Scripture Reading: Leviticus 20:23-26, Isaiah 6:1-7, Psalm 99:1-9, Hebrews 7:26-28, 1 Peter 1:14-16, Revelation 4:8
As God’s image-bearers, we are called to reflect His holiness—“You are to be holy to me because I, the LORD, am holy” (Leviticus 20:26). It is a seemingly impossible task. We have all been stained by sinful actions, and we daily bear the weight of a sinful nature. Try as we might, we all “fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23).
When confronted with God’s holiness in the heavenly throne room, Isaiah’s response was nothing short of terror: “Woe is me for I am ruined because I am a man of unclean lips” (Isaiah 6:5). That’s how stark the contrast is between God’s perfect, holy nature and our utter lack of holiness. It’s not even close.
To be holy is to be set apart, uncommon, and raised up. God is all of these things, and we are not. But His response to Isaiah’s woeful plea was not to leave Isaiah ruined before the throne. Instead, He extended mercy and made atonement for Isaiah’s sin (vv.6–7). God, in His perfection, has made a way for His people to be holy.
Because of Jesus’s sacrifice for us on the cross, all things are being made new (Revelation 21:5). We have been given God’s Spirit to walk with Him and practice holiness daily. Someday, all who know Christ will be perfected in Him. On that day, we will reflect God’s holiness to all creation, just as God designed it to be from the beginning.
In the meantime, God has given us the righteousness of His Son, making us holy in His sight. We are now set apart as His holy people (1Peter 2:9) and each of us a temple for His Spirit. The holy presence of God that once made Isaiah tremble lives inside of believers. Our hope in Christ is so sure that God already regards us as people who are righteous, who have become holy, just as He is holy.
Written by The She Reads Truth Team
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Amen. I pray each and every one of our sins are cleaned because of the atonemebnt from our Father! Amen.
I love how we see the Gospel on display in Isaiah’s vision. We see God’s holiness, the sinful nature of humanity, and God’s mercy in making atonement for our sin, graciously washing away the iniquity we could never wash ourselves of.
Holiness isn’t about achieving flawlessness. It’s about belonging to a holy God. It’s about letting His presence shape us. And in a world that so often feels loud, divided, and messy, there’s peace in being reminded: our God is holy. Always has been. Always will be. ❤️
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Afternoon She’s, Glory to God in the highest! Praying for peace over all of you!
Holy…I am so far from it BUT for God’s Grace and Mercy through the Blood of Jesus. Hallelujah we have a good and Holy Father and Messiah. Amen
Is anyone else not able to see Day 10 today?
Mine isn’t coming up either
Searching posted this in today’s comments:
App note – the day label is wrong on website and on app (email sent to SRT). To see today’s devo on app, go to Plan Overview for this study and choose the duplicate Day 7 between Grace Day and Weekly Truth
I’m just not sure we have the ability to truly understand the magnitude and then define what God’s holiness is. And, to think we are regarded as holy just seems such a stretch to me because most days I am so far from that even though my hearts desire is to pursue it. Wrapping my head around the way the Lord sees me, loves me and desires a relationship with me is really just beyond my understanding.
Thank you, Jesus. Thank you ❤️
The song running through my mind in addition to Holy Forever as already mentioned, is Only a Holy God by City Alight.
Wendy, you said just what I’m feeling. ❤️
He is a God of restoration. He has restored His people and is restoring all things and making them Holy. May we each make steps in this life towards all creation constantly saying (with our actions and the way we live), “Holy, Holy, Holy is He”. Amen
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Please pray for my sister, Karen. Just a couple months ago, I was praising because she had not had a drink for more than a year. This morning, she confessed to me that she has been drinking again for the past two and a half weeks, because she is so depressed and lonely, and sees nothing good in the world or her life. She had stopped drinking by taking a medication the doctor prescribed that causes violent vomiting if she uses any alcohol. She’s stopped taking the medicine. She promised me she will begin taking it again tomorrow. Please pray she can refrain from drinking today and follow through with taking the medicine tomorrow. And please pray for healing from the depression and spiraling thoughts that have led her back to alcohol.
I’m so sorry Teresa. Prayers for your sister, and your daughter still! And YOU!
Praying for Karen in the Name of Jesus!
Praying Teresa!
Praying for your sister!
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I am praying for all requests, especially those of you who are caregivers. You have such a difficult job, and carry it with love and devotion. I pray for God’s strength and blessings upon you as you care for those you love. I’m also praying for each of us who carry burdens for prodigal children nieces, nephews and other loved ones who so desperately need Jesus in their hearts. May God speak to each of their hearts and work in each heart to open them to His love and saving grace.
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The holiness of God is so awesome. When I ponder it, I am amazed that He is willing to even consider me. It is only because of Jesus that God can even look upon me. So thankful today for the blood of Jesus, which covers every ugly sin, and makes it possible for me to have a relationship with my Holy God. I look forward to heaven when I can join in singing, “Holy, holy, holy is He who was and is and is to come!”
Psalm 103:1-4 TPT
With my whole heart, with my whole life, and with my innermost being, I bow in wonder and love before you, the holy God! [2] YAHWEH, you are my soul’s celebration. How could I ever forget the miracles of kindness you’ve done for me? [3] You kissed my heart with forgiveness, in spite of all I’ve done. You’ve healed me inside and out from every disease. [4] You’ve rescued me from hell and saved my life. You’ve crowned me with love and mercy.
And for this, I am beyond grateful❤️
Our hope in Christ is so sure that God already regards us as people who are righteous, who have become holy, just as He is holy.
Just wow.
Hello, SRT Shes,
My friend Melanie says that Andrew (9) will likely have a stent put in his brain to relieve the pressure from the extra fluid. She asks for prayers that the procedure be scheduled early in the day, because of the fasting. Also that this doesn’t mean he has to give up ju-jitsu and amusement park rides.
Pray also that the timing doesn’t mess up their ability to support their older daughter (13) who gets to play Belle on Thursday night in their Christian school’s Beauty and the Beast.
They are awaiting results from the lumbar puncture last week and likely will have another more detailed MRI.
Thank you!
Lisa, I am praying for Andrew, and that the stent relieves pressure in his brain and allows him to lead the active life he loves. I pray the timing of the procedure works for him and his family. And I pray for God’s peace and comfort during all of this for Andrew and his family.
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Praying now.
Praying for Andrew!
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God “extended mercy and made atonement for Isaiah’s sin” and mine too!!! I am so grateful for Gods perfection- it made a way for me! Praying for those who are hurting today- that they may feel the love of Jesus wrap around them! Happy Tuesday She’s!
I’m so glad He sees Himself each time He looks at me! So glad that His righteousness has been
inputed to me so I can truly be His image bearer!
To hear the description of God’s holiness and by Jesus blood that same Spirit and truth is in me and us is just insane. God you love us so much.
Lord help me release whatever stands in the way of me embracing what you have given me. Open my hands, my heart, my hope and my mind.
Thank you Jesus for washing us clean & setting us apart! I am continuing to pray for the requests shared in the comments. I got a prayer journal, so I don’t forget any of them! For those who were so faithful in praying for Seth, progress is slow but steady. He was able to be taken off of the ECMO machine yesterday as he is able to breathe on his own now. He hasn’t woken up from his coma yet, so he has an MRI today to determine the extent of his brain bleed & damage caused by the accident. His family are remaining steadfast in their faith & are spreading God’s light amidst this difficult time!! It’s so inspiring. Happy Tuesday!
Susan, it’s such encouraging news that Seth was able to come off ECMO. I’m praying that he will continue to improve and come out of the coma.
Praying for Seth. This would be a horrible situation for parents, I am glad that they have strong faith.
Encouraging to hear there are improvements. What an incredibly scary ordeal. Praying ❤️
I recently read Jackie Hill Perry’s book on holiness called “Holier Than Thou” and was both encouraged and convicted by it. Highly recommend!
Oh thank you! I love her! I haven’t seen this book though, it is going on my TO Read list!!
It was available on my digital library! Thanks again! :) If anyone is on Goodreads I would love to friend you there.
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Love your comments, SHES, and I am thinking of Chris Tomlin’s song Holy Forever.
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A thousand generations falling down in worship
To sing the song of ages to the Lamb
And all who’ve gone before us and all who will believe
Will sing the song of ages to the Lamb
Your name is the highest
Your name is the greatest
Your name stands above them all
All thrones and dominions
All powers and positions
Your name stands above them all
And the angels cry holy
All creation cries holy
You are lifted high, holy
Holy forever
If you’ve been forgiven and if you’ve been redeemed
Sing the song forever to the Lamb
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Love, hugs, and prayers! ❤
I have been singing the chorus of this song in the past one week doing house chores haha. What a coincidence.
I have done the exact same thing! ☺❤
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Blows my mind.. Thank you Jesus. ❤️
“ The holy presence of God that once made Isaiah tremble lives inside of believers. Our hope in Christ is so sure that God already regards us as people who are righteous, who have become holy, just as He is holy.”
Thank You Lord Jesus that I am saved and holy by Your Blood! Amen
Lord God, help me to be holy as you have called me to be. Thank you for sending your willing Son to show me how to walk in this way and for forgiving me when I often times fall short.
Thank you Lord for forgiving our sins and giving us hope so secure that you already count us in your family and as your people
Holy is a word that seems abstract to me—not quite able to grasp it, because we don’t SEE Holy. We don’t even see it in many churches. You can go into many american churches today and they are unadorned auditorium- simple and …normal. How can we grasp “Holy?” For no one has seen our Holy God completely.
But now the God in flesh has come, and we have seen and we have tasted to our ability. We are to be holy as he is Holy. We are to be righteous, clothed in him. Dying daily to our fleshy, sinful nature. Lord, the only way I can do this is to know you, more and more each day. My soul longs for this, but I can get so caught up in the worldly way.
“Streams of mercy, never ceasing,
calls for songs of loudest praise..” You deserve all my song and praise Lord, because you are Worthy and Holy! You deserve reverence and Awe. Yet you love us enough to let us be a part of your great story, a disciple of Jesus, a minister to those that don’t know, a preacher to the sinners, a lover of the word.
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Amen!
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Love this, Rhonda❤️
“The holy presence of God that once made Isaiah tremble lives inside of believers.” We know God lives in us, who believe in Him, but the way it’s worded in this portion of the devotional made me really pause. It gives me an overwhelming feeling of awe and gratefulness as I think about the amazing love God has for us, and Jesus’ sacrifice, which we carry in our hearts as Christians, so that the Holy Spirit could dwell in us. The omnipotent Creator of the Universe that it is God, resides in us through the precious blood of Christ. Thanks you God, for loving us that fiercely.
That was the part that made me pause also. What beautiful wording!
Good morning, sweet sisters! Praying for each of you and your needs/requests daily!
LINDA IN NC—Praying for you and Gene as you care for him in spite of your pain.
NANCY S, R, TAMI , GRAMIESUE, ANNA HOWARD and all other caregivers—I have not forgotten all of you and continue to pray that God will give you strength as you care for your loved ones. There is nothing easy about what you are doing.
Praying for all our prodigals whether they be children, spouses, siblings, parents, or friends!
Praying for all my sisters with chronic pain! May God give you peace and healing!
Thank you for your continued prayers for me! This Friday (2nd) is our anniversary.
Love you all and sending a big hug! ❤️
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Good to “see” you! Will be praying that God is your ever-present help and comfort on Fri (and the other days, too). ❤️
Hugs ❤️
Praying for comfort and peace
Praying for all!
Lynne, you are in my prayers every day. I pray that Friday will be a day of remembering your beautiful wedding and years together. May God give you extra comfort and peace on your anniversary.
Lynne,you have been such an
inspiration and example for me as I care for my husband! May the memories of your wedding day bring you comfort and peace.
Such a powerful invitation to pursue holiness. ❤️
He has called me out of darkness and into His marvelous light – how can I not be holy as He is holy.
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Father God, you who call us to be holy – give us the grace and strength to live as you command us to. Remind us daily of who you are – the most holy God. Let us be a reflection of You in all that we do and say. Take all our weaknesses, all of our flaws and perfect them through Jesus, who is our hope – our only hope. In Jesus Name.
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Blessed Tuesday to you all dear She’s, may we all walk in the holiness of God today. ❤️❤️
Yes, Amen!
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What an amazing reading today! We are worthy because of Christ’s love shown to us on the cross! Be holy, because I am holy. 1 Peter 1:16 ✝️
Holy is the Lord our God. His love for us is unfathomable as His arms are open to this world full of sinners – loving all, forgiving and saving those who will believe. Lord, guide me to draw closer and stay close to You, that my thoughts, words, actions and reactions would reflect my relationship with You, and show that Your Holy Spirit lives in me.
1 Peter 1: 15 “but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.”
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CEE GEE and RACHEL – thank you for input yesterday and yes, not there yet.
RHONDA J – praying for your niece
LISA – good analogy, thank you
LINDA IN NC – good to see you, praying for you both
CHERY BLOW – praying for Tammy and Levi
MERCY – praying for your country, and all countries
TRACI GENDRON ❤️ – I need to ask myself that question everyday, am I listening to God?
ALAYNA P – thank you for the reminder that it’s not my feelings, it’s His promises
AG – praying for your sister in law and delivery of precious nephew!
TAYLOR – praying for your friend Ryan
Praise report- Tammy is home. She needs a miracle still but she is so glad to be home.
Levi got to go home! Just pray for this baby’s development.
Cheryl – great news that Tammy and Llevi both got to go home. I’m praying for continued healing for both and for the baby’s development and health.
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It is so humbling to hear those words.
Ty
“LORD, your testimonies are completely reliable; holiness adorns your house for all the days to come.” Psalm 93:5
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LORD God, thank you for your son and His sacrifice!
God alone is awesome. Today my boss and I have to go to HR for a meeting. She will have to formally rescind the warning of disciplinary action. She apologized to me in an email and will formally apologize to me at this meeting. This was a lot of drama and trauma. Thank God that He vindicated me. HR will facilitate an open discussion between us. I don’t want all of that but I am grateful to God for removing this write up!It was so unjust because what she wrote me up for was not even a job description for me or anyone who works there. It was like writing someone up for not bringing something to the spring potluck. Our workplace is utter chaos. To God be the glory. I appreciate you Shes for your prayers and encouragement. I needed those prayers and comments.
Praying for today’s meeting and conversations, Tanya. Thankful for this whole situation being straightened out and made right.
Praying for you today Tanya – may God give you the grace to sit through today’s meeting, and may it somehow all be used to bring Him the glory.
Oh….Tanya sorry for all this drama BUT grateful its all getting handled and apologies made. Thank you for your update. God is good!
Im so sorry again that this happened. Praying for peace, strength, grace and that any words you need to speak will be well articulated and clear. May this situation be resolved in a way that is better than you hope for and made fully right.
Continuing prays, Tanya! God will work this out!
Tanya, I’m continuing to pray for you. I pray your meeting goes well and God gives you comfort and confidence.
Praying for grace in words for this meeting and kindness to be extended. Praying for that boss that her heart be touched and transformed in this humbling situation. I am so sorry for the trauma this has caused you.
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Continuing to pray, Tanya
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It is hard to imagine myself being “holy,” yet that’s what God calls me when I came under the blood of Jesus.
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DONNA WOLCOTT – praying for your upcoming surgery to go smoothly.
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TAYLOR – prayers for Ryan and his family.
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TAMI – praying Chela can find peace of mind in Jesus.
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FOSTER MAMA – continued prayers for your goddaughter
I’m crying as I sit here and read your prayers for Chela yesterday. I’m using them as my own prayers today since I can struggle for the words. Thank you all for your intercession! It means so much. And Rhonda I will join you in praying for your niece Sav. This song came to mind today by 10th Ave North.
As I walk this great unknown
Questions come and questions go
Was there purpose for the pain?
Did I cry these tears in vain?
I don’t want to live in fear
I want to trust that You are near
Trust Your grace can be seen
In both triumph and tragedy
I have this hope
In the depth of my soul
In the flood or the fire
You’re with me and You won’t let go
But sometimes my faith feels thin
Like the night will never end
Will You catch every tear
Or will You just leave me here?
But I have this hope
In the depth of my soul
In the flood or the fire
You’re with me and You won’t let go
May we all have the hope of Jesus deep in our souls. Thank you all again:)
Continuing to pray for Chela, you and your family. Praying we will see the Lord work in a mighty way today.
Continued prayers for Chela. God hears, He sees, He answers – but in His time and in His way as we learn to wait patiently. I share your pain – mama’s heart to mama’s heart. Praying for you as well. ❤️
Praying for Chela
Tami, I’m continuing to pray for Chela. I pray God works a miracle in her life and brings her out of darkness and into the light of His love. I pray for you to be comforted and encouraged, and for God’s Presence to fill you and guide you as you help your daughter.
God,
You are alone are holy—set apart, perfect, pure.
And yet, You still choose to love me. That humbles me.
I know I don’t always live like I belong to You.
But I want to.
I want to be shaped by Your holiness.
Help me let go of what pulls me away,
and give me courage to live differently—
honest, kind, and close to You.
Thank You for Jesus—pure and blameless—
who made a way for me to come near.
Make me more like Him today.
Amen.
Set apart by grace,
still learning to walk Your way—
holy, yet held close.
Amen!
Oh, so true.
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Amen. Your prayers are all so beautiful!
Thank you. A prayer from the ♥️ a beautiful plea.
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Beautiful prayer, Amen!
Amen – beautiful prayer! ❤️
Once again, your Prayer expresses my ♥️… fir this I give Thanks!
So good Kimberly! ❤️
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Amen! Thank you for your prayers Kimberly. They are always so beautiful and well spoken.❤️
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