March 24 - Taming the Tongue

March 27 - Pure Motives

MARCH 27 — James 4:1-3 (KJV) “From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not. Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.” Do you ever wonder why your prayers seem to go unanswered? You ask, you plead, but nothing changes. Could it be that your desires are misaligned with God’s will? In James 4:1-3, you are confronted with a hard truth: sometimes, you don’t receive because you either fail to ask or you ask with selfish motives. You crave what will satisfy your flesh, but God longs to fulfill what will satisfy your soul. The battle you face is not just with others—it’s the war within yourself. Only by surrendering your desires to Him can you experience the peace and fulfillment you seek.

March 25 - Speak Life

MARCH 25 (James 3:10, KJV) "Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be."  Do your words build others up or tear them down? James 3:10 reminds you that the same mouth that praises God can also speak hurtful words. This devotion challenges you to be intentionally encouraging today—offering compliments, expressing gratitude, and speaking life. Let your words reflect Christ’s love and bring blessing to those around you.

March 24 - Taming the Tongue

MARCH 24 (James 3:2, KJV) "For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body."  Do you ever wish you could take back something you said? Your words have the power to build up or tear down. James 3:2 reminds you that controlling your tongue is a mark of spiritual maturity, challenging you to speak with wisdom and grace.

March 21 - Faith in Action - Part 2

MARCH 21 James 2:18-20 (KJV) “Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?” "Does your faith have evidence to back it up?" In this episode of The 135, we dive into James 2:18-20, where we're reminded that genuine faith is more than words—it’s visible through action. You’ll be challenged to consider whether your beliefs are reflected in your daily life. Do you merely say you trust God, or do you live it out? Tune in for a practical and encouraging reminder that faith without works is dead—and discover how to let your faith shine through what you do.

Mach 19 - Faith In Action

MARCH 19 James 2:16 (KJV) – “And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?” Have you ever told someone, “I’ll pray for you,” but walked away without offering real help? In this devotion from James 2:16, you’ll be challenged to put your faith into action by meeting the needs of others when you have the ability. Genuine faith goes beyond kind words—it shows up through compassionate deeds. Let this devotion inspire you to be the hands and feet of Christ today.