Encouraging Words~

My dearest brothers and sisters,

I love love love it when a DEVO hits home, and yesterday's did. An overwhelming amount of you wrote back and said things like:

"I have a renewed sense of purpose when I pray. Even though I am tired, I realize that my efforts are not in vain."

"I have been struggling so much lately, but now I clearly understand that each labored step I take brings me and my family one step closer to a place of joy and well-being."

"Life hasn't been easy lately, but now I suddenly understand that as a wife and mom I have a clear purpose. I must love my family and pray for them. Every time I do that, we all grow closer to God."

"Sometimes I feel as though God is not listening. He seems so far away...But I will not give up. I choose to activate my faith and pray, and I have been encouraged to believe that my life is meaningful and beautiful, especially because I am hanging in there!"

"Like most people I guess I feel confused and afraid when something bad happens, but I have been learning to pray through things. This DEVO has reminded me that no matter how heavy the load, I have a positive end in sight."

And some of you wonder why I write these DEVOs. It's because I am selfish! My heart is so blessed right now! Glory to His name.

PRAYER: Dear Lord, We praise You and thank You for these encouraging words. Our lives are beautiful, every single word we utter in prayer is valuable and precious to You and has purpose, we choose faith over fear, we will not give up, and we thank You for the glorious and happy ending that belongs to all of us. In Jesus' name we pray, AMEN!