MagLife Daily Devotional

 "And endurance produces character, and character produces hope." Romans 5:4  Patience is vital to any journey of success. It allows for careful and informed decision-making, a sense of accomplishment, and the ability to be persistent and stay the course even when things get tough. Cutting corners is never an option if you want to achieve lasting success – it's simply not worth it in the...

"Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit." Ecclesiastes 7:8  It is important to be patient when waiting for a breakthrough. I remember a couple who married and couldn't have a baby for years. Finally, after two years of unfruitful marriage, the woman visited her doctor for a checkup, and after divers tests and observations,...

"Be not quick in your spirit to become angry, for anger lodges in the bosom of fools." Ecclesiastes 7:9  Patience is a virtue that is important in life. It is exhibited when one is enduring difficult times with a calm and composed attitude. However, patience is often preached but not often exhibited because we are a society of instant gratification. We want what we want, and we want it now. T...

"But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing." James 1:4 The book of James tells us that faith without works is dead. One of the key works that faith should produce in a Christian is patience. Just as our faith is often tested, so is our patience. And like faith, patience is a virtue that should be exhibited to others. The virtue of patience is not...

"Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends." Proverbs 17:9 Sustain Relationships through unconditional love because love is the most important ingredient in any relationship. Unconditional love is a powerful tool that can sustain relationships. It is the type of love that does not rely on conditions or expectations. This type of love is selfless and alway...

"As iron sharpens iron,  so one person sharpens another. " Proverbs 27:17 There is no one answer to sustaining a successful relationship,  but there are definitely some things that can help to sustain it.  One of those things is the ability to be supportive in a relationship.  People who are supportive are typically more content in their relationships and have better communicat...

"Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else.  Forgive as the Lord forgave you. " Colossians 3 verse 13 Forgiveness is the key to a healthy relationship.  It doesn't matter who you must forgive as long as you do.  When you are wronged,  it is natural to feel anger and resentment.  However,  if you want to sustain your relationship...

"And the LORD said,  "Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do? " Genesis 18:17 In any relationship,  communication is key.  If you cannot communicate effectively with your partner,  the relationship is doomed to fail (that will not be your portion in Jesus' name.  Amen).  However,  just because you can communicate,  it doesn't mean the relationship w...

"Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way.  The Lord be with you all. " 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Some people cannot sustain relationships because they always turn on their sad mode button.  They seem not to be able to shake it off from the past.  And they're tired all the time,  and you just feel blah.  If we can go deep into their history, &n...

"Behold,  how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. " Psalm 133:1  The psalmist in the Book of Psalms,  chapter 133, speaks about the importance of relationships and how they should be nurtured.  He writes that when brethren dwell together in unity,  it is like the precious oil poured on the head of Aaron,  running down to his beard.  T...

"Be devoted to one another in love.  Honor one another above yourselves. " Romans 12:10 There is no surefire secret to sustaining a successful relationship,  but if you want to make it work,  you must put in the effort.  One of the most important things you can do is make becoming happy your priority.  You need to be at peace with yourself before expecting anyone else to b...

"For the Lord takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation. " Psalm 149:4  How we view our relationships with others has a lot to do with how we think about ourselves.  If we consider ourselves important and above others,  we are likely to act arrogantly and be demanding in our relationships.  On the other hand,  if we think of ourselves as equal to ot...

"Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet." In John 13:14 In John 13:1-17, Jesus Christ depicts the true meaning of humility. Christ washed his disciples' feet to show that true humility is putting others before ourselves. We should always be willing to serve and help others, regardless of our title or status. When we perform true humility,...

"For the Lord takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation." Psalm 149:4  One of the most admirable characteristics a person can have is humility. Unfortunately, it is often underrated and misunderstood. Humility is not thinking less of yourself but rather thinking of yourself less. It is not about putting yourself down but rather lifting others. True humility is not thin...

"You are a Jew," said the woman. "How can You ask for a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?" (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.). John 4:9 In John 4, Jesus speaks to a Samaritan woman, which would have been considered highly taboo in that period. By engaging with her, Jesus demonstrates his true humility, which is putting others before himself. This encounter also allows the woman to come t...

"Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving." Colossians 4:2  An answer to some prayer goes through some process, while other answers can be instantaneous. However, it doesn't matter how you receive the answer; waiting on God is a process that takes time and patience. It's something that we have to continue steadfastly in prayer and thanksgiving. God always works i...

"Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!" Psalm 27:14 We may feel like God has forgotten us or that He's not listening while waiting. But the truth is, God is always with us. The Bible is full of verses about waiting on God. For example, in Psalm 27:14, David writes, "Wait for the Lord; be strong and take courage and wait for the Lord." While waiting on...

"Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways when they carry out their wicked schemes." Psalm 37:7 While waiting on God, do we trust that God is in control and working all things together for our good? Or do we become frustrated and disappointed when things don't go the way we want them? When we experience a delay or a difficult situation, our...

"The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the father, full of grace and truth." John 1:14 Are you waiting on God? Put your hope in his Word! It's easy to put our hope in people, but what happens when they let us down? We can be left feeling disappointed and hopeless. For example, a doctor may not be able to heal us, a teacher may not be ab...

"In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning, I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly." Psalm 5:3 Waiting on God can be difficult when it seems like sometimes He doesn't answer our prayers the way we want Him to. We may be waiting on Him to fix a problem in our lives or to change someone else's heart. We may be waiting on Him to do something great in the world. But while we a...

"Wait for the Lord and keep his way,   and he will exalt you to inherit the land; you will look on when the wicked are cut off.  " Psalm 37:34 God is not a man that he should lie,   nor the son of man that he should repent: hath he said,   and shall he not do it?   Or hath he spoken,   and shall he not make it good?   Many people are...

"Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful." James 5:11 Are you waiting on God? Are you waiting for Him to do something for you? Waiting can be a difficult thing. We often want what we want, and we want it now. As a result, we can become impatient and fr...

"Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!" Psalm 27:14 In Isaiah 40:31, the Lord commands His people to wait on Him. This is a call to integrity, as those who wait on God are not driven by their desires or agendas but by the will of God. However, this command is often ignored, as people quickly give up on God and try to fix things themselves. The lack of 'w...

"These are the things you shall do: Speak the truth to one another; render in your gates judgments that are true and make for peace." Zechariah 8:16 Integrity is one of the most important traits a person can have. People with integrity are honest and truthful, which breeds happiness and trustworthiness. People who deceive others or put on air eventually get caught and are unhappy with themselves....

"Those who follow the right path fear the LORD; those who take the wrong path despise him. " Proverbs 14:2 Integrity breeds happiness.  A person known for their honesty and uprightness is usually content.  They do not have to worry about the consequences of their actions because they know they have done the right thing,  no matter what others think.  This peace of mind leads to...