Daily Devotional

HE IS CLOSER THAN YOUR BREATH

July 26

eloved, how far away from you do you think the Lord your God really is? He is as close to you as your own breath! Then you ask, "Why doesn't He come immediately and deliver me from all my troubles?" Sometimes beloved Child your troubles can strengthen you in the Lord! They are sometimes allowed to teach you strong lessons in faith that you would not learn in any other way. Remember, when the troubles come your way, not one of them escapes the eyes of your Father! Quickly you learn not to barter your love for Him or your service to Him as your Savior, King and Lord. Instead, you learn how to confess and give Him praise with the following language: "Father, again I do not serve you because you bless me only! I serve you because you are the Lord of Glory. You are the Lord of the Hosts of Heaven and Earth! You are the blessings of all who seek you and serve you! I am one of those! You know always what is best for me and my family! When adversity comes my way, you will not allow me to be "tempted above that which ye (I) am able (to bear it) (I Corinthians 10:13). You will provide another "door" for me to use to escape the clutches of the Evil One.” You are the only "All-Wise" God! And to you I give my praise and thanksgiving--- God of Heaven and Earth! Teach me to learn the lesson of turning outward and upward away from my own selfish needs, and teach me to come into your holy presence with praise and blessings always without interruption! I love you, Father, and I believe that you both know and do what is best for me and mine always.

Prayer

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To you belong the glory and praise, O God Most High! To you I raise my voice in song! I send forth my prayer to you as a sweet fragrance. It is my desire to love you and to give my life to you completely. By doing so, I am safe and peaceful, and I am guaranteed to come under the shelter of the Most-High God! Again, I give you praise O Lord in Jesus' name, amen!