Ed Young Devotionals

Matthew 5:5 reminds us that true strength lies in meekness—choosing humility, self-control, and trust in God over asserting dominance—because in surrender, we find lasting inheritance and peace. Jesus calls us to lay down the need to control and instead live with quiet confidence in His power and timing.

Matthew 5:4 reveals that those who mourn are blessed because their sorrow opens the way to God's deep, restorative comfort—a holy grief that leads not to despair, but to healing, transformation, and enduring joy in His presence.

Matthew 5:3 reminds us that true blessing comes not from self-sufficiency but from recognizing our spiritual need, for it’s in our emptiness that we become open to the fullness of God’s grace and the riches of His kingdom.

James 1:19-20 reminds us to be slow to anger, teaching that while anger is natural, only a response shaped by God’s wisdom and patience will produce the righteousness He desires.

Matthew 11:28 invites us to stop striving and come to Jesus for true rest, reminding us that surrendering our burdens to Him brings the strength and peace we cannot find on our own.

John 14:13-14 reminds us that Jesus invites us to bring our deepest longings to Him, offering lasting fulfillment through His presence, rather than the temporary solutions we often seek.

Isaiah 40:31 teaches us that waiting on God is an active hope that strengthens us under tension, reminding us that even in seasons of weariness, God is preparing and sustaining us for what’s ahead.

Psalm 38:9 assures us that God sees and understands even our silent sighs, reminding us that we can bring our deepest burdens to Him, trusting that He hears and cares when words fail us.

Exodus 32:7-8 warns us against allowing anything to take God’s rightful place in our lives, reminding us that true worship means trusting Him fully instead of turning to idols that leave us empty and enslaved.

Psalm 63:1 reminds us to earnestly seek God with our whole being, teaching us that God moves where He is truly wanted, calling us to prioritize His presence daily and make space for Him beyond our routines.

John 15:1 teaches us that Jesus is the true vine, and by staying connected to Him, we can bear lasting fruit. Instead of striving through self-reliance, we find true fulfillment and purpose by remaining in His presence, allowing His life to flow through us and produce spiritual growth and joy.

John 14:6 reveals Jesus as the only way to the Father, the ultimate truth, and the source of eternal life. Instead of following worldly paths or subjective truths, we are called to align our lives with His Word, trusting that only through Him can we find true direction, freedom, and lasting fulfillment.