MagLife Daily Devotional

"If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it." John 14:14  When we doubt that God can work miracles, we are limiting His power. But when we have faith that He can do anything, we open ourselves up to possibilities we could never have imagined. So believe in miracles! They happen every day. When we pray, we make our requests known to God. We open our hearts and seek Him. We trust that He h...

He said to them, "Because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you." Matthew 17:20  God can do the impossible. Do you believe in miracles? If you don't, maybe you should. Webster defines a miracle as "an event that is not expl...

There's a Miracle with Your Name On It! Part Four. "Get up and go to Zarephath of Sidon and stay there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you." 1 Kings 17:9 Miracles happen, and we can see this firsthand in the story of Jesus. He showed us that there is a miracle with our name on it, and we can experience this miracle when we put our trust in Him. But, of course, there are mome...

"For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus." 1 Timothy 2:5 Dear friends, If you're feeling down, there's healing in the atmosphere! James 5:14-15 promises, "Are any of you sick? You should call for the church's elders to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord. Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the...

"Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise." Jeremiah 17:14  I'm always amazed by God's power and love. I know he can do anything – including giving you a miracle with your name. When you're going through a tough time, it's natural to want to find someone to blame. When bad things happen to good people, it's hard not to feel like there's some...

"We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish," they answered. "Bring them here to Me," Jesus said." Matthew 14:17-18 There is no one like you in this world for a reason. You are special and have a unique purpose. When you start to believe in yourself, miracles will begin to happen because you become open to the power of God. All you need to do is let go and let Him take control. He has gre...

"This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him." 1 John 4:9 The spiritual significance of love is found throughout the Bible. Love is one of the most important spiritual concepts in Christianity. The Bible says that love is from God (1 John 4:7) and that God is love (1 John 4:8). This means that love is a part of who God is. Ch...

"For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." 2 Timothy 1:7 I reject every spirit of rejection, failure, and sickness. I say no to every spirit of stagnation, delay, and backwardness. These spirits are not from God, and they will not have any dominion over me. Instead, I choose to live in the spirit of success, victory, and health. I am blessed, and I will prosper...

"That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit." John 3:6 For some people, their relationship with God is the most important thing in their lives. They would do anything to ensure their relationship with Him stays strong. For others, their relationship with God is not as important, and they are not as diligent in their pursuit of Him. When Jesus speaks of...

"Resist the Devil, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of suffering." 1 Peter 5:9 It is easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day minutiae of life and lose focus on what is truly important. We can become overwhelmed with the many demands on our time and energy, and before we know it, we've let our lives spin out...

"Then Jesus said to him, "Away with you, Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve." Matthew 4:10 Your time is valuable. You know what you need to do to be successful and reach your goals, but there are only so many hours in a day. So how do you say "no" without feeling guilty? Start by knowing your priorities and what's important to you. Turning...

"No, indeed,' the wise ones answered, 'there is not enough for you and for us. Go to the store and buy some for yourselves.' Matthew 25:9 When you're constantly saying "yes" to everyone and everything, you can quickly lose sight of what's important to you. Before you know it, your time and energy are being drained by others, leaving little for yourself. Therefore, you must learn to say 'NO' gracef...

"Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer." Romans 12:12 In the darkest of times, hope is a light that never fades. So, if you are hurting, God has a promise for you. If you are struggling, God has a promise for you. Look to God's promises if you don't know where to find hope. God's promises are unbreakable, and because of that, our hope can be unshakable. When we find our...

"My son, keep your father's commandment and forsake not your mother's teaching." Proverbs 6:20 A farmer's blessings depend on his obedience to the laws of nature. When a farmer follows the laws of nature, he is rewarded with a bountiful harvest. However, when a farmer disobeys the laws of nature, he is punished with a poor harvest. The farmer's blessings depend on his obedience to the laws of natu...

"And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you if you obey the voice of the Lord your God." Deuteronomy 28:2 The benefits conveyed by obedience give us boldness and courage to fellowship with God, providing us the sense of joy, peace, security, and assurance that God will provide for us. As we spend time with Him, we grow in our faith and understanding of who He is. We also learn to...

"If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land" Isaiah 1:19 Your blessings depend on your obedience, just as the amount of water you get from a faucet depends on how much you turn the knob. Likewise, you can think of blessings as rewards God gives us for our obedience. Just as a parent might give their child a toy for doing well, God gives us blessings as a sign of His approv...

"Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness." Psalm 29:2 I read a story about a well-known church that was robbed some time ago. A lot of money and church properties were taken away, but thankful to God, no one was injured, and all lives were saved. Apparently, many of those involved in the robbery were Christians among them. Not just Christians but...

"Beat your plowshares into swords and your pruning hooks into spears: let the weak say, I am strong." Joel 3:10 In the second half of 2022, it is important to remember that God has a plan for you. He will help you through the challenges, your goals, and plans for 2022 and beyond. First, however, you must say to yourself, "I am strong, I am strong! Be strong and show yourself strong. Warm-up your c...

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing so that by the power of the Holy Spirit, you may abound in hope." Romans 15:13 Many people give up on their dreams and goals. They say to themselves, "I can't do this," or "I don't have the guts." But what if you didn't have to be strong? What if you could be courageous enough to take risks and allow something bigger and stronger th...

"We are hard-pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed." 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 Being hopeful gives us the strength to keep going when things seem hopeless. It's a quality that separates the people who achieve great things from those who don't. When faced with a challenge, hope is what propels us forward. Hope i...

"There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit." Romans 8:1. Life can be difficult. We face challenges and obstacles daily. Some of these challenges could be a way to overcome the temptations of the flesh. Sometimes we feel like we can't make it through. But what if living without condemnation was possible? What if we c...

"Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you." Ephesians 4:32 As a believer, we believe in the power of forgiveness. Forgiveness frees you from the anger and resentment that can hold you back from achieving your goals. It allows you to move on and focus on what's important in life. When we forgive, we set ourselves free. Forgiving others doesn't mean...

"For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body." James 3:2 As humans, we make mistakes. Sometimes the mistakes are small; sometimes, they're not. Sometimes the mistakes are big, sometimes they're not. Sometimes the mistakes are awful; sometimes, they're really not. Sometimes the mistakes are hilarious. Howev...

"Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name. Psalm 100:4 Give thanks to God for the many blessings he has bestowed on us. Let us enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise. Let us thank God for the new month and praise him for the days ahead of us. God is good all the time. He is our source of strength and our refuge in times...

"I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips." Psalm 34:1 The benefits of thankfulness are like the benefits of a good night's sleep. They are both refreshing and help us to feel better mentally and physically. In a world where tragedy and hurt seem to be the norm, one little girl has found solace in gratitude. Born with a congenital heart defect that required multiple...