DAILY DEVOTIONS with MICHELE

When interruptions hijack our plans, let’s trust in the God Who writes every single page of our story. Let’s walk expectantly into the detour that He lays out before us.

Nothing escapes His notice. No random events surprise Him. He holds you in the palm of His hand, and nothing can snatch you away. He is here for you.

Watch for the hand reaching down to pull you out of the waves. Listen for the life-giving words that will be breath to your lungs. Find hope in the friends that He will give you in the flood.

“You’re not the boss of me!” Sound familiar, parents? We love them with all our hearts. We make sacrifices to provide for all their needs. We take them to church and practice our faith to be Godly, genuine examples. And yet?

Today's Scriptures Ezekiel 47-48 and 1 John 1

It is so easy to get tired and burned out.  You work hard at work, you work hard at home and wonder if anyone notices, or even cares? Not only does God remember you, He remembers the work that you do in His name. He promises a reward for those unseen tasks that no one else recognizes

His love and mercy, His grace and provision are not contingent upon our perfection. When our flesh is weak, He says, “My grace is sufficient for you” (II Corinthians 12:9).   When the storm clouds begin to gather. When the rain begins to fall. When the fountains of the deep break open. When the flood begins to rise. We can enter the Ark of salvation and find the safety and shelter we need.

In this season, consider the handiwork of the Lord. Take note of all His blessings to you. He delights in giving good gifts to His children.  Jesus is the Reason for the Season. Allow the gratitude in your heart to spill from your lips in joyful worship. Sing a hymn of thanksgiving to God, your praises are music to His ears.

God can use people in our lives, but we must never let people take the place of God in our lives.