Word For Today

A daily word for you to receive inspiration and make your day better.

Today's Word

Choose for yourself

But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”
- Joshua 24:15

Each one of us must make a great decision with eternal consequences: to serve God or to turn our backs on Him. Some people delay this decision because they think they’ll have time tomorrow, next month, or ten years from now. They prefer to live their own way or do whatever they want for now. “I’ll decide another day,” they say.

But the truth is, we don’t know how much time we have left on this earth. Life is fleeting what is here today may be gone tomorrow. Many things may happen, but we still have today to make the most important decision of our lives. Choose to serve the Lord, and you will receive not only peace for today, but the assurance of salvation for all eternity.

Seek the Lord while he may be found;
call on him while he is near.
Let the wicked forsake their ways
and the unrighteous their thoughts.
Let them turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on them,
and to our God, for he will freely pardon.
- Isaiah 55:6–7

See also: The Second Coming of Christ according to the Bible: When Will Jesus Return?

Yesterday's Word

Read God's Word

Do you want to have a better day? Start with God's Word. In the midst of so many voices, opinions, and worries, the Bible remains the sure voice that directs our hearts toward what truly matters. When you open the Scriptures, you are not merely reading a book—you are placing yourself before the truth of God.

Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.
- 1 Peter 2:2–3

Just as the body needs food to have strength, your spiritual life needs daily nourishment. No one grows without eating. In the same way, faith grows stronger when you take time to listen to what God says through His Word.

There will be days when you need direction. On other days, you will need comfort, courage, or correction. The Bible provides all of these because it reveals God's character and shows us the path that leads to life. Many of the answers we seek begin to emerge when we learn to see our circumstances from the Lord's perspective.

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.
- Psalm 119:105

The transformation God desires to bring about in your life happens as you allow His Word to shape your thoughts and attitudes. The more you come to know God's will, the more prepared you are to make decisions that honor Him and reflect His grace.

Set aside time to be with God today. Even if it is only for a few minutes, open your Bible with a willing heart and a desire to learn. The Lord speaks, guides, and strengthens those who seek His presence.

God's Word provides nourishment for your soul, light for your path, and hope for every new day.

See also: Bible Reading Plans.

Day Before Yesterday's Word

Stand firm on God’s promises!

In moments of doubt, when you don’t know what the future holds, trust in God’s promises! He promises to be present at all times and to care for those who love and follow Him wholeheartedly. And when God makes a promise, He never fails. Your life and your future are secure in Jesus, because He is stronger than any problem.

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.
- Hebrews 10:23

You can fully trust in God, because He always keeps His word. Remain firm in Him, present your requests in prayer, and wait because in His time, He will act, and you will see His help.

Above all, remember that He is with you. Even if you’re in a season of waiting, He hasn’t abandoned you. Seek His presence, delight in Him and in His love. Strengthen your trust in the Lord, even in hard times, because He is always by your side.

When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.
- Isaiah 43:2

And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.
- 1 Peter 5:10

Trust in God, and He will take care of your future! Here are some Bible verses about His faithfulness to encourage you.