Charles Stanley Devotional Crosswalk (2024)

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What is the daily devotional message for today? ›

Prayer For Today

“Father, thank You that no matter where I go or what I do or what I'm feeling, You are always with me. Open my eyes to see You today and to recognize the great things You have gifted to me. I want to walk with Jesus today and find joy in my journey. In Jesus' Name, Amen.”

We praise you, Lord, as a powerful Creator, the source of truth and grace, and the giver of true freedom. Give us courage and discernment to follow you wholeheartedly, with commitment and strong faith.

Charles Stanley's preferred translation for preaching (New American Standard Bible) was different from the versions he did his personal devotional time with.

“Dear God, I look to no one else for wisdom. I humbly ask for Your help in making one of the most important decisions in my life because I don't know how to make it without You. Please, give me direction and wisdom so I can make the right decision and bring glory to Your name. Amen.”

God says things like this: “You are my beloved.” “I have loved you with an everlasting love.” “I formed you in your mother's womb.” “If you will seek my face, you will find me.” Etc. God's message for me today is always one of love, acceptance, and affirmation.

Lord, I don't know what lay before me today, but I commit it all to You. Please give me strength and courage to get through the joys, challenges and happenings of the day. I thank You for my life and for all that I have; I commit this day to You. No matter what happens, I know You have me in the palm of Your hand.

One of the most important Marian devotions is the Akathist to the Theotokos, which is chanted every year during Great Lent, and is frequently chanted throughout the year as a private devotion. Some people chant the Akathist as part of their preparation for Holy Communion.

Daily devotionals have a long tradition in Christian religious communities, with the earliest known example being the Gælic Feliré written in Ireland in the Ninth Century.

Today's Daily Prayer

Lord our God, we thank you for the love you show us so that we may be delivered from weakness and sickness, from sin and misery, and may be given strength to serve you, our Father in heaven. Bless us in all we have on our hearts, that through your mercy the battle of life may be fought aright.

From decades of preaching and teaching, the NASB became the translation of choice for John MacArthur and many others who were trained by him. The LSB project was undertaken to preserve the legacy of the NASB for all coming generations, as the gold standard of literal, formal-equivalent translations.

What denomination did Charles Stanley grow up in? ›

This article examines Stanley's early formation in these circles and the role these Pentecostal roots have played in his ministry as a Southern Baptist minister. At the age of 12, Stanley was converted to Christ in the Danville Church and began a Christian life of deep prayer and devotion.

Stanley served as pastor of several churches before becoming senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia in 1971; Fruitland Baptist near Hendersonville, North Carolina (1957–1959); First Baptist of Fairborn, Ohio (1959–1962); First Baptist of Miami, Florida (1962–1968); and First Baptist of Bartow, Florida ...

The primary way to know when God calls you to do something is through His Word. The primary way God commands us is through His Word. “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16).

Dear heavenly Father, you number our hairs and determine our days; you hang the stars and feed the sparrows; you open doors no one can shut and shut doors no one can open. Surely, we can trust you when the time comes for making big decisions, or for that matter, any decisions.

Today's Key Verse: Psalm 130:5

I wait eagerly for the LORD's help, and in his word I trust.

Prayer of the Day: Father God, thank You for Your unconditional love. Help me to find joy in the progress I'm making and to trust You in everything You are doing in me. I love You, Lord, amen.

No matter what you go through in life, no matter how many disappointments you suffer, your value in God's eyes always remains the same. You will always be the apple of His eye. He will never give up on you, so don't give up on yourself. No matter how many times you get knocked down, keep getting back up.