Daily Devotions with Pastor Jim Cymbala

Satan uses more than just obvious traps like gossip and lust. We need discernment to spot dangerous, unbiblical doctrinal traps.

Could the resentment you’re holding toward people in your life be hindering your availability to be used by the Lord?

It’s so easy for us to want to fight with our friends, family members, and colleagues over disagreements. What if we chose to be like Jesus and choose kindness instead?

Life is hard, but when we call on the name of the Lord with a pure heart, He hears our prayers.

How are we living our lives? Following our youthful desires, or in pursuit of living right in God’s eyes?

Are we truly prepared for the good work God is calling us to, or do we still need the Lord to cleanse us?

False teaching spreads rapidly—and can hurt the faith of some Christians.

Does our conversations reflect our devotion, or is it just godless chatter?

May we present ourselves to the Lord each day, ready for Him to renew us.

Arguing with others is a waste of time that neither honors God nor builds up those around us.

In a world that thinks differently from God, let’s always remember the main thing: Jesus Christ.

Do we spend our time sharing the love of Christ with others or dwelling on the things they said against us?

In a world where everything is constantly shifting, it’s a relief that Jesus stays exactly the same.

Clinging to our old life is the very thing keeping us from an eternity with Jesus.

Intimacy with Jesus changes everything—including how we see and love the people around us.

We want the comfort of faith without the cost—but there’s no way around suffering for the sake of Jesus.

The most important takeaway from the Word of God is our Savior—Jesus, raised from the dead as the atonement for our sins.   Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 2 Timothy 2:8.

If we’re going to minister well, we must be disciplined.  Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 2 Timothy 2:5–7.

We can’t get involved in civilian affairs if we want to be soldiers for Christ. Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 2 Timothy 2:4.

We can’t keep what we’ve learned from God to ourselves—we’ve got to share it with others.  Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 2 Timothy 2:1–2.

When seasons of weakness leave us vulnerable to the enemy, we can stand strong in the Lord. Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 2 Timothy 2:1.

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 2 Timothy 1:16–17. In this devotional, we learn that we all need help when life gets tough. How can we support other brothers and sisters in Christ who are hurting? Made in the image of God, our true self is the Spirit within us—and we have no idea how the Lord might use us to refresh the spirits of those in turmoil.

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 2 Timothy 1:16. In this devotional, we learn how to refresh our suffering brothers and sisters in Christ. Such obedience prompts the Lord’s blessing over our entire household. Let’s obey the Holy Spirit’s prompting and refresh those who need a reminder of Christ’s love.

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 2 Timothy 1:15. In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala unravels the reality that we can walk with the Lord and still experience betrayal and tough seasons. When we follow Jesus, we take up the cross and realize that the Lord is with us.

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 2 Timothy 1:14. In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala encourages us to guard the gifts of the Holy Spirit against Satan. Because the Spirit lives through us, we can fully exercise these divine gifts. Let’s ask for the Spirit’s help to protect what the Lord wants us to hold on to.

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 2 Timothy 1:13. In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala warns that the enemy seeks to steal truth from our minds. To distinguish sound teaching from heresy, we must know the Bible. Let’s reject novel teachings and stand firm on our true foundation: Jesus Christ.

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 2 Timothy 1:11–12. In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala shares about our instinct for survival. God knows our desire to cling to life because He designed us to live forever with Him through Jesus Christ. Knowing this, we can confidently cling to the truth of eternal life.

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 2 Timothy 1: 9–11. In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala reminds us that salvation from eternal death comes through Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, not our good works. Praise God that death doesn’t have the final say—we can look forward to eternal life with our Lord!

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 2 Timothy 1:8–9. In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala reminds us of our salvation through Jesus Christ. Since we often battle the fleshly desire to sin, let us pray against our fallen nature and choose to live holy lives through God’s Spirit within us.

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 2 Timothy 1:8. In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala reminds us that walking with Christ involves sacrifice. He isn’t referring to the trouble brought on by our own mistakes but the cost of sharing the gospel—and we can rely on God's power to bring us through it.

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 2 Timothy 1:6–8. In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala encourages us never to be ashamed of Jesus, the gospel, or our brothers and sisters in Christ. This is especially vital today, when society often pushes back against Christian faith. Instead of seeking the world’s approval, let’s stand firm and stay true to the Lord.

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 2 Timothy 1:7. In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala gives practical application regarding brotherly love. We Christians are commanded to love everyone: other believers, those against us, and everyone in between. So why do we try to separate our churches by skin color, age, or political affiliation? Let’s start living on earth as it is in heaven—there won’t be different sections for different races there, just love for God our Father.

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 2 Timothy 1:6–7. In this devotional, we can see that there’s no reason for Christians to live in fear—God didn’t give us a spirit like that! He is so full of grace that He gave us the Spirit of power and love. We can overcome every fear in this earthly life by depending on Christ. So are we living in fear or in God’s power?

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 2 Timothy 1:6. In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala asks us if we’re burning for Christ still. God has a calling for each of us—are we living it or avoiding it? We can’t be lukewarm Christians and see God’s favor. We must ask the Lord to help us get on fire for Him!

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 2 Timothy 1:4–5. In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala shares the importance of Christian heritage. We don’t all have the privilege of coming from generations of Christians, but each of us has the opportunity to leave a spiritual legacy for our families. Let’s share the love of God with those we love so we can build a heritage of strong faith!

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 2 Timothy 1:3–4. In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala reminds us that we’re supposed to love one another. Our biological families might be messy, unloving, or distant, but because the Holy Spirit lives within believers in Jesus, our spiritual family can be full of the love of Christ. Remember to walk in that love and share it with others today.

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 2 Timothy 1:3. In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala challenges us to lift up one another in prayer. Consider how much of an impact we could have on the lives of those we love if we prayed for them more often! God can do amazing things in people who spend time with Him in prayer and Bible study. Let’s ask the Spirit to fill us this week and show us who to lovingly pray for.

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 2 Timothy 1:2. We can ask God our Father for whatever we’re lacking. He loves to help His children, and He wants to see us living in peace! If we need more grace, mercy, or peace, all we have to do is follow God’s leading. There are so many gifts from the Holy Spirit for us—let’s ask Him for what we need.

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 2 Timothy 1:1–2. Jesus never lost His peace. In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala walks us through a brief study of the peace of God that passes all understanding. Our lives can feel ruffled up and busy sometimes, but with Jesus on our side, we can still experience peace in the craziness.

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 2 Timothy 1:1. In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala challenges all of us to follow God’s calling on our lives. Everyone has a calling, but not all callings are the same. We can be totally fired up for something, but if it’s not God’s will, we won’t see true success. Today let’s surrender our plans and ideas to our Father and follow His perfect will.

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 2 Timothy 1:1. In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala introduces the apostle Paul’s final letter and reminds us of this truth: Jesus is both Savior and Lord. He cannot be one or the other. If Jesus is our Savior, then we must serve Him, lovingly, as the Lord of our lives. It’s an honor to do that, so let’s serve the Lord with joy today.

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 6:20–21. What a gift we have in showing the love and grace of God to others! We become gracious when we are filled with God’s grace. All we have is today—let’s look to the Lord and trust that He gives us His grace every single day.

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 6:20–21. In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala encourages us to keep our faith simple. Faith doesn’t have to be all about deep studies of angels and events occurring outside of the Bible’s recording. Rather, we are told to have childlike faith. We must guard what God has given us and not let what the Bible calls “chatter” cause us to depart from the faith.

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 6:18–19. In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala talks about salvation. There is a time after this life that we need to be prepared for! What God has in store for all that love Him is real, wonderful life. We should praise Him every day for that amazing promise!

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 6:17–18. A loving parent isn’t going to deprive his child of enjoying life. God—our Heavenly Father who loves us more than we can comprehend—doesn’t want us to live depressed, not enjoying life, either! When we shift our focus from earthly matters to the love of Jesus, we find more joy. Let’s share that with others today!

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 6:9–10, 17. We can accumulate riches here on earth—retirement funds, generational wealth, fancy cars—but it won’t go with us into eternity. Tomorrow isn’t promised, and if it comes, we have no idea what’s in store! So instead of hoarding material things, let’s keep our eyes on Jesus and prepare for a certain eternity with Him.  

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 6:15–16. What are you facing today—spiritually, emotionally, financially? The God who created an ever-expanding, intricate universe is the same God who’s on our side. He will help us with anything we face in life! Today and every day, we can worship and trust a living, awesome God. Amen!

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 6:14–16. Nobody knows when Jesus will come back. Trying to predict when He will rapture His church doesn’t do us any good! Instead we should use our efforts to spread the gospel to others and see the church grow. Let’s tell someone about Jesus today and pray, “Even so, come, Lord Jesus!” (Revelation 22:20).

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 6:13–14. In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala shares a personal story of what Jesus’ second coming means to him. We may not all have similar experiences, but we can find peace in knowing that Jesus is coming back. Until then, let’s stay very close to our Savior.

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 6:12. If we are born-again believers in Christ, we are promised a glorious eternity with God our Father! When we keep that in mind—that all the hurts and worries of this earth will fall away as we see holiness and glory face to face—our trials and burdens will seem easier. Jesus can change our perspectives!