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| Encouragement for Today Daily Devotional Tuesday, November 14, 2006 | |||||
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Encouragement for Today
Principle 1
“A Heart of Hope” Lysa TerKeurst, President of Proverbs 31 Ministries
Key Verse: Proverbs 13:12, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.” (NIV)
Devotion: Do you believe that having something to look forward to—to hope for—isn’t “worldly thinking,” but biblical? As a mom, it’s okay to dream big. I think we often forget this as our lives become consumed with cleaning, carpools, cooking, and helping provide for our families. But God designed us to have dreams, and to have them fulfilled. And, as today’s Key Verse suggests, when our hopes are deferred our hearts can hurt deeply.
Think about your life right now. Are you waiting patiently for something you do not yet have? Perhaps it is the hope of having a child. Perhaps it is the hope of physical healing. Perhaps it is the hope of a restored marriage or financial freedom. These are things you can hope for with God’s help.
If you have read any of my books or heard me speak, you may already know that my husband and I named our first daughter Hope because of the hope we found in our struggling marriage. We claimed Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future.” We believed there was something to look forward to in our life together, something we could not see but desired to have with all of our hearts. We also knew that this hope was biblically based because marriage was meant to be a blessing and a source of glory to God.
Romans 8:24-25 says, “But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.” What other word has a definition similar to that of hope? Is it faith perhaps? Hebrews 11:1 tells us that faith is the certainty that our hopes will eventually become our realities.
Hope and faith are deeply intertwined. They both require us to trust God for what we can’t see as well as placing complete confidence in His ability to come through on whatever it is that we need. God knew that Art and I needed a healthy marriage, and as we claimed hope in this area, He began to prove Himself faithful. Romans
Hope doesn’t demand a quick fix to our problems. It provides a sense of joy (Romans
I will leave you with Paul’s words from Romans 15:13, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Take the gift of eternal life He offers today and hope is just around the corner!
My Prayer for Today: Dear Heavenly Father, please restore my hope for the things I desire that are unfulfilled right now. If it’s a crisis of faith that I am dealing with, increase my faith Lord! You are my only hope and I cling to this promise found in Your Word. Amen
Application Steps: Write down whatever your hope is. What are you looking forward to in your life on this earth? In life after death? If you cannot think of anything to write, pray that God would give you a vision for something to hope for.
Spend some time praising God for giving His Son Jesus Christ to be your first step in having hope for things to come. Then thank Him for putting God-given desires within your heart. If they haven’t yet found an outlet, keep hoping.
Reflection Points: Read today’s power verses and answer the following questions:
Power Verses:
1 Corinthians 15:19, “If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men.” (NIV)
Titus 1:2, “Faith and knowledge resting on the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time.” (NIV)
Hebrews 11:1, “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” (NIV)
Psalm 119:147, “I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word.” (NIV)
Romans 5:5, “And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.” (NIV)
Additional Resources:
Good to Me by LaTonya Mason
Hannah’s Hope by Karen Kingsbury
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| Encouragement for Today Daily Devotional Monday, November 13, 2006 | |||||
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November 13, 2006
Encouragement for Today
Principles 1,2,3,6
“Relationships” Melissa Taylor, Speaker Team Member, Proverbs 31 Board of Directors
Key Verse: Ecclesiastes 4:2, “A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.” (NLT)
Devotion: Relationships are an important part of life. We begin a relationship with someone from the moment we are born and most of us will continue in relationships of some sort until the day we die. God encourages relationships. The Bible is full of them. It is obvious that from the beginning of time, people need people. Even God Himself said about Adam in Genesis 2:18, “It is not good for man to be alone. I will make a companion who will help him.” Jesus, too, did not do life alone. He had His family, friends, and disciples to love, help, and encourages Him throughout His life here on earth.
Today, I want to take a look at the different relationships in our lives. I also want to point out the importance of prioritizing them. Friends, if you want to lead a balanced life with purpose, it is crucial to order the relationships in your life God’s way.
Number One: Your Relationship with God. This should be the most important relationship in your life. Don’t say that you don’t have time– you do. We make the time for what is important to us, don’t we? The way to get to know God better is to spend time in His Word. Try spending at least fifteen minutes of uninterrupted time with the Lord every day. More would be better, but do what you can to develop the habit. God’s Word will teach, equip, cheer, encourage, and guide you.
Number Two: Your Relationship with your husband….if you are married, of course. Just like it’s important to spend time with God, it’s also important to make time for your husband. I have found that this relationship is the one that takes the most effort for me. I love my husband dearly, but I also take him for granted the most. It’s easy for me to allow my children, friends, or just busyness to get in the way of time with my husband. Set aside time each morning and evening to communicate with your husband in some way. Hug and kiss often and say “I love you” whenever you get the chance. Let your actions show him and others that you respect and honor him. One thing that my husband and I have started doing again is dating. Just like before we were married, we go out on dates. It takes time, effort, and often money, but it’s worth the investment. If money is tight, create a date at home or go to the park or for a walk together. Whatever it takes, spend time alone together, and make it a weekly habit.
Number three: Your relationship with your children….if you are a mom. When I became a mom, I did not know what I was in for. I had no idea the extent of sacrifice it would take to raise my children. It’s worth every bit of it too. I once read that kids spell love - T I M E. I believe that with all my heart. God’s Word tells us that children are a gift from Him. We are to treat them like that, a gift. Motherhood is a high calling….possibly the highest we will ever have in our lives. It requires time and special attention. They are only with us for a short time, so let’s make the most of it.
Number 4: Your relationship with others. This includes everyone reading this. Our relationships with other people could include family, friends, business associates, mentors, neighbors and more. These are important, and in order to develop, grow, and nurture these relationships, time is needed. I happen to be blessed with many friends and cherished family members. Although I don’t have time to spend with them each day, I always want them to know how important they are in my life and how much I love them. That takes effort on my part, but what I receive back is priceless. If you find yourself lacking in this area, create special moments with these special people in your life. Make a phone call. Mail a card. Send an email. Invite to lunch. Have a party. Create a “girls’ night out” event. Pray for them.
Ecclesiastes 4:2 tells us that alone we can be attacked and defeated. This says to me, that we need people in our lives. We weren’t meant to go this life alone. It is often someone close to me who reminds me that I’m special when I’m feeling defeated. When I am alone, I often listen to the wrong voice if I’m not careful. The people in my life offer me love, encouragement, and fulfillment that tell me otherwise. I often refer to them as Jesus with skin on. This verse goes on to say that “two can stand back to back and conquer”. Then there is my favorite part. It’s when God is a part of our relationships. “Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.”
My Prayer for Today: Dear Lord, Bless the relationships in my life and help me to prioritize them according to Your perfect plan. Above all, I pray that we would grow closer each day. Help me to know you better so I can better give myself to others. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Application Steps: Look at the relationships in your life. Take note as to how much time you are spending on each of them.
Set a date with the people in your life who need your time. Schedule your time with God daily and write it on your daily planner if you have one. Plan a date with your husband and arrange for a sitter if needed. Sit down and listen to your children one on one. Let them know you are interested in them. Plan a fun girls’ night out next month. Maybe go to dinner or a movie or play tennis with a friend. Just remember to keep God’s perspective and balance when making your plans.
Reflection Points: Do your relationships stress you out? Maybe it’s because they are out of order. Do a check to make sure you are filling up with God before scheduling anything or anyone else into your day.
Does your marriage feel stale, dull, or empty? Think about what attracted you to your husband in the first place. Pray first and then plan some uninterrupted time for you and your spouse. Treat your marriage like it’s the most important relationship to you on this earth. If it’s not, it needs to be.
Do your children get your leftovers? Let them know just how important they are to you and that you are thrilled to be their mom by spending some time with them.
Are you lonely? Pray for relationships in your life, but go to God first. Ask Him to fill you with His Word and to nurture and grow the relationships in your life.
Power Verses: Psalm 46:10, "Be silent, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” (NLT) Matthew 19:4-6, "Haven't you read," he replied, "that at the beginning the Creator made them male and female and said, 'For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh?’ So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.” (NIV) Psalm 127:3, “Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from him.” (NLT) 1 Thessalonians 5:11, “So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.” (NLT) Additional Resources: A Woman’s Secret to a Balanced Life by Lysa TerKeurst and Sharon Jaynes Capture His Heart by Lysa TerKeurst Being a Great Mom, Raising Great Kids by Sharon Jaynes
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Man, the devil is really fighting!! Satan knows he doesn't have long to do his dirty work because Jesus is coming back soon. So he is trying to do all he can to hurt and discourage God's people. Just in the past week, I lost a very dear friend through death, my pastor wound up at the hospital, satan has been attacking my health and finances.......that's just in the past week!! But Psalms 30:5 tells me that JOY IS COMING IN THE MORNING!!!!! I am so glad that I serve a God that is always there for me. He never leaves me. He is always there to comfort me and fix my problems. There is nothing too big for Him to handle. And although I may get down, I'm not out. Because I have God in my corner and I know that "greater is He that is within me"!! I love that song by Yolanda Adams that says "The battle is not yours, it's the Lord's". God said He would fight my battles for me. How great is that. I can remember when I was younger and in school and (as young kids do) sometimes someone would start running their mouth and I would end up in a fight. But sometimes my "friends" would say they had my back, but when it came down to it, they were no where to be found. But God always has my back. So I just wanted to take a few minutes to thank God for always being there for me. I know I am not worthy. And that just makes me that much more thankful. Because there's no way I deserve the blessings God has bestowed upon me. I have a wonderful family, a place to stay, food to eat, clothes on my back. We have never done without anything!! God has always supplied my family's needs. So the devil can try to bring me down. He can throw what he can at me. He can try to break my heart and break my will. But I serve a God that is going to carry me through. The devil might be too much for me to handle sometimes, but he is never too much for GOD to handle!!! So things in this old world might bring me down, but only down to my knees. And that's where we all need to be anyway is on our knees. We need to all realize that we are in a battle and that we need to be fighting. Not each other.....but fighting satan!! Tell him to "bring it on"!! And let the people around us see how God brings His people through!!!!! Just trust in God. He is the one who has the power to do ALL things!! Thank you God, just for being God!!!
