Our Daily Devo

2 Kings 20:5

"I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears, surely I will heal you"

Today's scripture is a beautiful depiction of God engaging and embracing us in our darkest hour, in our need. It is inevitable in our lives that we will experience sadness, despair, grief, depression, anxiety. But it is ultimately our choice in how we will respond to "life". We can allow ourselves to sink ever more deeply into our own sadness, or we can do the difficult work of pulling ourselves out by turning to our Father in prayer and then to our trusted family and friends.

Micah 6:8

"He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God"

When we can ask ourselves routinely "Heavenly Father, what do you want from me?" It is a huge step in placing ourselves in a position to be successful, to be at peace, to please Our Father, and to all of those around us. May our hearts be still, our eyes, open, and ears alert to His calling. May we hear and do His will. May we follow in the footsteps of Jesus and carry on His work.

Hebrews 13:15-16

"Since God assured us, "I'll never let you down, never walk off and leave you, " we can boldly say, God is there, ready to help; I'm fearless no matter what."

Because we are saved be a risen Christ, we can have hope for the future, no matter how desperate our circumstances may seem. Today, summon the courage to follow God. Even if the path seems difficult, even if your heart is fearful, trust your Heavenly father and follow Him. Trust Him with your day and trust Him with your life. Do His work, care for His children, and share His good news. Let Him guide your steps. He will not lead you astray.

John 16:33

"I've told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakeable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! Ive conquered the world"

Today we hear Our Heavenly Father with a message that should provide us encouragement. He tells us that if we trust in Him that we can become confident, unshakeable, sure footed, and deeply at peace. He tells us individually and intimately no to look at this world for our courage and confidence but to look within and to look to Him.

Galatians 6:14

"But as for me I will never boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world"

As we consider Christ's sacrifice on the cross, we should be profoundly humbled. today as we come to Christ in prayer, we should do so in a spirit of humble devotion and gratitude. Jesus humbled Himself, on a cross, for you. He has offered to walk with you through this life and throughout all eternity. As you approach Him today in prayer, think about His sacrifice and His grace and be humble.

Deuteronomy 30:19-20

"I am offering you life or death, blessings or curses. Now, choose life!...To choose life I to love the Lord you God, obey Him, and stay close to Him.

Sometimes, because we are imperfect human beings, we may become so wrapped up in meeting society's expectations that we fail to focus on God's expectations. We must live and seek approval not from our peers, but from our Creator. We must trust Him always, love Him always, praise Him always, and make choices that please Him always.

Proverbs 27:12

" The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple minded keep going and suffer from it"

in our fast-paced world, everyday life has become and exercise in managing change. We often struggle with keeping up. But if we put our faith, our trust, and our life in the hands of the One who does not change we will be secure. For He is th unmoving rock on which we can construct this day and every day to come.

Numbers 6:24-25

"The Lord bless you an keep you: The Lord make His face shine upon you, and be generous to you"

No matter your current situation, know that you are blessed. Take a moment to recognize all of the gloryyou have been give and the love that you are wrapped in. Close your eyes and feel that intimate gift within you, that connection. For He is the one that blesses you and provides all good things, and He will keep you in His glory today and for all of eternity.

Romans 1:16

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is God's power for salvation to everyone who believes."

The great Christian author A.W. Tozer wrote "The purpose of the Bible is to bring meant to Christ, to make them holy and prepare them for heaven. In this it is unique among books, and it always fulfills its purpose" Mr. George Mueller also observed, "The vigor of our spiritual lives will be in exact proportion to the place held by the Bible in our lives in our thoughts". Let's not let this spiritual treasure lie in waste. May we immerse ourselves in it daily and share its gift with the world.

Chronicles 5:20

"He granted thier request because they trusted in Him"

Sometimes, amid the demands and frustrations of everyday life, we forget to slow ourselves long enough to speak with God. Instead of turning our thoughts and prayers to Him, we rely upon our own resources. In all things great and small, seek God's wisdom and His grace. He hears your prayers, and He will answer. All you have to do is ask.