The Life Devotional

“ . . . The man of God answered, ‘The LORD is able to give you much more than this.’ ”

Go Deeper — Think about the things you love the most. Are these things hindering you from moving forward? Are they healthy for you? Or has God told you to let go but you won’t? Pray for God’s victory to overcome your fear and to give you assurance that His plan is best.

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“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”

Go Deeper — Speak with those who are going through trials and let them know you understand what they are going through. Then comfort them with the comfort you have received.

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“‘What do you want me to do for you?’ Jesus asked him. The blind man said, ‘Rabbi, I want to see.’ ‘Go,’ said Jesus, ‘your faith has healed you.’ Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.”

Go Deeper — What reason do you need to call out to Jesus? What have you been trying to handle yourself when you may only need a little more faith in His ability to help you out? Pray about it and be prepared to act on the answer you get from the Lord.

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Blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green and they never stop producing fruit."

Go Deeper — Choose the one thing you need most today from the list above: strength, comfort, peace, His presence, wisdom, or love. Intentionally spend five full minutes setting your mind on conversation with the Lord, releasing the care that is bringing drought to your soul. Draw on His supply.

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“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”

Go Deeper — Read Hebrews Chapter 11 every day for a month. Ask the Holy Spirit to give you faith like these heroes of the past.

Read Further — How to trust God in all seasons of our lives.

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"... let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus,the pioneer and perfecter of faith…”

Go Deeper— Ask yourself if Jesus is your faith compass when you encounter life’s tests and trials? Take time today to contemplate this question. Journal your insights and the Lord’s counsel as you strive to limit your stumbles and unwaveringly fix your eyes on Jesus.

Read Further — How do we discipline ourselves to have a fixed focus? This short article may help you.

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“And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.”

Go Deeper — Pray the prayer of Jabez and trust that God is working. Even though you ask for an enlarged “coast,” never despise the small events and interactions that come throughout the day.

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“Get up and prepare for action, Go out and tell them everything I tell you to say, Do not be afraid of them, or I will make you look foolish in front of them.”

Go Deeper — Are you satisfied with where you are in your life and faith walk? Spend some quality quiet time with God today and talk with Him about it. Listen more than you speak.

Read Further — Are you single and wondering if that is God’s purpose for you? This article, Single But Not Alone may be insightful. Also read A.C. Williams’ article 36, Still Single and Loving It on our other website Issues I Face.

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Dear Lord, thank you for helping me see my need for brothers and sisters, and thank you for making me a part of your forever family. Help me never to neglect the great privilege and responsibility of relationship with my brothers and sisters in Christ. Amen.

Go Deeper — If you don’t have a small group of believers to help you stay accountable, pray for God to open ways for you to start one or join one. In the meantime, our free online mentors can help provide support.

Read Further — Check out the Band of Brothers blog. It is an outgrowth of the Saturday morning meetings mentioned above.

“For only we who believe can enter his rest…”

Go Deeper — Is there any area of your life where you need to see results? Read Matthew 11:28. Reflect on that throughout the day, then rest as you trust that God goes with you and will guide you through it.

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