Devotion for Today

Life Changing Power

February 9, 2013

I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
–Galatians 2:20

One day, by a simple act of faith, I decided to take Jesus Christ at His word. I could not come by way of the intellect alone; no one can. That does not mean that we reject reason. God has given us minds and the ability to reason wherever reason is appropriate, but the final and decisive step is taken by faith. I came by faith. Does
it work when a person comes, repenting of his sins, to receive Christ by faith? I can only tell you that it worked in my own life. Something did happen to me. I didn’t become perfect, but the direction of my life was changed. I found a new dimension to life. I found a new capacity to love that I had never known before.

Prayer for the day

The day I received You, Lord, it was a childlike act of faith. My whole life was changed!

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25 Comments

Kathryn says 2.10.2013, 11:23 a.m.

Wow! Praise you, Jesus! Just reading this and all the comments has encouraged me so.

J Greem says 2.9.2013, 11:59 p.m.

I feel sorry for those who refused to believe there is only one God: El Shaddai.

George says 2.9.2013, 10:42 p.m.

Only by faith will I be saved. Jesus is my Lord and savior.

Mike says 2.9.2013, 7:57 p.m.

I can't believe how different I am after giving my life to Jesus! Not just that HE changed me, but I wanted to change! I am not perfect but I'm tryin.. I'm a better father and husband thanks to my Savior! I just want to follow him WHERE EVER he leads

Beverly says 2.9.2013, 7:26 p.m.

Faith brings hope, peace, and love into our lives.

Merlene says 2.9.2013, 6:48 p.m.

By faith, I am redeemed!!!

Susan says 2.9.2013, 4:19 p.m.

All I can say is--what a ride it has been! But I wouldn't trade it. Especially the hope during hard times and knowing I CAN stand and whatever difficulty it is will eventually pass and my life is enriched.

mike says 2.9.2013, 1:42 p.m.

I have over my life asked Jesus into my heart many times sincerely I thought but without that assurance of salvation. This has been going on for over 50 years!

Kofi says 2.9.2012, 10:42 a.m.

Without faith it is impossible to please God for he who comes to him must believe that he is and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him

Evangelist.John D. Belk says 2.9.2012, 10:19 a.m.

I just want to thank Rev. Billy Graham because after watching one of the Billy Graham Classic Crusades on T.V a couple of months ago I truly accepted Christ as my Lord and Savior. After doing that two months later I was called to become evangelist

Keith says 2.9.2012, 09:55 a.m.

Thanks to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for His sacrifice at Cavalry!

bill says 2.9.2012, 09:01 a.m.

i received Christ many years ago. I still remember the wonder release i felt. I have wandered and strayed. I will try with all my being to walk a walk that is acceptable to Him.

Joe says 2.9.2012, 08:38 a.m.

Amen D Thomas Prabhakaran.

Annie says 2.9.2012, 08:31 a.m.

Holy God, Holy Spirit, You are the Spirit of Faith....., without You, I cannot live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me. Thank You LORD, in Your presence, there is liberty from sin, Amen!

Gerry says 2.9.2012, 06:11 a.m.

There is no other decision you will ever make as important as having faith in Christ as your Savior.

Paul says 2.9.2012, 05:36 a.m.

I was blind, weak and lost. I had strayed from His path. I accepted His Gift of redemption and He put my feet on a wide place. No bells, no whistles or sirens, but a quiet assurance that Jesus is mine and I am His. Through faith He has saved me.

Annie says 2.7.2012, 5:42 p.m.

For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith (Romans 1:17). Thank You LORD, You have given me faith, day by day, which I need for my Christian walk. I love You my Precious JESUS!

Bob says 2.9.2011, 2:06 p.m.

I have failed you Lord Jesus, please forgive me!!

Maureen says 2.9.2011, 12:12 a.m.

AMEN.

D THOMAS PRABHAKARAN says 2.9.2011, 08:41 a.m.

Dear Dr Graham.You are true that faith alone recive forgivness of sins from Christ and also a wretch like me who fell back from Christ but reunited with Him when I confessed my sin and received forgiveness from Christ. It is true that the change is inward which is felt in day to day life.

Gerry says 2.9.2011, 06:40 a.m.

Reaching out by faith and accepting Jesus Christ as Lord of your life is the best life-changing decision you will ever make.

Terhemba says 2.9.2011, 06:11 a.m.

The day I received Jesus, I was overwhelmed with joy and I knew deep down that all my past life was gone and there was a new beginning. Thank you Jesus.

sam says 2.9.2011, 04:53 a.m.

One small step of faith can be a giant leap for us to God's heavenly kingdom.

Merenla says 2.9.2011, 04:31 a.m.

Faith for me is to love the Lord with my whole heart, praying and trusting in him that one day I'll be with him after this life on earth.

mick says 2.8.2011, 11:55 a.m.

when we finally step out of the boat...!