MagLife Daily Devotional

"When I was a child, I spoke and thought and reasoned like a child. But when I grew up, I put away childish things." 1 Corinthians 13:11 We are all individuals with our backgrounds, experiences, and personalities. However, when we look at ourselves in the mirror, we should see the image of God. Reflecting the image of God means having a reverence for who we are as individuals. It means being humbl...

"Likewise, older women are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or enslaved people to much wine. They are to teach what is good." Titus 2:3 As a mom, you know just how important it is to have someone to look up to, someone who needs your to help them navigate these waters we call motherhood. It's important to have mentors, especially as a mom, because many different things go through a mothe...

"But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but those who have faith and preserve their souls." Hebrews 10:39 The Bible says, "Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see." (Hebrews 11:1). This is what makes creativity and faith work together. Faith gives us the courage to explore new ideas and brings our inner creativity ideas to life. Wh...

"I can do all things through him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13 What does creativity have to do with faith? According to the Bible, everything. So there is no doubt that creativity and faith are two important aspects of life. But what do they have to do with each other? It is important to explore what creativity and faith are to answer this question. According to Webster's dictionary, creat...

"Whoever is faithful with very little will also be faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much." Luke 16:10 Adding creativity to your talent can make it a valuable commodity; however, if you add faithfulness and honesty, you will use it to its fullest potential. When it comes to our talents, we should be faithful to what we are good at and don't t...

"I was afraid and went and hid your talent in the ground. Look, there you have what is yours." Matthew 25:25 Some people have the talent potential for great things, but they don't know how to get started. While some know how to get started but are not pleased with their talents and hide them. But let me remind you that whether it's playing an instrument, writing, talking, dancing, reading, paintin...

"Oh Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures." Psalm 104:24 It's fundamental to unleash your creativity first before you actually possess the ability to connect the dots of ideas and people. In the book of Matthew, Jesus says, "For to everyone who has will more be given, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what...

"I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips." Psalm 34:1 Praising God changes lives. This is a conclusion that many people come to after witnessing the direct impact that praising God has on their lives. The experience of being filled with thanksgiving allows us to see our life in a new light, and it often leads to changes we never thought possible. Praise is a powerf...

"Hear, O kings; give ear, O princes; to the Lord, I will sing; I will make melody to the Lord, the God of Israel." Judges 5:3 Praising God is one of the most important things we can do as Christians. When we take the time to thank Him for all He's done for us, it blesses Him and encourages us to keep following Him. In Psalm 34:1, David says, "I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will be...

"Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God!" Psalm 42:11 When we're feeling down, it's easy to get wrapped up in our heads and spiral into negative thoughts. Today's Bible verse reminds us to avoid decision fatigue and instead put our hope in God. Despite how we're feeling, we should give thanks for all the good in our li...

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God." Philippians 4:6 We all face difficult decisions in life. What career should I pursue? Should I move to a new city? Is this the right relationship for me? Weighing the pros and cons of these choices can be overwhelming. It's tempting to take matters into our ow...

"I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just because I seek not my will but the will of him who sent me." John 5:30 Many people believe that their choices in life determine their past outcomes. This is especially true for career paths and what kind of person they have been trying to be or want to be. However, this is only part of your destiny. The other part is largely...

"Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but there is safety in an abundance of counselors." Proverbs 11:14 How can we know what is best for us? How do we find meaning and purpose in our lives? What guides our decisions? Some people believe that the answer to these questions lies within themselves, while others believe that God should play a larger role in their lives. There is no right or wro...

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth." 3 John 1:4 One of the assets to have in this world is children, either biological or spiritual children, and to make them become the greatest asset, we have to raise them in the way of the Lord. Raising spiritually minded children is a great asset. Proverbs 22:6 says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and he wi...

We will not hide them from their children but will declare to the next generation the praises of the LORD and His might and the wonders He has performed." Psalm 78:4 We live in a world where, generally, parents have little time for their children. Because they no longer spend time collectively, the children replaced their parent's physical presence with technology. The child can go to the internet...

"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." Psalm 119:105 If you want to know what God is saying, there's only one way to find out: subscribe to His voice. In this age of technology and endless distractions, it can be hard to tune into the divine, but subscribing to God's voice is the key to reconnecting with Him. By listening intently, you'll begin to recognize His voice in your own...

"Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God." Colossians 3:16 There are plenty of voices in our heads, and it can be difficult to determine which one is really us or genuine. For example, we might have a voice that tells us to do things we know we shoul...

"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10 While it may be impossible to know everything, God is all-knowing and knows what we don't know. This assurance should give us comfort and peace, knowing that we are being taken care of even when we don't understand what is happening...

"Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, and before you were born, I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations." Jeremiah 1:5 There's a lot about life that we don't know. We don't know what the future holds, we don't know what lies around the next bend, and we certainly don't know what's going on in other people's minds. But of all the things we don't know, the one thing we ma...

"Cast your burden upon the LORD, and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken." Psalm 55:22 God knows what you don't know, and that's why you should trust Him. He knows the plans He has for you, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. If there is a plan, then there is a master planner in heaven who will direct your path with the auction of...

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he dies, yet shall he live." John 11:25 The resurrection of Jesus is a testimony to the power of God. He can do what is impossible for us. We can rely on Him to work in our lives and change us into His perfect image. When we trust Him, we can overcome any obstacle in our lives. The resurrection is not only an ev...

"Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You! Jeremiah 32:17 The resurrection of Jesus is one of the most important events in human history. It provides a powerful example of what can happen when we believe in God and follows his teachings. However, it is not the only event that warrants our attention despite its...

"And with great power, the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all." Acts 4:33 The empty tomb was proof that Jesus had risen from the dead. And as Jesus had predicted, He appeared to His disciples several times over the next 40 days. "These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God and that by be...

"He is not here; He has risen, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay." Mark 16:6 He has risen! This Easter, Christians worldwide celebrate Jesus' resurrection from the dead. For Christians, the resurrection is the cornerstone of our faith. Through Jesus' death and resurrection, we are saved from our sins and given eternal life. Easter is a time to celebrate our hope in Jesus' victor...

*"You have multiplied, O LORD my God, your wondrous deeds and thoughts toward us; none can compare with you! I will proclaim and tell of them, yet they are more than can be told." Psalm 40:5* When we come to expect things of God, we often want Him to meet those expectations. We think that if we are good and do everything right, God should bless us with what we desire. However, what if God wants to...