Daily Devotions with Pastor Jim Cymbala

From Fear to Joy | Psalm 57 | Daily Devotions | Pastor Jim Cymbala

In moments of grief or fear, where do we turn? Only Jesus can take our negative feelings and turn them into joy. God is always with us and always loves us—those facts alone should be enough to make us sing and worship Him! When we fill our minds and hearts with thoughts of the love of God, it overwhelms the darkness and discouragement we face. Worship Him today!

Not Afraid to Cry | Psalm 56 | Daily Devotions | Pastor Jim Cymbala

Many of us don’t like to cry—it might make us feel embarrassed or weak. But the Bible says that tears are a language that God understands. When we cry in our prayers, those tears are so precious to Him that He stores them! Let’s allow the Spirit to move within us as we pray over our families, cities, and nations.

Too Much Running | Psalms 55 | Daily Devotions | Pastor Jim Cymbala

It's easy to do too much ministry and neglect personal time with the Lord. We run around doing this and that but neglect prayer and time in God's Word—and our spiritual energy gets drained. Then we want to run away! Instead of chasing about, let’s run to our Savior today. He will restore our strength.

Don’t Twist My Arm! | Psalm 54 | Daily Devotions | Pastor Jim Cymbala

When a pastor asks people to give, sometimes it's more like guilt-tripping than joyful encouragement. Many church leaders, Christian influencers, and televangelists spread this feeling of coercion about giving. Believers should have no part in that! God loves a cheerful giver—one who gives of his own free will, without coercion. Let’s be free-will givers today.

What Fools Say | Psalm 53 | Daily Devotions | Pastor Jim Cymbala

According to the Bible, only a fool denies God. Yet the world today says, “Everyone is basically good!” It is up to us as believers to stand for the truth. Only God is good! Foolish people will deny and reject Him all day, but we must spread His love and goodness on this earth.

Trusting | Psalm 52 | Daily Devotions | Pastor Jim Cymbala

When a tree is shaken, sometimes its roots go deeper in the soil. Let's use that picture to think about faith: when ours is shaken, do we dig deeper spiritually? Some Christians bend and sway with the woes of life. But when we are firmly planted in the Word of God and prayer, we will increasingly trust in the Lord.

A Heart That Pleases God | Psalm 51 | Daily Devotions | Pastor Jim Cymbala

King David really messed up! But even after adultery and murder, he didn’t hide from God. He repented of his sin and begged God not only to grant him mercy but also to give him a clean heart. What an example to us! We cannot purify or sustain ourselves—only God can do that. Let’s ask Him today to stir within us hearts that desire to please Him.

A Courtroom of Thanks | Psalm 50 | Daily Devotions | Pastor Jim Cymbala

Imagine God confronting His people in a courtroom. In Psalm 50 we read of Him doing just that! But He was not condemning His followers to hell—He was calling them unthankful. The psalmist painted this courtroom picture to call believers out for going through the motions—going to church and singing songs but not having thankful hearts. There must be substance to our faith. We should be thanking God every day for His blessings!

No Time, No Money | Psalm 49 | Daily Devotions | Pastor Jim Cymbala

Life is short, and riches are worthless. Doesn’t that go against everything the world tells us? Instead, we Christians must keep eternity in mind! There, time and money are meaningless. Let’s focus today on how to wisely use our resources to make a difference in eternity!

Bound to a Building | Psalm 48 | Daily Devotions | Pastor Jim Cymbala

In the days of the Old Testament, God was only reachable through the temple, and the Sabbath was a day set apart wholly for worship. But God is no longer bound to a building. Thanks to His grace and Jesus’ sacrifice, He can be reached anytime, anywhere! We can receive guidance from God at any moment we ask for it.