Holy Healthy Happy Blog

A devotional blog to help you apply the wisdom of the scriptures to your life and the challenges it presents.

Perseverance Through Trials: Trusting God When Life Gets Hard

James 5:11 "As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance, and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy." TL;DR: No matter what trial you are facing right now, you are...

What Does the Bible Say About Submission to Authority? A Heart Check

Romans 13:5 "Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment, but also because of conscience." TL;DR: The Bible calls us to submit to authority — not just in our actions, but in our hearts. Romans 13:5 is a challenge...

Do It for the Lord: How Faith Renews Your Passion for Everyday Tasks

Colossians 3:17 "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." TL;DR: It is easy to lose enthusiasm for everyday tasks, but when you shift your focus and do everything for the Lord,...

Live in Abundance: How Faith in God’s Plan Gives You a Full Life

John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." TL;DR: True abundance isn't about what you have — it's about trusting that God's plan is working for your good. When you rest in that truth,...

Cursed or Blessed?

Jeremiah 17:5, 7“This is what the Lord says: ‘Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who depends on flesh for his strength and whose heart turns away from the Lord… But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him.’” tl;drTrusting God brings...

It All Comes from God

Deuteronomy 8:17-18“You may say to yourself, ‘My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me.’ But remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms His covenant, which He swore to your...

Get Help in the Fight

Isaiah 40:27-29“Why do you say, O Jacob, and complain, O Israel, ‘My way is hidden from the Lord; my cause is disregarded by my God’? Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or...

Be Strong

Philippians 1:14“Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly.” Romans 8:18“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in...

Me, Me, Me vs. You, You, You!

Hebrews 13:20-21“Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing His will, and may He work in us what is pleasing to Him,...

Go From the Worthless to the Worthwhile

Psalm 119:36-37“Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain. Turn my eyes from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.” tl;drPeace comes when the focus shifts from selfish pursuits to God's purposes. What is worthwhile lasts; what...

Be Careful Who You Choose

Proverbs 22:24-25“Do not make friends with a hot-tempered man, do not associate with one easily angered, or you may learn his ways and get yourself ensnared.” tl;drThe people closest to us influence our attitudes, habits, and character. Choose relationships that...

Take Care of Your Family, Thanks to a Dad That Does

1 Timothy 5:4“But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these should learn first of all to put their religion into practice by caring for their own family and so repaying their parents and grandparents, for this is pleasing to God.” tl;drOne of the most powerful...

Confess and Believe. Yes, It’s That Simple

Romans 10:9-11“That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved....

The Thief? Or Peace?

John 10:10“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” tl;drJesus offers a full and abundant life, while the enemy seeks to steal peace. When anxiety takes over, it may be time to refocus on Christ...