Daily Devotions with Pastor Josh

Daily Devotions with Pastor Josh
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Daily Devotions with Pastor Josh joshengen.substack.com

  1. 15h ago

    What do you do when you don’t even know what to pray anymore?

    Romans 8:26–27 (CSB) “In the same way the Spirit also helps us in our weakness, because we do not know what to pray for as we should, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with inexpressible groanings. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because he intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.” Sometimes life becomes so complicated that words fail us. We pray for healing, for endurance, for wisdom, and sometimes we simply don’t know what is best. God understands our weakness. We do not have to have perfect prayers or polished words. The Spirit Himself intercedes for us according to the will of God. Even when our prayers are confused, God’s Spirit is praying perfectly on our behalf. What a comfort to know that we are never alone in our suffering. Is there a burden you have been carrying because you felt you had to know exactly what to pray? Father, thank You that You know my heart even when I cannot express it. Teach me to come honestly before You and rest in the Spirit’s intercession. Amen. Get full access to Josh at joshengen.substack.com/subscribe

    2 min
  2. Are you so focused on today that you’ve forgotten what you’re waiting for?

    1d ago

    Are you so focused on today that you’ve forgotten what you’re waiting for?

    Romans 8:24–25 (CSB) “Now in this hope we were saved, but hope that is seen is not hope, because who hopes for what he sees? Now if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with patience.” Christian hope is not wishful thinking. It is confident expectation rooted in God’s promises. We eagerly await Jesus’ return, but we do so with patience. There is a healthy balance in the Christian life. We should long for heaven without neglecting the work God has given us here. We can say, “Come, Lord Jesus,” while also saying, “Until You come, I will faithfully serve where You have placed me.” We need to calibrate our lives toward the future while remaining faithful in the present. Have you drifted toward being too attached to this world, or too discouraged that Christ has not returned yet? Father, teach me to eagerly anticipate Christ’s return while faithfully serving You today. Help me trust Your perfect timing. Amen. Sermon Here - https://youtube.com/live/zKr3BZ3t0NI?feature=share Get full access to Josh at joshengen.substack.com/subscribe

    1 min
  3. Creation itself is waiting for something incredible to happen—and it involves you.

    2d ago

    Creation itself is waiting for something incredible to happen—and it involves you.

    Romans 8:22–23 (CSB) “For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together with labor pains until now. Not only that, but we ourselves who have the Spirit as the firstfruits—we also groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.” The world is broken. Disease, disasters, decay, and death remind us daily that creation is not as it should be. But these groanings are compared to labor pains. Painful? Absolutely. Meaningless? Never. At the end of labor comes new life. The Holy Spirit living within us is the firstfruits, the foretaste, the down payment guaranteeing that something far better is coming. One day we will receive resurrected bodies free from sin and sickness, and creation itself will be renewed. What areas of brokenness in your life make you long for Christ’s return? Lord, thank You for giving me Your Spirit as a guarantee of what is coming. Help me to wait eagerly for the day when You make all things new. Amen. Get full access to Josh at joshengen.substack.com/subscribe

    2 min

  4. 3d ago

    What if the worst thing happening in your life isn’t the end of the story?

    Romans 8:18 (CSB) “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is going to be revealed to us.” Pain is real, and Scripture never tells us to pretend otherwise. We are invited to lament, cry, and bring our burdens before the Lord. Yet in the middle of our tears, we also have an eternal hope. The glory of heaven is so great that our present sufferings belong in an entirely different category. Though affliction feels heavy now, one day we will look back from the other side of heaven and see that the glory to come outweighs every present sorrow. Do not let your suffering define your perspective. Let your future define your perspective. How would your attitude toward today’s struggles change if you intentionally focused on the glory Christ has promised? Father, thank You that my suffering is temporary and Your promises are eternal. Help me to fix my eyes on the glory to come and endure today with hope. Amen. Get full access to Josh at joshengen.substack.com/subscribe

    2 min
  5. The Secret to Courage Isn’t Willpower—It’s Adoption

    6d ago

    The Secret to Courage Isn’t Willpower—It’s Adoption

    Key Scripture (CSB) Romans 8:15 “For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear. Instead, you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry out, ‘Abba, Father!’” Devotional Fear loses its power when we remember whose family we belong to. Through faith in Jesus, God has adopted us as His children. We are no longer spiritual orphans trying to earn acceptance. We are sons and daughters who have already been welcomed into the family. Because we are adopted, we do not have to live in fear of rejection, punishment, or abandonment. We can cry out to God as our loving Father, knowing He hears us and cares for us. When temptation comes, remember who you are. When suffering comes, remember who you are. When uncertainty comes, remember who you are. Your identity in Christ changes how you live today because it secures your future forever. Application Question What fear would lose its grip on your heart if you truly believed God is your loving Father? Prayer Father, thank You for adopting me into Your family through Jesus. Help me live as Your child, trusting Your love, Your care, and Your promises every day. Amen. Get full access to Josh at joshengen.substack.com/subscribe

    2 min
  6. The Same Power That Raised Jesus Is Living in You

    Jun 25

    The Same Power That Raised Jesus Is Living in You

    Key Scripture (CSB) Romans 8:11 “And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you, then he who raised Christ from the dead will also bring your mortal bodies to life through his Spirit who lives in you.” Devotional The Holy Spirit does far more than help believers through difficult days. He gives life. The same Spirit who raised Jesus from the grave now lives within every follower of Christ. Because of that, Christians are no longer spiritually dead. We have been made alive in Christ. This promise also points forward to our future resurrection. One day our broken, weak, and dying bodies will be raised and transformed. The Spirit who lives in us today guarantees what God will do tomorrow. When fear about the future arises, remember that God has already secured it. The Spirit’s presence in your life is evidence that your story does not end with death. Application Question What fear about the future do you need to surrender to God today? Prayer Lord, thank You for giving me life through Your Spirit. Help me trust Your promises and live with confidence in the resurrection hope that is mine in Christ. Amen. Get full access to Josh at joshengen.substack.com/subscribe

    1 min
  7. The Triune God Secures Your Salvation

    Jun 24

    The Triune God Secures Your Salvation

    Key Scripture (CSB) Romans 8:9 “You, however, are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. If anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to him.” Devotional Romans 8 gives us a glimpse of the beauty of the Trinity at work in salvation. The Father sends the Son. The Son dies and rises again for sinners. The Holy Spirit comes to dwell within believers. The Spirit is called both the Spirit of God and the Spirit of Christ because the triune God is working together to save and keep His people. Your salvation does not depend on your strength. It rests on the work of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The God who created you, redeemed you, and indwells you is committed to completing His work in your life. The more we understand who God is, the more confidence we have in what He has done for us. Application Question How does knowing that the triune God is actively involved in your salvation strengthen your confidence today? Prayer Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, thank You for Your perfect work of salvation. Help me grow in my understanding of You and trust You more completely. Amen. Get full access to Josh at joshengen.substack.com/subscribe

    1 min
  8. The Battle for Your Future May Be Happening in Your Mind Right Now

    Jun 23

    The Battle for Your Future May Be Happening in Your Mind Right Now

    Key Scripture (CSB) Romans 8:5 “For those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit have their minds set on the things of the Spirit.” Devotional Your mind is the battlefield. The direction of your life is greatly influenced by what fills your thoughts. Paul teaches that those who walk according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. When sinful thoughts arise, the answer is not merely trying harder. First recognize where your mind is drifting. Then remember your identity in Christ. Finally, intentionally redirect your thoughts toward God. Think about His holiness, His faithfulness, His promises, His Word, His church, and His mission. The more your mind is occupied with the things of God, the easier it becomes to walk in obedience. The mindset of the Spirit produces life and peace because it keeps your heart fixed on the One who gives both. Application Question What has occupied your thoughts most during the last few days—things of the flesh or things of the Spirit? Prayer Lord, help me set my mind on You today. Replace sinful and worldly distractions with a deeper love for Your truth, Your presence, and Your purposes. Amen. Get full access to Josh at joshengen.substack.com/subscribe

    2 min
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