𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

October 02, 2023

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

In all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV

Lord, Your love abounds in my heart. There is nothing that I desire more than being dependent on You and trusting You through every phase of my life. I love you Jesus. Amen!

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫

October 01, 2023

I will call to You whenever I'm in trouble, and You will answer me.

Psalm 86:7 NLT Bible

What an assurance it is to know that when trouble comes our way we can call on God and He will not only hear, but will answer us. We may choose to call loved ones, friends and acquaintances, but they may be unable to help us. Thankfully, our God is always available and He's never too busy to hear us when we cry out to Him. We need to get in the habit of calling out to God and this can only happen as we maintain an ongoing relationship with Him. Thus, when trouble strikes unexpectedly, God is the first Person we will turn to. 

When we're stressed and overwhelmed, He fills us with His peace when we cry out to Him. When we are discouraged and feel as if the walls are closing in on us because of the trouble we're experiencing, God lifts our spirits and shows us the path we should take. God cares for us and whatever the situation, He has the solution, but we have to call out to Him.

Thank you Lord for hearing and answering my cries. I look to You alone during this troubling time in my life when I don't know which way to turn. Thank you for Your guidance and direction. I love you, Jesus. Amen!

Be Blessed!

Lydia

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠

September 30, 2023

Proverbs 6:16-19 NIV

There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to Him:

·        Haughty eyes,

·        A lying tongue,

·        Hands that shed innocent blood,

·        A heart that devises wicked schemes,

·        Feet that are quick to rush into evil,

·        A false witness who pours out lies

·        A person who stirs up conflict in the community.

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

September 29, 2023

Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value, but righteousness delivers from death.

Proverbs 10:2 NIV

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

September 28, 2023

Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you.

Proverbs 4:25 NIV

Heavenly Father, Your truths are hidden in my heart. Help me to never stray from the hope that I have in You. I love you Jesus. Amen! 

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

September 27, 2023

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.

Proverbs 3:27 NIV

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

September 26, 2023

1. My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you,

9. Then you will understand what is right and just and fair—every good path.

Proverbs 2:1,9 NIV

 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

September 25, 2023

Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice.

Psalm 112:5 NIV

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫

September 24, 2023

Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest."

Matthew 11:28 NLT Bible

Oftentimes, as children of God, we walk around with our heads bent low, as if we are carrying the weight of the world on our shoulders. Certainly, our lives can be filled with problems that may threaten to suffocate us and keep us weary and burdened, but Jesus tells us to come to Him and He will give us the rest that we so desperately need. It's an invitation that will change our lives and all we have to do is give our burdens to God.

As believers, we must also recognize that there are some burdens that God expects us to bear. We must have a deep burden for those who are hurting, the needy and anyone who is lost and in need of a Saviour. These are just some of the burdens that cannot be passed on to someone else and as His children, we can pray about them or alleviate them with some kind of tangible help. However, when we are weighed down by burdens of sickness, pain, wayward children, financial woes and other personal cares that seem insurmountable and drive us to the edge, we have the assurance of rest from Jesus himself if we will simply come to Him with childlike faith and sincerity and give Him our cares. Only then can He give us rest and fill us with His peace and hope. We can shake off our weariness and lift our heads high, because God is in control and He cares for us.

Thank you Lord for the rest You have promised me when I am weary and burdened. I come to you, Lord Jesus and I give you all my cares. No longer will I allow them to rob me of my peace and joy and with Your help, I will live a victorious life. I love you, Jesus. Amen!

Be Blessed!

Lydia 

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠

September 23, 2023

Ephesians 6:14-20 NKJV

14. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

15. And having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

16. Above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.

17. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;

18. Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—

19. And for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,

20. For which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

September 22, 2023

Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

1 Thessalonians 5:23 NKJV 

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

September 21, 2023

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.

Romans 12:1 NKJV

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

September 20, 2023

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.

2 Peter 3:18 NKJV

Lord Jesus, let Your words be embedded in my heart, so that those with whom I meet today would see the beauty of Your grace and be blessed. I love you Jesus. Amen!

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

September 19, 2023

Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.

Philippians 1:6 NKJV

Lord, I place my trust in You. Let my life reflect the results of Your bountiful blessings. I love you Jesus. Amen!

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

September 18, 2023

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

2 Corinthians 5:17 NKJV

Lord, I thank You for moulding and making me into the person that I am today. Help me to continue growing from strength to strength in You. I love you Jesus. Amen! 

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫

September 17, 2023

Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.
Psalm 1:1 NLT Bible

This verse assures us that as children of Almighty God, we are blessed, but it's dependent upon the things we do. We are to refrain from following the advice of immoral people and from participating in things that are ungodly and contrary to the Word of God. This does not mean segregating ourselves totally or living in isolation, but rather staying true and firm to our core beliefs and being an example for holiness and righteousness to those around us.

Sometimes it seems that everyone wants to give us advice and tell us how to live, but when we take advice from the wrong people, we usually head down a dangerous and destructive path. All that we need for godly and righteous living is found in His Word and we need to be always meditating on it. When we do, we find the guidance and strength needed to remain faithful and true to the principles of our Heavenly Father and in turn, we are blessed beyond measure.

Thank you Lord for Your blessings. Help me to walk circumspectly, to choose my friends wisely and to never take advice from people who can lead me astray. May I mediate on Your Word and always be obedient. I love you, Jesus. Amen!

Be Blessed!
Lydia

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠

September 16, 2023

1 Corinthians 9:22-27 NIV

22. To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. 

23. I do all this for the sake of the gospel that I may share in its blessings.

24. Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 

25. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 

26. Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. 

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

September 15, 2023

O LORD my God, I cried to you for help, and you restored my health.

Psalm 30:2 NLT

Thank You Lord for blessing me! Thank You for healing, protection, sustenance and providing all that I need. I love you Jesus. Amen!

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

September 14, 2023

For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:9 NIV

Lord, I thank You for the Cross. Thank You for saving me! Lead and guide me throughout this day and let someone be blessed through me. I love you Jesus. Amen!

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

September 13, 2023

The LORD is close to the broken-hearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.

Psalm 34:18 NLT

Lord Jesus, I thank You for this day! Remove any feelings of despondency. Lift me up Lord and help me to rejoice in Your mercies. I love you Jesus. Amen!