Your Daily Crossroad
18
Jan '22
Give More of Yourself to God
18
Jan '22
I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place. (Psalm 118:5)
Give more and more of yourself to God, and you will experience more and more freedom.
Many of us have a habit of withholding our emotions, hiding our pain or stifling our joy because we are too consumed with how others may view us or think of us.
With God, we don’t have to hide anything.
In reality, He already sees us and knows us more intimately that we know ourselves.
There is nowhere to hide when it comes to God. We should take comfort in that truth!
Come to Him when you are hurting, and He will share in your pain.
Come to Him when you are joyful, and He will share in your joy as well and even multiply it! Sharing ourselves with the Lord and actively opening our hearts to Him will give us newfound freedom.
By repeatedly exposing ourselves to His presence and His truth, past bondages and cycles of negative traits will break off!
As His children, we are to be lovers of His presence.
In His presence is where long-term freedom can be found, living in communion with Him daily and choosing to withhold nothing.
Ever since the finished work of the cross, the bondage of sin has no power over us. Jesus already paid the price, and whoever the Son sets free is free indeed! (John 8:36)
Is there anything you’ve withheld from God? Is there anything you’ve bottled up inside? God is the only one who understands you perfectly, and He longs for you to give more of yourself to Him. Whatever your personal need is, be encouraged to call out to Him and He will set you free and multiply your joy!
“Lord, thank you that I can come to you unashamed. Help me to press into your presence today. Expose all lies of the enemy under the light of your love. Thank you for setting me free and healing my heart.”
When I read this devotion I was instantly moved by it. I pray it speaks volumes to whomever is reading it today. You can come to Him unashamed and feel Him move within you. See every flaw less, that’s possible when you seek Him first.
Have a beautiful and uplifting day in The Lord!
13
Jan '22
Living in God’s Presence Today
13
Jan '22
While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation. (Hebrews 3:15)
Are we living in God’s presence today, this moment? Are we drawing from His strength?
Are we seeking to know Him and the power of His resurrection today?
Leave the past and the future with the Lord and resolve to cling to Him and dwell in His presence today. He truly has the whole world in His hands, and His strength is perfect—moment by moment.
When I read this devotion I was reminded of a gentle nudge in my spirit recently, it kept whispering, just keep putting one foot in front of the other, keep moving forward. It’s truly that simple when you have Christ. He is always faithful, even when you don’t understand His plan, keep putting one foot in front of the other, trust God and hold tight to faith. Faith is seeing light with your heart when all your eyes see is darkness.
Have a beautiful and uplifting day in The Lord!
11
Jan '22
Rely on Him
11
Jan '22
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall compass him about. Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. (Psalm 32:10-11)
God controls and allows every detail of our lives. Nothing happens without His knowledge and approval.
Every day, little changes in schedule or small irritations occur. Everyday, we can choose to let these obstacles upset us, or we can rest in the knowledge that God lovingly ordained them as small irritants to help us look to and rely on Him. For example, we can grumble about the frustrating traffic jam that is keeping us from getting somewhere on time, or we can remember that God knows about our deadlines and view the time sitting in traffic as an opportunity to pray. We can complain, or we can rejoice.
May we allow the knowledge that we are continually surrounded by God’s unfailing love to permeate our lives and chase away our complaints and fears.
When I read this devotion is blessed me. It caused me to pause for a moment and reflect on how I’ve allowed obstacles to frustrate and upset me. What I need to do is rejoice even in moments of frustration. I needed this reminder today and I have a feeling, in the coming mornings as we rush out the door to start our day. I need to choose to set a better tone for our day and be a better example to my children. I hope and pray you are encouraged to do the same no matter what your facing. Rejoice!
Have a beautiful and uplifting day in The Lord!
06
Jan '22
The Power of Yet!
06
Jan '22
Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments. (Habakkuk 3:18-19)
Yet! What a big word with so few letters. With that word, Habakkuk drew a line in the sand. He would rejoice in the Lord in spite of sorrow, lack, and uncertain times. He drew strength from God when human strength was not enough. The God with whom He walked stayed with him and caused him to thrive. Will you choose to rejoice in the Lord today? He is certainly rejoicing over you with songs of joy.
When I read this devotion it blessed me, I hadn’t given much thought to the word Yet in this scripture until now. I love how The Lord takes scripture you’ve read before and shines a light on it to help you see it differently, for such a time as this. God is so good and His word is everlasting. May we too draw a line in the sand as Habakkuk did and choose to rejoice in The Lord in spite of sorrow, lack, and uncertain times.
Have a beautiful and uplifting day in The Lord!