Quiet Corner

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God Is Always Good​

Joyce Meyer – Apr 10, 2026
1 min read

Adapted from Wake Up to the Word

How much more will your Father Who is in heaven [perfect as He is] give good and advantageous things to those who keep on asking Him!

Matthew 7:11 (AMPC)

God is good, without respect to persons. In other words, He is good to all, all the time. His goodness radiates from Him.

Not everything in our life is good, but God can work it out for good if we will trust Him. Joseph suffered much abuse at the hands of his brothers as a young boy, but later in life when he had an opportunity to get revenge against them, he said: …You thought evil against me, but God meant it for good… (Genesis 50:20 AMPC). Joseph could have been bitter, but he searched for the good in his painful situation.

God’s entire motive and purpose is to do good to everyone who will receive it from Him. It is impossible for God not to be good, because it is His character. Don’t think that God is like people, because His ways and thoughts are far above ours (Isaiah 55:8–9).

Prayer of the Day: Father, help me trust Your goodness even when life is painful or confusing. Guard my heart from bitterness and teach me to believe You are working all things for good, Amen.

 

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Safe in God’s Hands​

Bible in a Year: 1 Samuel 15-16; Luke 10:25-42

Do not fear, for I am with you . . . I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.​

Isaiah 41:10

Today’s Scripture & Insight:​

Isaiah 41:8-14

I shut my eyes as the amusement park ride creeped higher—trying to ignore all the creaking coming from this wildly popular ride I was on. When it stopped for a moment, I made the mistake of peeking and was horrified to see the plunge we were about to take. I closed my eyes again and screamed the whole way down. That childhood memory still makes me shudder.

Sometimes in life it can feel like we’re falling further and further with no one to catch us. But when life seems chaotic and out of control, we can find comfort in knowing that God is with us. As believers, we know that God dwells in us through the Holy Spirit. We can speak to Him and be guided by Scripture.

God wanted to assure the Israelites that He would “catch” them even in the midst of their “fall” of rebellion. He said through the prophet Isaiah, “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10). God wanted them to know He would help them through their trials (v. 13). How encouraging it must’ve been for the Israelites to know that God hadn’t abandoned them even while they were living as prisoners in a foreign land.

When our life feels like it’s out of control, we can take courage knowing that God is there to help us. We’re safe in His loving and mighty hands.

By: Nancy Gavilanes

Reflect & Pray ​

What challenge are you facing today? How does it feel knowing God is with you?

Dear God, thank You that I’m safe in Your hands.

 

[KakiMeow]

Kauai, Hawaii. Photo by Charles F. Stanley.

Daily Devotion

Walking With Jesus in a Storm​

Unrealistic expectations can keep us from seeing Jesus' faithful love and tender care.​

April 10, 2026

Matthew 14:22-33
It was night. There were high winds and crashing waves. For the disciples, who were on the sea in a small boat, the situation had become a crisis—and Jesus was not with them. He was on the mountainside praying.
In the storm, perhaps the disciples thought Jesus had forgotten them. But He knew exactly where they were and what they were experiencing. Since Jesus is omniscient, He knows our situation at every moment. No darkness can hide us; no trial can obscure His vision. We are always seen, known, and understood!

Jesus sought out the disciples, and He will do the same for us. At first, however, the Twelve didn’t realize who it was they saw walking on water. Jesus often does not come in the way that we expect. Our ideas of how He works can make us wonder where He might be and blind us to how near He actually is.

Experiencing Jesus’ presence in hard times can teach us precious truths. During an earlier experience on the water, the disciples saw both Jesus’ trust in God and His authority over nature (Matthew 8:23-26). Through the storms, they learned who Jesus was and what He could do. Let’s pray for spiritual eyes to discern the Lord’s presence. Then, may we listen for His voice and obey (John 10:27).

Bible in One Year: 2 Samuel 18-19

 

[KakiMeow]

A Portrait of Dependence​

I cling to you; your right hand upholds me. Psalm 63:8

Today's Devotion​

As I write these words, our Lhasa Apso dog, Winston, lies curled up at my feet. He’d watched me move from where I had been—the chair next to him—to the dining room table. That extra ten feet had been too far away from me.

I’ve been traveling for work a lot lately, and I think it’s getting to him. If I even hint that I’m leaving, or use the word “go,” he’s right on top of me. Practically clinging to me.

In human relationships, someone being “clingy” isn’t normally a compliment. But I see in my dog’s clinginess a vivid portrait of trusting dependence—one that’s mirrored in Psalm 63.

Here, David paints a picture of loving dependence upon God: “You, God, are my God,” he begins in verse 1. “Earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you.” In verse 3, he adds, “Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you.” Near the end, we read, “I cling to you; your right hand upholds me” (v. 8).

Like David—and maybe even a bit like my dog depends on me—I want to depend on God with my whole being, earnestly seeking Him. Sometimes, I do. Other times, my heart may be cooler, less trusting. But when I repent of my fickle mistrust and return to Him, I remember that He alone fills me. He alone is the one who will leave me “fully satisfied as with the richest of foods” (v. 5).

Reflect & Pray​

What helps you experience God’s character as a loving Father most fully? How does trusting Him help us depend on Him?

Dear Father, thank You for Your lavish love. Please help me depend upon You in all that I do.

Today's Insights​

The header for Psalm 63 identifies the author and the situation that inspired the song: “A psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah.” There’s good reason to believe that it was written when he fled from his son Absalom, who sought to overthrow him as king over Israel (2 Samuel 15-19). In a time of personal and national stress, David poetically and intensely expressed his dependence upon God. Uncomfortable physical, emotional, relational, or spiritual conditions have a way of showing us our dependence on God. Today, weary, wandering people can go to the psalmist’s “wilderness prayer room” for language that helps to give expression to our prayers of dependence. In times of desperation, we can say, “I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you . . . . I cling to you” (Psalm 63:1, 8). When we confess our sins, we see that God alone brings satisfaction to our own wilderness.

 

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Patagonia. Photo by Charles F. Stanley.

Daily Devotion

Through Troubled Waters​

When trials cloud our thinking, God's Word and His Spirit illuminate the path forward.​

April 11, 2026

Psalms 25:1-7

In a blizzard, the familiar disappears because swirling snow obscures our vision. Difficulties in life bring about the same effect in our mind. They create strong emotions that cloud our ability to think. Let’s look at three promises God has given us to help us find our way through trials.

1. The Lord has committed Himself to instructing us. When we wait on Him, He will give us insight into our situation—since He sees all things, He knows what steps we are to take. We may be surprised at the instruction, though, since His ways are not like our human ones (Isaiah 55:8-9).
2. God has promised to teach us how to apply the truth we’ve received from Him. As we meditate on the Word of God, His Spirit will reveal the wisdom relevant to our problem.
3. The Lord provides guidance as He keeps watch over us. When company is present, a parent may use a series of looks to quietly guide a child’s behavior. In a similar way, the Holy Spirit gives us spiritual promptings to guide our actions and decisions.

What troubled waters are you trying to navigate? Know that you can find your way by using these promises as guiding lights through dark circumstances.

Bible in One Year: 2 Samuel 20-22

 

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The Source of True Joy​

Joyce Meyer – Apr 13, 2026
1 min read

Adapted from Quiet Times with God

You have turned my mourning into dancing for me; You have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.

Psalm 30:11 (AMP)

It brings incredible joy when you embrace the truth that you are a forgiven and adored child of God. So why are so many Christians sad, frustrated, and miserable?

I believe it is because they do not understand the reality of being a child of God and the inheritance that is ours in Him. An obstacle or difficulty distracts them, and they simply forget the promises of God for their lives. This is the quickest way to live a sad life instead of a glad life.

Jesus did not die to give you a discouraged, defeated, “down” life—He is your glory and lifter of your head (Psalm 3:3). God has given you everything you need to enjoy Him, to enjoy yourself and the life He has given you. So, look up today. Celebrate His goodness and His blessings in your life. You are a child of the King . . . let that fill your heart with joy!

Prayer of the Day: Father, help me remember who I am in You. Lift my head, renew my joy, and keep my eyes on Your promises instead of my problems, Amen.

 

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Peter’s New Commission​

Scripture Reading — John 21:15-19

Then [Jesus] said to [Peter], “Follow me!”
— John 21:19

Peter had made some hurtful mistakes. And our text for today shows how Jesus gently addressed them.
Before Jesus was arrested and crucified, Peter had promised never to disown or abandon Jesus. He had even said, “I will lay down my life for you” (John 13:37; see Mark 14:31). But then, soon after Jesus was arrested, Peter denied three times that he even knew Jesus (Mark 14:66-72; John 18:15- 27). He was afraid to be connected with Jesus.

After his death and resurrection, Jesus met with his disciples, including Peter, several times—and in our text for today he is with the disciples at the Sea of Galilee. Three times Jesus approaches Peter, the three-time denier, with this question: “Do you love me?” And each time Peter says yes. Then Jesus tells him, each time, to care for his sheep.

Just like that, Peter’s denials are graciously forgiven, and Peter is powerfully recommissioned. Jesus even repeats to Peter what he had said to his disciples when he had first called them three years earlier: “Follow me!” (see Mark 1:17). It’s as if Peter’s denials had never happened.

Peter’s restoration shows us that if anyone is in Christ, there is not only a new creation but also a new commission: to follow Jesus into whatever work he calls us to in our context, in our lives.
The old has gone. The new has come!

Lord Jesus, give us eyes to see what you are calling us into today, and guide us to obey. In your name, and in the hope of the new creation, Amen.

 

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African Bush Elephants, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. Photo by Charles F. Stanley.

Daily Devotion

Recognize Your Vulnerability​

Rationalizing sin is a signal that we're on dangerous ground and need to seek God's help.​

April 13, 2026

1 Corinthians 10:12-13

If we see a fellow believer fall into sin, it can be tempting to judge. But what we often fail to acknowledge is that we, too, can easily stumble. Even though believers have a righteous standing before God, we must, like Paul, acknowledge an internal problem: “sin which dwells in me” (Romans 7:20).

Christians need to be continually on guard. Since ignorance of the nature of sin, the strategies of the enemy, and our own areas of weakness make us more vulnerable to stumbling, we cannot afford to be careless in our thinking. Anytime we find ourselves excusing, redefining, or rationalizing sin, we’ve lost our sensitivity to God.
If you’ve drifted from the Lord, turn back to Him by acknowledging your sin and accepting responsibility for it. Repentance means changing your mind and going in a different direction—toward God instead of away from Him.

The next step is harder: Respond with gratitude for God’s correction. Every time we fall into sin, our Father lovingly works to bring us back into fellowship with Him. His discipline may be painful, but it’s always good because it brings us to our senses and reconnects us with God.

Bible in One Year: 1 Kings 1-2

 

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Harvest His Blessing​

Leviticus 26:3-12

Today's Devotion

Alan is a fifth-generation fruit farmer who manages his family’s cherry, peach, and apple orchard. Over the years, his family has perfected growing trees with maximum yield. They’ve carefully planted saplings for the future, put up a deer fence, and invested in special fans that help keep the air warm when frost threatens their crops. Even so, they’re never assured of a good harvest. Factors like weather, pollinators, and disease are beyond their control.

Yet all of nature is under God’s control. He knows we need physical provision like healthy crops, but He encourages us to look even higher to the ultimate good—Himself. The book of Leviticus contains decrees that God gave the Israelites governing everything from sacrifice and worship to relationships and criminal justice.

Obeying His direction would lead to blessing, including provision of a bountiful harvest (26:3-4), but disobedience would result in a curse, where their enemies would enjoy the fruit of their labor (v. 16). More than just plentiful crops (v. 10), God’s blessing included a promise to dwell with His people (v. 11) and look on them “with favor” (v. 9).

The Israelites messed up again and again. So will we. But we can repent, submit, and turn back again to enjoy the gift of His presence (vv. 40-42), manifested in Jesus and now expressed through the Holy Spirit.

Reflect & Pray​

In what ways are you seeking peace and provision on your own? What does it look like to walk in God’s presence and in His ways?


May I dwell with You as I follow Your pattern for life, dear God.

 

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Have Confidence in God​

Joyce Meyer – Apr 15, 2026
1 min read

Adapted from Starting Your Day Right

No unbelief or distrust made him waver (doubtingly question) concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong and was empowered by faith as he gave praise and glory to God, fully satisfied and assured that God was able and mighty to keep His word and to do what He had promised.

Romans 4:20-21 (AMPC)

No one believed David could defeat the giant, but David wasn’t discouraged. David had sought the Lord early, which gave him confidence in God to do what he was supposed to do that day. When David killed Goliath, he ran quickly to the battlefield and proclaimed victory in the name of the living God (1 Samuel 17:20–54).
People who rise early and seek God go forth to do what they must do with courage. Ask God for confidence to slay any giants in your life that have set themselves against God’s plan for you.

Prayer of the Day: Lord, as I seek You first, fill me with courage and confidence. Help me face every giant with faith, knowing You fight for me and lead me to victory, Amen.

 

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Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you. May peace be within your walls, and prosperity within your palaces.””

—Psalm 122:6-7



Truly blessed are we who’ve been grafted into Christ, the Olive Tree, receiving all the blessings of Abraham and his descendants through Jesus our Messiah (Rom. 11:17)! Yeshua’s gospel came to us through the Jewish people, and our Redeemer has promised to return as the Lion of Judah to set up the New Jerusalem.



Beloved, Israel and the Jewish people remain central to our faith. The Old Testament prophet Isaiah said, “Can a nation be born in a day?” In 1948 God supernaturally answered this prophetic question by restoring the State of Israel to the Jewish people in a day. His eyes continue to be upon Israel and the Jewish people (“the apple of His eye,” according to Zechariah 2:8). With Israel as host of the coming Messiah Yeshua and the New Jerusalem (Ezek. 40–48, Zech. 2:4–5, Isa. 54:11–14, Rev. 3:12, 22:1), it’s clear that Israel is the focal point of a major spiritual battle between Satan and Yeshua. Because Israel has enemies on its left and right, God calls us to pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Ps. 122:6–7).



We are Yeshua’s church, and our prayers for Israel and the Jewish people usher in the return of our Messiah and the establishment of the New Jerusalem. I urge you to pray for the Lord to hold back Israel’s enemies until the time is right and all eyes have been opened to receive Jesus and His eternal life. Pray for God’s angels to be released on behalf of Israel and the Jewish people. Call for the eyes of the Jewish people to be opened to see and embrace their Messiah, Jesus. As Jewish people recognize Yeshua as their Savior, they will cry out with the Gentiles, “Baruch haba B’Shem Adonai” (Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord), and our beloved Yeshua will return (Rom. 11:24, Luke 13:35)!



Thank You for grafting me into the Olive Tree, Lord, that I may partake of You and the blessings You have bestowed upon Your Jewish people! I cry out for the fulfillment of every detail of Your plan. May the eyes of Your Jewish people be opened to see and follow You, and may they join the church in crying out for Your return, King Jesus. Baruch haba B’Shem Adonai [pronounced: Ba-rook ha-ba Ba-shem Adonai.] Blessed are You who comes in the name of the Lord! Come, Lord Jesus!