Daily Devotions with Pastor Jim Cymbala

Mountains and Valleys | Psalm 74 | Daily Devotions | Pastor Jim Cymbala

Not everything is a mountaintop experience. But sometimes we learn more from difficult circumstances than we ever could in times of blessing. Our Lord is the God of the mountain and the God of the valley—He is faithful to help us every minute of every day!

Get Alone with God | Psalm 73 | Daily Devotions | Pastor Jim Cymbala

We tend to get caught up in the problems of today—so much so that we forget about the joys of heaven to come! But like the old hymn says, “It will be worth it all when we see Jesus.” Let’s get alone with God today and have conversations on heavenly things—no more tears or darkness there!

Lord, Rain on Us! | Psalm 72 | Daily Devotions | Pastor Jim Cymbala

When rain falls, it makes things clean. The Spirit of God can be like a falling rain, washing away our worries and burdens—and enabling us to bear fruit for His glory! The Spirit can also be quiet and consistent like morning dew. The Bible uses different forms of water as metaphors for God because the Lord brings refreshment and cleansing. God, refresh us today, please!

Generations of Faith | Psalm 71 | Daily Devotions | Pastor Jim Cymbala

Take a moment to reflect on the past: was there an older person in your life who aided you in your walk with the Lord? If so, you were blessed! But not only should we appreciate the faith of the generations before us; we also must fill those roles for the generations to come! Whether it be our children, grandchildren, or younger people in our churches, let’s share about God’s goodness with them.

A Reason to Rejoice | Psalm 70 | Daily Devotions | Pastor Jim Cymbala

There’s a gothic feel around traditional religion—it's more serious than joyful. But the Bible tells us to rejoice in the Lord always! Those who seek God can rejoice and be glad because they know that He will answer their prayers. We can share with one another the great things He has done for us. Tell someone today how great the Lord is!

Prayer Changes Perspectives | Psalm 69 | Daily Devotions | Pastor Jim Cymbala

“Fix your attitude!” We’ve all heard that! But how can we do that? David showed us in the psalms that the best and quickest way to turn around our perspectives is by praying. When we sulk and focus on our circumstances, we drown in sorrow. But when we tell Jesus our problems and trust Him to fix them, our attitudes will shift!

Community in Christ | Psalm 68 | Daily Devotions | Pastor Jim Cymbala

Jesus calls us to community. Besides walking with Christ personally, it’s vital to be part of a church. There are so many blessings in the family that God created! We miss out on those blessings if we don’t interact with the church body. Let’s fellowship with other believers and rejoice together in Jesus!

The Blessing of God | Psalm 67 | Daily Devotions | Pastor Jim Cymbala

When we go to bed anxious and wake up the next morning in fear, we are living without God’s blessing. The blessing of God changes everything! And all we have to do to receive it is ask. Born-again believers can wake up each day expecting God’s blessing—so long as we are walking in His love and light. Let's live under God's blessing today by repenting of our sins and following the Lord's leading!

Apology Accepted | Psalm 66 | Daily Devotions | Pastor Jim Cymbala

Isn’t it great to hear the words “I forgive you”? We all want people to accept our apologies. Yet sometimes we’re wary of handing out that same forgiveness to someone else. But if we hold onto unforgiveness toward others or refuse to apologize for something, our prayers are hindered! Today we can make things right with God and others by choosing to forgive.

Pray About It! | Psalm 65 | Daily Devotions | Pastor Jim Cymbala

What is the best way to learn about prayer? It’s not by studying or theorizing—it’s by praying! God doesn’t just hear our prayers; He answers them! Let’s take our requests—from the smallest concern to the biggest, most impossible needs—and pray to the One who cares and answers.