Look What God Has Done

Category: Daily Devotion

  • Proverbs 14:5

    Proverbs 14:5 — “An honest witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies.”

    A witness is someone who tells what they’ve seen. And every one of us is a witness — the question is only what we’re testifying to. A false witness pours out lies, and I know that life. I was a witness for the wrong things for years: my life testified that escape was the answer, that I couldn’t change, that God had given up on me. Every choice was a testimony, and mine was lying.

    But an honest witness simply tells the truth about what they’ve seen. And what have you seen, child of God? You’ve seen grace reach into a pit and pull someone out. You’ve seen prayers answered you were afraid to pray out loud. You’ve seen the old life lose its grip. That’s your testimony. That’s what you’re a witness to now.

    You don’t have to be a preacher to be a witness. You just have to be honest. When someone asks how you got through it, tell the truth: “Jesus did this.” When the old lies start pouring — “you’ll never change,” “you’re too far gone” — answer with what you’ve actually seen: a God who restores, a Savior who doesn’t flinch, a Father who runs toward prodigals.

    Today, be an honest witness. Let your words, your choices, your very life testify to the truth of what God has done. Someone is watching your life and deciding whether hope is real. Tell them it is.

    Prayer: Lord, make me an honest witness. Let my life testify to Your truth, not the enemy’s lies. When I speak, let it be what I’ve truly seen You do. In Jesus’ name, amen.

  • Matthew 6:33

    Matthew 6:33 — “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”

    Jesus spoke these words to people who were worried — about food, about clothes, about tomorrow. Sound familiar? Worry was their native language, just like it was mine for a long time. In active addiction, I chased everything except God first. I sought the next fix, the next escape, the next thing that would quiet the noise. And every morning I woke up emptier than the night before.

    “Seek first” is a reordering. It’s God saying: put Me at the front of the line and watch what happens to everything behind Me. Not seek Me when the worry is handled. Not seek Me after you’ve figured it out. First. Before the phone, before the panic, before the planning.

    Here’s the promise tucked inside the command: “all these things will be given to you.” The things you’re worried about right now? God already knows you need them. He’s not asking you to pretend you don’t. He’s asking you to trust that the Father who feeds the birds and clothes the flowers hasn’t forgotten your name.

    Today, practice the “first.” Before you reach for anything else, reach for Him. Five minutes. One honest prayer. One open Bible. Let Him be first, and let Him prove Himself faithful with the rest.

    Prayer: Father, I confess I’ve been seeking everything but You first. Today I reorder my heart. Your kingdom, Your righteousness — first. I trust You with all the rest. In Jesus’ name, amen.

  • Proverbs 8:7

    Proverbs 8:7 — “My mouth speaks what is true, for my lips detest wickedness.”

    There was a season in my life when truth was the last thing on my lips. I spoke whatever would get me through the moment — excuses dressed up as reasons, half-truths I told others, and the quieter lies I told myself so I wouldn’t have to face what I was becoming. Wickedness didn’t just slip out now and then. It lived on my lips. It had a home there.

    But here’s what I’ve learned walking with Jesus: He doesn’t just forgive the words — He changes the mouth. When God gets hold of your heart, what comes out of you starts to sound different. Not perfect. Not polished. But true.

    Speaking truth isn’t only about refusing to lie. It’s about refusing to let the old language have a home in you anymore — the language of shame that says “this is just who I am,” the language of blame that points everywhere but inward, the language of denial that keeps you numb. When wisdom speaks, as Proverbs says, wickedness becomes something your lips detest — not something you wrestle with, but something you can’t stand to taste anymore.

    That change doesn’t happen by trying harder. It happens by staying close. The more time you spend with Jesus — in His Word, in prayer, in that quiet place where it’s just you and Him — the more His truth becomes your native language. You start to recognize the old words before they leave your mouth, and you choose differently. Not because someone is watching, but because your heart has changed its loyalty.

    Today, let truth be the first thing on your lips. Not the rehearsed story. Not the excuse. Not the version that makes you look better. The truth — spoken in love, spoken in faith, spoken because your Father in heaven delights in every true word His children speak.

    And if truth feels hard today, start small. Tell Him the truth first. He’s the safest place to be honest. He already knows, and He’s still here, still loving you, still making you new.

    Prayer: Lord, I give You my mouth, my words, my voice. Wash the old language out of me. Set a guard over my lips and teach them to speak what is true — and to turn away from everything that dishonors You. Let every word I speak today sound like someone who belongs to You. In Jesus’ name, amen.

  • Talk to Him First

    Talk to Him First

    Today’s Scripture

    “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
    — Philippians 4:6 (NIV)

    For a long time, prayer was the last thing I tried instead of the first. I would worry, I would stress, I would try to carry it all on my own — and only when I was worn out would I finally fall to my knees and talk to God about it.

    Somewhere along the way, that changed. Prayer became the bookends of my day — talking to Him in the morning before the world gets loud, and sitting with Him at night, going over the day honestly. Not fancy prayers. Just real ones. And I can tell you this: the days I start with Him go different than the days I don’t.

    Scripture Study

    Philippians 4:6 doesn’t say pray about the big things. It says in every situation. The small worries, the quiet fears, the decisions that feel too minor to bother God with — He wants all of it. And notice what comes with the asking: thanksgiving. We’re not just bringing Him our problems; we’re bringing Him our trust, remembering what He’s already done.

    Verse 7 gives the promise: “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Prayer doesn’t always change the situation right away. But it changes us — it guards our hearts while we wait.

    Personal Application

    Begin the day with Him. Before the phone, before the noise — even five honest minutes changes the whole day.

    Pray about the small things too. Nothing is too small for a Father who loves you.

    End the day with thanksgiving. Look back and name what He did today, even the little things.

    When you don’t have words, sit with Him anyway. Romans 8:26 says the Spirit intercedes for us when we don’t know what to pray. Your presence is a prayer too.

    Reflection Questions

    Take a few quiet moments with God. There is no need to rush.

    1. Do I tend to pray first, or only after I’ve tried everything else?
    2. What is one worry I’ve been carrying that I haven’t fully handed to Him?
    3. What would beginning my day with prayer change about how I face the day?
    4. What are three things I can thank God for right now?
    5. Is there someone in my life I need to start praying for regularly?

    Closing Prayer

    Lord, thank You that I can come to You with everything — the big, the small, the messy, and the unfinished. Forgive me for the times I try to carry it all alone. Teach me to talk to You first, to trust You in the waiting, and to end each day remembering Your faithfulness. Fill my heart with Your peace, the kind that doesn’t make sense to the world but makes all the difference to me.

    In Jesus’ name, amen.

    September 29, 2026

  • Guidance Through Darkness: The Light of Scripture

    Guidance Through Darkness: The Light of Scripture

    A Lamp for the Next Step

    Today’s Scripture

    “Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.”

    —Psalm 119:105 NLT

    Psalm 119:105 was the first Bible verse I remember learning. At the time, I could not have understood how meaningful it would become throughout my life. Years later, as I walked through seasons of recovery, healing, rebuilding, and learning to trust God again, this verse became more than words I had memorized. It became something I experienced.

    God did not show me His entire plan at once. He gave me enough light to take the next step.

    Scripture Study

    Psalm 119 focuses on the goodness, truth, wisdom, and dependability of God’s Word. In verse 105, the writer uses two powerful images: a lamp and a light.

    In biblical times, a lamp did not illuminate miles of road. It provided enough light for someone to see the ground immediately in front of them. The traveler still had to move forward, but the lamp helped them recognize where to place their feet.

    God often guides us in a similar way. We may want Him to reveal every detail, answer every question, and show us exactly how everything will turn out. Instead, He frequently gives us the wisdom needed for the decision in front of us.

    His Word helps us:

    • Recognize truth when our feelings are confusing.
    • Notice danger before taking the wrong path.
    • Make decisions that reflect His character.
    • Find comfort when life feels dark.
    • Remember His faithfulness when the future is uncertain.

    God’s Word does not promise that every road will be easy, but it assures us that we do not have to walk without His direction.

    A Personal Reminder

    There have been times in my life when I wanted to know how everything would work out. I wanted to see the complete picture before moving forward.

    But when I began rebuilding my life with Jesus, He did not hand me a map showing every part of the journey. He led me through one act of obedience at a time. One decision. One surrender. One step forward.

    Looking back, I can now see that God was guiding me even when I could not see very far ahead. His Word gave me truth to stand on, and His presence gave me the strength to keep walking.

    The light did not always reveal the entire road, but it continually revealed the faithfulness of the One leading me.

    Personal Application

    Open God’s Word

    When you feel uncertain, begin with Scripture. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you understand what you are reading and how it applies to your situation.

    Follow What God Has Already Shown You

    Sometimes we ask God for more direction while avoiding the instruction He has already given us. Consider whether there is a truth you already know but have not yet acted upon.

    Take One Faithful Step

    You do not need every answer before you move forward. Ask yourself, “What is the next right step I can take with Jesus today?”

    Trust God With What You Cannot See

    Your limited view does not mean God has lost sight of the path. He sees the beginning, the middle, and the end. You can place the unknown parts of your journey into His hands.

    Reflection Questions

    Take a few quiet moments with God. You may answer these questions in a journal, pray through them, or simply sit with each one before moving to the next. There is no need to rush.

    1. Is there an area of my life where I am asking God to reveal the entire plan?
    2. What truth from Scripture do I need to remember today?
    3. Has God already given me direction that I have been hesitant to follow?
    4. What is one faithful step I can take today?
    5. How has God’s Word guided me through a dark or uncertain season before?
    6. What would trusting God with the unseen parts of my path look like right now?

    Closing Prayer

    Lord, thank You for giving me Your Word to guide my life. When I cannot see what lies ahead, remind me that You already know the way. Give me understanding as I read Scripture, courage to follow Your direction, and faith to move forward without having every answer.

    Help me do more than read Your Word—teach me to apply it. Today, I choose to seek Your guidance, listen for Your direction, and take the next faithful step You place before me. Shine Your truth into every uncertain place and keep my feet on the path that leads closer to You.

    In Jesus’ name, amen.