Devotionals for August 5, 2022
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READ
Psalm 23:1-6 (NLT)
A psalm of David.
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. 2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. 3 He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. 4 Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. 5 You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. 6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.
2 Corinthians 1:4 (NLT)
4 He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.
A psalm of David.
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. 2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. 3 He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. 4 Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. 5 You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. 6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.
2 Corinthians 1:4 (NLT)
4 He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.
REFLECT
Storms in Florida during the summer can be scary. These powerful storms are dark, sometimes destructive, and sometimes anxiety-causing. They are also necessary. You will face scary times in your life, times of suffering. Like summer storms these scary times are necessary. Take comfort and proclaims as David does “I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.”
APPLY
Q: Where do you turn when you are afraid?
Q: Do you seek comfort in the word of God?
Q: How are you sharing the comfort of Psalm 23?
Q: Do you seek comfort in the word of God?
Q: How are you sharing the comfort of Psalm 23?
SING
PRAY
"And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one."
You are faithful God, you will not allow the temptation to be more than I can stand. When I am tempted, I know you will show me a way out so that I can endure. I will put on your armor; I will trust in you.
You are faithful God, you will not allow the temptation to be more than I can stand. When I am tempted, I know you will show me a way out so that I can endure. I will put on your armor; I will trust in you.