Today's
Scripture:
Even though I
walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your
rod and your staff, they comfort me.Psalm 23:4, NIV.
Today's Word:
Sometimes in
life, you've got to play in pain. In other words, you've got to keep going even
when you don’t feel like it. You have to keep pressing forward even when it’s
not easy. Every voice will tell you, “You’re done. There’s nothing good in your
future.” No, don’t believe those lies. God sees your effort. It’s one thing to
do the right thing and make good decisions when everything is going your way.
That’s great. God honors that. But when times are tough and nothing is going
your way, when you’re hurting, when you should be on the sidelines nursing your
wound but instead you’re still in the game; you’re still getting to work on
time; you’re still being good to someone, you’re still expecting God to turn it
around, that gets God’s attention in a new way.I believe God has a greater reward for people who are faithful in the tough times. If that’s you today, know that God has His hand on you. He’s walking with you through the valley. He’s preparing streams in the dessert. He’s leading and guiding you in paths of righteousness for His name sake. Keep praising. Keep believing. Keep moving forward knowing that God is with you, and His comfort will guide you to the place of blessing.
Prayer for
Today:
Father, thank You for being my Good Shepherd. Thank You for walking with me in the valley, in the tough places. Thank You for restoring my soul and leading me to a place of victory and blessing in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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