Soul Steps Devotional

When you make a trade with someone - to give them something great in exchange for something terrible - it leaves a life-changing impression. December 26, 2024 John 1:14 Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

Money often doesn't materialize into the blessing one hoped for; without God being invited in to help you manage money, it can destroy the lives of those anywhere near it. December 23, 2024 Mark 4:18,19 Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

In this world there will always be opposition to what is right, true, good and moral. In spite of the opposition, keep fighting for these things. December 5 ,2024 Nehemiah 2:10,19 Nehemiah 4:1,7,8,11,14 Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

When we are hurt, we often want our tormentor to suffer hurt too. God's Spirit, when it dwells in us, wants the tormentor to find healing and peace. December 19, 2024 Psalm 103:3,4, 8-10 Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

Hurtful words and actions add bricks to walls that begin to separate people; speedy apologies and fast forgiveness pull the bricks out of the wall. December 16, 2024 Matthew 5:23,24 Colossians 3:13 Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

What do you plug into with respect to what you watch and listen to? If you consistently plug into God's Word then that is what will come out of you - for everyone's good. December 12, 2024 Matthew 11:15 Matthew 15:10,11 Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

Money and material wealth will never buy happiness but healthy and wealthy hearts will buy eternal joy. December 9, 2024 I Timothy 6:17-19 Ecclesiastes 5:10 Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

When Anger and Frustration Causes You To Go Dark Because Of The Storm Clouds, Ask God to Bring His Light So That Your Darkness Doesn't Spread To Everyone Around You December 2, 2024 Ephesians 4:31,32 Psalm 37:8 Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

Welcome to today's Soul Steps Devotional! "Be Ready To Do What God Tells You To Do & You'll Be Happy” November 28, 2024 Scripture passage: Luke 11:28 & I Samuel 3:10 Topic: Obedience & Knowing God's Voice - You can know it's God speaking to you when He asks you to do something that costs you, when it's something you wouldn't naturally think of, and when it's something that will benefit and bless others. Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

Welcome to today's Soul Steps Devotional! "If You Are Suffering and Being Persecuted Because of Jesus Then The World Isn't Worthy of You” November 21, 2024 Scripture passage: John 15:18-20 & Hebrews 11:36-40; 12:1-3 Topic: Persecution & Stay focused in suffering - When you serve Christ you will pay a price and it won't be easy. Keep your eyes on Jesus because He's preparing your true home and it isn't on earth. Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

Welcome to today's Soul Steps Devotional! "This World's Challenges and Difficulties Are Temporary; We Can Have Courage Because Jesus Has Overcome the World” November 14, 2024 Scripture passage: John 16:16-22, 33 Topic: Getting Through Adversity & Hope - When you're in the middle of a storm, it can seem like it will never end. Just remember that when you know Jesus He's the peaceful place in the eye of the storm. Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

Welcome to today's Soul Steps Devotional! "Jesus Is The Wonderful Counselor Who Deeply Cares About You” November 7, 2024 Scripture passage: Isaiah 9:6 & I Corinthians 1:24 Topic: Counsel & God Cares - You want to know that someone you go to for counsel and advice really cares about you. The most wonderful thing about Jesus as our Counselor is that no one cares more about you than He does. Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

Welcome to today's Soul Steps Devotional! "Don't Buy Into The Blur Regarding Gender & Sexuality” November 25, 2024 Scripture passage: Deuteronomy 5:22 & Ephesians 5:1,2 Topic: Gender fluidity & Sexual identity - Confusion is abounding with respect to gender and sexual fluidity; what does God say about it? Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

Welcome to today's Soul Steps Devotional! "Positivity Might Be The Best Trimming You Bring To The Thanksgiving Table” November 18, 2024 Scripture passage: Proverbs 12:25 & Ephesians 4:29 Topic: Being Positive & Thankfulness - You Can Do More Than Cope With Difficult People; You Can Build Bridges of Relationship By Being Positive & Thankful Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

Welcome to today's Soul Steps Devotional! "God Can Turn Bad Situations Into Good Ones Really Fast When His Favor Is On You” November 11, 2024 Scripture passage: Psalm 5:12 & Psalm 84:11 Topic: From Bad to Good & God's Favor - Even When You're Staring Into the Black Hole of A Bad Situation, Light Can Unexpectedly Spring Forth Through God's Favor That Will Change Your Entire Journey Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

Welcome to today's Soul Steps Devotional! "Seek The Back Story As You Endure Difficult Relationships” November 4, 2024 Scripture passage: Ephesians 6:12 & I Corinthians 13:7 Topic: Seeking Understanding & Patience - Practice patience and endurance with challenging people; once you know their 'back story' it can help you go the distance Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

Welcome to today's Soul Steps Devotional! "Be Listening For God's Mission Assignments For You - You Might Become An Agent Of Miracles” October 28, 2024 Scripture passage: Matthew 6:7,8; Luke 8:1-3 & Acts 9:10-18 Topic: Being used by the Holy Spirit & Being an agent of God - Be animated - come alive - by God's Spirit to be an agent of miraculous change. Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

Welcome to today's Soul Steps Devotional! "Do You Need To Clearly Hear God's Voice In Your Time Of Need He Will Make Sure You Hear It” October 31, 2024 Scripture passage: Isaiah 41:10 & Psalm 119:25, 28, 49, 50, 105 Topic: Encouragement from God's words & God knows what you need from Him in challenging times - God speaks loudly and clearly to us when He knows we need to hear His comforting and reassuring words Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

Welcome to today's Soul Steps Devotional! "Suffering Is Part Of Relationships; Are You Willing To Endure The Suffering” October 24, 2024 Scripture passage: Ephesians 4:2,3 Topic: Suffering silently & Selflessness in relationship - Maintaining healthy relationships sometimes requires long-suffering Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

Welcome to today's Soul Steps Devotional! "Some Things Might Be Legal But Not Moral - Choose Morality Over Legality Every Time” October 21, 2024 Scripture passage: Leviticus 25:14, 17 & Acts 20:35 Topic: Moral character & Resisting selfish motives - We can be tempted to take advantage of people without breaking any laws, but by yielding to the temptation, we might just be breaking the most important law - God's moral law. Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

Welcome to today's Soul Steps Devotional! "Are You In A Pickle Ask God To Get You Out Of It And He Will” October 17, 2024 Scripture passage: James 1:2-5 Topic: Help getting out of difficulties & God-given wisdom to solve problems - When you're in a pickle or a pinch, you can trust God to show you the way out of the jam. Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

Welcome to today's Soul Steps Devotional! "God Has Answers Before You Even Know You Have A Problem” October 14, 2024 Scripture passage: Isaiah 65:24 & Matthew 6:7,8 Topic: God's quick answers to problems & Immediate miraculous solutions - God knows when we have to be on-time. So when problems arise that can delay us, He has immediate remedies. Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

Welcome to today's Soul Steps Devotional! "Healthy Words Are The Sign Of A Healthy Heart” October 10, 2024 Scripture passage: Matthew 12:35; 15:18 & Proverbs 16:23 Topic: Power of words & One's words reflects what is in his heart - Does what comes out of your mouth reflect light or darkness in your soul? Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

Welcome to today's Soul Steps Devotional! "Do You Need To Be Rescued - Cry Out & God Will Save You” October 3, 2024 Scripture passage: Isaiah 53:6; Hosea 5:4; John 8:3-11 Topic: Deliverance & Repentance - We all get into trouble when we chase worldly things and leave God behind. He's right there to receive us when we turn around. Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

Welcome to today's Soul Steps Devotional! "How You Make People Feel When They're Around You Speaks Volumes About You” October 7, 2024 Scripture passage: Colossians 3:12-14 & Philippians 4:5 Topic: Being an ambassador for God & Your witness as a follower of Jesus - How do people feel when they're around you? Do they feel they've had a taste of heaven - or not? Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

Welcome to today's Soul Steps Devotional! "Do What God Asks You To Do & You'll Never Go Without” September 30, 2024 Scripture passage: I Kings 17:7-16 Topic: Listening to God's Voice & Obedience - God will keep us alive during lean times but we must follow His instructions closely Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

Welcome to today's Soul Steps Devotional! "Our Reactions To Stressful Situations Can Put A Spotlight On Areas That We Need God To Do Some Work ” March 28, 2024 Scripture passage: Philippians 4:6 & Ephesians 4:2 Topic: Stress can reveal character & Self-awareness - Problems and stress can expose weaknesses of character; let problems and stress do their work Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide. Soul Steps: Life's Surprises" discusses two surprising moments in the speaker's life: finding out that their three-year-old was being given coffee by the nanny and realizing that their wife had misplaced her wedding ring. The speaker reflects on how these surprises reveal aspects of their own character and urges viewers to allow life's surprises to serve as mirrors into their souls, prompting self-reflection and personal growth.

Welcome to today's Soul Steps Devotional! "God's Existence Is Clear and So Are His Instructions For Us” May 30, 2023 Scripture passage: Romans 1:18-20 & Psalm 119:105 Topic: Existence of God & Destiny Destination - God's Word Is Clear With Instructions on How We Are To Live So That We End Up Where He Wants Us To Go Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

Welcome to today's Soul Steps Devotional! "Can You Give Without First Passing Judgment” September 26, 2024 Scripture passage: Luke 10 & I John 3:17 Topic: Giving without judgment & Following God's instructions to give - We often give to others only after we deem them worthy of our support. What if they are unworthy but God still tells us to give? Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

Welcome to today's Soul Steps Devotional! "Stop Taking In Bad News It'll Brighten Your Countenance” September 19, 2024 Scripture passage: Ecclesiastes 1:18 Topic: Battling negativity & Choosing good news over bad - Be careful not to subject yourself to too much bad news - a constant drip of bad news can take a terrible toll on your soul Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

Welcome to today's Soul Steps Devotional! "Righteous People Die (Are Taken Away) To Be Spared From Evil” September 23, 2024 Scripture passage: Isaiah 57:1,2 Topic: Dying & Peace in death - People who love God and walk righteously find peace and rest in death Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

Welcome to today's Soul Steps Devotional! "Practice 'Pure' Religion - Take Care of Widows & Orphans” May 2, 2024   Scripture passage: James 1:27 & John 14:15-18 Topic: Faultless religion & Orphan & Widow care   - Want To Make God Happy? Take Care of Widows & Orphans   Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic   Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

Welcome to today's Soul Steps Devotional! "Practice 'Pure' Religion - Take Care of Widows & Orphans” May 2, 2024 Scripture passage: James 1:27 & John 14:15-18 Topic: Faultless religion & Orphan & Widow care - Want To Make God Happy? Take Care of Widows & Orphans Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

Welcome to today's Soul Steps Devotional! "Facing Your Giants May 6, 2024 Scripture passage: John 10:1-10 Topic: Facing fear & Healing from wounds - After You Have Dipped Your Toe In The Pool, Dive In With Both Feet To Overcome Your Fears Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

Welcome to today's Soul Steps Devotional! "Are You Willing To Know the Truth About You - Even When It's Not Pretty?” May 9, 2023 Scripture passage: Proverbs 27:6 & John 16:7,8 Topic: Self-awareness & Speaking the truth - Are You Secure Enough & Brave Enough To Know The Truth About You? Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

Welcome to today's Soul Steps Devotional! "Substance Abuse Will Reduce the Number of Days God Can Do Good Things Through You” May 16, 2023 Scripture passage: Ephesians 5:18 & Proverbs 20:1 Topic: Addiction & Obsessive behavior - Substance abuse can steal your life and disrupt God's purposes for your life Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.

Welcome to today's Soul Steps Devotional! "Restitution is Part of Saying 'I'm Sorry'” May 20, 2023 Scripture passage: Leviticus 6:1-7 Topic: Restitution & Stealing and cheating - Sometimes Saying "I'm Sorry" Isn't Enough; Paying A Price Seals The I'm Sorry Deal Don't forget to download your Soul Guide notes for more in depth study to understanding God's Word around this topic Visit our website at www.soulsteps.org/devotionals for the Soul Guide.