Category Archives: UCB Word For Today Devotional

UCB Word For Today Devotional For December 16, 2023 : Topic – When you feel angry (2)

By | December 16, 2023

UCB Word For Today Devotional For December 16, 2023 : Topic – When you feel angry (2) Read previous UCB Devotionals here When you feel angry (2) 16 DECEMBER 2023 ‘Cease from anger…it only causes harm.’ Psalm 37:8 NKJV Your anger may or may not hurt the person towards whom it’s directed, but it can… Read More »

UCB Word For Todat Devotional For December 15, 2023 : Topic – Don’t be afraid of failing

By | December 14, 2023

UCB Word For Todat Devotional For December 15, 2023 : Topic – Don’t be afraid of failing Read previous UCB Devotionals here Don’t be afraid of failing 14 DECEMBER 2023 ‘I will be with you.’ Joshua 1:5 NKJV Because we are keenly aware of our limitations, we tend to limit our pursuits to our comfort… Read More »

UCB Word For Today Devotional For December 13, 2023 : Topic – Meditate on the Scriptures

By | December 13, 2023

UCB Word For Today Devotional For December 13, 2023 : Topic – Meditate on the Scriptures Read previous UCB Devotionals here Meditate on the Scriptures 13 DECEMBER 2023 ‘I will meditate on Your precepts, and contemplate Your ways.’ Psalm 119:15 NKJV If you want to grow spiritually, you need a consistent diet of Scripture. In… Read More »

UCB Word For Today Devotional For December 12, 2023 : Topic – Set healthy boundaries

By | December 12, 2023

UCB Word For Today Devotional For December 12, 2023 : Topic – Set healthy boundaries Read previous UCB Devotionals here Set healthy boundaries 12 DECEMBER 2023 ‘Our word to you does not waver between “Yes” and “No”.’ 2 Corinthians 1:18 NLT Paul writes, ‘Do you think I make my plans carelessly? Do you think I… Read More »

UCB Word For Today Devotional For December 11, 2023 : Topic – Contrary winds (3)

By | December 11, 2023

UCB Word For Today Devotional For December 11, 2023 : Topic – Contrary winds (3) Read previous UCB Devotionals here Topic – Contrary winds (3) 11 DECEMBER 2023 ‘Stormy wind, fulfilling His word.’ Psalm 148:8 NASB The winds were contrary when Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, they were contrary on their way to… Read More »

UCB Word For Today Devotional For December 10, 2023 : Topic – Contrary winds (1)

By | December 9, 2023

UCB Word For Today Devotional For December 10, 2023 : Topic – Contrary winds (1) Read previous UCB Devotionals here Contrary winds (1) 09 DECEMBER 2023 ‘The winds were contrary.’ Acts 27:4 KJV When you set out to do anything for God, the Enemy will make sure you encounter ‘contrary winds’. In fact, if you’re… Read More »

UCB Word For Today Devotional For December 9, 2023 : Topic – Humble yourself

By | December 8, 2023

UCB Word For Today Devotional For December 9, 2023 : Topic – Humble yourself Read previous UCB Devotionals here Humble yourself 08 DECEMBER 2023 ‘Those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.’ Luke 18:14 NLT Jesus said: ‘Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a… Read More »

UCB Word For Today Devotional For December 8, 2023 : Topic – How to pray when you are sick

By | December 7, 2023

UCB Word For Today Devotional For December 8, 2023 : Topic – How to pray when you are sick  Read previous UCB Devotionals here Topic – How to pray when you are sick ‘Is anyone among you sick?’ James 5:14 NIV The Bible says, ‘Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of… Read More »

UCB Word For Today Devotional For December 6, 2023 : Topic – Do you know why you’re here?

By | December 6, 2023

UCB Word For Today Devotional For December 6, 2023 : Topic – Do you know why you’re here? Read previous UCB Devotionals here ‘He chose us : Ephesians 1:4 NKJV When it comes to God’s will for your life, He decides it and you discover it. It’s not something you can change, a topic for debate, or a plan… Read More »

UCB Word For Today Devotional For December 5, 2023 : Topic – A father’s blessing

By | December 5, 2023

UCB Word For Today Devotional For December 5, 2023 : Topic – A father’s blessing Read previous UCB Devotionals here ‘My son is like the smell of a field that the LORD has blessed.’ Genesis 27:27 NIV Every child longs for their father’s blessing, and every father is called to bless their children. When Isaac… Read More »

UCB Word For Today Devotional For December 4, 2023 : Topic – Finding common ground (3)

By | December 4, 2023

UCB Word For Today Devotional For December 4, 2023 : Topic – Finding common ground (3) Read previous UCB Devotionals here Finding common ground (3) 04 DECEMBER 2023 ‘I…tried to experience things from their point of view.’ 1 Corinthians 9:22 MSG To establish common ground, you must be adaptable. Thomas Aquinas said, ‘To convert somebody, go… Read More »

UCB Word For Today Devotional For December 1, 2023 : Topic – Meditation for beginners

By | December 1, 2023

UCB Word For Today Devotional For December 1, 2023 : Topic – Meditation for beginners Read previous UCB Devotionals here ‘We have thought of thy lovingkindness, O God.’ Psalm 48:9 KJV Hopefully by now you are convinced that the power that comes from meditating on God’s Word is a power you need working in your… Read More »

UCB Word For Today Devotional For November 30, 2023 : Topic – Do what God says

By | November 30, 2023

UCB Word For Today Devotional For November 30, 2023 : Topic – Do what God says Read previous UCB Devotionals here ‘The LORD came to Abram in a vision : Genesis 15:1 NKJV When God gives you a vision for your life, He doesn’t give you all the details up front. He simply says, ‘Don’t… Read More »

UCB Word For Today Devotional For November 29, 2023 : Topic – Praying God’s promises (2)

By | November 29, 2023

UCB Word For Today Devotional For November 29, 2023 : Topic – Praying God’s promises (2) Read previous UCB Devotionals here ‘Call to Me, and I will answer you.’ Jeremiah 33:3 NKJV When you begin to pray scripturally based prayers, you will get the answers you need. Here is why: the Bible is God’s Word,… Read More »

UCB Word For Today Devotional For November 28, 2023 : Topic – Praying God’s promises (1)

By | November 28, 2023

UCB Word For Today Devotional For November 28, 2023 : Topic – Praying God’s promises (1) Read previous UCB Devotionals here Praying God’s promises (1) 28 NOVEMBER 2023 ‘Let my teachings become part of you.’ John 15:7 CEV ccording to one count, there are 3,573 promises in the Bible. That’s almost ten promises for each… Read More »

UCB Word For Today Devotional For November 27, 2023 : Topic – Meditate on God’s Word

By | November 27, 2023

UCB Word For Today Devotional For November 27, 2023 : Topic – Meditate on God’s Word Read previous UCB Word For Today Devotionals here ‘In His law he meditates day and night…and whatever he does shall prosper.’` Psalm 1:2-3 NKJV Thomas à Kempis wrote, ‘If you wish to grow in your spiritual life, you must… Read More »

UCB Word For Today Devotional For November 26, 2023 : Topic – God will rescue you

By | November 26, 2023

UCB Word For Today Devotional For November 26, 2023 : Topic – God will rescue you Read previous UCB Devotionals here ‘We stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God.’votionals here 2 Corinthians 1:9 NLT Are you feeling hopeless about the situation you’re in and don’t know which way to turn? Maybe… Read More »

UCB Word For Today Devotional For November 25, 2023 : Topic – The art of being a sheep (2)

By | November 25, 2023

UCB Word For Today Devotional For November 25, 2023 : Topic – The art of being a sheep (2) Read previous UCB Devotionals here The art of being a sheep (2) 25 NOVEMBER 2023 ‘The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.’ Psalm 23:1 NIV We need to know two things: 1) Our shepherd’s character. Jesus distinguished… Read More »

UCB Word For Today Devotional For November 24, 2023 : Topic – You are a wonder

By | November 24, 2023

UCB Word For Today Devotional For November 24, 2023 : Topic – You are a wonder Read previous Devotionals here You are a wonder 23 NOVEMBER 2023 ‘I praise you because I am…wonderfully made.’ Psalm 139:14 NIV Despite your aches and pains, you are a living, breathing, walking, talking wonder. The psalmist said, ‘You created… Read More »

My Utmost For HisHighest Devotional For November 23, 2023 : Topic – The Distraction of Contempt

By | November 23, 2023

My Utmost For HisHighest Devotional For November 23, 2023 : Topic – The Distraction of Contempt Read previous Devotionals here Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us! For we are exceedingly filled with contempt. —Psalm 123:3 What we must beware of is not damage to our belief in God but damage to… Read More »

UCB Word For Today Devotional For November 22, 2023 : Topic – What makes you glad, sad, or mad?

By | November 23, 2023

UCB Word For Today Devotional For November 22, 2023 : Topic – What makes you glad, sad, or mad? Read previous UCB Devotionals here ‘To him who is afflicted, kindness should be shown.’ Job 6:14 NKJV A pastor writes: ‘What makes you glad or sad or mad? What puts a holy smile on your face?… Read More »

UCB Word For Today Devotional For November 22, 2023 : Topic – Pray for a ‘sympathy breakthrough’

By | November 21, 2023

UCB Word For Today Devotional For November 22, 2023 : Topic – Pray for a ‘sympathy breakthrough’ Read preious UCB Devotionals here Pray for a ‘sympathy breakthrough’ ‘Clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.’ Colossians 3:12 NLT The poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote, ‘If we could read the secret history of our… Read More »

UCB Word For Today Devotional For November 21, 2023 : Topic – Being friends with God (2)

By | November 20, 2023

UCB Word For Today Devotional For November 21, 2023 : Topic – Being friends with God (2) Read previous UCB Word Devotionals here ‘If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you : Exodus 33:13 NIVUK Listen to more of Moses’ friendly talk with God: ‘If you are pleased… Read More »

UCB Word For Today Devotional For November 19, 2023 : Topic – Being friends with God (1)

By | November 19, 2023

UCB Word For Today Devotional For November 19, 2023 : Topic – Being friends with God (1)\ Read previous UCB Devotionals here ‘I know you by name and you have found favour with me.’ Exodus 33:12 NIVUK Moses talked with God like a friend, sharing what he felt and thought. And God wanted it that… Read More »

UCB Word For Today Devotional For October 4, 2023 : Topic – Always be thankful to God

By | October 4, 2023

UCB Word For Today Devotional For October 4, 2023 : Topic – Always be thankful to God Read previous UCB Devotionals here Always be thankful to God 04 OCTOBER 2023 ‘It is good to give thanks to the LORD.’ Psalm 92:1 NKJV Journalist Fulton Oursler tells the story of an elderly nurse called Anna. She… Read More »

UCB Word For Today Devotional For September 30, 2023 : Topic – Lift up the shield of faith

By | September 30, 2023

UCB Word For Today Devotional For September 30, 2023 : Topic – Lift up the shield of faith Read previous UCB Devotionals here Lift up the shield of faith 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 ‘Hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.’ Ephesians 6:16 NLT Pay attention to what Satan is… Read More »

UCB Word For Today Devotional For September 26, 2023 : Topic – Acknowledge your mistake

By | September 26, 2023

UCB Word For Today Devotional For September 26, 2023 : Topic – Acknowledge your mistake Read previous UCB Devotionals here Acknowledge your mistake 26 SEPTEMBER 2023 ‘Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper.’ Proverbs 28:13 NIV Mistakes are a part of life. Successful people acknowledge theirs, learn from them, and work to correct them. A… Read More »

UCB Word For Today Devotional For September 2, 2023 : Topic – Conformed or transformed? (2)

By | September 2, 2023

UCB Word For Today Devotional For September 2, 2023 : Topic – Conformed or transformed? (2) Read previous UCB Devotionals here Conformed or transformed? (2) 02 SEPTEMBER 2023 ‘Do not be conformed…but be transformed.’ Romans 12:2 NKJV Transformation: 1) Requires personal sacrifice. It’s not easy, natural or automatic. It calls for becoming a ‘living sacrifice’.… Read More »

UCB Word For Today Devotional For September 1, 2023 : Topic – Conformed or transformed? (1)

By | September 1, 2023

UCB Word For Today Devotional For September 1, 2023 : Topic – Conformed or transformed? (1) Read previous UCB Devotionals here Conformed or transformed? (1) 01 SEPTEMBER 2023 ‘Do not be conformed…but be transformed.’ Romans 12:2 NKJV Chuck Swindoll said, ‘We like to imagine ourselves a race of rugged individuals – the Patrick Henrys, Davy… Read More »

UCB Word For Today Devotional For August 31, 2023 : Topic – You need a ‘word’

By | August 31, 2023

UCB Word For Today Devotional For August 31, 2023 : Topic – You need a ‘word’ Read previous UCB Devotionals here You need a ‘word’ 31 AUGUST 2023 ‘Your ears shall hear a word.’ Isaiah 30:21 NKJV A ‘word’ from God can bring you the solution you need. God created the world with a word,… Read More »