ICS Youth Trailblazers Devotionals (Page 9)

231128 – Proverbs 5

Proverbs 5:3-4: “For the lips of the adulterous woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil; but in the end she is bitter as gall, sharp as a double-edged sword.”  Often times, sin that seemed fun and satisfying at first ends in bitterness and pain.  I loved riding my bike as a kid. My parents would let…

231127 – Proverbs 4

Proverbs 4:14-15: “Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn from it and go on your way.”  Solomon warns us repeatedly not to follow people onto the wrong path. There’s one warning I repeat to my husband on the daily:…

231124 – Proverbs 3

Proverbs 3:24: “If you lie down, you will not be afraid. When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.”  What’s the trick to a good night’s sleep? Godly wisdom!  I don’t know about you, but I could use that kind of sweet slumber! I grind my teeth at night ,and it’s become a real…

231123 – Proverbs 2

Proverbs 2:9-10: “Then you will understand what is right and just and fair—every good path. For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.”   Understanding God’s goodness doesn’t just help you make godly decisions in your head; it benefits your entire being deep into your heart and soul!  If someone were to ask…

231122 – Proverbs 1

Proverbs 1:5-7: “Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”  Solomon starts the book of Proverbs by making it clear that…

231120 – All I Do Is Win

“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of…

231116 – When God Groans

“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.” — Romans 8:26   Have you ever been at a loss for words?   This happened to me recently. I had just wrapped up an event…

231114 – Come Out Of Hiding

“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.” — Romans 8:1-2   In high school, I thought that owning a car was the pinnacle of personal freedom. Thus,…