Blessed Delight
Month: February 2025
Overcome
There is loads of trouble in this world. Reading and watching the news gives us the specifics. I am so thankful that God has overcome the world. This is a huge benefit of living life on God’s side.
I like how Corrie Ten Boom viewed tribulation. “If you look at the world, you’ll be distressed. If you look within, you’ll be depressed. If you look at God you’ll be at rest.”
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for overcoming the world. Please help us to look to You as we navigate the tribulation in this world. We need You to help us rest.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Seek and Rejoice
Continue to Seek
God has been teaching me about prayer for the last several years. I wish I could say that I mastered the lesson – not in this life. I am thankful for verses like this one that remind us to seek God. We should have God in every part of our lives. God invites us to “seek His strength and presence continually.” That is an invitation I plan on accepting again and again.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for inviting us to share in Your strength and presence. Please help us to continue to seek You over and over again.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Good News
Giving Preference
The Bible gives us instruction to put others first in several passages. In this passage we know that our love needs to be genuine, not fake. In this verse, we are told to put others before ourselves. Some translations tell us to try to outdo others in showing love. The point is not to have a contest, but to put others first. I know this can be challenging at times, but God offers help through His Word and the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the help You give. We know we need You. Please help us to remember to go to You frequently for the help You offer.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Delight
Planning
My job requires much planning. There is nothing wrong with that. Sometime we fail because we don’t plan. However, we can also fall into the opposite extreme. We sometimes think everything is up to our own planning. This verse reminds us that God’s plans (counsel) is what will stand.
People make plans. God’s plans will stand. If that doesn’t give you comfort then you do not know God. God’s plans only include what is best for all of us. You can find out for yourself if you learn what God has written in the Bible.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for giving direction that sends us down the right path. Please help us to follow Your counsel and share it with others.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Pleading in Prayer 