Daily Devotions with Pastor Jim Cymbala

A Place Is Prepared | Psalm 93 | Daily Devotional | Pastor Jim Cymbala

Isn’t it suspicious when someone claims to know exactly how the world will end? Only God knows when and how the world will be transformed into “a new heaven and a new earth” (Rev. 21:1). We don’t need to worry ourselves with the details—we already know that God rules and reigns! Jesus is preparing a place for us (John 14:2). How much must He love us!

Rejuvenated Faith | Psalm 92 | Daily Devotional | Pastor Jim Cymbala

There is no spiritual Botox. The only way to keep our faith fresh and young is by keeping our focus on Jesus! The joy of the Lord is our strength! God will renew us every single day if we let Him. When we walk with God and deepen our spiritual roots, our lives will continue to be joyful and yield godly fruits.

The Lord Keeps Us | Psalm 91 | Daily Devotional | Pastor Jim Cymbala

In times of trouble and storm, who delivers us? God! But the Lord does more than help us in our trials. He is the One who makes us like Jesus! We try so hard to be good Christians, but we can’t do it in our own strength. The real key to the overcoming life is to trust Jesus moment by moment, day by day.

Make Today Count | Psalm 90 | Daily Devotional | Pastor Jim Cymbala

The thought that we need to count our days (see Psalm 90:12) is intimidating! It reminds us that our days will have an end. But is it supposed to make us anxious? No! If God tells us to count the days of our lives, and He has a plan for our lives, then we can conclude that He has a plan for every day! We are only given today—let's make it count by sharing the news of salvation through Jesus Christ.

God Is Great | Psalm 89 | Daily Devotional | Pastor Jim Cymbala

When was the last time you told someone about God’s goodness in your life? Every day we should be sharing about His greatness! Even in our tough times, God’s good hand has been in all the details. Whether by singing, preaching, witnessing, or simply conversing, let's tell someone about the Lord’s goodness today.

Run to God | Psalm 88 | Daily Devotional | Pastor Jim Cymbala

Just like a loving father enjoys helping his child, so God loves it when we pray to Him and ask for help. He’s our heavenly Father—we can always run to Him! Let’s take advantage of that and pray often. It’s better to be praying while in trouble than to be prayerless and think everything’s fine.

New Creation, New Belonging | Psalm 87 | Daily Devotional | Pastor Jim Cymbala

We are all born once, physically, on this earth. But when we believe in salvation through Jesus Christ, we have a spiritual rebirth. How wonderful it is to be born again! We don’t have to be linked to the city where we were born or the denomination in which we were raised. We belong to God Almighty, and we are citizens of heaven!

Different but United | Psalm 86 | Daily Devotions | Pastor Jim Cymbala

Should we support every denomination of Christianity? Denominations and labels can actually create division and strife among believers. We are called to rejoice with those who are rejoicing (Rom. 12:15)! When someone gets truly saved, through sound doctrine, Christians should unite in the spirit of peace, celebration, and rejoicing!

Rejoicing and Revival | Psalm 85 | Daily Devotions | Pastor Jim Cymbala

When our spirits are revived, we have reason to rejoice. And when our hearts are full of rejoicing, we feel a sense of revival! The two go hand in hand. As we seek spiritual revival, we can be walking billboards of the joy of the Lord in a world of lost, hurting people!

Understanding God’s Presence | Psalm 84 | Daily Devotions | Pastor Jim Cymbala

True fellowship with God can’t be learned or studied—it comes from intentionally seeking Him and having an open heart. Nothing can match the presence of God! We don’t need to do a deep dive into theology to feel the Lord. Jesus simply says, “Come unto Me.”