The One Minute Devotion

Do you sometimes feel that your life is out of control, that God is conspicuously absent, that you have been left alone to figure things out for yourself? God has not abandoned you even if it seems He has. Experience has shown me that His great faithfulness is best seen in retrospect. It is only as we look back over our lives that we realize God had a plan even before we had a problem.

“… teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you”

Lord Jesus, forgive me. In the heat of the moment, I am tempted to focus on my circumstances rather than Your promises. Help me to always focus on Your near presence. Amen.

For me the essence of prayer is fellowship, communication, intimacy – the pure pleasure of God’s presence. Intercession is critical and petition is vital, but they pale in comparison to the heart of prayer, which is relationship with the Father.

“…you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, ‘Abba Father.’ The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children”

Lord Jesus, I long to commune with You as friend with friend. Bind our hearts together until I am truly one with You. Let me think Your thoughts after You. In Your holy name I pray. Amen.