Therefore, we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Heb. 12:1-2
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the blessed assurance that the best is yet to come. I place my trust in Your mighty hand and the eternal purposes that will never waver. As I run the race You have set before me today, fill my heart with joy, knowing that You are by my side in every step, through every trial and circumstance—whether they are visible to others or known only to You.
Father, daily remind me of the promise You made in Jeremiah 29:11, that Your plans for me are for good, not for harm, to give me a future filled with hope. Strengthen my faith in the truth that in all things, You are working for the good of those who love You and are called according to Your purpose (Rom. 8:28). I am Your handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to carry out the good works You have already prepared for me to do (Eph. 2:10).
Lord, strengthen me in your power so that I may speak Your words and perform Your works, impacting the hearts and lives of those You have placed in my path. I trust that You are intricately weaving together every thread of Your purpose in my life, preparing me for things beyond my understanding. Help me to stand firm, confident, and strong, knowing that You are upholding my cause and guiding my every step. In the powerful name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
by Sylvia Gunter
used by permission
© 2024 Sylvia Gunter. Taken from Strength To Equal Your Days: A Year of Prayers and Blessings. An archive of past devotionals is available at www.thefathersbusiness.com
FURTHER READING
Who Am I? What Am I Here For? by Helen Lescheid
God Will Not Waste Your Life – by Claire Colvin
God’s Plan or My Plan? – Don Myers on Discerning God’s Will
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