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There is a God!

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“This day will the Lord deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcasses of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel” 1 Samuel 17:46 (King James Version of the Holy Bible).

David, the shepherd boy, was speaking prophetically in this verse about what would take place as a result of his confrontation with Goliath. It didn’t look likely that the giant could be killed by this young man. However, David was confident in his God. David wanted everyone to know that there is a God in Israel and that God was behind the victory that was about to happen.

Whatever you’re up against today, know that there is a God and He is not far away. He is present with you! You may be confronting a giant, but with God all things are possible regardless of how impossible the situation may appear.

Prayer: Lord, You know the way I take. Be with me every step. I am weak but You are strong!

Devotion by Kaye Singleton

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Help Wanted

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“Help Wanted” signs are posted when laborers are needed at businesses. In Romans 16, the Apostle Paul recognized those who had assisted him in the work of God.

“Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:” Romans 16:3 (in the King James Version of the Holy Bible).

Apparently Paul had never forgotten this wonderful couple who assisted Him. In Romans 16:10, he wrote of more helpers, “Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.” We don’t find another mention of Urbane and Stachys in the Bible, but Paul knew how valuable they were to him. The position of helper is held in high regard throughout Scripture.

Heaven has posted a help wanted sign. People are still needed to accomplish the work of God’s Kingdom on the earth.

Prayer: My heart is overwhelmed today, as I recall all those who have helped me in my life. Those who have come alongside me to help in various capacities are invaluable. There are some things we can’t do alone. When I needed help, Lord, You sent helpers to assist me.

Devotion by Kaye Singleton

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Messes

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“I give you all the credit, God – you got me out of that mess, you didn’t let my foes gloat” Psalm 30:1 (The Message version of the Holy Bible).

Messes are a part of life. I clean my house and within a matter of hours – sometimes just a few minutes, someone makes a mess. The Psalmist David was in a mess, but God got him out. The truth of the matter is we were all in a mess. But God, saw something in us that He could remake to be useful for His Kingdom. If that doesn’t make you feel good today, I don’t know what will! Take a few minutes to thank God for bringing you out!

Prayer: Thank You, Lord, for reaching down and lifting me out of the deep miry clay and setting me on the Rock, Christ Jesus!

Devotion by Kaye Singleton

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A Hospital Tea Party

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“Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?” Matthew 25:44 (King James Version of the Holy Bible)

My Mother had been in the hospital in Burbank, California for several days and was becoming depressed. She didn’t hear well and could only guess what was really going on. One day the church secretary, Cynthia, decided she would have a tea party with her in her hospital room. With permission from the nursing staff, she marched into the room with a beautiful tray, lace doily, lovely tea pot and two china cups for her and Mom. I think she had some small cookies and they had a tea party. The gesture instantly elevated Mom’s mood. Maybe you know someone who needs encouragement; try having a tea party! The Bible tells us that by doing so you are in fact ministering to God.

Prayer: Thank You, Lord, for friends who are sensitive to the needs of those around them. How often I have myself been encouraged by the kindness of someone in the body of Christ.

Devotion by Kaye Singleton

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Weak Points

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“Now flee from youthful lusts, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.” (II Timothy 2:22 in the New American Standard Bible)

Young Sally was trying desperately to save all the pennies she could for the doll carriage she wanted to buy. She was turning in aluminum cans, doing extra chores, anything to make a few more cents a week. One night as she was saying her bedtime prayers, her mother overhead Sally say, “O Lord, please help me to save my money for the doll carriage in Mr. Smith’s store window. It’s so beautiful and I want it so much. It’s just right for my doll. And I’d be sure to let my friends play with it too.” Pleased to hear her daughter’s prayer, Sally’s mother was startled to hear the final line of the prayer. “And please God, don’t let the ice cream man come down our street this week!”

Just as we are each unique in our talents, abilities, backgrouds and experiences, we are also unique in what tempts us. What is tempting to one person may not tempt another in the least. Saying “yes” to Jesus, makes saying “no” to temptation easy!

Prayer: Jesus, I recognize that the enemy of my soul knows my weak points, but I also recognize my strength – You! Draw me close to You today so when tempation comes I can draw on Your strength to turn away from it. Amen.

Devotion by Susan Tracy

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Attitude of Gratitude

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“And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, and fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks…” (Luke 17:15-16, Holy Bible King James Version)

Ten lepers stood far away from Jesus and cried out for mercy. Jesus instructed them to go and show themselves to the Jewish priest as was customary when leprosy was cleansed. All were healed on the way but only one returned to give Jesus thanks. He had the attitude of gratitude.

Prayer: Jesus, I am so thankful that You are the same now as when You spoke to the ten lepers. Your salvation, healing and other miracles are available for me today as they were then. Like the grateful leper, I have the attitude of gratitude for the changes You have made in my life. Thank You for Your special touch. Amen.

Devotion by Susan Tracy

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Broken Things

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“By reason of breakings they purify themselves.” (Job 41:25 in the King James Version of the HOly Bible)

Most often, God uses those people and things which are perfectly broken for His glory. The sacrifices He accepts are broken and contrite hearts. It was when the poor widow broke the seal of the little pot of oil, and poured it forth, that God multiplied it to pay her debts and supply means of support.

It was when Esther risked her life and broke through the rigid etiquette of a heathen court, that she obtained favor to rescue her people from death. It was when Mary broke her beautiful alabaster box, rendering it henceforth useless, that the pent-up perfume filled the house.

And thus, on and on, through history, and all biography, and all vegetation, and all spiritual life, God must have BROKEN THINGS.

Prayer: Those who are broken in wealth, and broken in self-will, and broken in their ambitions, and broken in their beautiful ideals, and broken in worldly reputation, and broken in their affections, and broken often times in health; those who are despised and seem utterly forlorn and helpless, the Holy Ghost is seizing upon and using for Your glory, O Lord. My heart cries out for You to work these things in me until I am a vessel You can use. Amen.

Devotion by Susan Tracy

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Precious Lessons

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“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1)

How many times have we heard, “Why didn’t He help me sooner?” It is not His order. He must first adjust you to the trouble and cause you to learn from it. God’s promise is, “I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him.” He must be with you in the trouble day and night, and then He will take you out of it. This doesn’t come until you have stopped fretting and have become calm and quiet. Then He will say, “It is enough.”

God uses trouble to teach His children precious lessons. They are intended to educate us. There is a sweet joy and real value in them. He doesn’t regard them as difficulties, but as opportunities.

Not always OUT of our troublous times,
And the struggles fierce and grim,
But IN – deeper IN –
To our sure rest,
The place of our peace, in Him.

by Annie Johnson Flint

Prayer: Mighty God, I feel as though You are putting me through a time of testing and I don’t want to miss the lesson You want me to learn. I take You at Your Word. Let my life prove that Your promises are always fulfilled! Amen.

Devotion by Susan Tracy

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The School of Hardknocks

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“For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake” (Philippians 1:29 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible)

God keeps a costly school. Many of its lessons are spelled out through tears. This school of our heavenly Father will soon close for us; the term time is shortening every day. We cannot shrink from the hard lessons or wince under the rod of chastisement.

“The richer will be the crown, and the sweeter will be heaven, if we endure cheerfully to the end and graduate in glory.” – Theodore Cuyler

Did you know that the finest china in the world is burned at least three times, some more. Why does it go through that intense fire? Once ought to be enough; twice ought to be enough. But no, three times is necessary to burn the china so that the gold and the crimson are brought out more beautifully and fastened there to stay.

“We are fashioned after the same principle in human life. Our trials are burned into us once, twice, thrice, and by God’s grace these beautiful colors are there to stay forever.” – Cortland Myers

Prayer: Lord, help me to see my difficult circumstances as a refining fire that can make me more like You if I respond correctly. Please give me the grace to trust You; the strength to endure; and the peace of God to ease the way through to a victorious end either in this life or in the one to come! Amen.

Devotion by Susan Tracy

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