Daily Devotional Day & Night

HAPPY MONDAY!!

I pray all is well with everyone and you're enjoying the beginning of another workweek. I'm doing well, happy that things are finally getting back to normal. God is always good. We had an awesome weekend, my dad got a chance to get a lot of things done, and he has a job interview tomorrow, so please pray for him. I saw my grandmother yesterday, and she looks very good, so much better than last week. She's breathing better, and is able to get around the house, thanks for all of your prayers; I'm sure they all mattered. Please continue to pray for her lungs to be healed, because "All things are possible through Christ", so if He brought Lazarus from the dead, then by His strips grandma can be healed, and so can all of us by Faith. God has given my family so many testimonies to share this year, there have been many ups and downs, but He's been in the mist of it all. I can't say that I'm surprised, because He only does what He promises to do. Be sure to share your testimonies, you never know who will be inspired. Be blessed family!

Today's scriptures are about calling upon the Lord in times of trouble. The human mind is a very complex and spectacular thing. We're capable of doing a lot of things, when we put our mind to it. In times of distress we can develop superhuman strength, and do some awesome things. There have been instances where a mother lifted a huge boulder to save her child, and firemen had to lift a car to save someone who was trapped. It's said that once our adrenaline is pumping, we're able to withstand tremendous amounts of pain. We're able to accomplish great things, however, we can never do anything as great as God. We know how the flesh works, but just imagine, if we call upon God in our times of need, how much more we could accomplish. A lot of us are self-sufficient, and forget that God has promised to give us everything that we need. Sometimes we think that our problems are too small for God. Other times we're guilty because of something we've done, and are afraid to go to Him and ask for help. We often think we're smart enough to figure it out on our own. However, Paul wrote in 1 Corinthian 1:20-21: Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. God works differently than anything or anyone in this world. When we take on the Spirit of Jesus Christ, we posses His power by His blood, through Faith. God never guaranteed us a perfect stress-free life, but he does promise to be there for us whenever we call on Him. It's written in John 15:4-5: "Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing." We must take on the fruits of the Spirit and humble ourselves enough to trust in and rely on God with our whole hearts. There is nothing that could separate us from Him, and whatever sin we commit, He'll forgive us as soon as we ask. We're His children, and He wants what's best for us, so He's always there when we need Him. He's our strength and comforter, and can give us what no other person on this earth could. So when, and if, you’re struggling, before you run to your best friend, parent, teacher, or therapist for help, go to God. He's a simple prayer away. You don't need a telephone, e-mail, or an appointment to talk to Him, because He's always waiting to hear from you. Whenever your struggling, hurt, angry, or afraid, cry out the Lord and He will give you comfort you instantly. Pray without ceasing, and leave the rest to Him. If you haven't accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior, then you're on your own. You may be getting by, because as a human (one of God's greatest creations), you have a certain amount of strength, but you can only get peace and rest through Christ our Lord and Savior. Jesus offers Salvation, and through salvation, you'll have the strength to move mountains. You'll have the almighty God, creator of all, waiting to be gracious to you (Isa. 30:18). Take a few moments and cry out to the Lord, and ask for forgiveness, and salvation through Jesus Christ. I'll be happy to pray with you if you need help. My favorite verse today is: For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. (Psalms 86:5)

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