Morning Mindset Christian Daily Devotional Bible study and prayer

How Jesus sent us the news of Himself (John 17:1-5)

03 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John 17:9-15 = I am praying for them. I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours. 10 All mine are yours, ...

Friday Pray Together Episode

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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Our great opportunity (John 17:1-5)

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John 17:6-9 - I have manifested your name to the people whom you gave me out of the world. Yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kep...

THIS is eternal life (John 17:1-5)

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John 17:1-5 - When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the So...

In Me you may have peace (John 16:29-33)

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John 16:29-33 - His disciples said, “Ah, now you are speaking plainly and not using figurative speech! 30 Now we know that you know all things and d...

God loves you. It's true (John 16:25-28)

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John 16:25-28 - I have said these things to you in figures of speech. The hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures of speech but w...

Sorrow turned to joy (John 16:16-24)

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John 16:16-24 - “A little while, and you will see me no longer; and again a little while, and you will see me.” 17 So some of his disciples said t...

Powerful living (John 16:12-15)

28 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John 16:12-15 - I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all th...

What is the Spirit's job? (John 16:8-10)

27 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John 16:8-10 - And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment: 9 concerning sin, because they do not belie...

Friday Pray Together Episode

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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It's better that Jesus isn't here (John 16:4-7)

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John 16:4-7 - “I did not say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with you. 5 But now I am going to him who sent me, and none of yo...

What's coming? (John 16:1-4)

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John 16:1-4 - I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away. 2 They will put you out of the synagogues. Indeed, the hour is coming...

Our Promised Helper (John 15:26-27)

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John 15:26-27 But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witn...

Guilty (John 15:22-26)

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John 15:22-26 - If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have been guilty of sin, but now they have no excuse for their sin. 23 Whoever ha...

When they hate you... (John 15:18-21)

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John 15:18-21 - “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. 19 If you were of the world, the world would love you as its...

Who chose who? (John 15:16-17)

21 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John 15:116-17 - You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that ...

Do you show that you are Jesus' friend? (John 15:14-15)

20 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John 15:114-15 - You are my friends if you do what I command you. 15 No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master i...

Pray Together -

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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The command to love (John 15:12-14)

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John 15:12-14 - “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down ...

Abide in Jesus' love (John 15:8-11)

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John 15:8-11 - By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved...

Abide in Me (John 15:4-7)

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John 15:4-7 - Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in...

When the pain is from God (John 15:1-3)

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John 15:1-3 - “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch t...

The devil has no claim on you (John 14:30-31)

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John 14:30-31 - I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming. He has no claim on me, 31 but I do as the Father has comma...

When you know beforehand (John 14:28-29)

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John 14:28-29 - You heard me say to you, ‘I am going away, and I will come to you.’ If you loved me, you would have rejoiced, because I am going t...

Peace is yours (John 14:27)

13 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John 14:27 - Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let the...

Pray Together - 3-12-2021

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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The help you need (John 14:22-24)

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John 14:25-26 -These things I have spoken to you while I am still with you. 26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, ...

God says love for Jesus looks like this (John 14:22-24)

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John 14:22-24 - Judas (not Iscariot) said to him, “Lord, how is it that you will manifest yourself to us, and not to the world?” 23 Jesus answered...

The safest place to be (John 14:18-21)

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John 14:18-21 -“I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. 19 Yet a little while and the world will see me no more, but you will see me. B...

Do you really love Jesus? (John 14:15-17)

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John 14:15-17 - If you love me, you will keep my commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forev...

Asking in Jesus' name? (John 14:12-14)

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John 14:12-14 - “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, becau...

BONUS: The end of all things is near

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's hard to believe but nevertheless true. The Bible tells us that the end of all things, all history, is on the way. As I think about that my quest...

How to see God (John 14:8-11)

07 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John 14:8-11 - Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us.” 9 Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and ...

What Jesus wants us to focus on (John 14:4-7)

06 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John 14:4-7 - "And you know the way to where I am going.” 5 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way...

Pray Together - 3/5/20201

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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Troubled hearts are a symptom (John 14:1-3)

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John 14:1-3 - Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I h...

Everything in common (Acts 4:32-37)

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Acts 4:32-37 Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his...

Not a needy person (John 3:16)

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John 3:16 - “For God so loved the world,[a] that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. Join me...

To Him who is ABLE (Romans 16:21-25)

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 16: 21-25 - 21 Timothy, my fellow worker, greets you; so do Lucius and Jason and Sosipater, my kinsmen. 22 I Tertius, who wrote this letter, gr...

How Satan is crushed under YOUR feet (Romans 16:19-20)

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 16: 19-20 - For your obedience is known to all, so that I rejoice over you, but I want you to be wise as to what is good and innocent as to wha...

Watch out for the wolves (Romans 16:17-18)

28 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 16: 17-18 - I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have b...

Encouragers Make A Difference (Romans 16:1-10)

27 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 16: 1-10 - I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant[a] of the church at Cenchreae, 2 that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy ...

Pray Together - 2/26/2021

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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How to face fearful circumstances (Romans 15:30-33)

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 15: 30-33 - I appeal to you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to Go...

You can have Jesus-centered optimism (Romans 15:28-29)

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 15: 28-29 - When therefore I have completed this and have delivered to them what has been collected, I will leave for Spain by way of you. 29 I...

Will you help the needy? (Romans 15:25-27)

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 15: 25-27 - At present, however, I am going to Jerusalem bringing aid to the saints. 26 For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some...

Detours in our faith journey (Romans 15:24-25)

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 15: 25-25 - I hope to see you in passing as I go to Spain, and to be helped on my journey there by you, once I have enjoyed your company for a ...

Partnering with people you've never met (Romans 15:22-24)

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 15: 22-24 - This is the reason why I have so often been hindered from coming to you. 23 But now, since I no longer have any room for work in th...

Something to be proud about (Romans 15:17-19)

21 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 15: 20-21 - and thus I make it my ambition to preach the gospel, not where Christ has already been named, lest I build on someone else's founda...

Something to be proud about (Romans 15:17-19)

20 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 15: 17-19 - In Christ Jesus, then, I have reason to be proud of my work for God. 18 For I will not venture to speak of anything except what Chr...

Pray Together - 2-19-2021

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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What makes you acceptable to God? (Romans 15:15-16)

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 15: 15-16 - But on some points I have written to you very boldly by way of reminder, because of the grace given me by God 16 to be a minister o...

You are full of... (Romans 15:14)

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 15: 14 - I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct...

You can abound with hope (Romans 15:5-7)

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 15: 13 - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Join...

Truthfulness and Mercy (Romans 15:5-7)

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 15: 8-13 - 8 For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God's truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given ...

Ask God for what you need to be unified (Romans 15:5-7)

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 15: 5-7 - May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, 6 that to...

You may be strong, I may be weak (Romans 15:1-4)

14 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 15: 1-4 - We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let each of us please his ...

If it's not of faith, it is sin (Romans 14:20-23)

13 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 14:20-23 - Do not, for the sake of food, destroy the work of God. Everything is indeed clean, but it is wrong for anyone to make another stumbl...

Pray Together - 2-12-2021

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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How I'm rejoicing in a time of loss (Proverbs 16:33)

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 14:14-19 - I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself, but it is unclean for anyone who thinks it unclean. 15 ...

People are more important than things (Romans 14:14-19)

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 14:14-19 - I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself, but it is unclean for anyone who thinks it unclean. 15 ...

Encouraging or hindering? (Romans 14:13)

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 14:13- Therefore let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way o...

What does it mean to judge others? (Romans 14:5-9)

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 14:10-12 - Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of...

Live to the Lord, however you live (Romans 14:5-9)

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 14:5-9 - One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own...

Convinced in your own mind (Romans 14:5-6)

07 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 14:5-9 - One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own...

No quarreling over opinions (Romans 14:2-4)

06 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 14:2-4 - 2 One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. 3 Let not the one who eats despise the one who ...

Pray Together - 2-5-2021

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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The only opinion that matters is God's (Romans 14:1)

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 14:1-As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. 2 Join me for "Scripture Sketches" - weekly video teac...

How to live in dark times (Romans 13:11-14)

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 13:11-14 - Besides this, you know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we f...

Summarizing all God's commands (Romans 13:8-10)

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 13:8-10 - Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. 9 For the commandments, “You s...

When to oppose rulers (Romans 13:1-7 and Acts 5:29)

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 13:1-7 - Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been in...

How to respond to bad rulers (Romans 13:1)

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 13:1-7 - Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been in...

How to overcome evil (Romans 12:21)

31 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 12:21 - Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Join me for "Scripture Sketches" - weekly video teaching on my YouTube channel...

Enemies (Romans 12:20)

30 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 12:20 - To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap bur...

Pray Together - 1-29-2021

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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Vengeance (Romans 12:19)

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 12:19 - Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lor...

If possible, be at peace with others (Romans 12:18)

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 12:18 - If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. BEGINNING JANUARY 29, 2021: Join me for "Scripture Sketches" - weekl...

BONUS: Inauguration Day 2021

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This bonus episode was originally published on my Partners-only podcast, "Digging Deeper." Find out how you can get the podcast by becoming a partner,...

Give thought to honor (Romans 12:17)

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 12:17 - Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. BEGINNING JANUARY 29, 2021: Join me for "Scri...

It's a tricky thing to be wise (Romans 12:16)

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 12:16c - Never be wise in your own sight. BEGINNING JANUARY 29, 2021: Join me for "Scripture Sketches" - weekly video teaching on my YouTube ch...

Haughty or harmonious? (Romans 12:16)

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 12:16 - Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. BEGINNING JANUARY 29, 2021: Join me for "Scripture S...

True sympathy is hard. here's why (Romans 12:15)

24 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 12:15 - Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. BEGINNING JANUARY 29, 2021: Join me for "Scripture Sketches" - weekly video t...

How you can bless your enemies (Romans 12:13)

23 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 12:14 - Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. BEGINNING JANUARY 29, 2021: Join me for "Scripture Sketches" - weekly video...

Pray Together -

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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You are blessed to be a blessing (Romans 12:13)

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 12:13 - Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. BEGINNING JANUARY 29, 2021: Join me for "Scripture Sketches" - week...

Everyday joy, hope, and help (Romans 12:12)

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 12:12 - Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. RSVP for the Jan 2021 Jupter, FL Meetup!: LOCATION AND TIMES HERE: ...

Old fashioned words with powerful meaning (Romans12:11)

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 12:11 - Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. RSVP for the Jan 2021 Jupter, FL Meetup!: LOCATION AND TIMES HERE: h...

The honor-challenge (Romans12:9-21)

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 12:10 - Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. RSVP for the Jan 2021 Jupter, FL Meetup!: LOCATION AND T...

Christians loving Christians (Romans 12:10)

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 12:10 - Love one another with brotherly affection. RSVP for the Jan 2021 Jupter, FL Meetup!: LOCATION AND TIMES HERE: https://careygreen.com/m...

Some things deserve to be hated (Romans 12:9)

17 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 12:9 - Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. RSVP for the Jan 2021 Jupter, FL Meetup!: LOCATION AND TIMES HERE: ...

Love that's the "Real Deal" (Romans12:9)

16 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 12:9 - Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. RSVP for the Jan 2021 Jupter, FL Meetup!: LOCATION AND TIMES HERE: ...

Pray Together - 1/15/20201

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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Any "list people" listening today? (Romans12:9-21)

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 12:9-21 - Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another i...

A sampling of the spiritual gifts (Romans 12:4-8)

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 12:4-8 - 4 For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, 5 so we, though many, are one body in Ch...

BONUS: An opportunity to integrate your faith into every moment (a podcast recommendation)

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Find and subscribe to the Follower of One podcast (a M-F daily podcast) by going to https://FollowerofOne.org - and sign up for the next Marketplace M...

USE God's gifts to you (Romans 12:3-4)

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 12:4-8 - 4 For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, 5 so we, though many, are one body in Ch...

The ripple effect of your struggles and victories (Romans 12:3-4)

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 12:3-4 - For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with...

Is your measure of faith growing? (Romans 12:3)

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 12:3 - For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with s...

How to think of yourself (Romans 12:3)

10 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 12:3 - For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with s...

Renewing your mind in practical terms (Romans 12:2)

09 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 12:2 - Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of Go...