Daily Bible Reading - Monday - November 23rd

This week we have thanksgiving coming up.  Can you believe it’s that time of year already?  I sit here and reflect back on the year and what has gone on in my life and in the life of others.  We all have so much to be thankful for.  We may not think we do but we really do.  God has brought us all through another year, for me I have grown so much in the Lord this year as so many of you have also.  We’ve all had our up’s and downs but I know the Lord has been there for us.  I’m already looking forward to this next year, excited about what the Lord has in store for us.  I’m almost like a little kid, wanting to know what next year will bring.  I do know that the Lord is faithful to bring about His promises in our lives and that we can count on Him to bring us through.  What a mighty and glorious God we serve, it’s such an honor and privilege to be a part of the Family of God. 

Today’s Reading

Ezekiel 45:13-46:24
1 Peter 1:13-2:10
Psalm 119:33-48
Proverbs 28:11

Daily Devotional

"If indeed you continue in the faith firmly established and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel that you have heard…"
(Colossians 1:23, NAS)

Have you been holding on to a promise or dream in your heart that seems to be taking a long time? When things don't go the way we've planned, it's easy to get discouraged and feel tempted to give up. But God wants to breathe new life into your dreams. He wants to breathe new hope into your heart. But you've got to do your part and shake off any negative, self-defeating thoughts. Instead of saying things like, "I'm never going to get there;" "I'm never going to break this addiction;" "I'm never going to get out of this problem;" your declaration should be, "I am closer than I think;" "I know I can do all things;" "I can overcome this sickness;" "I'm going to continue in the faith!"

I encourage you to get up each day knowing that this could be the day you get the break you need. This could be the day you see your health start to turn around. This could be the day your child comes back home. Don't give up now because God is about to open supernatural doors for you. Continue in the faith; keep your heart and mind focused on Him, and watch what He will do on your behalf!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

"Heavenly Father, today I release all the cares and burdens that are trying to drag me down. I know that You have a good plan for my life. I will continue in the faith and ask that You breathe Your new life throughout my whole being today. In Jesus' Name. Amen"