Before the Lord

Blake S. Crawford
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Before the Lord is a daily Christian devotional that goes beyond surface-level encouragement. Each episode digs into a single passage of Scripture with pointed observations, honest questions, and a practical application you can carry into your day. The name "Before the Lord" comes from the Latin phrase Coram Deo — "before the face of God" — the idea that everything we do is carried out in His presence: with Him, under His authority, and for His glory. Whether you're in your car, at your desk, or starting your morning, these short episodes are designed to help you know and experience the Lord o

Episodes

  1. 3D AGO

    The Helper: Closer Than You Think

    The Spirit is already in you — the question is whether you're letting Him work. In today's devotional, we look at John 16:7 and why the Holy Spirit isn't a distant force but God as close as your next breath. Follow Coram Deo on Facebook and Instagram for daily encouragement. Subscribe at blakescrawford.com/sign-up

    8 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Hearing Without Doing: When Faith Becomes a Formula

    God's word was never meant to stop at your ears — when it reaches your heart, it moves your feet. In today's devotional, we look at James 1:22 and what happens when faith becomes mechanical and obedience becomes optional. Follow Coram Deo on Facebook and Instagram for daily encouragement. Subscribe at blakescrawford.com/sign-up

    7 min

  3. 5D AGO

    Foundations: Rebuilt from the Ground Up

    You don't have to keep building on something that was never meant to hold you. In today's devotional, we look at Luke 6:47–49 and the invitation to tear down what was built on broken ground and rebuild on the only foundation that will never fail — Christ Himself. Follow Coram Deo on Facebook and Instagram for daily encouragement. Subscribe at blakescrawford.com/sign-up

    8 min

  4. 6D AGO

    Think About These Things: Right Thinking Leads to Right Living

    Your mind is either working for you or against you — there's no middle ground. In today's devotional, we look at Philippians 4:8 and why you cannot consistently think wrong thoughts and live a right life. Follow Coram Deo on Facebook and Instagram for daily encouragement. Subscribe at blakescrawford.com/sign-up

    7 min

  5. MAY 4

    Our Plans, God's Purposes: Seek Him Before You Start

    Don't make your plans and then ask God to bless them — include Him from the start. In today's devotional, we look at Proverbs 19:21 and the difference between inviting God into your plans and actually surrendering them to Him. Follow Coram Deo on Facebook and Instagram for daily encouragement. Subscribe at blakescrawford.com/sign-up

    7 min

  6. APR 30

    Walk with the Wise: Your Circle Shapes You

    The company you keep quietly shapes the person you become. In today's devotional, we look at Proverbs 13:20 and why walking with the wise isn't accidental — it's a daily, deliberate choice for yourself and your family. Follow Coram Deo on Facebook and Instagram for daily encouragement. Subscribe at blakescrawford.com/sign-up

    7 min

  7. APR 30

    Depth Requires Time: No Shortcuts to Knowing God

    You can't microwave a deep relationship with God. In today's devotional, we look at Mark 1:35 and why knowing Him requires what it has always required — consistent, intentional, unhurried time in His presence. Follow Coram Deo on Facebook and Instagram for daily encouragement. Subscribe at blakescrawford.com/sign-up

    7 min

  8. APR 30

    Holy Holy Holy: Set Apart for Him

    Holiness isn't perfection — it's direction. In today's devotional, we look at 1 Peter 1:15–16 and what it means to be set apart for God. You can't white-knuckle your way to a clean heart, but you can turn toward the One who makes you clean. Follow Coram Deo on Facebook and Instagram for daily encouragement. Subscribe at blakescrawford.com/sign-up

    6 min

  9. APR 30

    Living into God's Larger Story: With Him, Under Him, and For Him

    What does it look like to stop writing your own story and start living into God's? In today's devotional, we look at Romans 12:1–2 and what it means to live with Him, under His authority, and for His glory. Follow Coram Deo on Facebook and Instagram for daily encouragement. Subscribe to receive devotionals in your inbox at blakescrawford.com/sign-up

    7 min
  10. Bless Those Who Hurt You: The Hardest Command

    APR 30

    Bless Those Who Hurt You: The Hardest Command

    Your old nature says curse them. Your new nature says bless them. In today's devotional, we look at Romans 12:14 and why blessing those who hurt you isn't weakness — it's Christ-centered love, and it's the key that unlocks the prison of bitterness. Follow Coram Deo on Facebook and Instagram for daily encouragement. Subscribe at blakescrawford.com/sign-up

    10 min
  • 10 Episodes

About

Before the Lord is a daily Christian devotional that goes beyond surface-level encouragement. Each episode digs into a single passage of Scripture with pointed observations, honest questions, and a practical application you can carry into your day. The name "Before the Lord" comes from the Latin phrase Coram Deo — "before the face of God" — the idea that everything we do is carried out in His presence: with Him, under His authority, and for His glory. Whether you're in your car, at your desk, or starting your morning, these short episodes are designed to help you know and experience the Lord o

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  • Creator
    Blake S. Crawford
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Blake S. Crawford
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    Before the Lord