Saturday,
March 7, 2020
Dr. Stanley
spoke directly to my situation, this morning so here is a guest devotional I
hope will encourage you as well.
March 07, 2020
The
Moments That Sustain Us
When life falls
apart, what do you do? All of us face hard circumstances—and some of these are
very painful situations that last a long time. Unless we have a purposeful
focus, joy can fade and hope may seem unattainable.
King David experienced
extreme hardships, including the grief of losing both a child and a best
friend. He also endured Saul’s attempts to kill him and, later on, a rebellion
led by his own son. But even in hard times, David found hope and peace in God.
Why was David able
to trust in the Lord? Because he knew how to meditate. That is, he focused his
mind and spirit on God’s character, ways, and will in order to know the Lord
better and obey Him.
What do you
think about during the day? Do you set aside time to dwell solely on Jesus?
Remind yourself periodically to bring your attention back to the Creator—one
way to do this is to read several psalms and notice how the author refocuses on
almighty God.
By continually
focusing on God, David found peace in the midst of turmoil. We would be wise to
follow his example. During times of difficulty, set your eyes on the Father and
meditate on His Word.
Bible in One
Year: Joshua 7-9
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