WORDS AND THOUGHTS​! – Psalm 19:14 Devotional

by | Apr 9, 2026 | Psalm

Hear Pastor Cecil read today's Evotional

WORDS AND THOUGHTS!

Psalm 19:14 – Devotional

Psalm 19:14

“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.”

Over the years I have made it my practice to end my day by reading from the Book of Psalms. It always reminds me of reading aloud to my eldest daughter as she was in her hospital bed and near the end of her life here on earth.

The sure confidence it gave to both of us was that there was nothing to fear when we come to the end of our days here on earth. It is sad that so many people spend all of their time and effort on things that are of this world and will pass away.

One of my thoughts as I read God’s Word is that our spiritual life has far more importance than the fleeting things of this world. Day after day we encounter people who seem to have an abundance of this worlds goods, but lack the confident assurance that their name is written in God’s Book of Life!

Be sure you have invited Jesus to come into your heart and given you hope that is eternal. Let our words and thoughts focus on what God has prepared for us!

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

P.S. – Thanks for partnering with us to help spread the Good News–Please CLICK HERE or on the Donate Button below if you feel led to help us financially with Pastor Cecil’s ministry. As of Thursday, April 9, 2026, we have a $1,712 need for April 2026 (was $2,000). To read about how the money is used, please go to https://DailyEvotional.com/donations/

Donate to Pastor Cecil's Ministry

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

April 9th: Deuteronomy 33:1-29, Luke 13:1-21, Psalm 78:65-72, and Proverbs 12:25

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

April 9th: Luke 13:1-21, Psalm 78:65-72, and Proverbs 12:25

Share a blessing by inviting your friends and family to subscribe to Pastor Cecil’s DailyEvotional emails by clicking on the Subscribe button below.

You can share the Lord with someone by directing them to https://PastorCecil.com.

Subscribe to Daily Evotional

Enjoy the Song of the Week below created by Russ Hansen
Please send him your feedback at inspiration@thegoodbookcompany.com

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.

ALWAYS FORGIVE OTHERS​! – Colossians 3:13b Devotional

by | Apr 8, 2026 | Colossians

Hear Pastor Cecil read today's Evotional

ALWAYS FORGIVE OTHERS!

Colossians 3:13b – Devotional

Colossians 3:13b

“Forbear one another, and forgive one another, if anyone has a quarrel against another: even as Christ forgave you, so you do also.”

When we think of having an attitude of forgiveness, sadly it is most often when we feel that the other person deserves to be forgiven. In reality we receive a blessing or are about to receive one and therefore we give thanks. It is for what makes us feel justified and satisfied.

In today’s scripture, Paul rejoices in the report he has received about what God is doing for the Colossians. His rejoicing comes when he receives reports of how God’s people are freely radiating a forgiving spirit for all.

It causes me to stop and consider what my spiritual life lacks. Am I consistently thanking the Lord for the way other believers are growing in the Lord and the work they are doing for Him? I think I need to refocus my prayers to always thank God.

I want to take this opportunity to thank my many faithful readers around the world who have supported this ministry with your prayers and gifts. God has opened doors to reach thousands that need to be encouraged. I covet your continued prayer support and messages of encouragement.

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

P.S. – Thanks for partnering with us to help spread the Good News–Please CLICK HERE or on the Donate Button below if you feel led to help us financially with Pastor Cecil’s ministry. As of Wednesday, April 8, 2026, we have a $1,754 need for April 2026 (was $2,000). To read about how the money is used, please go to https://DailyEvotional.com/donations/

Donate to Pastor Cecil's Ministry

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

April 8th: Deuteronomy 32:28-52, Luke 12:35-59, Psalm 78:56-64, and Proverbs 12:24

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

April 8th: Luke 12:35-59, Psalm 78:56-64, and Proverbs 12:24

Share a blessing by inviting your friends and family to subscribe to Pastor Cecil’s DailyEvotional emails by clicking on the Subscribe button below.

You can share the Lord with someone by directing them to https://PastorCecil.com.

Subscribe to Daily Evotional

Enjoy the Song of the Week below created by Russ Hansen
Please send him your feedback at inspiration@thegoodbookcompany.com

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.

HIS STRENGTH​! – Isaiah 40:29 Devotional

by | Apr 7, 2026 | Isaiah

Hear Pastor Cecil read today's Evotional

HIS STRENGTH!

Isaiah 40:29 – Devotional

Isaiah 40:29

“He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength.”

I never want to belittle the ordeals that people encounter. Perhaps the worst thing we can say to someone who is going through a “shadow of death” experience is; I know what you are going through. We don’t! It is impossible for us to know what is causing the pain within a person. But the Lord knows!

I vividly recall sitting at the bedside of our daughter as she was dying. Joyce had gone home and it was just Brenda and I in that quiet hospital room. That little girl in a frilly pink dress had now become a mother of three beautiful children, and was just moments from ascending to be with the Lord.

This was no time for me to focus on the loss, but on the joys that awaited her in glory. As I focused upon the glory which awaited her, I almost felt a pang of homesickness for heaven. One of the Scriptures I quoted for Brenda was Psalm 23. Verse 4 was especially precious: “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me.” It was this promise that made her funeral a few days later a celebration of praise.

Some people experience sickness and incapacitation of one sort or another. In those times it is well to consider the way God’s people have suffered across the centuries of time. Some of the greatest songs or poems of praise were penned at times of suffering.

Blessings dear hearts! Walk with God today and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

P.S. – Thanks for partnering with us to help spread the Good News–Please CLICK HERE or on the Donate Button below if you feel led to help us financially with Pastor Cecil’s ministry. As of Tuesday, April 7, 2026, we have a $1,796 need for April 2026 (was $2,000). To read about how the money is used, please go to https://DailyEvotional.com/donations/

Donate to Pastor Cecil's Ministry

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

April 7th: Deuteronomy 31:1-32:27, Luke 12:8-34, Psalm 78:32-55, and Proverbs 12:21-23

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

April 7th: Luke 12:8-34, Psalm 78:32-55, and Proverbs 12:21-23

Share a blessing by inviting your friends and family to subscribe to Pastor Cecil’s DailyEvotional emails by clicking on the Subscribe button below.

You can share the Lord with someone by directing them to https://PastorCecil.com.

Subscribe to Daily Evotional

Enjoy the Song of the Week below created by Russ Hansen
Please send him your feedback at inspiration@thegoodbookcompany.com

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.

DOUBTERS​! – Luke 24:9-11 Devotional

by | Apr 6, 2026 | Luke

Hear Pastor Cecil read today's Evotional

DOUBTERS!

Luke 24:9-11 – Devotional

Luke 24:9-11

“When they came back from the tomb, they told all these things to the Eleven and to all the others. It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the others with them who told this to the apostles. But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense.”

According to modern day dramas or musicals, the disciples were ecstatic over the news the women brought back from the empty tomb. They reported that they had seen angels and one had even seen Jesus Himself.

However, the reaction to these reports from these women was doubt. How utterly sorrowful that after all Jesus had told them about what He was going to endure and conquer, they still doubted.

Oh yes, Peter and John left to go to the tomb, but the fact that the others failed to go proves their doubt.

The apostle Thomas was not the only one who expressed doubts. There were other doubters in the crowd.

It reminds me that it is easier to doubt than to rest in the arms of faith.

Jesus repeatedly appeared to the disciples and as many as 500 at one time following His resurrection.

Why did the disciples doubt the initial reports?

I think the basic reason was they did not listen to their Lord as He spoke in person.

Why are we prone to doubt today?

I think it is the same reason. We fail to listen to what He says in His Word, the Bible!

Blessings dear hearts! Walk with God today and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

P.S. – Thanks for partnering with us to help spread the Good News–Please CLICK HERE or on the Donate Button below if you feel led to help us financially with Pastor Cecil’s ministry. As of Monday, April 6, 2026, we have a $1,896 need for April 2026 (was $2,000). To read about how the money is used, please go to https://DailyEvotional.com/donations/

Donate to Pastor Cecil's Ministry

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

April 6th: Deuteronomy 29:1-30:20, Luke 11:37-12:7, Psalm 78:1-31, and Proverbs 12:19-20

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

April 6th: Luke 11:37-12:7, Psalm 78:1-31, and Proverbs 12:19-20

Share a blessing by inviting your friends and family to subscribe to Pastor Cecil’s DailyEvotional emails by clicking on the Subscribe button below.

You can share the Lord with someone by directing them to https://PastorCecil.com.

Subscribe to Daily Evotional

Enjoy the Song of the Week below created by Russ Hansen
Please send him your feedback at inspiration@thegoodbookcompany.com

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.

CHRIST THE LORD IS RISEN TODAY! – Matthew 28:5-6 Devotional

by | Apr 5, 2026 | Matthew

CHRIST THE LORD IS RISEN TODAY!

Matthew 28:5-6 – Devotional

Matthew 28:5-6

“And the angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified. He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying.’“

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The hymn “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” is one of the most beloved Easter hymns in Christian worship, with roots going back to the early 18th century.

The text was written by Charles Wesley in 1739. He was a key leader in the Methodist movement alongside his brother John Wesley.

It first appeared in a collection called “Hymns and Sacred Poems” (1739). The original version had 11 stanzas (far more than what is typically sung today).

The hymn celebrates the resurrection of Jesus and emphasizes:

  • Victory over death
  • Joy and praise (“Alleluia!” repeated throughout)
  • The believer’s participation in Christ’s resurrection

It strongly reflects themes found in passages like:

  • 1 Corinthians 15 (resurrection victory)
  • Romans 6 (new life in Christ)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (lyrics by Charles Wesley, 1739)

[verse 1]
Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!
Earth and heaven in chorus say, Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!
Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia!

[verse 2]
Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia!
Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!
Once he died our souls to save, Alleluia!
Where’s thy victory, boasting grave? Alleluia!

[verse 3]
Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia!
Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!
Death in vain forbids him rise, Alleluia!
Christ has opened paradise, Alleluia!

[verse 4]
Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia!
Following our exalted Head, Alleluia!
Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia!
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia!

Blessings dear hearts! May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

P.S. – Thanks for partnering with us to help spread the Good News–Please CLICK HERE or on the Donate Button below if you feel led to help us financially with Pastor Cecil’s ministry. As of Sunday, April 5, 2026, we have a $1,948 need for April 2026 (was $2,000). To read about how the money is used, please go to https://DailyEvotional.com/donations/

Donate to Pastor Cecil's Ministry

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

April 5th: Deuteronomy 28:1-68, Luke 11:14-36, Psalm 77:1-20, and Proverbs 12:18

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

April 5th: Luke 11:14-36, Psalm 77:1-20, and Proverbs 12:18

Share a blessing by inviting your friends and family to subscribe to Pastor Cecil’s DailyEvotional emails by clicking on the Subscribe button below.

You can share the Lord with someone by directing them to https://PastorCecil.com.

Subscribe to Daily Evotional

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.