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06
Jul '21

When You are Weak

Posted on Jul 6, 2021 in Devotions | Tags: ,

06
Jul '21
He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall. (Isaiah 40:29-30)
 
I recently read this devotion and it blessed me so much. I pray it too blesses you…


When you are weak, do not despise your neediness.

Those who are weak with weariness are the ones who can receive His flowing power the most.

The Lord realizes in full measure the depth of your neediness and wounds.

He knows the difficulties of your life-path and the pain caused by others along the way.

How He longs to revive you!

When you come to Him with an open heart and empty hands, He will empower you with the abundance of His spirit, showering you with blessings.

Let Him fill you up with His presence and power, nurturing your mind, body, soul and spirit back to strength.

When you waver in dependence on Him, do not let yourself despair. It is not a sign of a lack of faith, but a nudge and link to His healing presence.

The weakness and opposition you face as well as the attacks of the enemy may discourage you for a little while, but take heart! For the Lord is able to use those weaknesses and oppositions to propel you forward!

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31)

If you are feeling discouraged, take it to the One who can fill you up again. 

Wait a while in His presence, and He will cover you with His supernatural grace and divine strength. He will raise you up on the wings of eagles, empowering you to finish the race He has called you to!


07
Jan '19

Where Are You Headed?

Posted on Jan 7, 2019 in Devotions | Tags: ,

07
Jan '19
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. (Psalm 121:1-2) 
 
What determines our direction in life? I once heard an answer to that question in a surprising place: a motorcycle training course. Some friends and I wanted to ride, so we took a class to learn how. Part of our training dealt with something called target fixation. 
 
“Eventually,” our instructor said, “you’re going to face an unexpected obstacle. If you stare at it—if you target fixate—you’ll steer right into it. But if you look above and past it to where you need to go, you can usually avoid it.” Then he added, “Where you’re looking is the direction you’re going to go.” 
 
That simple-but-profound principle applies to our spiritual lives too. When we “target fixate”—focusing on our problems or struggles—we almost automatically orient our lives around them. 
 
However, Scripture encourages us to look past our problems to the One who can help us with them. In Psalm 121:1, we read, “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help?” The psalm then answers: “My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. . . .The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore” (vv. 2, 8). 
 
Sometimes our obstacles can seem insurmountable. But God invites us to look to Him to help us see beyond our troubles instead of letting them dominate our perspective. 
 
Father, help me not to “target fixate,” but to look to You whenever I face fearful obstacles as I seek to follow You along life’s road. Amen. 
 
This devotion blessed me so very much. What a reminder where our true source of strength and help comes from, The Maker of heaven and earth. It’s not within ourselves. I am reminded of 2 Corinthians 12:9, And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 
 
Have a beautiful and uplifting day in The Lord! 
 
Today’s Reading is Matthew 5:6

10
Aug '18

Declaring Dependence

Posted on Aug 10, 2018 in Devotions | Tags: , ,

10
Aug '18
I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. (John 15:5) 
 
Laura’s mom was battling cancer. One morning Laura prayed for her with a friend. Her friend, who had been disabled for years by cerebral palsy, prayed: “Lord, you do everything for me. Please do everything for Laura’s mother.” 
 
Laura was deeply moved by her friend’s “declaration of dependence” on God. Reflecting on the moment, she said, “How often do I acknowledge my need for God in everything? It’s something I should do every day!” 
 
During His days on earth Jesus demonstrated continual dependence on His heavenly Father. One might think that because Jesus is God in a human body, He would have the best of all reasons to be self-sufficient. But when the religious authorities asked Him to give a reason for “working” on a legally ordained day of rest because He healed someone on the Sabbath, He responded, “Verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise” (John 5:19). Jesus declared His dependence as well! 
 
Jesus’s reliance on the Father sets the ultimate example of what it means to live in relationship with God. Every moment we draw breath is a gift from God, and He wants our lives to be filled with His strength. When we live to love and serve Him through our moment-by-moment prayer and reliance on His Word, we are declaring our dependence on Him. 
 
I need You for everything, Lord! Help me to live to serve You. I praise You for being my Savior and my strength! 
 
So often in the world we live in we are constantly seeking independence. We don’t want to be dependent on anyone but when I read this devotion it was a great reminder that we must be dependent on God for everything. Only when there’s complete dependence on Christ, will you walk the path of freedom. I don’t want independence from God. Prayerlessness is our declaration of independence from God. My Savior, walk in front of me and beside me every day, today I declare my dependence on You. He is my refuge and strength, a very present help, always. 
 
Have a beautiful day in The Lord! 
 
Today’s Reading is Psalm 46:1