Your Daily Crossroad

When You are Weak

He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall. (Isaiah 40:29-30)
 
I recently read this devotion and it blessed me so much. I pray it too blesses you…


When you are weak, do not despise your neediness.

Those who are weak with weariness are the ones who can receive His flowing power the most.

The Lord realizes in full measure the depth of your neediness and wounds.

He knows the difficulties of your life-path and the pain caused by others along the way.

How He longs to revive you!

When you come to Him with an open heart and empty hands, He will empower you with the abundance of His spirit, showering you with blessings.

Let Him fill you up with His presence and power, nurturing your mind, body, soul and spirit back to strength.

When you waver in dependence on Him, do not let yourself despair. It is not a sign of a lack of faith, but a nudge and link to His healing presence.

The weakness and opposition you face as well as the attacks of the enemy may discourage you for a little while, but take heart! For the Lord is able to use those weaknesses and oppositions to propel you forward!

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31)

If you are feeling discouraged, take it to the One who can fill you up again. 

Wait a while in His presence, and He will cover you with His supernatural grace and divine strength. He will raise you up on the wings of eagles, empowering you to finish the race He has called you to!



Every Day Is A Precious Gift

I pray you are encouraged by this devotion, just as I was when I first read it. It’s simple, make time for Him today. 
 
This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. (Psalm 118:24)
 
Every day is a precious gift given to us by God.
 
When we invite Him to walk alongside us, there is never any day that is without purpose.
 
Even the most seemingly mundane and uneventful days can be filled with rich purpose when we look to the Lord for direction.
 
In the same way, even the busiest of days can be filled with His peace and contentment.
 
The moment we awake in the morning, many of us have a habit of immediately meditating on our schedule and what needs to be done. Before we even place our feet on the floor, tasks and priorities are already competing for our attention. 


However, God wants us to set our priorities in alignment with His will, not ours.

When your mind seems to swirl with overwhelm, stop and seek His face.
 
The Holy Spirit will help you discern what is most important and what He wants you to do with your time and energy.
 
This practice will aid in bringing organization and stillness to your mind, knowing you have done exactly what you were supposed to according to the path the Lord laid out before you.
 
At the end of the day, you will be able to lie down in peace about the things you accomplished, and the things still waiting to be done.
 
Today, invite Him into all your activities. Despite it being counter cultural, He is attracted to your neediness for Him. When your thoughts and attention turn towards Him, He is delighted! Even the most simple of prayers like, “Lord, I need you,” or “Jesus, please help me,” are enough to help you engage with His constant presence in that very moment.


Rejoice and be glad!
For this is a day He has made with you in mind!

 
 

 



You are a Winner

 
I recently read this devotion and I felt it had to be shared…
 
Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. (Romans 8:37)
 
Did you know you are a winner? 
 
You have everything you need to overcome every trial, trouble or problem you face!
 
We know this to be true because Paul states, “God has made us to be more than conquerors”!

The Greek word “hupernikao” is a combination of “Huper” and “Nikos”. “Huper” means over, above and beyond, while “Nikos” means conqueror. Put these two words together as “hupernikao”, and we have scripture telling us that we are enormous, overwhelming conquerors!

The love of God has given us a hyper-victory, causing us to completely triumph over every obstacle! This is who you are in Christ! A masterful champion who is unrivaled against anything that tries to come against you.

Today, know that you are a victor in Christ. The power of the One who lives inside you cannot be parallel or rivaled by any other force in existence. God’s extravagant love for you has already secured a spot for you in the winner’s circle.

Wherever you go, He is with you and empowering you with His love, so that no matter what enemy you face, you are empowered to conquer it! 



Still Your Soul

 
I recently read this and I felt it needed to be shared…
 
Be silent, O all flesh, before the Lord: for he is raised up out of his holy habitation. (Zechariah 2:13)
 
Stopping, waiting, and being still is becoming more and more rare in today’s culture.

The Lord searches the land, looking for those who are seeking Him above the noisy opinions of man.

When you successfully carve out time to be quiet before the Lord, He is there to meet you in the stillness of your soul.

Do not be discouraged or feel condemned at how difficult it can be to fight for your time with Him. The Lord sees your efforts.

He also sees what others cannot, beyond the surface into your heart, He sees the longing you hold for Him despite the opposition that comes against you.  

In the secret place where you meet your beloved, He is able to commune with you and rejoice over your openness to His presence. Furthermore, refuse to allow time restraints or to-do lists hinder your precious time with Him. Many of the things that pull on our minds can often wait.

Today, find time to still your soul before the Lord. Unlike the world around you, He is not in a hurry. Never has He rushed you during your time together, so why would you rush Him? Instead, allow Him to be sovereign during this intimate time, and surrender all hastiness. After all, a patient cannot receive treatment from their doctor if they cannot stay still.

By quieting your mind and stilling your soul, you will be able to receive the abundance of His peace, joy and strength!