Devotion for Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
This devotional is in three parts. It is recommended that you do each part at a different time, such as morning, afternoon and evening.

Psalm Reading 3:00

Psalm 80

Dialog with God about this psalm or pray the psalm to God.

Proverb Reading 2:00

Proverbs 24:30-34
How have I seen this proverb play out in my life?
How can I apply this proverb to my life today?

Praise and Thanksgiving 2:00

Read this prayer by John Birch as a guide.

Every creature, every plant
every rock and grain of sand
proclaims the glory of its Creator
worships through colour, shape, scent and form.
A multi-sensory song of praise.
Creator God, may we join
with the whole of your creation
in praising you, our Creator
through the fragrance and melody of our lives

Confession 2:00

• Consider the last 24 hours.
• When did you feel most distant from God? Why?

Intercession 5:00

Pray for the needs of the sick and suffering.

• You may wish to keep a journal so you can see God's hand at work.
• Ask God what this person needs.
• Visualize this person healthy or free of suffering.
• Ask God to make this vision true.
• Ask God to draw them closer to Him through this sickness or suffering.
• Ask God to bring peace to them during this time.

Consider the Truth 1:00

Read the following out loud.

As a believer, I am secure –

• I am not condemned before God (Romans 8:1-2)
• I know all things work together for me because I am called to His purpose (Romans 8:28)
• I am free of all accusations of the enemy. No one lays any charge on God\'s elect (Romans 8:33-34)
• I cannot be separated from God\'s love by anything (Romans 8:35-39)
• I have been sealed by God (2 Corinthians 1:21-22)
• I am hidden with Christ in God (Colossians 3:3)
• I am confident God will complete the work He began in me (Philippians 1:6)
• I am a citizen of heaven (Philippians 3:20)
• I have been given a spirit of power, love and self-discipline (2 Timothy 1:7)
• I have confidence to approach the throne of God (Hebrews 4:16)
• I am born of God, and the evil one cannot harm me (1 John 5:18)

Memorize 2:00

Philippians 4:6

Part 2
This devotional is in three parts. It is recommended that you do each part at a different time, such as morning, afternoon and evening.