Devotionals on the Go

This Devotional pairs is part of Week 1 in the Parables of Jesus Fitness program found @ https://www.soulstrengthfit.com , where workouts and Bible study come together! What does Jesus mean by telling us to “turn and become like children”? How easy it is for us to keep comparing ourselves to each other, always trying to exalt ourselves above those around us. But Jesus says this mindset has to chan...

This Devotional pairs with Workout 1 from Week 1 in the Parables of Jesus Fitness program found @ https://www.soulstrengthfit.com We all have areas of our hearts that have “soil” that is open and receptive to God, as well as areas that our “soil” is hard or less receptive.  What are these areas for you?  In what ways are your heart, soul and mind open to God, and where do you notice that your hear...

Devotional 14 From New You, Stepping out in Faith This devotional is part of the 3 week Bible Study Workout Series at soulstrengthfit.com If you listened to yesterday’s devotional, you have hopefully come up with a list of words and thought about what each word means to you.  Now it’s time to narrow your list down to your top THREE.  Pray, and ask God to give you clarity on choosing a focus word t...

Devotional 13 From New You, Stepping out in Faith This devotional is part of the 3 week Bible Study Workout Series at soulstrengthfit.com Today, you are going to work on choosing ONE focus word that represents what you most hope God will do in you or in your life.  Even if you have chosen a word this year, this process will be a beneficial experience. This one word will force you to focus, will br...

Devotional 13 From New You, Stepping out in Faith This devotional is part of the 3 week Bible Study Workout Series at soulstrengthfit.com “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 We can get so busy with the surface-level things of life that we forget to number our days.  Our to-do lists tend to overshadow the reality of eternity and the fact that one day our C...

Devotional 12 From New You, Stepping out in Faith This devotional is part of the 3 week Bible Study Workout Series at soulstrengthfit.com We will experience different seasons during our spiritual walk.  Sometimes, we will soar.  We will be productive and have strength and wisdom.  During these times we will be running with perseverance and dedication, fully aware of God’s presence.  But there will...

This devotional pairs with Week 3,Workout 1 in the 3 week Bible Study Workout Series at soulstrengthfit.com . John Ortberg writes in If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat :  “Unfortunately, many of us don’t live as if God is truly all knowing, ever present, all powerful, overflowing with love for us, and absolutely trustworthy.  Our God is too small.  We are not convinced...

This devotional pairs with Week 2, Workout 3 in the 3 week Bible Study Workout Series at soulstrengthfit.com . Do you know the most frequent command in the Bible?  Perhaps: do not lie, do not steal, love your enemies, do not murder, do unto others as you'd have them do to you, or love your neighbor as yourself.  Nope.  None of these.  The most common command in the Bible is "Fear Not.&qu...

Don’t Let Fear Hold You Back - Devotional 7 From New You, Stepping out in Faith This devotional is part of the 3 week Bible Study Workout Series at soulstrengthfit.com What effects does fear have on you?  How does Satan use fear to hold you back, steal your joy, or prevent you from living to your fullest?  How can fear keep you from living a life characterized by FAITH? Think of one small “next st...

This devotional pairs with Week 2, Workout 2 in the 3 week Bible Study Workout Series at soulstrengthfit.com 3 reasons people tend to bury their gifts rather than use them are fear, comparison, and sloth - or being stuck in a comfort zone.  But, we want to live our lives in such a way that we don’t look back at the end and find ourselves mourning everything that could have been, everything that we...

Devotional 7 From New You, Stepping out in Faith This devotional is part of the 3 week Bible Study Workout Series at soulstrengthfit.com Each of us has God-given gifts.  Some of the gifts we are given are more prominent and celebrated than others.  Some can be overlooked and unseen.  What’s important is that you steward the gifts you have been given wisely.  Let’s consider the kinds of gifts the B...

Devotional 6 From New You, Stepping out in Faith This devotional pairs with workout 1 week 2 from  the 3 week Bible Study Workout Series at soulstrengthfit.com What is the significance that each was given “according to his ability”?  And what is the difference between the reactions of the two faithful servants and the reaction of the unfaithful servant? Is there one quality which seems to you to b...

Do You Sense God Calling You?  - Devotional 5 From New You, Stepping out in Faith This devotional pairs with workout 3 from  the 3 week Bible Study Workout Series at soulstrengthfit.com The Israelites have reached an all new low. Instead of the 'land flowing with milk and honey' they lived in the caves and the clefts in rocks, too scared to face their enemy. Whatever crops  they did get...

Building Faith - Devotional 4 From New You, Stepping out in Faith This devotional comes from  the 3 week Bible Study Workout Series at soulstrengthfit.com Think about a monumental event in your life.  Perhaps this was deciding on where to attend school, getting married, staying in a relationship, buying a house, moving out of state. What helped you make that decision? Often, people look for a sign...

Devotional 3 From New You, Stepping out in Faith This devotional pairs with Week 1, Workout 2 in the 3 week Bible Study Workout Series at soulstrengthfit.com Today, let’s consider how Moses took major risks and stepped out in faith.  God wants you to be fruitful.  He wants to use you in extraordinary ways.  Close your time today in prayer, asking God to make clear to you how He desires to work in...

Get Out of your Boat - Devotional 2 From New You, Stepping out in Faith From  soulstrengthfit.com Today we will consider another example in the Bible of someone who has stepped out in faith for the Lord: Abraham.  God has called many people to take risks, to put comfort aside, and to demonstrate their faith and trust through their actions, and we will definitely see this in Abraham’s life.   Begin...

Get Out of your Boat - Devotional 1 From New You, Stepping out in Faith This devotional pairs with Week 1, Workout 1 in the 3 week Bible Study Workout Series at soulstrengthfit.com Do you believe God calls everybody to step out in faith and do something extraordinary?  Why or why not?  Has he ever called you to step out in faith and do something meaningful, significant, or scary?  What comes to mi...

This Devotional pairs workout 7 from the 7 Day Kickstart Fitness Program found at soulstrengthfit.com .  Can you base your faith squarely on the faithfulness and integrity of God?   Can you live in expectation of a future (heavenly) reward rather than simply for immediate gratification?  Can you choose to imitate and take inspiration from the life of faithful Christians who have gone before you, a...

This Devotional pairs workout 5 from the 7 Day Kickstart Fitness Program found at soulstrengthfit.com .   You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp...

This Devotional pairs workout 6 from the 7 Day Kickstart Fitness Program found at soulstrengthfit.com . James 1:1-16 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[ a ] whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks...

God is a God of peace, and He wants you to experience His peace.  How have you experienced the peace of God recently? If you are in need of God’s peace, what are some things you may need to do to seek God’s peace? This Devotional pairs workout 4 from the 7 Day Kickstart Fitness Program found at soulstrengthfit.com .  

This Devotional pairs with the workout on day 1 from the 7 Day Kickstart Fitness Program found at soulstrengthfit.com .   You may go through hardships, difficulties or storms, but God is shaping you to be like the Lord Jesus Christ.  Whatever your circumstances, you can rely on God’s promise in Romans 8:28.

This Devotional is pairs with the workout on day 1 from the 7 Day Kickstart Fitness Program found at soulstrengthfit.com .   Remember: you are god’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared you to do.  The greatest thing you can do with your life is to fulfill the calling God has given you.  What are the works He has prepared in advance for you to complete?  Who has...

This Devotional is pairs with the workout on day 1 from the 7 Day Kickstart Fitness Program found at soulstrengthfit.com .   You may currently be walking through a storm in life.  You may feel stress or the weight of the world’s problems on your shoulders.`  You may feel tired and weary.  But remember, Jesus is preparing a place for you and He promises to come back to get you.  You can put your fa...

Join us on a Journey of Thanksgiving this week as we reflect on gratitude in these peaceful devotionals. Each of these Season 9 Devotionals on the go pair with Bible Study workouts found at https://www.soulstrengthfit.com You can dive deeper into the messages while improving your fitness with SoulStrength Fit Bible Study Workouts, Nutrition plans, Easy, healthy recipes, and much more!