Have you ever felt it is hard to abide in Christ when God seems so distant?  Many Christians, including pastors, missionaries and full-time workers, admit to feeling distant from God and ministering from an empty heart. As we discover God’s call to abide, work, rest and walk with Him, we can learn to experience joy and fullness in the Secret Place of His Presence.  

Discovering God's Secret Places

Matt Redman, the artist that brought you the powerful worship song "10,000 Reasons" spent 2017 writing and recording in Capitol Studios in LA. His heart is to bring new songs to the church that sing of God's glory and fame. Walk through the album and dive further into Matt's heart behind 7 of the songs on the album with these devotions.

Glory Song - Devotional By Matt Redman

Our God provides comfort and encouragement for people who are broken and disappointed with the circumstances and events of life. Through biblical, practical, helpful, and hopeful insights, this devotional will help you find joy when your world is falling apart. Regardless of what you are facing today, know that you are never alone, the Bible holds significant answers for you in your pain, and the God of the universe loves you!

Refined - Finding Joy in the Midst of the Fire

Why does God allow human suffering? The book of Job explores this question, showing that no answer satisfied Job's pain, only the Author of wisdom. Job is about suffering, but more importantly, about God who speaks to us during our pain. Join us as we discover God amidst our suffering.

Job - the God Who Speaks in Suffering

The blessing of giving to God’s purposes brings the greatest joy. Let’s allow the Lord to do heart work in us, so that we can take the next steps. Let’s give the Lord our best and see what He will do.

[Kainos] Continued Greatness

Judah Smith helps readers explore and nourish their souls as they grow closer to God.

How's Your Soul

Have you ever wondered, “Is it possible to experience joy in all seasons of life?” Carol McLeod believes that God has an enormous joy for you that is within your reach. In this devotional, you will discover how to trust God when life isn’t fair, how to ponder Scripture that transforms your thinking and how to turn disappointment into a heart that rejoices in the middle of uncertainty.

Joy For All Seasons

Depression. Loneliness. Comparison. Greed. Addiction. People-pleasing. These are tools of the enemy to steal your calling and rob your joy. In this reading plan, drawn from his book, Lance Lang invites you to neutralize those tools by taking a pause each day, studying scripture, reading encouragement, taking action, and refocusing your attention on Jesus.
 
Press forward into what God has for you. Press pause.

Pause: A Month of Joy in Five Minutes a Day

Life is hard, but God is good. The ability to choose each day to love God, give thanks, and feel the joy in our hearts is available to us. But it does require a little practice. Embrace this 3-day plan to cultivate a truly happy heart through joy in Jesus!

Joy