“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My

righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV)

Nothing in this world can give us the confidence and security that we need. Only God the Father can. Only God can do this, as He is

the one who can give us His presence for eternity, wherever we go and whatever we do.

Therefore, I will not fear whatever comes. I will keep my eyes on Him. I know He will lead me in the very best way possible.

After my husband died, I wondered, “How am I ever going to survive without him? Am I ever going to be able to go out on ministry

again, alone?”

I was scared to go alone, as the memories and thoughts of singing together and traveling to places together flooded my mind. “I’ll have to drive alone by myself,” I thought.

Then God’s Word came to me from Isaiah 41, a reminder that I do not have to be afraid, and that God will strengthen me.

Praise God for His Word and His precious promises. I can have confidence in my God in everything I can do for Him. I don’t have to

hide away in my closet and grieve. Yes, I have my grieving and my time of crying, missing my beloved husband, but I also have my joy in the Lord.

Father, the joy of the Lord is my strength, for in my weakness I am made strong in You. You have been my Shepherd, led me beside

still waters and never left me alone. Thank You for comforting in my grief. And thank You for encouraging me to not stop sharing your love with others.

– Liz Genaille

 

Council Fire is a collaboration with Intertribal Life Ministries and Native Evangelical Fellowship of Canada.

The Council Fire Daily Devotional Book Set is available on the Intertribal Life Ministries website.

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