Marge Webb – January 21, 2025
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Today’s devotion was written by Marge Webb.
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him” Romans 15:13
(NIV).
I remember thinking 2020 was going to be an amazing year, and I was so excited as it
began. But by the end of the year, it was anything but amazing.
On Christmas Day, my daughter called to ask a question, and she noticed I sounded
sick. I told her, “It’s just a cold, I think.” She was not convinced. If you recall, that was the infamous COVID year.
As I hung up the phone and turned around, our rotisserie with the traditional Christmas
prime rib was flaming up to our newly painted cabinets. I quickly woke my husband, Jeff, from his nap. Together, we put the fire out, but our kitchen was full of smoke, the new cabinets were charred, and the dinner was half-burned.
By the end of the week and thus the year’s end, we had bigger problems. Jeff and I
were both sick with COVID. On Monday, I woke to what sounded like an elephant
screaming. I thought Jeff must be watching Animal Planet! I discovered it was Jeff
making the noise, and he was semi-conscious. After several minutes of trying to wake
him, I called 911. The year 2021 started with Jeff hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia, which would affect his physical and mental health for many months.
Our expectation for a new year is often filled with hopes of bright blessings and new
resolutions. Sometimes those goals can get sidetracked with unexpected illness, the death
of a family member, or a financial crisis. That’s why we should not trust in our own goals and dreams but put our faith in God, who doesn’t change. With Him all things are
Possible.
We were fortunate because Jeff survived his COVID-19 ordeal while so many did not. Prayers were certainly covering him.
Each year has challenges and blessings. This year, as we start the second quarter of this century, let’s pray that whatever happens, we will trust the God of hope to fill us with joy and peace.
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January 20, 2026 • Sharon Gomez • Isaiah 40:31
Sharon Gomez, Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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Today’s devotion was written by Sharon Gomez.
“...but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like
eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint” (Isaiah 40:31
NIV).
I am fortunate enough to live near lakes and rivers filled with nature, and I love to kayak
through them when I can. There is a particular spot called The Bluffs where our local
eagles' nest. I don’t see them every time, but I know when they are close enough to see
without binoculars because there is usually a group of kayakers and paddleboarders
pointing and commenting at the sight of them.
In today’s verse, Isaiah gives us a beautiful image of hope through the strength of an
eagle. I certainly don’t think of myself as strong or graceful as an eagle, but I know
going through life’s ups and downs alongside God has given me endurance; endurance
that is sustained by the hope I have in God’s strength.
Isaiah Chapter 40 was written for the people of Israel who needed comfort amid the
invasion by neighboring Assyria. It is a message of hope in the waiting, dependence
through the unknown, and strength to endure when the waiting becomes too long.
As we enter this New Year, some of us will see this time as fuel for renewing goals or as
a source of anticipation for new challenges. For others, the New Year can mark another
milestone in a wilderness season that doesn’t seem to change.
Whether our feelings reflect excited anticipation or a heavy sigh at what lies ahead,
hope in the Lord will sustain those who rely on Him. If we allow it, His divine strength will
keep us walking and even running through whatever this year has to bring.
Let’s ride on the wings of the Lord’s strength and let hope soar!
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January 14, 2026 • Tara Thompson • Isaiah 43:18–19
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Today, Tara Thompson explores how the power of hope invites us to embrace something new.
“Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert” (Isaiah 43:18-19 KJV).
What if the hope we’re searching for in a new year isn’t found in our plans, but in God’s promise to do something new? With each new year or change in our lives, we create our own plans with the hope for something – whether that’s improving ourselves, saving money, or doing something different. How often do we stop and look for something new that the Lord is doing in our lives and lean into His plans?
When I was younger, and something happened in my life that wasn’t according to “my” plans, I would feel heartbroken and discouraged. Things didn’t seem to go the way I thought they would, and I wasn’t sure how life would change or get better.
The Holy Spirit led me to this verse in Isaiah, and it washed over my heart and soul. It was as if the Lord was speaking it directly to me. “Behold, I will do a new thing.” Those words lifted my heart and my head to face the unknown, because I knew that the Lord would make a way, even when it felt impossible.
Isaiah 43:18-19 reminds us that we don’t have to hold on to the past or even hold on to the way we thought our life should go. With our faith and hope in Jesus, we can embrace the new and have hope that He is always working something new in our lives. Even in the wilderness. Even in the desert.
How do you find hope in knowing that God is going to make a way and do something new in your life?
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January 13, 2026 • Angela Gray • Ecclesiastes 3:11
Angela Gray, January 13, 2026
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Today’s devotion was written by Angela Gray.
“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what GOD has done from beginning to end” (Ecclesiastes 3:11 NIV).
For some of us, winter was ushered in with frosty mornings and snowflakes gently falling. Cozy fireplaces and hot chocolate make it easy to appreciate the “beauty” of the cold winter season.
As a child, I loved winter—snowball fights, snow angels, and making snow ice cream. But with my aging body reminding me the winter’s cold is not kind to these old bones, I find my enjoyment of the season has waned, and I hope for spring’s warmth to return quickly and close the door on winter's bitter cold.
After listing the many seasons of life: sowing and reaping, mourning and rejoicing, gain and loss, Ecclesiastes 3 declares in verse 11 that there will be a time when all things will be made beautiful. Even the seasons of life and death would become a beautiful part of GOD’s plan.
Perhaps you are facing a harsh and bitter season as you enter this new year. The loss of a loved one or a broken relationship has overwhelmed you under the weight of grief. Fear may be waging war on faith as you face a life-changing diagnosis. Are you struggling with the voice of shame or defeat that refuses to be silenced?
Our Heavenly Father has placed eternity in our hearts, holds us in His hands, and offers us hope. Hope that He has a purpose in whatever season you are facing. He can and will weave each dark day into the tapestry of His beautiful plan for your life.
He knows the beginning and the end and has set a time for every season. God is faithful, and He will keep his promises—to be with you always, to provide for you, and to
fight for you.
Don’t lose hope. Just as winter’s cold will give way to spring’s warmth, and beauty will spring forth again, this season will end, and a new season will begin.
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January 12, 2026 • Sharee Gaiser • Lamentations 3:22–23
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Today, Sharee Gaiser encourages our hope in God’s faithfulness.
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22–23 (NIV)
At the end of the year, I literally dragged myself over the finish line. With what little energy I had left, I fell in a heap of utter exhaustion as fireworks burst across the night sky to herald a new year.
With a fresh new calendar in front of me, I resolved to pick myself up, dust myself off, and try to steady my gaze on what lay ahead—clinging to whatever hope I could muster.
With a new year stretched before us, we can carry a mixture of anticipation, uncertainty, and quiet longing. The past may hold challenges we’re still processing, and the future can feel unclear. Yet Scripture reminds us that hope is not rooted in circumstances or in our ability to start strong. Our hope is anchored in the character of God: His faithfulness, His nearness, and His unchanging promises.
The writer of Lamentations knew firsthand what it was to stand in the rubble of discouragement and still reach for hope. In the midst of grief and devastation, he lifts his eyes and declares that God’s mercies are new every morning. Not because life is easy, but because God is unwaveringly faithful.
This new year becomes an invitation to trust again, to begin again, and to believe that God is already ahead of us, ordering our steps, renewing our strength, and working in ways we cannot yet see. Hope is not wishful thinking; it is confident expectation based on who God is. As we look forward, we do so knowing and trusting that His mercies are new every morning and His plans for us remain good.
Friends, as you step into this new year, where do you need to trust God’s new mercies and allow His faithfulness to renew your hope?
No matter how you ended last year or how uncertain the path ahead may feel, God meets you with fresh mercy each morning. His faithfulness has carried you this far—and it will carry you forward into all that lies ahead.
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January 6, 2026 • Liz'a Biswell • Philippians 1:6
Liz’a Biswell, Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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Today’s devotion was written by Liz’a Biswell.
“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue His work
until it is finally finished on the day when Christ returns” (Philippians 1:6 NLT).
I don’t know about you, but for me, the New Year brings reminders of my many failures from the previous year. In the past, this made me hesitate to make goals, fearful of more failure.
As I've grown in Christ Jesus, I've recognized this as a reoccurring attack to prevent any
progress. Because it's effective, the enemy often uses this trap. When I am focused on my
failures and flaws, I am blinded to God’s goodness in my life.
It's not just the new year. The enemy comes with tricks and distractions at times of
celebration, joy, or hopefulness. His tricks are always the same.
He tries to keep me busy with tasks and responsibilities, fearful of disappointing others and unable to connect with those I love. He tries to give me a different identity when I fall short or fail, telling me I'm worthless and unloved. He stirs up stress through hardship, hoping to shift my focus. Some of these I conquer, and others I am deceived by and fail. But God is always with me.
I like to focus on Philippians 1:6 during the New Year because it's full of hope and it restores my confidence. It starts with certainty in God. I know God is always faithful, always true, and He never changes. He has done so much in my life, and I know He isn’t finished. My shortcomings are opportunities for His glory to shine through. This verse finishes with the promise of Christ’s return, when the work in me will be complete.
Does the enemy try to steal your hope in moments meant for joy? You’re not alone. You are equipped. God’s Word is your armor, your anchor, and your light.
This year, commit to knowing Him more deeply. Nothing will strengthen you more than time spent with the One who never fails.
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November 26, 2025 • Angela Vandagriff • Psalm 29:2
November 26, 2025
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Today’s devotion was written by Angela Vandagriff.
“Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness” (Psalms 29:2 ESV).
Worship isn’t just something we do on Sundays—it’s the natural response of a heart that recognizes God’s greatness. Worship is an expression of profound respect, adoration, and devotion to our Abba Father. It is a lifelong response of our hearts and deeds to God’s supreme worth flowing through our words, thoughts, and any action that is genuine from our hearts.
Psalm 29:2 reminds us to give God the glory He deserves and to worship Him in the splendor of His holiness.
I’ll be honest—there were seasons when I found it hard to worship openly. Life was heavy, and praise didn’t always come easily. Yet, even when my voice was quiet, my heart never stopped crying out to the God who held me in His arms. Those moments taught me that worship is not limited to songs or public expressions—it is the posture of our hearts, a surrender and trust that continues even in our struggles.
True worship draws our focus away from our problems and places it squarely on the One who holds all things. It reminds us of His power, goodness, and presence. Worship transforms our perspective, strengthens our faith, and deepens our intimacy with Him. It flows not only from what we do in the sanctuary but also from how we live our lives every day—reflecting His glory in everything we say and do.
As we gather for Thanksgiving, take a moment to worship God in spirit and truth. Speak words of gratitude and lift your heart in praise, acknowledging His holiness. Let your worship be genuine, heartfelt, and an ongoing expression of profound respect, adoration, and devotion to your Abba Father.
When we ascribe glory to God and worship Him in the splendor of His holiness; we align ourselves with His will, experience His presence, and live as a continual offering to honor His supreme worth. May blessing flow from your worship today!
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November 25, 2025 • Andi Benson • Colossians 3:16
November 25, 2025
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Today’s devotion was written by Andi Benson.
“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your heart” (Colossians 3:16 NIV).
Colossians 3:16 offers us a beautiful picture of worship that goes far beyond singing songs. This verse encourages us to let worship permeate every part of our lives, allowing the truth of Christ to shape how we live each day.
Worship is not just a moment; it's a lifestyle. When we let the message of Christ dwell in us richly, it means His love, forgiveness, and calling are always present in our hearts and minds. This influences how we speak to others, our choices, and even our attitude in difficult moments. Every action and word can become an act of worship when we intentionally do it to honor God.
Paul mentions teaching and admonishing one another with wisdom, which reminds us that worship is also about encouraging and lifting up those around us. Sharing an encouraging word or listening compassionately can be worship when it’s done with the love of Christ.
Singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs is an excellent way to praise God, but true worship extends into our work, our relationships, and the way we serve. Whether serving a meal, helping a neighbor, or working diligently at our job, we can do it all as an offering to God.
This intention to live in an attitude of worship is what I strive for in all areas of my life. I have a sign hanging in my bedroom that reads: “Tune my heart to sing thy praise.” Although I sometimes fail, I want to be continually reminded that my life, and loving like Jesus through it, is the most beautiful way I can worship my Heavenly Father.
Let’s let every part of our life be a song of praise inviting Christ’s message to dwell within us and shine through us in all we do.
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November 24, 2025 • Susan Hales • Romans 12:1
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Today, Susan Hales explores the importance of practicing wellness as worship.
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship” (Romans 12:1 NIV).
I spent most of my life on the diet merry-go-round, trying to lose weight, gain confidence, and feel attractive. You name it; I tried it—Weight Watchers, SlimFast, low carb, low fat, and more. But I discovered a better way to live—practicing wellness as worship.
So, why should you consider taking care of your body as worship?
First, God created you exactly how He wanted you to be. He chose your physical characteristics, natural talents, and unique personality. Therefore, we worship God by taking care of our bodies because He created our bodies for His purposes.
Next, Jesus sacrificed Himself on the cross to redeem you through His precious blood. You are holy because He is holy.
Finally, the Holy Spirit lives in you. When we accept Jesus Christ as our Savior, we receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, God dwelling within us. That's why we should treat our bodies with the respect they deserve.
For those who believe in Christ, God sets us apart to fulfill His purpose, to serve Him, and to share the Gospel. We present our bodies as living sacrifices to serve Him. Staying healthy and strong by taking care of our bodies allows us to have the stamina to do this for as long as possible.
Instead of dieting and exercising to lose weight, look more attractive or wear a smaller size—consider wellness as worship according to God’s Word.
Wellness is a journey, but you have to take the first step. How will you practice wellness as worship starting today?
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November 19, 2025 • Marge Webb • Psalm 34:1
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Today’s devotion was written by Marge Webb.
“I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth” (Psalm 34:1 KJV).
As a kid, I rarely had the opportunity to swim. Visiting a city pool was considered “mixed bathing,” and my parents would not allow it. On vacation, we stayed in motels with small pools, and some even had diving boards. I loved falling into the pool headfirst and feeling the cool water saturate my whole being.
That’s what true worship is like. When we first learn to worship, it may simply be trying to sing a song in church and looking around to notice if anyone is watching. We are self-conscious instead of enveloped in His presence. We are just dipping our toes in the water.
As we learn more about worship, we may get knee-deep in the water and then waist-deep. As we learn true worship, we dive in and are encased by the presence of God, saturated by His Spirit.
So where do we begin? First, give God your affection. Whatever is taking your time, your love, your attention and affection, make sure those things haven’t become idols. Give God first place in your life.
Next, include God in your daily life. Like the scripture above says, I will bless the Lord at ALL times. His praise is ALWAYS within me. Praise Him all day, through good times and bad.
Finally, show reverence when you pray and worship. Remember, you have the privilege of being in a relationship with God Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
He is worthy of our praise which is focused on thanking Him for what He has done for us; perfect for this season of Thanksgiving.
He is worthy of our worship, which is giving ourselves completely to God. Just like that feeling of awe when diving into a cool pool of water, feel the amazement of His presence pour over you as you worship our great God.
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November 18, 2025 • Sharon Gomez • John 4:23
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Today, Sharon Gomez reminds us that God loves our offering of worship.
“Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks” (John 4:23 NIV).
Singing along with worship music almost always draws my Spirit close to God. However, because of the loud acoustics in the worship center, my terrible singing voice isn’t heard by anyone. Not only am I grateful for those acoustics, I’m also thankful that God accepts worship in more ways than just singing; otherwise, my salvation could be at risk!
John 4:23 documents the first time Jesus revealed His identity to an outcast woman at the well in Samaria, who seemed to feel slighted that only the Jews could properly worship in the Temple. His words assured her that the time had come when everyone could worship in the Spirit. This meant unfiltered communication with God, anytime, anywhere.
Before Jesus, Old Testament followers had to obey over 600 laws strictly. Thankfully, our Father loves us so much that He gave us a way to be in relationship with Him through His Son instead of through the laws.
We are free to express gratitude, confess our sins, or cry out in sorrow, whether in church or in the privacy of our bedroom.
The last phrase of the verse gives us another promise; God seeks those types of worshippers. Not only has God recognized that we needed a fail-safe way to access Him (Jesus), He seeks us out, draws us near through heart tugs, wise people, and even difficult circumstances.
This pursuit even transcends our feelings. There have been many times in church when I couldn’t bring myself to worship joyfully. But because of grace, I know I can praise God while I’m driving in the car, mopping the floor, or while preparing a late-night snack!
Take a moment today to say thank you for the sacrifice of Jesus. Thank our Father for not only accepting our worship with unconditional love but for pursuing us with relentless passion.
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November 17, 2025 • Karen Wardle • Habakkuk 3:17–18
November 17, 2025
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Today’s devotion was written by Karen Wardle.
“Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the LORD; I will take joy in the God of my salvation” (Habakkuk 3:17–18 ESV.)
Habakkuk paints a picture of barrenness: no fruit, harvest, or flocks. It’s a description of life stripped bare of comfort and security. And yet he declares, “I will rejoice in the LORD.” This is not shallow optimism. It’s the deep resolve of a heart anchored in God’s character rather than circumstances.
Like many of us, I have experienced hardship, yet God is great! He is always praiseworthy. Hardship doesn’t silence worship; it refines it. When everything is gone, what remains is the pure act of lifting our eyes to the One who never fails.
This truth echoes in the hymn It Is Well With My Soul. Horatio Spafford, who penned it after losing his children at sea, reminds us that peace isn’t found in the absence of suffering but in the steadfast presence of Christ. “When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, it is well, it is well with my soul.” These words mirror Habakkuk’s declaration: joy and peace rooted in God alone.
Worship depends not on what we see, but on who He is. The fig tree may be bare, vines empty, and fields dry. Yet God remains our salvation, strength, and song. When we lift our voices in praise amid brokenness, we’re declaring to the world—and our own hearts— Jesus is enough.
Sisters, let us be women who worship not only in abundance but also in loss. Let our praise rise not because life is perfect, but because God is unchanging, faithful, and worthy in every season.
Prayer: Lord, teach us to rejoice in You when the vines are empty and when the harvest is full. May our worship always proclaim: “It is well with my soul.”
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November 12, 2025 • Tara Thompson • Philippians 4:4
November 12, 2025
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Today’s devotion was written by Tara Thompson.
“Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice” (Philippians 4:4 KJV).
Have you ever noticed how hard it is to worship when your heart feels heavy? It almost feels impossible to lift your voice in praise or pray to our Father when the weight of life presses you down. And yet, that’s exactly where true worship is born—in those times when we feel like we have nothing left to give, but we lift our hearts anyway.
It was one of those days. It felt like my family and I were being attacked on every side. Worship was the last thing on my mind. In fact, I didn’t even feel like lifting my Bible, let alone lifting my voice. But then, in this quiet voice, the lyrics to the hymn “I Surrender All” were whispered across my soul. I started repeating the lyrics, quietly, with my hands lifted—not because I felt like it, but because I knew He was still worthy.
Philippians 4:4 reminds us to rejoice in the Lord always—not only when life is good, but also when it hurts. Worship isn’t tied to our feelings; it’s anchored in God’s unchanging faithfulness. When we surrender all, even in the valley, we find that worship reorients our perspective and draws us back into the joy of His presence.
When my eyes turned back to the One who holds all things together, my heart shifted. Worship became less about me and more about Him. It was my way of saying, “Lord, I don’t have control, but You do. I don’t have strength, but You are my strength.” And in that surrender, light began to break through the darkness of that day.
What would shift in your perspective if you saw worship not as a response to blessings, but as an act of surrender in the midst of your struggle?
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Welcome to Freely Speaking, an OHSOFREE devotional ministry where we share our hearts and trust God for transformation.
Today, Kristy Fitzgerald provides a beautiful picture of worship from God’s Word.
“Give to the Lord the glory due His name; Bring an offering, and come before Him. Oh, worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness!” 1 Chronicles 16:29 (NKJV).
What a beautiful sight! The Ark of the Covenant was finally coming to Jerusalem, where it belonged. King David had prepared a special place, a tabernacle, specifically built to house the Ark. The singers sang, the dancers danced, and all Jerusalem rejoiced in a spirit of worship. The Ark, the symbol of God’s presence, was finally home! For this occasion, David had written a beautiful Psalm that contains the above verse.
“Oh, worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness!” What an inspiring, poetic statement. But sometimes my attempt to worship doesn’t seem beautiful, much less holy. I find myself so full of myself that I fail to fully give Him the worship He deserves.
Yet, looking closer at this verse, I see there are guidelines for coming into the presence of God to worship Him.
First, give God the respect, reverence and honor that His name deserves. How many times do we speak His name without realizing its impact? His name is power, His name is peace, His name is provision, His name is Love.
Second, bring an offering. There is only one offering God desires from you and that is You! When you come to worship God, bring your whole self in surrendered humility. There is strength in surrender.
Third, come before Him. The author of the Book of Hebrews said in Chapter 4:16 (NLT), “So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.” Nothing is obstructing you from coming into His Presence. You can enter anytime.
Lastly, worship Him in the beauty of holiness. When we come into His presence and dwell there, when we worship Him and only Him, we start to 'wear’ His presence like a beautiful garment of praise. The world will see it and, believe me, they will notice.
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November 10, 2025 • Sharee Gaiser • John 4:24
Welcome to Freely Speaking, an OHSOFREE devotional ministry where we share our hearts and trust God for transformation.
Today, Sharee Gaiser encourages us to worship in the Spirit and in truth.
“God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth” (John 4:24 NIV).
When I think of worship, three things come to mind: worship is a relationship, a posture, and a spiritual weapon.
We were created for a relationship with God, and worship is how we express that love. It’s not just singing on a Sunday morning in church—it's the way we live our lives in response to who God is. Prayer, obedience, service, and even stillness can all be worship when they’re directed toward Him. Worship says, “God, I know who You are, and I trust You.”
Several years ago, I was leading worship at a women’s retreat. The music was flowing, and everything looked just right. But something felt off. Afterwards, I asked God why I felt disconnected. Quietly, He whispered to my heart, “Would you worship Me differently if you could see Me?”
That question rocked me. I realized how easy it is to get caught up in performing—especially in ministry. But God isn’t looking for a show. He wants a heart fully surrendered. That moment challenged me to change my posture—not just physically, but spiritually. I started asking before every worship set, “God, how can I honor You today?”
Worship is also our greatest spiritual weapon. When we worship, we declare God’s truth over our circumstances. Like Paul and Silas singing in prison in Acts 16:25), our worship invites God’s power to move. Chains break. Hope rises. Darkness flees.
In difficult seasons, I’ve listened to worship music not because I felt like it, but because I needed to remind my soul who my God is. Every time, He met me in that space.
Friends, whether you're on a stage or alone in your kitchen, remember this: worship isn't about performance—it's about God’s presence. It's not about our ability, but our surrender. May our worship touch heaven and change earth.
How can you posture your heart today to worship God in spirit and truth? What “weapon” of worship can you wield in your current situation?
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Freely Speaking Audio Devotion
November 5, 2025 • Jessica Gerth • Hebrews 12:28
Welcome to Freely Speaking, an OHSOFREE devotional ministry where we share our hearts and trust God for transformation.
Today’s devotion was written by Jessica Gerth.
“Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe” (Hebrews 12:28 ESV).
I was just a little girl—barefoot in the grass, holding a few paintbrush flowers. As I marveled at the delicate petals and felt the cool earth beneath my feet, I experienced something profound: the quiet, overwhelming presence of God in creation. That simple moment marked my first true encounter with worship.
For a long time, I thought worship was confined to a church service—a few slower songs nestled between upbeat praise anthems. But worship isn’t about rituals, locations, or tradition. It’s a posture of the heart, a deep recognition that we belong to a kingdom that cannot be shaken.
Hebrews 12:28 reminds us to be grateful for this unshakable kingdom and to respond with worship that is “acceptable” to God—rooted in reverence and awe. This means worship isn’t about perfect melodies or polished performances. It’s about surrendering ourselves fully, knowing that God’s presence fills the heart of the worshiper, not just the walls of a sanctuary.
Today, worship may come through a song that stirs my soul, but it also flows from quiet moments—standing in awe of creation, whispering thanks to the Lord while folding laundry, or simply resting in His unchanging love, with the Bible open and coffee in hand. When we worship in spirit and truth, our hearts become a dwelling place for God’s presence.
May we learn to worship with grateful hearts, embracing the unshakable kingdom we have received. Let reverence and awe shape every moment, as we offer God not just our songs, but our whole lives.
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Freely Speaking Audio Devotion
November 4, 2025 • Liz'a Biswell • 2 Corinthians 10:3–4
Welcome to Freely Speaking, an OHSOFREE devotional ministry where we share our hearts and trust God for transformation.
Today’s devotion was written by Liz’a Biswell.
“We are human, but we do not wage wars as humans do. We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments” (2 Corinthians 10:3-4 NLT).
This verse came alive to me when I was asked to join a project at my church. We created prayer boards to encourage people to pray for the various ministries taking place there. I enjoyed worship more than anything else, so I quickly volunteered to do the worship team board. I had no idea what I was getting myself into.
I’d never been required to think about why I loved worship so much. As I pushed past the emotional response of joy and comfort to study the true purpose of worship, God revealed to me more than I could have expected.
As I was driving one evening, I felt the Lord whisper to my spirit, “worship is my warship”. I didn’t know what it meant, but through prayer and study, I began to understand what Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 10:3-4. We don’t battle the way humans do!
One of God’s weapons is worship; it’s armed with truth, anchored in God’s promises, and navigated by the Spirit. It's how we fight, defend, and stay the course. It reminds us who God is and who we are in Him.
Worship keeps us humble and gives us strength. It proclaims God’s truth not because life is easy but because He is worthy.
I believe we’re all still a work in progress. You are not the only one in the battle. God gives us the ammunition we need to fight the good fight. To defeat the lies of the enemy, we have to have God’s truth in our hearts and minds.
So today, lift your voice not just in song, but in surrender. Let every note, every word, every breath be a declaration of His truth. Let worship be your warship, sailing you to the victory He has already won.
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Freely Speaking Audio Devotion
October 28, 2025 • Andi Benson • Romans 5:21
October 28, 2025
Welcome to Freely Speaking, an OHSOFREE devotional ministry where we share our hearts and trust God for transformation.
Today’s devotional is written by Andi Benson.
“So that, just as sin reigned in death so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 5:21 NIV).
Because we are humans living in a broken world sin can feel relentless. We encounter temptation daily in subtle whispers from the enemy to veer off the path that God has set before us. The apostle Paul understood this struggle intimately. In the words of our focus scripture, Paul acknowledges the deep reality of sin’s power, yet he anchors our hope not in our own strength, but in the gift of God’s grace.
Often, when we stumble, shame threatens to drown us. We wonder if we’ll ever be free from the cycle of guilt and repentance. I struggled in this same cycle with a sin that had worked its way into my life and began to have a stronghold on me. I would repent for my behavior but then focus on my failure that I couldn’t beat this sin on my own. After months of struggling and much prayer, the Lord revealed to me that the only way to be free of this burden was to surrender it to Him. His grace was the only thing that was sufficient to set me free.
In Romans 5:21 Paul tells us to shift our focus from the dominion of sin to the sovereignty of grace. Sin may have once ruled in our life but through the righteousness of Christ, grace sits as the king of our hearts. This does not mean the struggle disappears, but it does mean sin no longer defines us. Every act of repentance is evidence of God’s Spirit working within us. When we confess our failures, we do so not as defeated captives, but as beloved children who are victorious in Christ.
Is there sin in your life holding you captive, causing defeat and shame? Let the knowledge of grace reign to transform your struggle into hope. Your weakness is not the end of your story; it is the place where Christ’s righteousness shines brightest.
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Freely Speaking Audio Devotion
October 27, 2025 • Susan Hales • 1 Corinthians 6:18–20
Welcome to Freely Speaking, an OHSOFREE devotional ministry where we share our hearts and trust God for transformation.
Today, Susan Hales encourages us to honor our bodies, for we have been bought with a price.
“Run from sexual sin! No other sin so clearly affects the body as this one does. For sexual immorality is a sin against your own body. Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body” (1 Corinthians 6:18-20 NLT).
I recall the shock when I heard this scripture read aloud in a Christian recovery group. It certainly was not how I had been living.
The belief that sex is only for heterosexual marriage and that premarital sex is unacceptable to God is not popular in the world. Single couples living together rather than marrying is so common. Being single for so long made it difficult for me to obey and follow this scripture.
When I meditate on this scripture, I make it personal by saying, “God bought me with a high price.” God created me, Jesus died for me, and the Holy Spirit lives in me. Jesus paid the price for me, for you, for everyone.
When we are in Christ, our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. When we sin, the Holy Spirit grieves. He also convicts us of our sin, but we know that lavish forgiveness is offered freely when we fall short.
We are image bearers, created in the likeness of God. So, we offer our bodies as living sacrifices to Him. Whether we are married or single, Jesus should be the center of our deepest desires and affections.
Honoring your body requires obedience and radical dependence on the Holy Spirit. Today, choose to run from sexual sin and other sinful behaviors in which you dishonor your body.
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Freely Speaking Audio Devotion
October 22, 2025 • Angela Vandagriff • 2 Corinthians 12:9
October 22, 2025
Welcome to Freely Speaking, an OHSOFREE devotional ministry where we share our hearts and trust God for transformation.
Today’s devotional is written by Angela Vandagriff.
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me” (2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV).
There are times in my life when sin casts a long shadow of doubt. Many of us may have wrestled with the question, “Am I really saved?” In the middle of my sin, I struggle with who I am.
This question often surfaces in hard seasons, when guilt weighs heavy and comparison creeps in. Looking at other believers who seem to prosper with ease, it can appear as though their lives are marked by blessing while mine is marked by failure. In those moments, shame whispers that perhaps I am not good enough for God’s favor, and the enemy uses guilt to chain me in fear rather than freedom.
Today's Scripture points us to a greater truth: God’s grace is sufficient. The apostle Paul learned this when he pleaded for his own weakness to be taken away, and Christ reminded him that divine strength is revealed most clearly in human weakness. Our struggles with sin and our battles with doubt are not evidence that God has abandoned us; they are opportunities for us to experience the richness of His grace more fully.
If we never felt the sting of brokenness, we might never treasure the gift of forgiveness. If we never faced the weight of our insufficiency, we might never know the depth of God’s sufficiency. Grace is not a reward for the perfect but a lifeline for the weak.
God does not call us to present flawless lives before Him. Instead, He invites us into a relationship rooted in trust and humility. Perfection is unattainable in our own strength, but Christ has already secured righteousness on our behalf. To walk in grace is to step out of chains and into freedom—freedom to trust that even in weakness, failure, seasons of doubt, and seasons of sin, His love holds firm. His grace is enough.
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Welcome to Freely Speaking, an OHSOFREE devotional ministry where we share our hearts and trust God for transformation.
Today, Sharon Gomez explores the truth that our salvation rests in Jesus, our Savior.
"Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood" (Hebrews 12:3-4 NIV).
I don't know about you, but this verse hits my heart like a ton of bricks. I feel an instant sense of humility, followed by a sting of shame. Jesus endured suffering and practiced forgiveness of others to an extent that I can barely comprehend. Yet, here I am, irritated when my local Starbucks runs out of my favorite cold foam topping, yikes!
As believers, our struggle with sin is real. It’s real present, real hard, and real trying. We are faced with difficult circumstances, and our struggles come in long seasons of time or in daily moments. These struggles, big or small, can be the very thing that leads us to sin.
Thankfully, our salvation lies in our Savior and not in our ability to resist sin. At the heart of our Christian faith is Jesus, God in the flesh, who chose us, who taught us, and ultimately died for us. Yet He rose for us and poured His spirit upon us. Now it is up to us to stay in a relationship with Him.
Today's verse tells us that because of His sacrifice, we don't have to shed our own blood to resist sin. We need to believe in His sacrifice for us wholeheartedly. But when we lose our struggle with sin, we can be assured that His love for us will never end. Ephesians 3:12 (NIV) tells us, "In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.”
Do you feel discouraged today because you've lost some battles with sin? Let's not be overshadowed by our shame but choose to accept the warmth of grace. It just takes a sincere confession, a heartfelt apology, and a willingness to forgive yourself enough to accept His grace to move forward and never look back.
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