Daily Bible Reading - Thursday - December 31st

Well here we are, Dec. 31^st, it’s hard to believe we started reading the bible a year ago but we did it, yay!!!  For me that’s a huge accomplishment, I always start things and get half way down the road and somehow get off track and don’t worry about it.  You all should give yourselves a pat on the back for being so faithful in reading the bible through in a year.  God has so taught me so much this past year and I know this next year He has so much more to teach us all.  I just want to thank all the faithful readers, you all have been such an encouragement to me this past year, I could not of done this post all year without your prayers and support, it truly means more to me then you all will ever know.  I know God has so much in store for all of you this next year.  Like I’ve said in the past couple posts I really feel 2010 will be a year of Victory.  You all have a wonderful and safe New Years.

Today’s Reading

Malachi 3:1-4:6
Revelation 22:1-21
Psalm 150:1-6
Proverbs 31:25-31

Daily Devotional

"And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness…"
(Romans 8:26 NLT)

Sometimes, people get distracted by what they consider to be a disadvantage or weakness in their lives. It may be something about their personality or looks that they don't like. Or maybe they've been through an unfair situation: a divorce, a bad business deal, or a bad break. We all have things that can feel like disadvantages; things that make it harder on us. It may even be a physical handicap where you can't get around like you used to.

But just because you have a "disadvantage," just because you've been through a tough time, doesn't mean you're supposed to sit back and settle where you are. God still has something great for you to do! He wants to show Himself strong in and through you. The Holy Spirit wants to help you when you feel weak. If you will stay in faith and not get negative toward yourself or your future, then God can take what you think is a liability and turn it into an asset. What you think is a disadvantage God will turn around to be an advantage so you can move forward into the abundant life He has for you!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

"Father in heaven, today I give You all that I am. I invite You into the weak places in my life so that You can turn them into strengths. Thank You for working in my life and filling me with faith and expectancy. In Jesus' Name, Amen."