July
Endurance
Running with perseverance
The middle of the race is where faith is forged. July is for the long obedience — the runners who do not grow weary, the walkers who do not faint, the waiters who do not give up.
31 devotions · one for each day
Glory in the Earthen Vessel
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 1:14 →July 2ndTongues of Fire
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16 →July 3rdSongs in the Night
And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
John 8:32 →July 4thRobe of Righteousness
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
John 10:10 →July 5thThe Furnace That Did Not Burn
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled.
John 14:27 →July 6thWhen the Fire Falls Again
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
John 15:5 →July 7thThe Oil That Runs Over
In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.
John 16:33 →July 8thWhen Heaven Leans Low
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses.
Acts 1:8 →July 9thThe Dew of Hermon
In him we live and move and have our being.
Acts 17:28 →July 10thAshes to Glory
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28 →July 11thThe Harvest Is Plentiful
If God is for us, who can be against us?
Romans 8:31 →July 12thThe Mustard Seed Kingdom
For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus.
Romans 8:38-39 →July 13thThe Lamb and the Lion
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind.
Romans 12:2 →July 14thThe Spirit of Adoption
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
Romans 12:12 →July 15thThe Bread of His Presence
Let all that you do be done in love.
1 Corinthians 16:14 →July 16thScales That Fall
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
2 Corinthians 5:17 →July 17thThe Altar You Rebuild First
My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.
2 Corinthians 12:9 →July 18thA Table in the Wilderness
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.
Galatians 5:22-23 →July 19thThe Gate Called Beautiful
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.
Galatians 6:9 →July 20thSwords Into Pruning Hooks
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
Ephesians 2:10 →July 21stThe Beauty of the Broken
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us.
Ephesians 3:20 →July 22ndRoots by the River
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
Ephesians 6:10 →July 23rdLiving Water
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
Philippians 1:6 →July 24thMore Than Conquerors
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Philippians 4:6-7 →July 25thDraw Near to the Throne
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13 →July 26thStand and See
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19 →July 27thRun and Not Grow Weary
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.
Colossians 3:23 →July 28thThe Honour of Quietness
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 →July 29thThe River That Heals
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
2 Timothy 1:7 →July 30thManna Before Sunrise
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1 →July 31stThe Third Day People
Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith.
Hebrews 12:1-2 →