever, and the people of God will shine his light in all the world’s dark places.  Thanks for...

 Paul, in 2 Corinthians, encourages us that Christ is working even in our weakness and hardships. Paul had a deep-seated knowledge of the profound truth that Christ had overcome the world. Even in prison, Paul could rejoice over the work God was doing because he understood any difficulty or weakness he encountered through the lens of Christ’s strength and victory.  Thanks for joining me in todays...

 Many of us have experienced the result of placing our trust in the things or people of this world and we’ve been met with hurt and disappointment because those things fail us. Let me assure you, there is great hope when we place our trust in God. He does not fail us. He is wholly righteous. He will always do what is right, he always is right, and he transforms every difficulty in our lives to wor...

 May we all realize we have been given a great gift in Jesus and live our lives accordingly.  Thanks for joining me in todays devotional and special time with the Lord.  For more content like this podcast be sure to check out our blog at awakeinthedawn.com , IG @awakeinthedawndaily , FB @Awake In the Dawn and Patreon at patreon.com/awakeinthedawn  Support the show When we choose to give...

 The only source capable of regulating peace with consistency is Christ, as he is the Lord of peace. When he abides in us in Spirit and we draw upon the fruit of the Spirit, his peace is present in every situation—and at all times—to calm and steady us during external pressures.  Thanks for joining me in todays devotional and special time with the Lord.  For more content like this podcast be...

 Whatever the Lord does will always be what is just, what is right, and what is good. We can give thanks for his perfect and unfailing will!  Thanks for joining me in todays devotional and special time with the Lord.  For more content like this podcast be sure to check out our blog at awakeinthedawn.com , IG @awakeinthedawndaily , FB @Awake In the Dawn and Patreon at patreon.com/awakeinthedaw...

 He is the Lord, and truly there is no other God. He is the Lord, and outside him there is no other hope, for his is one eternal. He is the Lord, and there is no other greater source of fulfillment to the human heart and soul.  Thanks for joining me in todays devotional and special time with the Lord.  For more content like this podcast be sure to check out our blog at awakeinthedawn.com , IG...

 Though Jesus said many more words in his lifetime than the ones recorded in the four Gospels, the writings of John contain more than enough glorious evidence to reveal Jesus Christ as the Son of God, giver of grace, lover of our souls, and Savior of the world.  Thanks for joining me in todays devotional and special time with the Lord.  For more content like this podcast be sure to check out...

 When we let others know how Jesus, the Lamb of God, has rescued us and intervened in our lives, it builds the faith of those around us, gives life and hope to weary hearts, and defeats the lies of the enemy.  Thanks for joining me in todays devotional and special time with the Lord.  For more content like this podcast be sure to check out our blog at awakeinthedawn.com , IG @awakeinthedawnda...

 The Bible gives numerous examples of devoted followers of God who experienced behavioral and directional changes after encounters with the Lord. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, David, the prophets, Ruth, the apostles, Paul—there are too many to even mention. And genuinely loving and following the leading of the Lord will potentially add your name to the list as well. When we encounter the Spirit o...

 C. S. Lewis wrote, “To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.”17 Unforgiveness is not an option for us if we intend to experience forgiveness ourselves. And apart from Christ, forgiveness of our own sin was impossible. All praise and honor and glory to our God who accomplishes impossible things.  Thanks for joining me in todays devotional...

 In this earth-life, we will run into trial and difficulty; we will have days that feel void of purpose, are grief-filled, or are just plain old boring. However, just as the Lord provides sustenance through our daily bread, he provides nourishment through the genuine joy and refreshment we are able to experience in his presence.  Thanks for joining me in todays devotional and special time with the...

 Our number one purpose is to glorify God and worship him forever, and it’s for our good! Through Christ, we are reconciled to our heavenly Father—Jews and Gentiles alike—and we become part of the magnificent story of God, who is building his beautiful community of worshipers. It is his will to build his kingdom in this way. God, from the beginning of time, has been positioning all things to glori...

 While we do not know many details, whatever unfolds in that future first gathering before Christ in heaven, our glorified Savior and King of kings, most certainly his presence will have us in awe of his holiness. Although we long to be with him and see him face-to-face, while we are here on earth, honor is still due him—we can bow low in worship and prayer before him and stand tall and celebrate...

 Just as you and I enjoy a beautiful, bright summer day, a peaceful, grey-skied autumn rain, or the simple majesty of another sunrise, the Lord also takes pleasure in all he has made. He looks on each new morning in this small valley in the Ozarks and smiles on the quiet, peaceful beauty of his creation. He does the same over the exact place where you’re sitting. He can see our love and appreciati...

 In many places throughout scripture, the Word of God tells us to be strong, courageous, and not worry, but even so, Paul confessed that the constant resistance from the pagan community, unbelieving Jews, and imposters imitating Christianity in Macedonia caused him and his companions to begin to experience fear. God used the arrival of Titus, a brother in Christ, to alleviate the tension of their...

 When we quiet ourselves before the Lord, poised for spiritual listening, we will learn to recognize the signs and distinguishable voice of our Great Shepherd and the way he leads us through life. Though his voice may not be audible, he still speaks. He reveals himself in nature, he leads through circumstances, confirms things through the voice of our friends, but I believe those quiet times where...

 In our earthly relationships, there may be a hesitance to seeking forgiveness. Sometimes we wonder if our request will be readily received and if forgiveness will be granted. But not so with the Lord! He is full of unfailing love, ready to forgive, and he wants to see a right relationship with him established. The heart of Christ desires us to be in unhindered, perfect, intimate fellowship with h...

 Today we can give thanks that we have these accounts of Christ’s time on earth in order to help us get just a minuscule glimpse into the mystery. God himself has declared that he is the way, the truth, and the life. May we be ever grateful to him for revealing himself and his love for us, providing us a way into eternal fellowship with him.  Support the show When we choose to give the Lord our ea...

 Jesus told us the harvest is plentiful, yet the workers are few. Although the cure for the hopeless and tired heart is readily and abundantly available, where are those who will deliver the message? Send me!  Support the show When we choose to give the Lord our early morning moments, what He gives to us in return often surprises and delights us. www.awakeinthedawn.com Awake In The Dawn: Living Th...

 Often in the bustle of daily life, we can feel as if we exist for mundane reasons: we wake up, go to work, commute home, feed the kids, feed ourselves, go to bed, and repeat it all again the next day. But we are playing a much larger part in God’s purposes, and we exist to glorify God in our whole lives, even the moments that feel mundane.  Support the show When we choose to give the Lord our ear...