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Billy Graham's Daily Devotion

Live Creatively for Christ

May 14, 2013

Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love . . .
–Romans 12:10

Living creatively for Christ in the home is the acid test for any Christian man or woman. It is far easier to live an excellent life among your friends, when you are putting your best foot forward and are conscious of public opinion, than it is to live for Christ in your home. Your own family circle knows whether Christ lives in you and through you. If you are a true Christian, you will not give way at home to bad temper, impatience, fault-finding, sarcasm, unkindness, suspicion, selfishness, or laziness. Instead, you will reveal through your daily life the fruit of the Spirit, which is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, and all the other Christian virtues which round out a Christ-like personality.

Prayer for the day

My family, Lord, knows the real me—they deserve so much more. May I live so close to You that Your love will flow through me to them.

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9 Comments

Dawn says 5.15.2013, 11:14 a.m.

Well, I am truly convicted that I have failed in some, if not all these areas. Praying, praying for the Lord's forgiveness, guidance and restoration...

Mel says 5.14.2012, 3:34 p.m.

Praise God!!! This is my first time ever visiting your website and the daily devotional hit me right where I'm at in my life, seeking more of the Lord and his love to guide me and my family. God bless you

damon says 5.14.2012, 12:42 a.m.

Thank you so much for that devotion this morning. This is something that I struggle with and seeking God's deliverance from. God bless you Dr. Graham.

Susie says 5.14.2012, 10:56 a.m.

Your ministry is a blessing. So many times your daily devotional hits me right when I need it, or when I need the right thing to share with others. Today's message is golden. God bless you.

Annie says 5.14.2012, 10:44 a.m.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY, I agree with you Rev. Billy Graham,......It is the hunger for my soul, in Jesus Precious Mighty Name.......!

Christine haiyan Jin Prayer says 5.14.2012, 00:07 a.m.

Dearest lord God almighty, Lord Jesus Christ,Thank thee for the rain thou sent again continuously in our dwelling place neighborhood. Thank thee for thy moment by moment trimming cutting of the growth of thy vineyard growth of human, animals plant

debbie says 5.14.2011, 10:23 a.m.

Praying for Mr. Graham and his recovery from sickness. Glad to read that he is improving. Your ministry is a blessing!

Gerry says 5.14.2011, 07:16 a.m.

My family is a gift from God that I treaure very much. We share the love of the Lord. That common bond is the glue that holds us together during good times and bad. I am a Blessed man, indeed.

walter says 5.14.2011, 00:19 a.m.

My Wife and I just drove through Western North Carolina and Virginia. The destruction north of Bristol was shocking. Prayers for those and all others who have been hit by these storms are much needed.

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