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Christian Devotional – April 20, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 94 VERSE: Psalm 94:11–The Lord knows all human plans; he knows that they are futile. TRUTH: God knows what we are planning. Our thoughts and ideas are not a secret from Him. However, if our plans are our own and not following God’s plans, then our plans are futile and will come to nothing. Are we spending our time and our focus on something that is futile? We don’t want to waste all that the Lord has for us by focusing on things that don’t matter. RESPONSE: Father, I praise You for all that You have done and I will seek out Your plans for me and…
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Christian Devotional – February 2, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 33 VERSE: Psalm 33:11-But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purpose of his heart through all generations. TRUTH: It doesn’t matter what plans we have made, or even if we feel like they have all fallen through. The Lord’s plans never fail and are never undone. While we cannot trust in our own plans, we can trust in the Lord and His plans. His purposes are true and steadfast when everything else around us is shifting and swaying. Do we trust in our own plans and purposes or are we focused on the Lord and His plans and purposes. RESPONSE: Father, You are the…
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Christian Devotional – October 10, 2014
Read 2 Samuel chapter 17 VERSE: 2 Samuel 17:14b–For the Lord had determined to frustrate the good advice of Ahithophel in order to bring disaster on Absalom. TRUTH: When we are out of God’s will, it can feel like everything is working against us. There’s a reason for that: God is working against us, or against our selfish desires and plans. God desires to frustrate our workings so that we will turn back to Him and seek only Him. If we are living in rebellion to Him, then we can expect God to be doing things to get our attention. Are we paying attention and seeking to follow Him? RESPONSE:…
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Christian Devotional – September 7, 2014
Read Esther chapter 10 VERSE: Esther 10:3–Mordecai the Jew was second in rank to King Xerxes, preeminent among the Jews, and held in high esteem by his many fellow Jews, because he worked for the good of his people and spoke up for the welfare of all the Jews. TRUTH: Even in the midst of the captivity of the Jews which was mentioned throughout this book, God still moved and worked in such a way that the Jews had people in positions of authority so they would be protected. God’s plan and vision of the big picture is so much greater than anything we could ever plan. Do we doubt…
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Christian Devotional – March 16, 2014
Read Deuteronomy chapter 1 VERSE: Deuteronomy 1:3–In the fortieth year, on the first day of the eleventh month, Moses proclaimed to the Israelites all that the Lord had commanded him concerning them. TRUTH: Moses didn’t keep it a secret. Instead, he told the people of Israel exactly what God had commanded about them. God is not trying to be secretive, but we have to be listening for Him and His words to be revealed. RESPONSE: Father, Your word is holy and special and I will listen to You and for You. I desire to be following You and the only way I can do that is if You share Your…
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Christian Devotional – January 19, 2014
Read Proverbs chapter 19 VERSE: Proverbs 19:21–Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. TRUTH: Often we plan and purpose and try to work out situations and circumstances in our life. Yet it is important to recognize that even with all our planning, it is the Lord’s plans and purpose that will ultimately work out. Are we trusting in our own plans or are we seeking out God’s plans and purpose? The Lord’s purpose is the one we are to be seeking for it is the one that is going to prevail. RESPONSE: Father, Your plans and purpose are the most important. I…
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Christian Devotional – January 16, 2014
Read Proverbs chapter 16 VERSE: Proverbs 16:4–The Lord works out everything to its proper end–even the wicked for a day of disaster. TRUTH: It doesn’t always seem like it at the time, but the Lord always has His eye on the end result. He always works out situations for the correct and proper result in the end. Rarely does it seem that way while we are going through situations in life, but we can take comfort in knowing that each and every situation will work itself out according to God’s plan. Do we trust His plans? Do we trust Him? RESPONSE: Father, when I look at situation I often see…
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Christian Devotional – December 22, 2013
VERSE: Numbers 36:13–These are the commands and regulations the Lord gave through Moses to the Israelites on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho. TRUTH: Moses was giving the people the final words of God before they were to cross over the Jordan to take possession of the land of the promise. God helped the people to see and to plan out all that would come about. God gives us what we need when we need it. He has a plan and conveys it when it is time. RESPONSE: Father, I pray You will continue to guide me and give me exactly what You want me to…
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Christian Devotional – December 20, 2013
VERSE: Numbers 34:13–Moses commanded the Israelites: “Assign this land by lot as an inheritance. The Lord has ordered that it be given to the nine and a half tribes.” TRUTH: Even before they have entered the land, the Lord is giving the people direction regarding the distribution of the land between the tribes. God always had His plan laid out and makes provision for His plan to be carried out. Do we trust that God has a plan for us? RESPONSE: Father, You have a plan for everything and You give me the information I need at exactly the right time, not early or late. I will trust Your plan…
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Christian Devotional – December 12, 2013
VERSE: Numbers 26:64–Not one of them was among those counted by Moses and Aaron the priest when they counted the Israelites in the Desert of Sinai. TRUTH: Forty years had passed as the Israelites wandered in the desert. The people who were counted in the previous census had all died out in the desert except Caleb and Joshua because of their sin and disobedience to God. Everything that God had told them would happen, has happened. God was allowing them a second chance. This was the opportunity for the Israelites to start over. God was fulfilling His promises to the people and wanted to remind them that He will do…