Father, let us take a break from the stress of every day and rest in your presence. We give you our worries and ask that you open our eyes to see your truth, our minds to understand your plan, and our hearts to feel your peace.
Do you ever wonder where all these joyful people were only a few days later when the crowd chose Barabbas over Jesus to be saved from dying on the cross? Why were they silent? What happened to the people who had shouted “Hail to the King of Israel!” when Jesus hauled his cross down the road? Why were there no cries of outrage then? Where were these people when Jesus was crucified? Do you ever wonder where you would be and what you would have done if you’d been in Jerusalem that Passover week?
Lord Jesus, even when we feel you’ve disappointed us, don’t ever let us abandon you. Reassure us of your presence. Forgive us for our silence when we should have spoken and acknowledged you publicly as our Lord and Savior! May we always greet you with praise and thanksgiving.
Isn’t it comforting to know that we are never alone in our struggles and woes? God is always with us. We just have to call to Him. We may still have troubles, but He will never let them defeat us. Praise God!
As this week’s challenges present themselves, I pray that you will remember you have your very own personal cheer-leading squad in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. They are always there with you, urging you on to victory!
Not me but thee, O Lord. Through you, all things can be done!
Thank you, God, for the trials and adversities in our lives. Help us to celebrate them and not cower in the face of them. Let us rejoice in their challenges and in the knowledge that we are not alone. You, Lord, are with us so there is nothing to fear. Our God is greater than all of our problems!
Anything that makes us cry out to God can be counted as a blessing! [Mary Southerland]
Devotions of the Heart 