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Text: Matthew 16:24-26
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So I finished this devo but I really would like to go back and read some of them again…but I can't figure out how to do it on the You Version app! I just get the congrats you finished! But I REALLY want to go back and reread some of them…how can I do that??
this is first day! im so excited to get into this study and spend more prayer time with Daddy. does anyone know where the daily devotional is posted? im not sure if its whats written on the home page or if it will be posted later under the daily devotional link?
@Bindu You still should be able to access the reading plan on your YouVersion account. Just go to your plan section and it should be there.
does anyone know how i can go back to the plan? i dint read the last devotional and for some reason i am stuck at the congratulations page! i also wanted to do a quick review of all the verses…
Its definitely worth listening to Take My Life by chris tomlin!
This is EXACTLY what I needed to read today. Going through a rough time trying to figure out what the Lord's next step is for myself and my boyfriend…in particular my boyfriend's job that will in turn affect our future. Just going to keep praying about it and trusting HIM!
I too was reminded of a situation where I believe God asked me to surrender to what He wanted. Sadly, I admit that I have told Him no. And then yes. And then no again. This ping pong match inside of me has been going on for so long, I fear I am too late. Even if I said yes, I am not certain He will be with me. A small part of me thinks that He will and still wants me to go through with it, and finally act in faith. Another part isn’t sure. By His mercy and grace, I pray He still desires to help me and teach me. I so don’t deserve it, after being so stiff necked.
This lesson reminded me of a situation where I felt pulled in two different directions, but said "yes" to God and His direction. He rewarded me so much for that decision and I never felt more fulfilled or joyful then after surrendering to Him in that way. It was great to be reminded of that and spend some time thinking about His faithfulness. He is so good to us! Hopefully I will be that willing to say "yes" the next time He asks too! :)
This totally hit home as I'm living it right now. My husband took a leap of faith & quit his job of 17 years almost 2 years ago. We didn't know it at the time, but it was the beginning of one of the HARDEST trials we have ever been through & still going through it. So much so that I started a blog where you can read about the rest of my journey here http://canaanboundbrigade.wordpress.com Although this trial has been hard, God IS at work in our life & refining us to be more like Him. It's HARD being pruned, but you come out being more beautiful as a result of it :)
I was also reminded of a song from this days lesson.
Jeremy Riddle has a song called Sweetly Broken and it's the chorus that particularly todays lesson reminded me of;
"At the cross You beckon me
You draw me gently to my knees, and I am
Lost for words, so lost in love,
I'm sweetly broken, wholly surrendered"
I want to wholly surrender my life to the Lord and put ALL of my trust in Him for all of the days of my life. I think my issue at the beginning of this study came up so powerfully because the enemy knew I wasn't sure HOW I was going to surrender all that I am when I am so full of worry. Pushing aside the doubts and worry are coming more easier as each day goes on.
I love that song. It’s so beautiful. What a fantastic plan this has been!
Today's reading made me think of Chris Tomlins song "White Flag."