Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible Devotions

Summary Discover the transformative power of friendship with Jesus. Peter and John - they had been with Jesus and were positively impacted. Learn how you can be too. Weekly Summary This week on the Battle Drill Devotional podcast we examine what was so different about Peter and John that their enemies "recognised them as men who had been with Jesus" (Acts 4:13 NLT). Can people see you ha...

Summary Discover how to show gratitude to God, trusting him through crisis. Learn to pray, thank, and praise for a faithful God's guidance. Introduction Today’s devotional may seem very difficult. When we’re in a crisis, the last thing we feel like doing is thanking God! But learning how to be grateful to God for everything - even in a crisis - shows that we trust him to see us through it. Th...

Summary Discover the significance of fasting in focused prayer. Strengthen your connection with God through this powerful spiritual practice. Introduction Daniel wanted to show God he was taking his prayers seriously in bringing his crisis to him. So, he did three things: he fasted, he wore rough clothes and he sprinkled himself with ashes. Fasting for Focused Prayer These days, we’re unlikely to...

Summary Pour out your heart to God in prayer and discover the power it brings. Find comfort, strength, and hope in the midst of your family, health, relational, or financial crisis. Introduction A crisis in our lives often causes strong emotional responses in us. But then we speak to God about it, we think our prayers have to be dry and boring! Daniel Pleads with God If a crisis produces strong em...

Summary Discover the right direction to take in a crisis. Learn how to focus on God and not your problems by turning to him and finding peace. Introduction When you’re in a crisis, it often feels as if that’s all the matters. You can’t focus on anything else other than the difficult circumstances you find yourself in. Daniel Focuses on God But in turning to God for help in his crisis, Daniel choos...

Summary How to pray in a crisis? Discover the power of prayer in a crisis. Through Daniel's example, learn how to pray effectively and listen for God's voice through Scripture. Weekly Summary Daniel’s response to the crisis he faces in Daniel 9 is one we should emulate: he prayed. This week on the Battle Drill Daily Devotional podcast we examine Daniel’s prayer, which suggests five ways...

Summary Feeling so far from God at the moment? God wants to be close to you and promises whenever we get serious about seeking him, we will find him. Introduction How close are you to God today? Can you sense his presence in your life, or are you disconnected from him? Feeling So Far From God Maybe today you are feeling far away from him. Maybe you haven’t been to church in years. Maybe you still...

Summary God has not forgotten you. You may feel in exile now. But God is still working in your life. Introduction In times of trouble, you may feel that God has forgotten you. But nothing is further from the truth. God's People in Trouble God’s people were in trouble. They had been taken from the city of Jerusalem, that now lay in ruins, and enslaved in the enemy city of Babylon. They had no...

Summary Jeremiah 29:11 NLT reminds us that God will see our lives through to a glorious conclusion. All praise to him! Introduction: Jeremiah 29:11 NLT: God Has More Amazing Plans For Good For You Do you have a plan for your life? Or are you just drifting along, wandering around aimlessly and wondering what to do next? Jeremiah 29:11 NLT: God Has Other Plans For I know the plans I have for you,” s...

Summary Do you know how to pray for political leaders? It's what God asks us to do. And it’s when it’s most needed. Introduction What do you think about your national government? What about your local civic leaders? If you’re in the United Kingdom, or your country is anything like mine, then around half of you will love or at least tolerate your government and the other half will really disli...

Summary God commands us to further the public good. A good neighbour prays a prayer for happiness and peace for their community. Weekly Summary This week in the Battle Drill Daily Devotionals we focus on bringing happiness to our communities. How can Christians spread hope to those who live nearby? Introduction What do you think about where you live? Do you love it? Or maybe you wish you were some...

Summary Your new identity in Christ enables you to focus on the long-term future, with hope. You can move forward to the future God has planned for you. Introduction Do you know where you are heading? When you find your new identity in Christ, you have both the courage to let go of your past, and the courage to walk into the future. Your New Identity in Christ Brings Freedom Paul says that when yo...

Summary Finding your identity in Christ will make you discover your priorities in life. His values will set your priorities. Introduction What are your priorities in life? Possessions? Pleasure? Popularity? If you don't decide what is most important in life, then the world will do it for you. We are bombarded with messages every day - from adverts, from the media, through social media, from o...

Summary As your identity in Christ helps you see what your limited responsibilities are, you retain the choice of saying yes to God and saying no to other things. Introduction Do you sometimes find yourself living like you're responsible for everything? You end up stressed and worried because you've taken on too much. The Bible makes it clear we are not responsible for everything. Jesus...

Summary If you want to know how to find your identity in Christ, then simply spend time exploring it in the beautiful family God has given you. Introduction Have you noticed how much of our identity is based on relationships? For example, I am a husband, a (dog) father, an uncle, a corps officer, and so on. My relationships help to define who I am. We Are Adopted into God's Family Some of you...

Weekly Summary This week in Battle Drill Daily Devotionals we explore why it is important to know your identity in Christ. Each weekday we share hope and encouragement as we read and study the Bible together. Summary Our true identity is only found in Christ. That's why it is important to know your identity in Christ. Introduction If you've ever received an email or letter from me, you m...

Summary How much stuff do you need to be happy? It's a question of trusting in God and seeing the many ways he is blessing you. Introduction How much stuff do you need to be happy? One of things that can make us most unhappy is thinking we don’t have what we want. I need a new car. The neighbours have just come back from a holiday I could never afford. I want the latest gadget, and I want it...

Summary Does God want us to be happy on earth? Rely on Christ’s strength rather than your own and you'll find happiness even in difficult circumstances. Introduction Sometimes, difficult circumstances can make us unhappy. Maybe we’ve fallen out with someone. Perhaps we’re finding our schoolwork difficult. Some of us are grieving the loss of a loved one. Maybe you’ve lost your job and you’re f...

Summary We can be happy and contented in life when we remember we are stewards of God’s blessings to us. We hold our possessions with open hands. Are You Happy and Content? Are you happy and contented? Some people seem to think that being happy and content means they’ve given up striving to make life better. They’ve simply settled for their lot in life. Real Contentment is About Remembering Why We...

Summary Happy memories help us remember the most important things in life. Choose to remember the best things in your life and forget the rest. Introduction What’s on your mind today? Is it good or bad? Focusing on the Negative Many of us are prone to focus on the negative. We may have had a lovely day with family or friends, but it’s the one moment that someone snapped at us that plays on our min...

Weekly Summary This week on Battle Drill Daily Devotionals, we focus on Paul’s words in Philippians 4 as we consider the source of our happiness. Summary Happiness begins with gratitude. Take some time today to tell God what you’re thankful for. I guarantee you’ll feel happier when you do! Introduction Today is the Late Summer Public Holiday in the United Kingdom, and I can be found in my happy pl...

Summary As you think about someone who has hurt you, ask God to replace your desire for revenge with his love, and soon you'll be forgiving what you can't forget. Introduction If you've spent any time around people, then some of them will have hurt you. The only way you can avoid getting hurt is to live the life of a hermit. Even then you'd probably hurt yourself! Many of us ho...

Summary When you say, I forgive you, and choose to show love to someone who has hurt you badly, you're free to move forward with your life. Introduction Who has hurt you the most in life? Who has caused you the most bitterness and pain? Would you be able to look them in the eye today and say, I forgive you? Will Joseph of Egypt Say I Forgive You? That was the decision Joseph of Egypt faced. H...

Summary In Joseph of Egypt's story, we see how to forgive someone who hurt you. We look beyond the unfairness and injustice, and with God's help, we respond in love. Introduction Have you ever wondered how to forgive someone who hurt you? It seems so unfair to show love and grace to someone who has caused you so much pain. The easiest thing to do is to hurt them back. Joseph Could Have T...

Summary The next time you ask God to "forgive us our trespasses", remember that he asks you to forgive those who have hurt you too. Introduction Does God expect us to forgive everyone? After all, Jesus taught us to pray "And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us" (Matthew 6:12 NMB). But often it's easier to focus on our hurt and resentment...