VITAL Life Application Devotions

Hebrews 12:9-12 New International Version (NIV) 9 Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of spirits and live! 10 They disciplined us for a little while as they thought best;...

Hebrews 12:7-8 New International Version (NIV) 7 Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father? 8 If you are not disciplined—and everyone undergoes discipline—then you are not legitimate, not...

Hebrews 12:6 New International Version (NIV) “My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline,     and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, 6 because the Lord disciplines the one he loves,     and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son. Dear Father, I will...

Hebrews 12:4-5New International Version (NIV) God Disciplines His Children 4 In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. 5 And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father...

Hebrews 12:1-3New International Version (NIV) 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing...

Psalm 27:13-14New International Version (NIV) 13 I remain confident of this:     I will see the goodness of the Lord     in the land of the living. 14 Wait for the Lord;     be strong and take heart     and wait for the Lord. Dear Father, I will remain calm. I will...

Psalm 27:9-12New International Version (NIV) 9 Do not hide your face from me,     do not turn your servant away in anger;     you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me,     God my Savior. 10 Though my father and mother forsake me,     the Lord will...