Daily Devotional

Daily Devotional

Thursday, May 16, 2013

 

 

This is sort of a devotional and a testimony all in one. I hope someone will be inspired today!

 

"Keeping The Faith"

 

** So I was awake for quite a bit of the night. I played games on my phone, watched television, you know the usual things for an insomniac. Then while I was sitting there in the silence the thought came to my mind that in the stillness of the night, it would be a good time to pray. As I prayed these two verses came to my mind:

 

Hebrews 11:1-- Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
and

Hebrews 11:6-- But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. **

 

 So, what I have gathered of this must be God testing my faith. He's giving me bits and pieces of the vision of my life but He also wants me have faith and trust Him that He will bring everything together in my favor. This is about control. I need to get in GOD'S WILL and out of His way and let HIM work. Also, I MUST seek Him and seek His face and let the ministry fall into place at the right time.

† SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY: MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2013 †

† Scripture Of the Day: Matthew 11:28-29 †

 

 

"I'm Tired!!"

 

† SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY: Matthew 11:28-29

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. † ** Thoughts On This Verse: I'm not sure about anyone else, but lately I just seem tired, worn out, and just plain lazy at times. Sometimes I find it hard to g...et going and the simplest tasks just take forever for me to get them done. Sometimes the day-to-day grind just seems to grind me down. So I guess when we're that "down" stage that's probably a perfect opportunity to look up and to pray, and when I pray for strength Matthew 11:28-29 is usually the verse that the Lord lays on my heart. A passage in His Word that tells me that this "weary" or tired state that I'm in right now won't last forever. It's also a reminder for us to not try to carry everything on our own shoulders but to come to Him and let Him help us carry the load. That is exactly what He desires of His children is for us to come to Him and hand Him our burdens and simply rest. **

I hope if you've taken a few moments out of your day to read this little devotional, that hopefully you've gotten something out of it that you can take with you. I hope the Lord somehow used these words to speak straight to your heart and somehow He has given you just what you needed to get through this day.

Much Love And Prayers,
Kelly-- "The Happy Homemaker"



† Scripture Of The Day †

† Scripture Of The Day †

 



Good Afternoon, Friends!! I feel led to start doing a

"Bible verse of the day" on my page.

Also, April is Child Abuse Awareness Month so I wanted to share a this with you all: 

 

†Psalm 127:3- Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. †

Thoughts on this Scripture: Our children are one of God's most precious gifts and God's gifts are meant to be cherished and protected. We are to hold our children close to us and keep them from harm. Those who abuse their children, not just physically but emotionally, mentally, verbally or any other way are in direct disobedience of God's commandments. So as we observe Child Abuse Awareness Month, lets hold our own children a little closer and give them an extra hug or two and remember just how precious they are and how blessed we are for God to have chosen us to be their parents! ♥

I hope someone who reads this will get something out of it that they can take with them today. I hope someone will be touched and inspired today. Please feel free to comment and share your own thoughts on today's Scripture. Let's also remember to uplift those children who are living in abusive homes and pray for their safety and deliverance in Jesus' Name!

 

 

 



My Testimony

*How I Came Back To Jesus: My Personal Testimony*

 

 

So earlier tonight I was sitting alone in the peace and quiet (which is rare around my house). As I was sitting there just pondering, I very strongly felt the Lord begin tug at my heart. The Holy Spirit began dealing with me and spoke to me clear as day to "stop wandering around in the dark". I had let the Devil lead me right into the darkness and there I was...alone. I, of course, had to argue with the Lord for a minute as most of us do. I said that I had developed too many bad habits to come back to him now, I have too many psychological conditions to come back to him now, I can't control my attitude enough for you Lord. Then He began to bring Scripture to my mind "James 4:10-Humble yourself in sight of the Lord and He will lift you up.", Matthew 11:28- Come all ye who have labored and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.", "Matthew 11:30-...My yoke is easy and my burden is light..." The Lord was telling that I didn't have to "fix" everything before coming to Him. Just come to Him and HE will carry my burdens and deliver me. Then I wondered how I let myself drift so far from Him and from His Word, but the important thing is that I asked Jesus back into my heart and asked Him to light my way again. I know it won't be easy but I will have Him to turn to and He will always make a way and He will never leave me in darkness. He will help me with all my flaws and imperfections because I am wonderfully made in His image. I have a long way to go but I know He will be with me the entire time. I'm not sure why the Lord led me to post my testimony but I did it out of obedience and I pray that the Lord will use it to somehow help someone else. Hope everyone has a blessed night and God Bless!!