Devotions

The latest devotions from Crossings Community Church pastors and staff

DAY 24 – MARCH 16

Mar 16, 2021

DAY 24 – MARCH 16

“For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love. For the whole Law is fulfilled in one word, in the statement, ‘You sh...

DAY 23 – MARCH 15

Mar 15, 2021

DAY 23 – MARCH 15

“… just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - Matthew 20:28 NIV Jesus, when I come to you in prayer, it is so often about my needs, or more truthfully, my wa...

DAY 22 – MARCH 13

Mar 13, 2021

DAY 22 – MARCH 13

I ponder all you’ve done, Lord, musing on all your miracles. It’s here in your presence, in your sanctuary, where I learn more of your ways. For holiness is revealed in everything you do. Lord, you’re the one and only, the gr...

DAY 21 – MARCH 12

Mar 12, 2021

DAY 21 – MARCH 12

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. - Romans 12:2 NIV Dear God, just...

DAY 20 – MARCH 11

Mar 11, 2021

DAY 20 – MARCH 11

The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. For who knows a person’s thoughts except their own spirit within them? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. What we have recei...

DAY 19 – MARCH 10

Mar 10, 2021

DAY 19 – MARCH 10

In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He existed in the beginning with God. God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. The Word gave life ...

DAY 18 – MARCH 9

Mar 9, 2021

DAY 18 – MARCH 9

My child, listen to what I say, and treasure my commands. Tune your ears to wisdom, cry out for insight, and ask for understanding. Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures. Then you will under...

DAY 17 – MARCH 8

Mar 8, 2021

DAY 17 – MARCH 8

For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. - Hebrews 4:12 NLT Dear God...

DAY 16 - MARCH 6

Mar 6, 2021

DAY 16 - MARCH 6

My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but...

DAY 15 - MARCH 5

Mar 5, 2021

DAY 15 - MARCH 5

God is sheer mercy and grace; not easily angered, he’s rich in love. He doesn’t endlessly nag and scold, nor hold grudges forever. He doesn’t treat us as our sins deserve, nor pay us back in full for our wrongs. As high as he...

DAY 14 - MARCH 4

Mar 4, 2021

DAY 14 - MARCH 4

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. - 1 John 1:9 NIV Heavenly Father, I know my own efforts will never lead to righteousness, as my right stand...

DAY 13 - MARCH 3

Mar 3, 2021

DAY 13 - MARCH 3

Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. - Psalm 95:6-7 NIV Dear God, I worship you as the Maker, creating ev...

DAY 12 - MARCH 2

Mar 2, 2021

DAY 12 - MARCH 2

It’s who you are and the way you live that count before God. Your worship must engage your spirit in the pursuit of truth. That’s the kind of people the Father is out looking for: those who are simply and honestly themselves ...

DAY 11 - MARCH 1

Mar 1, 2021

DAY 11 - MARCH 1

All the nations you made will come and bow before you, Lord; they will praise your holy name. For you are great and perform wonderful deeds. You alone are God. - Psalm 86:9-10 NLT Holy God, I bow down to you today because yo...

DAY 10 - FEBRUARY 27

Feb 27, 2021

DAY 10 - FEBRUARY 27

We don’t yet see things clearly. We’re squinting in a fog, peering through a mist. But it won’t be long before the weather clears and the sun shines bright! We’ll see it all then, see it all as clearly as God sees us, knowing...

DAY 9 - FEBRUARY 26

Feb 26, 2021

DAY 9 - FEBRUARY 26

“Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them. Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever. He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the LORD is gracious an...

DAY 8 - FEBRUARY 25

Feb 25, 2021

DAY 8 - FEBRUARY 25

Samuel then took a large stone and placed it between the towns of Mizpah and Jeshanah. He named it Ebenezer (which means “the stone of help”), for he said, “Up to this point the LORD has helped us!” - 1 Samuel 7:12 NLT God, ...

Day 7 - FEBRUARY 24

Feb 24, 2021

Day 7 - FEBRUARY 24

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. - James 1:5 ESV Father God, you are a generous God. When I need forgiveness you heap on mercy and grace. Wh...

DAY 6 - FEBRUARY 23

Feb 23, 2021

DAY 6 - FEBRUARY 23

Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of t...

Day 5 - FEBRUARY 22

Feb 22, 2021

Day 5 - FEBRUARY 22

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your...

DAY 4 – FEBRUARY 20

Feb 20, 2021

DAY 4 – FEBRUARY 20

Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither mothnor rust consumes and where thieves do no...

DAY 3 – FEBRUARY 19

Feb 19, 2021

DAY 3 – FEBRUARY 19

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. – Matthew 6:33 NLTDear God, thank you that you meet my needs, even exceed them as you see fit. I confess that I spend too...

DAY 2 – FEBRUARY 18

Feb 18, 2021

DAY 2 – FEBRUARY 18

I humbled my soul with fasting. – Psalm 69:10 ESVFather, I know it takes humility to pray for humility. The world idolizes power and prestige, and I often find myself pursuing those idols and even leveraging the power I have ...

DAY 1 – FEBRUARY 17

Feb 17, 2021

DAY 1 – FEBRUARY 17

“Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and merciful, s...