Waiting on God was one of David’s secrets of being a man after God’s own heart. David went in and sat before the Lord (2 Sam 7:18). God was his confidence, and he trusted Him in every aspect of his life: for guidance and instruction (Ps 25:5), for help and defense (Ps 33:20), for victory…
God rejoices as your Abba. You are His child on the authority of His Word. He ordained you and brought you forth. Hear God’s Word for you in Psalm 22:9. The psalmist said, “You brought me out of the womb; you made me trust in you even at my mother’s breast.” And in Psalm 71:6….
Listen to Isaiah 42:3. “A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out.” And Psalm 147:3. “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Come to the promises of God for healing. In His humanity Jesus knew sorrows, pain, and rejection. He understands feeling bruised, broken, and…
by Charley Gunter These days all of us are acutely aware of the job market, the stock market, the real estate market, or the status of our current earnings. Our son Charley talked with God one day about his “balance sheet.” Heavenly Father, I have a large surplus and a great deficit. I have a…
The Bible says you are a priest. The basic functions of priests were to represent God to man and man to God. One of the duties was to bless the people. Our culture doesn’t understand blessing as it was practiced in the Bible. The Bible was written in and to a culture that was steeped…
Hear God’s Word for you in 2 Corinthians 4:7. “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” Your Father wants you to be completely whole in belonging and worth, in identity and legitimacy. Be blessed to know without question what a…
Psalm 91:1-8, 14-16 Listen to the Word of God for you in Psalm 91. 1. He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.2. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust.”3. Surely he will save…
Mark 1:35 Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed. Luke 11:1 His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray…” Jeremiah 33:3 Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things,…
Listen to the Word of God for you in 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.” Be blessed to let God separate you from the soulish bonds that have…
What if you are reading these devotionals from week to week and have not studied and applied Prayer Portions in prayer? These devotionals will stand alone, but they build on the basics. Perhaps you need an overview of some foundational truths about prayer and communicating with God. We learn to pray by praying. Prayer is…
Be blessed to receive love from your Abba today and every day, so that you will know that you have worth, you are valued, and you are cherished. Be blessed to know that you are a treasure to Him. Be blessed to know that He never stops being your dear tender Abba. He affirms, welcomes, loves,…
Psalm 5:12 “For surely, O LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.” And Job 10:12 “You gave me life and showed me kindness, and in your providence watched over my spirit.” Beloved one, know the assurance of your Father’s blessing, his presence, his favor, and his surrounding grace….
