Daily Devotions with Pastor Jim Cymbala
Welcome to Daily Devotions with Pastor Jim Cymbala, a weekday podcast offering a conversational and hope-filled discussion of God’s Word. This season features A Walk Through the Psalms, an interactive study on each chapter of the psalms between Pastor Cymbala and listeners. Be encouraged Monday through Friday as Pastor Cymbala of the Brooklyn Tabernacle shares insights from the Bible that will both touch your heart and help you stay close to Jesus.
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Monday May 26, 2025
Monday May 26, 2025
Many times in life we face devastating circumstances that leave us wondering, “Why, God?” We know He has a plan, but we don’t get all the answers right now. When we can't see His face or understand exactly what He's doing, we can still hold His hand. Praise God, on the other side of the trial, we can look back and see how He was working all along.
Friday May 23, 2025
Friday May 23, 2025
Are you trying to fight your own battles today? God sees what is right and will vindicate us when we trust Him. Instead of defending ourselves, we can rest, knowing that God will handle things better than we ever could. The world may reward itself now—but our true reward is eternal, with Christ.
Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
Who do you spend the most time with? We should value godly people who inspire and sharpen our faith. Are your closest friends lifting you closer to Jesus today? Let’s choose companions who encourage us to walk faithfully with the Lord.
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
How do your words affect others? Walking with God means speaking truth and avoiding slander. Our words can either bring life or cause harm. Let’s ask God to help us use our tongues to bless others and stay close to Him.
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Are you aware of how much you need God today? We’re all broken without Him—but He hears us when we call on Him. He alone provides everything we need, from strength to salvation. Let’s be people of prayer.
Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
Have you ever asked God, “How long?” You're not alone. Psalm 13 captures the ache of waiting—but it also shows us the turnaround that happens when we remember God's unfailing love. Even when it feels like God is hiding, He’s not. Trust in His love—it's the one thing that never moves.
Friday May 16, 2025
Friday May 16, 2025
Every day we have faith that the chairs we sit in won’t break. They might creak and wobble, but we rarely question whether they will hold. If we trust chairs with our physical stability, can’t we trust God with our lives? Psalm 12:6 says, “The words of the Lord are flawless.” We can rest all the weight of our needs on the surety of God’s Word!
Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
God is on the throne, and He will have the final word. It's hard to be confident in that when it seems like everyone is against us. But our God is a sovereign ruler. We have no reason to lie awake at night wondering what others think of us—that won't matter in eternity. God is on our side. People may hurt us, but God will never fail us.
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wicked people are full of pride, cockiness, and self-assurance—they are against God and His goodness. Christians are called to be different! Let's not think about ourselves. Instead, let's think about our almighty, loving Creator God! Every breath we have comes from Him. Let's live for the Lord.
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Does anyone enjoy a half-baked cake? No! In the same way, the Lord doesn’t want us to be "half-baked" Christians—people who serve Him half-heartedly. The psalmist encourages us to pray, study, worship with all our hearts! Isn’t God worthy of that? He is.