a devotional for the rest of us
JARRID WILSON
30 Words: A Devotional for the Rest of Us
2nd Edition
Copyright 2012, 2016 Jarrid Wilson
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Back Cover Design: Liz Donovan
Thank you for your constant encouragement and support. I would not be where I am today without you. Thank you for always pointing me toward Jesus.
By reading one “word” every day for 30 days, my hope is that you will be encouraged, inspired, and convicted to dive into a deeper relationship with God—and not just because I, your pastor, spouse, small-group leader, or parents are telling you to, but because you have personally decided to open up your heart to the immeasurable beauty of God’s being.
Nothing in this world compares to what God can offer you. And no matter how familiar you are with the Bible, I pray this devotional will bring you a fresh wind of encouragement and wisdom.
FAITH
“True faith means holding nothing back. It means putting every hope in God’s fidelity to His Promises.”
—Francis Chan
We all have goals, ideas, and the innovation to dream big, but where is the line between dreaming it and achieving it?
The idea of “having faith” is something we often throw around. Our culture has deemed “just have faith” is the answer to just about every problem that doesn’t have a clear solution. And although I do believe our faith lays the foundation for our walk with Jesus, faith without internal and external action is profitless. We can say, “I have faith,” but if our hearts and souls aren’t ready to back up that statement, then what good is it? Faith is a living, bold trust in God’s grace—so certain of God’s existence that it would risk death a million times.
Looking to Scripture, a man named Peter gives us a wonderful ...
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About 30 Words: A Devotional for the Rest of UsMore than anything, our God just wants us to spend time with him. He wants to be in a relationship with us, but for some reason we can’t seem to find the time. The time to pray, the time to read our Bibles, the time to sit and be still with God. In today’s fast-paced culture of instant downloads and drive-through lattes, we learn that faster is better, that slowing down is not an option. But if we look at Scripture carefully, we see that this is the exact opposite of how God has called us to live. Specialists say it takes 30 days to form a habit. It’s time we made being with God a habit – an unbreakable one. In 30 Words, you’ll find the encouragement to open your heart, mind, and soul to God. Each day you’ll focus on a single word about God and our relationship with him. Full of key verses to meditate on, as well as quotes and teachings from Christian leaders, 30 Words will help you make a habit of spiritual development—one that will transform you from the inside out. |
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