Category: Daily Devotional

Scripture Isaiah 45:8: “Rain down, you heavens, from above,
And let the skies pour down righteousness;
Let the earth open, let them bring forth salvation,
And let righteousness spring up together.
I, the LORD, have created it.

Observation: I can’t wait until righteousness pours down, because lately all I’ve seen is evil. Maybe I only see evil because that is what I’m looking for and that is what the devil wants me to see. Righteousness is still here in the heart of a volunteer that helps care for others that can’t help themselves, police officers in the midst of hate that are trying to help, missionaries and if you look you’ll find so many others.

Application: I need to be more aware of God in the middle of all the evil and ask Him to open my eyes to the righteousness that still exists around me. To be part of that righteousness to help others see God through the pain and confusion of what is happening.

Prayer Lord give me strength and wisdom to help bring righteousness to people around me. Make me aware of those You surround me with and may I be an encouragement to them.

Scripture Isaiah 44:25: Who frustrates the signs of the babblers,
And drives diviners mad;
Who turns wise men backward,
And makes their knowledge foolishness;

Observation: No Matter what we might think, God is in control. With all the evil that is going on today, this scripture is comforting. We are looking up to experts that we think are wise, because we don’t know any better. Their knowledge seems to change weekly to what is good or bad for us. We are realizing that their knowledge is foolishness. We can see how His word frustrates the babblers.

Application: God’s word still overrules all things. It gives us comfort and wisdom and when we are in distress we can go to the author whenever we desire. Our God has always been on His throne. When I see or hear of anything that is against His promises, I need to take it in prayer and ask for His comfort and guidance. The time is getting shorter, we need to seek true wisdom and peace from the One who loves us.

Prayer My Lord I’m having such a hard time here. The evil in this world is more than I can stand at times, but I know that You have overcome this world. Help me stay focused on the things of you. Please give me wisdom to make right decision and the peace and faith to keep close to You.

Scripture Isaiah 43:7: Everyone who is called by My name,
Whom I have created for My glory;
I have formed him, yes, I have made him.”

Observation: That should put to rest the evolution theory. God created each one of us just the way we are. He took the love and care to give us each gifts and abilities that are to be used for His glory. To stop and think the creator of all things, that lives beyond time and space created me just the way I am to be able to glorify Him, what an honor. Most of the time I feel useless and helpless, especially during these times, and don’t feel I can do or accomplish anything.

Application: I need to change the way I see myself. Instead of this old man just waiting for this life to be done with I need to look through the job description my God has given me. I need to take inventory of the gifts, talents, abilities and the heart God has blessed me with and ask how they can be used to glorify God.

Prayer My Lord and my God, I owe You everything. I thank you that you formed me the way that you have and that somehow You see something precious and worthy to be called yours. There was probably no other time in history that people need to know you and have that relationship with you. I’m your servant please command me on how to glorify You, because You are worthy of all my love, my heart, my soul and my mind.

Scripture Isaiah 42:16: I will bring the blind by a way they did not know;
I will lead them in paths they have not known.
I will make darkness light before them,
And crooked places straight.
These things I will do for them,
And not forsake them.

Observation: Every morning, I say this verse during my prayer. I find great comfort that He is leading me and He’ll always be there. However, my job is to keep my eyes on the path that He is making for me. No matter what distractions come before me I need to keep my focus on my Lord and be confident no matter what I’m dealing with or what I am doing and that He is right there by my side.

Application: I need to filter out the thoughts that don’t honor my God. My mind races so much during the course of the day it doesn’t take me long to forget about the path my Lord is making for me. I know He will never forsake me, but I can’t forsake Him either. I’m His servant, creation and child, I need to stick close to my Father.

Prayer Dear Lord, I thank you for making me, me. It took me a long time to be able to say that, but I see the purpose You have created in me and I know you’ll be there until it’s complete. Thanks for always being there for me, I couldn’t make it through this life any other way.

Scripture Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’

Observation: Just finished a post about how helpless I feel with everything going on. I asked what I could do as an individual to help resolve the problem, because there was nothing I could think of. Maybe this is where God wants us, we ignored Him for so long and He is waiting until we stop fearing man and run to Him. He will strengthen us, help us and uphold us if we would just humble ourselves before Him and beg for His forgiveness.

Application: I need to stop fearing everything I see and the hopeless end I keep predicting in my heart for this Nation. I don’t only need to pray to my Lord, but truly humble myself leaving my fear on the alter and trusting in Him. A day doesn’t go by that I don’t sin and I need to confess those sins and ask for His direction.

Prayer My Lord I’m a sinner and do not deserve to stand before You. I know all of the terrible things that I have done in the past and only because of the blood of Jesus am I allowed to speak to You. As I have given You my burdens in the past, I ask You to take this fear from my Spirit opening my eyes to what You desire of me. I love you Lord and trust You with all that I am.

Scripture Isaiah 40:31: But those who wait on the LORD
Shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint.

Observation: Waiting for me is so hard, I’m so impatient. I react on impulse and lead with my emotions, needing things done right away. I haven’t learned that I can’t make it through this life without my Lord. My strength is about gone and it’s hard to go on. Sometimes all I see is a hopeless end, instead of the endless hope that He has promised.

Application: I need to step back and when I feel myself being impatient, I need to stop and pray. I need to get my strength from God and do what He calls me to do. As long as my focus is on Him, I will finish this race and win the prize that He has set for me.

Prayer My Lord I need you so desperately. I feel like giving up and being with you now, but if that was your will it would have already happened. I know there is something You still desire of me, please speak to your servant and give me strength to complete my race in glory and honor to You.

Scripture Isaiah 39:8 So Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “The word of the LORD which you have spoken is good!” For he said, “At least there will be peace and truth in my days.”

Observation: Isaiah just told the king Hezekiah that Babylon was going to take away all his riches and his children after he dies. His only thought after hearing that grave news was that he won’t have to deal with it. I see that all around me including myself. I’m old and you see all of the evil around us, but I should be able to get out of this without too much trouble. What about our children and grandchildren though, what are we leaving them?

Application: I need to pray more for my country and the leadership. I need to do whatever I can to help ensure that my children and grandchildren will be able to live and prosper. I need to put their needs before my own. My Lord has taken care of my future and I know He can take care of theirs.

Prayer My Lord all I can see around me is trouble and evil. Open my eyes so that I may see your hand in all of this. I ask for protection for this country and that our leaders will lead with biblical principles with You in mind. Please watch over our children and that they will seek You with all of the heart and mind.