devotionsfordifficultdays

Crisis Management

I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. This poor man cried out, and the Lord heard him. Psalm 34:4,6a NKJV The thought for the following devotional came to my mind while in deep thought during my commute home from work. Mentally rehearsing a conversation in which aContinue reading “Crisis Management”

As we near Good Friday…

Take a moment to re-remember what He’s done for us… for you. Father, we sit (fall on our faces) in awe of Your goodness, mercy, and faithfulness to us. What can we say, but thank You. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen. https://devotionsfordifficultdays.com/blog/

Wrapped in a Bow

(An Easter devo) God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 NASB 1995 To give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they mightContinue reading “Wrapped in a Bow”

As We Near Good Friday and Easter…

Though it’s been over 20 years, the memory is fresh in my mind. Smugly (though not realizing my own heart of spiritual yucko at the time) I sat back in the theater seat to watch on the big screen the movie The Passion of The Christ, praying those around me would see their need for theContinue reading “As We Near Good Friday and Easter…”

Even if He Doesn’t

We had hoped He was The One… Luke 24:21 Lord, if You had been here…. John 11:21 Even if He doesn’t… Daniel 3:18 NLT And we know that God causes all things to work together for our good and His glory. Romans 8:28 Becky’s version Though the following story occurred several years ago, the emotionContinue reading “Even if He Doesn’t”

Insufficient Funds

“For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day …” “…to give His life a ransom for many.” 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 NASB Mark 10:45 It feels like only yesterday when I walked intoContinue reading “Insufficient Funds”

Look Out Below!

Written by guest author, Aaron McGlone When I was young, there was this kid that lived behind us that I liked to hang out with. He lived with his grandparents and had all these cool toys. One of those cool toys was an Atari game system with the game Pitfall. The goal of Pitfall wasContinue reading “Look Out Below!”

Prison Doors and Prison Walls

Bring my soul out of prison, That I may praise Your name. –Psalm 142:7b NKJV In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free. – Psalm 118:5 BSB It’s a routine, yet bursting with meaning, procedure. Grasping the thick handle, we open the heavier-than-it-appears door, walk to the counterContinue reading “Prison Doors and Prison Walls”

Rock of Ages, Cleft for me

Recently, while praying over a friend and thinking deeply about all they’re walking through, this old devo came to mind. I pray it encourages you today. He is our Rock of Ages. – Becky I called on Your name, O Lord, Out of the lowest pit. You have heard my voice… O Lord, You haveContinue reading “Rock of Ages, Cleft for me”

I’ve Got This… Not.

Behold, God is my helper; The Lord is the sustainer of my soul. Psalm 54:4 NASB But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.Continue reading “I’ve Got This… Not.”