Devotions

The Creator of the ends of the earth, who created everything except mankind with His words, took extra care to use His holy hands to form the first man, Adam. He does the same with you and me. We are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:13–16), and we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works (Ephesians 2:10). Not only did He create us, but He also fashioned us, placing abilities and skills within us in seed form.

Never give up because of life's circumstances. Anchor yourself in the Word of God and keep trusting Him. If you have gone in the wrong direction, He will gently correct you. If you are on the right path, He will encourage and strengthen you to stand firm. As you seek Him faithfully, He will guide you every step of the way, saying, "This is the way; walk in it" (Isaiah 30:21).

God has freely forgiven all our sins, and He has given us the grace to forgive others. We need to receive that grace and choose forgiveness, even when it is painful. Though it may hurt in the moment, we must keep our eyes on the greater rewards that await us—both in this life and in eternity. Forgiveness is a choice. When we are wounded by the words or actions of others, we must deliberately choose to forgive, sometimes multiple times a day, so that our hearts remain free from bitterness and open to God's work.