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Embracing His Wholeness
“I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4 Devotion As Christians who struggle with our fallen nature, sometimes we have this super spiritual idea that we need to suppress our brokenness and put on the “Christian who has it all together” persona. Not just toward others, but also toward God Himself! Yet, in Scripture, we see something totally different. When we read the psalms of David, for instance, we see that God blesses the psalmist’s confession of weakness and sin. The reason we often keep our brokenness hidden in darkness is that we struggle with shame. We forget that Jesus has…
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Cast Your Burdens On Him
Focus verse “Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.” Psalm 55:2 Devotion There are times in our life when our struggles and pain are connected to the burdens we are carrying. It’s not just our external circumstances, but also our fears about the future. The good news is that when we cast our burdens on the Lord, He promises to sustain us. Indeed, that’s been my experience. It’s been in my moments of greatest weakness when I’ve most cried out to God, that I’ve received deep revelation of who He is and experienced His peace. To illustrate,…
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Whom Shall I Fear?
This devotion is part of the Overcoming By Faith Devotional Series and we’re looking at how we can say, together with David, whom shall I fear? Today’s reflection is based on Psalm 27:1 “The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life — of whom shall I be afraid?” Ok, so let’s jump right in! Whom Shall I Fear? Focus verse “The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?” – Psalm 27:1 Devotion One of the wonderful things that happens when…
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If You Abide in Me
This is the fourth devotion in the Rescued By Faith Devotional Series and we’re focusing on John 15:7 where Jesus says: “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” What does that mean exactly? Today we’re going to be exploring the meaning of Jesus’ words and also offering a practical reflection moment, as well as a model prayer. Focus verse “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” John 15:7 Devotion This is an amazing promise! When we abide in Jesus, we…
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The Lord Delivers Me
Hi mama! This is the first devotion in the Rescued By Faith Devotional Series, and today we’re looking at The Lord Delivers Me a devotion based on Psalm 34:4. In this devotion, we’re looking at God’s desire to deliver us from our fears. Read it and be encouraged! Focus verse “I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4 Devotion As Christians struggling with life’s curve balls, sometimes we have this super spiritual idea that we just need to buckle through and not show signs of weakness. In effect, we believe we need to push away any negative thoughts or feelings, try…
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Praise The Lord
Today’s devotion is part of the Holding on By Faith devotional series here on the blog and it’s called: Praise the Lord. In today’s devotion, we’re looking at how we can bring ourselves to praise the Lord even in the midst of our troubles and pain. Focus verse “Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.” 1 Chronicles 16:8 Devotion Praise moves the heart of God, because praise is about shifting our gaze away from ourselves and onto God. Praise is a discipline, however. We won’t always feel like praising God. Especially when we are experiencing struggles and pain. Yet, perhaps…
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We Are Free In Christ
This is the fifth devotion in the Holding On By Faith Devotional Series: We Are Free In Christ. Today we’re exploring the area of holding on to truth about ourselves and our future, when the enemy tries to sow seeds of doubt in our minds. Focus verse “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 Devotion Jesus has purchased my freedom. He has purchased your freedom. We are free! Isn’t this a beautiful truth? A truth we can dwell on today, even as we experience struggles and hardships of many…
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God Is Our Refuge
This is the fourth devotion in the Holding on By Faith Devotional series: God is our refuge. Today we’re looking at seasons of life where we experience deep pain and how we can turn to God for His presence and comfort. God is Our Refuge – Focus Verse “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 Devotion Sometimes we go through seasons in life where all we can feel is heartache. And in those moments, we feel like we’re alone. We can’t feel God’s presence or peace – just turmoil and despair. Our expectations and dreams for the future have been smashed into smithereens.…
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Do Not Fear
This is the second devotion in the Holding On By Faith Devotional Series: Do Not Fear. Today, we’re looking at the character of God and His heart of compassion toward us. Focus verse “Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will also help you, I will also uphold you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 Devotion God is with you. He will strengthen you. No matter what struggles you’re experiencing. Don’t be anxious. Don’t be afraid. God will help you. He will uphold you. These are all truths. Truths I am speaking over myself.…
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Do Not Be Anxious
This is the first devotion in the Holding on By Faith Devotional Series on the blog and today we’re looking at a command given to us in scripture: do not be anxious! Focus verse “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 Devotion In seasons of life when we are just holding on by a thread, often anxiety can completely engulf us as we envision ourselves being caught by our circumstances. It’s common in these situations…
