Daily Bible Reading - Wednesday - October 7th

Sometimes I feel like David in the devotional.  Sometimes you feel like the dogs are running after you, like all the problems we have are about to crush us and suffocate us.  Thank the Lord though there is a way out without being harmed or crushed, it starts by shouting for joy in the midst of it all.  Shouting praises to God will drive the enemy away, shouting praises to God in the midst of the trouble lets God know how serious we are about Him, it also builds our faith up, the stronger our faith the farther away the enemy runs.  Instead of giving into the enemy and complaining about what we are going through we need to tell the enemy how big our God is, our problems may be overwhelming but our God is BIGGER and so much better.  Once I got a hold of that I could almost see the enemy shaking and trembling and running off with its tail tucked.  I dare you to try it, I dare you to shout praises to God in the midst of the problems, you’ll see what happens.

***Janet*** Just remember you are in all of our prayers daily.  The light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter every day.  Keep up the good work, you’ll get there!!

Today’s Reading

Jeremiah 8:8-9:26
Colossians 3:1-17
Psalm 78:32-55
Proverbs 24:27

Daily Devotional

"Unto You, O my Strength, I will sing praises; for God is my Defense, my Fortress, and High Tower, the God Who shows me mercy and steadfast love"
(Psalm 59:17, AMP)

In the Bible, David had all kinds of challenges. People lied about him, accused him, and tried to kill him. In Psalm 59 he says, "My enemies are coming against me like vicious dogs trying to destroy me. But as for me, what am I going to do? I will sing about Your power. And I will shout for joy for You are my refuge, my place of safety in my day of distress."

Notice, in David's time of need, he wasn't sitting around having a pity party and complaining. He decided to sing about the greatness of God. He was saying in effect, "My enemies may be powerful, but I know my God is all powerful. My obstacles may be high, but I know my God is the Most High." He wasn't talking to God about how big his problems were; he was talking to his problems about how big his God was!

Do you need to change your song today? Instead of complaining and thinking about what you're not, start thanking God for what you are becoming. Just like David, stay in faith and sing to the Lord knowing that He's going to complete what He's started in you.

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

"Father God, today I choose to focus on You. I bless and praise You no matter what my cir****tances look like. I know that You are on my side and thank You for always leading me in the path of victory. In Jesus' Name. Amen."