Devotions,
by Sucila Prabhu
FOCUS ON JESUS
August 1-7
But my eyes are fixed on you, O Sovereign LORD; in you I take refuge—do not give me over to death. Psalm 141:8
The Psalmist said his eyes are fixed on God when he was going through the most difficult times in his life. As believers we must learn to fix our eyes on Jesus and on His living word at all times. Always and in every circumstance, through the good, the bad, through the joy and the pain, God our loving dad will help and comfort us.
Prayer: Oh Lord, help me to fix my eyes on you in all circumstances. Amen.
GOD OF JACOB- OUR SOURCE OF HAPPINESS
August 8-14.
Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God. Psalm 146:5
All of us wish to be happy in life. But many of us go to the wrong places to find happiness. This is where the word of God comes into picture. Scripture says that as long as we have the God of Jacob by our side, as our help, we are blessed and we will be happy. It is, therefore, important to remember that happiness does not come from the world or from man but only from God.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, be my helper and fill me with happiness that comes from you. Amen.
IN THE ARMS OF GOD
August 22-28.
Your arm is endued with power; your hand is strong, your right hand exalted.Psalm 89:13
In our day to day lives, whether at home, office, school or church, we feel helpless, hopeless and powerless. But let us hold onto our heavenly Father’s arms. His arm is powerful and strong. He will be our strength when we are weak.
Prayer: Lord, I thank you for your arm is my shield and you are my hope, help and power. Amen.
THE MIGTY HAND OF GOD
August 29-3rd September.
How quickly would I subdue their enemies and turn my hand against their foes! Psalm 81:14
A believer’s greatest enemy is Satan and his evil forces of wickedness, evil doers and poisonous minds. But the Lord says that He will subdue our enemies. We ought to leave it to God and not turn against our foes with our own strength. Never try to attack the spiritual enemy when the mighty hand of God to give us the victory in the battle.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, let your hand be with me and protect me when my enemy tries to attack. Amen.
THE BEST PLAN
August 29-4th September
But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations. Psalm 33:11
God’s plan always supersedes Man’s plans. When we plan, we need to remember to submit to God’s plan. The reason is because our plans are futile, they will crumble and fall but God’s plan will stand firm forever and no one can thwart it. Once His plans are revealed to us, he puts His purposes in our hearts that will last for generations to come. Hallelujah!
Prayer: Father God, I surrender to your plans. Have your own way in my life. Amen.