Ed Young Devotionals

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July 29, 2025
When “Just This Once” Becomes a Pattern

Titus 2:11–12 shows us that God’s grace not only forgives our sin but actively trains us to live with self-control, helping us break patterns of compromise by exchanging momentary indulgence for lasting transformation rooted in love for Christ.

July 28, 2025
Craving Control

Proverbs 25:28 reminds us that lacking self-control leaves us vulnerable like a city without walls, but true strength comes not from willpower, but from daily dependence on the Holy Spirit to lead our desires and redirect our impulses toward what matters most.

July 27, 2025
Reflect and Respond

Philippians 4:5 calls us to let our gentleness be visible to everyone, reminding us that true strength in Christ is expressed through calm, compassionate presence—especially in pressure-filled moments—because the Lord is near. As we reflect on this week, we’re invited to let His Spirit shape our tone, posture, and responses to look more like Jesus in both public witness and personal growth.

July 26, 2025
Gentleness That Heals Wounds

Proverbs 15:1 reminds us that a gentle response has the power to defuse anger and open the door to healing, while harsh words only deepen wounds. Choosing gentleness—like Jesus did—invites restoration, softens hearts, and transforms conflict into an opportunity for grace.

July 25, 2025
Gentleness and Justice

Isaiah 42:2–3 shows us that Jesus brings justice not through force or domination, but with gentle strength that protects the vulnerable while faithfully making things right. This calls us to pursue justice like Him—with conviction shaped by compassion, allowing truth and love to walk hand in hand.

July 24, 2025
The Gentle Yoke

Matthew 11:29 reminds us that Jesus invites us into a yoke of gentleness and humility—not to burden us, but to bring rest to our souls by walking with us in grace rather than pressure. In a world of striving and expectation, true peace is found in aligning our pace and posture with His.

July 23, 2025
Gentleness with Yourself

Romans 8:1 reminds us that in Christ, there is no condemnation, calling us to treat ourselves with the same grace and gentleness God offers—replacing shame and harsh self-talk with His voice of truth, kindness, and compassion. As we embrace this inward gentleness, we grow from a place of rest, not punishment, and become vessels of grace for others.

July 22, 2025
Gentleness in a Harsh World

Philippians 4:5 urges us to let our gentleness be visible to all, reminding us that true strength lies in responding with calm, compassionate restraint—especially in conflict—because the nearness of God empowers us to engage others with grace instead of reaction.

July 20, 2025
Gentle Doesn’t Mean Weak

Matthew 11:29 reminds us that true gentleness is not weakness, but strength submitted to love—Jesus calls us to reflect His heart by responding with grace, especially in moments of tension, offering truth with compassion and power with restraint.

July 20, 2025
Reflect and Respond

Matthew 25:23 reminds us that God honors steady, courageous obedience over flashy success, calling us to live lives marked by quiet, consistent faithfulness. Our daily "yes" to Him—especially in unseen, ordinary moments—is what builds a legacy that ends with the words, "Well done, good and faithful servant."

July 19, 2025
Faithfulness That Finishes Well

2 Timothy 4:7 reminds us that finishing well in faith isn’t about perfection, but about a steady, lifelong commitment to keep choosing Jesus through every high and low. True faithfulness is formed in daily decisions, and a life that ends anchored in Christ is one that honors Him most deeply.

July 18, 2025
Faithfulness and Friendship with God

Psalm 25:14 shows us that faithfulness is the pathway to friendship with God, where consistent trust and obedience open the door to deeper intimacy and shared closeness with Him. As we walk with God in steady devotion, we discover that He doesn’t just command our loyalty—He invites us into a lasting, personal relationship.