Day 321 Bible Readings – James 1:7-8 (ESV)

Ezekiel 32-33, James 1, Proverbs 16:18-27

James 1:7-8 (ESV)

“For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.”

In James 1:7–8, James addresses the Jewish Christians scattered throughout the world about the danger of doubt. When a believer doubts the Lord, their relationship with Him becomes weakened. To receive blessings from God the Father, we need faith, trust, and confidence in His character and His promises. James describes believers who doubt Father-God as “double-minded,” meaning they waver between faith and doubt. Double-mindedness reveals a lack of full commitment to the Lord and leads to indecision. Without a firm foundation of faith, a believer becomes inconsistent in both actions and beliefs.

When you place your faith in the Lord, you reject the pull of worldly desires and distractions. Your actions begin to consistently reflect your trust in Him. Christ becomes your foundation, and doubts or external circumstances lose their power to shake you. You can rely on the Holy Spirit for guidance and ask the Lord for wisdom to help you navigate the challenges of your life.

I first became aware of double-mindedness when I joined my full-gospel, faith church in May. I began to see how much doubt I carried because of the teachings in some of the churches I had attended before. Those churches emphasized that people are sinners—which is true—but they often overlooked what Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 5:17: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” When we place our faith in Jesus Christ and are saved, we become new people. Christ died on the cross for all our past, present, and future sins.

When I believed I was nothing more than a sinner, I struggled to believe that Christ could truly love me, especially when I couldn’t stop sinning. My new church helped me understand that when I accepted Christ as my Savior, I became a child of the Lord—deeply loved by Him. I am now intensely aware of double-mindedness because I never want to return to thinking that Father-God does not love me. My renewed, single-minded devotion to God the Father has deepened my relationship with Him and brought me greater peace. Each day, I call on the Holy Spirit for guidance and seek Father-God’s wisdom for my life. My faith transformed when I rooted out the double-mindedness that once held me back.

If these verses resonate with you, and if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ—who loves you and longs to bring peace into your life—this may be the right moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in the prayer that follows, expressing your trust and desire to walk with Him. God is faithful and ready to meet you exactly where you are.

Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.

If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit-filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.

Day 320 Bible Readings - Hebrews 13:5-6 (ESV)

Ezekiel 30-31, Hebrews 13, Proverbs 16:8-17

Hebrews 13:5-6 (ESV)

“Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?””

In Hebrews 13:5–6, the writer warns Jewish Christians about the dangers of money and greed. Jesus taught that a believer cannot serve both the Lord and money. When we begin to love money, it can subtly replace our reliance on the blessings of God the Father. Instead, believers are called to value contentment, trusting that the Lord is a good shepherd who faithfully provides everything we need. Because we have the assurance of Father-God’s presence and provision in our lives, we can prioritize spiritual wealth over material wealth. We can confidently declare that we have His help, His guidance through the Holy Spirit, and His protection from every earthly danger.

Contentment is something I struggle with the most. I always seem to want more and more things. When I moved six years ago, I was shocked by how much I had accumulated. I remember making a pile of all my clothes on the bed—and it stood nearly two feet high. Some items didn’t fit, but I kept them “just in case.” A few even had the price tags still attached. Yet I can remember feeling, at the time, that I never had enough to wear.

With the Holy Spirit’s guidance, I now pause before buying any new clothing. I look in my closet and count how many of that item I already own. Then I try them on to make sure they still fit and that I still like them. If they don’t, I donate or throw them out. I don’t want another closet full of clothes that don’t fit or that I never wear. These small practices have helped me become a better steward of my money, and they’ve allowed me to give more generously to the work of my church. Regularly reviewing my belongings has also shown me that Father-God not only provides what I need—He often gives me what I want. I truly serve a good Father-God who loves me and calls me His beloved child.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, who longs to be a good shepherd in your life—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him through the prayer below, expressing your trust and your desire to walk with Him. Father-God is faithful, and He is ready to meet you right where you are.

Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.

If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit-filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.

Day 319 Bible Readings – Hebrews 12:14 (ESV)

Ezekiel 27-28, Hebrews 12:14-29, Proverbs 15:31-33, Proverbs 16:1-7

Hebrews 12:14 (ESV)

“Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.”

In Hebrews 12:14, the writer reminds us to live at peace with everyone. When the early church was getting started, there was a lot of tension between Jewish and Gentile believers, so this reminder was really needed. Jesus blessed the peacemakers, so it makes sense that He wants His followers to pursue harmony with the people around them.

We’re also called to be “holy,” but in the New Testament, holiness isn’t about rituals or following a list of rules. It’s about moral purity and being committed to the Lord in the way we live. When we walk in holiness, our lives line up with Father-God’s will and purpose.

This verse hits home for me. It reminds me that I need to do my part to seek reconciliation and peace in my relationships so that others can see Christ’s love through me. When I choose peace and holiness, it draws me closer to God the Father. And thankfully, I don’t have to do that on my own—I can rely on the Holy Spirit for guidance and strength.

I’ve been dealing with a strained friendship lately, and honestly, my first instinct was to just walk away because I really dislike drama. But when I asked the Holy Spirit what to do, I felt Him nudging me to stay in the friendship and work through it with patience. It’s not comfortable, but I can see how He’s using it to help me practice peace and holiness in a real and meaningful way. His guidance is what keeps my relationship with the Lord strong.

If this verse resonates with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, who will help you maintain your peace and holiness—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him through the prayer below. Express your trust in Him and your desire to walk with Him. God is faithful, and He is ready to meet you right where you are.

Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.

If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit-filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.

Day 318 Bible Readings for November 15 - Hebrews 12:7-8 (ESV)

Ezekiel 26-27, Hebrews 12:1-13, Proverbs 15:21-30

Hebrews 12:7-8 (ESV)

“It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? If you are left without discipline, in which all have participated, then you are illegitimate children and not sons.”

In Hebrews 12:7–8, the writer reminds believers that if you have a relationship with the Lord, He treats you as His child—and because of that, He will discipline you. God the Father is a loving and good Father who disciplines His children precisely because He loves them. Father-God is committed to our personal growth and spiritual well-being. As believers, we need to welcome His discipline as an essential part of our spiritual development and maturity. And if we never experience His discipline, we may need to pause and ask why the Lord is not treating us as His own. Understanding the Lord’s discipline helps us endure trials without falling into despair or resentment.

These verses spoke to me deeply because of an experience I had this week where the Holy Spirit corrected me and reminded me that Father-God holds me to a higher standard. I was volunteering at a conference where volunteers were not supposed to save their own seats—the conference team would save seats for us. However, I saw several volunteers saving seats for themselves. The conference team did save one for me in the first two rows, but it wasn’t directly in front of the speakers like the seats others had reserved for themselves. Throughout the conference, I argued with the Holy Spirit in my mind about how unfair it felt that I couldn’t save my seat like the others.

But the Holy Spirit kept pressing on my heart: if I wanted to be a true child of Father-God, I needed to walk in holiness and integrity. As I watched others break various rules, I wondered whether they, too, had the Holy Spirit speaking to them—or if it was just me being corrected. But when I read this verse afterward, I realized that my resentment had been misplaced. The Holy Spirit disciplined me because my relationship with the Lord has deepened over these last few months. His correction was actually a sign that I truly belong to Him. I really am a child of Father-God, and now I have experienced the evidence of His loving discipline. Father-God sees me as His own, and He loves me so much that He wants me to grow in holiness, becoming more like His Son, Jesus Christ.

What I first viewed as a frustrating experience has now humbled me. The Lord wants me to flourish, and He is willing to discipline me so I can receive all the blessings He desires to give.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, who will love you and lovingly discipline you as His child—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him through the prayer below. Express your trust in Him and your desire to walk with Him. God is faithful, and He is ready to meet you right where you are.

Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.

If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit-filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.