MagLife Daily Devotional

There is No Friend Like Jesus! 2 "And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savor." Ephesians 5:2 Friendship is a special relationship that is built on trust and mutual understanding. It is a relationship that is cherished and valued by many people. And, of course, you might find someone that you cherish an...

There is No Friend Like Jesus! "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13 Friends can make complaints to each other and be there to receive support. Some studies found that people who have faithful and trustworthy friends to complain or share their problems are happier than those who don't. Complaining to others releases pent-up negative emotion...

Friends Can Make Complaints to Each Other! I pour out my complaints before him and tell him all my troubles." Psalm 142:2 In today's bible verse, the Psalmist finds himself in great distress, which leads him into a desperate situation where he poured out his heart to God to vindicate him by bringing vengeance on his enemies; the repeated words throughout this verse highlight the psalmist anguish....

Anger is a Set-Up! 2 "Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; For the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God." James 1:19-20 How many times have you been told that anger is a bad thing? How many sermons have you heard on the dangers of anger? Even though anger is a natural emotion, and, like all emotions, it has its place. Th...

Anger is a Set-Up! "Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil." Psalm 37:8 There's a proverb that goes, "Anger is a setup!" and it couldn't be more true. When we get angry, we often say and do things that we regret. And, more often than not, the thing we're angry about usually isn't worth getting worked up about in the first place. The Bible has a lot to say a...

Being Filled with Hope! "There we sat down by the rivers of Babylon, yea, and we wept When we remembered Zion." Psalm 137:1 There are times when we feel down, lost, and without hope in all of our lives. We may be going through a tough time or experiencing a great loss. It can be hard to find any light in the darkness. But even amid our lowest moments, we can find hope in God. When we are filled wi...

The Rage of the Enemies! "They make their tongues as sharp as a serpent's; the poison of vipers is on their lips." Psalm 140:3 Today's bible verse is a request from the Psalmist for God's judgment to be unleashed on those who persecuted the faithful; it was written while under the threats of those who were his enemies; these were arrogant people who had plotted to cause him to stumble. They had sc...

The Power of Your Mind! 4 "For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace." Romans 8:6 The mind governed by the natural thing is hostile to God; it does not submit to God's law nor please God because the flesh controls it. On the other hand, the spiritual mind is the part of the mind focused on the spiritual thing, especially the mind concerned with intuition, i...

Stop and Smell the Roses! 2 "It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat, for God gives rest to his loved ones." Psalm 127:2 Life is beautiful and fleeting. And that's a good thing. Time goes by fast, so don't waste it on anything that doesn't make you happy. Instead, try to show yourself some love by appreciating what you have an...

Season of Love: Stop and Smell the Roses! "There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love." 1 John 4:18 When I was growing up, I always heard the saying "stop and smelled the roses." But, I never really understood what it meant until I experienced it for myself. For me, it means to take a step back fro...

The Power of Your Mind! 3 "Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth." Colossians 3:2 Have you discovered the power of your mind? Or have you found a way to maximize the use of your mind? Because the power of the mind cannot be overestimated. The mind defines you, makes you, and molds you. Therefore, your mind needs to be well-nourished with the right ingredients for...

The Power of Your Mind! 2 "For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. "Eat and drink!" he says to you, But his heart is not with you." Proverbs 23:7 The mind is an incredibly powerful tool and can be used for good or bad. Therefore, it is essential to learn how to use your mind positively and focus on the good things in life. The mind is like a muscle; if you train it properly and practice its stren...

The Power of Your Mind! "Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life." Proverbs 4:23 Did you know that your mind has the power to create your reality? You may not realize it, but the things you think about and focus on most tend to manifest in your life. This is because your mind is a powerful tool that can create anything you desire. If you want to create a life you l...

Breakthrough Prayer! 2 "The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the world. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds." 2 Corinthians 10:4 Breakthrough prayer is a powerful way to connect with God and ask Him to intervene in our lives. Through this type of prayer, we can ask Him to break through the barriers preventing us from achieving our goals and from living a life of pu...

Breakthrough Prayer! "Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints." Ephesians 6:18 According to Leonard Ravenhill, he said, "A man may study because his brain is hungry for knowledge; even the bible knowledge. But he prays because his soul is hungry for God." In others words, his soul is...

The Power in the Name of Jesus! 4 "And the evil spirit answered and said Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?" Acts 19:15 The name of Jesus is powerful because it is the name of the Son of God. When we call upon the name of Jesus, we are opening ourselves up to receive His blessings and His protection. Jesus is always willing to help us, no matter what we are going through. The name of...

The Power in the Name of Jesus! 2 But Peter said, "I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise and walk!" Acts 3:6 There was this story in Act chapter 3 where a certain man lame from his mother's womb, who was being carried to the temple gate called beautiful gate so he could beg from the people going into the temple. He had been beggi...

God is our God: Fear Not! "The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me; Your love, O Lord, endures forever--do not abandon the works of Your hands." Psalm 138:8 You may not know it, but God is always with you. He never leaves your side, even when you can't see Him. No matter what you're going through, God is there for you. He is always ready to help you, guide you, and support you. Even when you can'...

The Way to Success! "Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, be steadfast and let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." 1 Corinthians 15:58 Consistency is one of the keys to success and the best policy to admire when achieving something great. The success of our physical and spiritual work is dependent...

Discover Your True Purpose! "Thus says the Lord who made you, who formed you from the womb and will help you: Fear not, O Jacob my servant, Jeshurun whom I have chosen." Isaiah 44:2 How many times have you been told that your life has meaning, and yet you feel lost and have no idea what it is? It is very common to experience this when you are trying to find out what your purpose is. Especially whe...

Acknowledging God For Everything! "Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will, they existed and were created." Revelation 4:11 It's a well-known truth that God is the author of all good things. He has made everything in His image, and there is nothing to compare to His work. Genesis 1:31 says, "God saw all he had made on the...

Give God the Excellent Praise! "Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever." Psalm 106:1 The Lord is good to all; He has compassion for all His children. You can never repay God for the grace and mercy He has shown you. He has given you the wisdom to do exceedingly and abundantly above the understanding of the world, yet, you don't have to be overwhelm...

Excellent is Your Name! "O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth." Psalm 8:9 Have you ever questioned whether your name affects how you worked things out? Has anyone ever told you that the family name suits you or doesn't? Although it does not matter what people say anyway, you are created in the image of God to reflect, "I am that I am" However, the idea of names you call God...

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Faith Comes by Hearing! "Does God lavish His Spirit on you and work miracles among you because you practice the law or because you hear and believe?" Galatians 3:5 Faith comes in many forms, but the best way to acquire this invisible spiritual thing is to hear and believe the word of God. It's a very simple concept, but it can be difficult to grasp if we allow 'seeing to believe reality' rules; Fo...