Stop Struggling Alone: Let God Lead Your Day | Blessed Morning Prayer

 Today's post will share some key verses and highlight points from a devotional video I came across recently from Grace Oasis: Stop Struggling Alone: Let God Lead Your Day | Blessed Morning Prayer.

Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. Galatians 5:1 (all translations NKJV)

Embrace this freedom in Christ wholeheartedly.

Remember God hears your cries with you struggle or doubt.

The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, And delivers them out of all their troubles. Psalm 34:17

Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10

Do not be afraid to cry out to the Lord in prayer. Open your heart to Him. ... Speak to Him like a trusted friend, because He listens.

But also, do more than just pray. Act in faith. Begin to expect that the Lord will move things in your favor. Rather than remaining passive, take steps forward with the confidence that God is working behind the scenes.

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed—always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body. 2 Corinthians 4:7-10

“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; The God of my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, My stronghold and my refuge; My Savior, You save me from violence. 2 Samuel 22:2-3

For anyone who knows me personally and is acquainted with recent events, I am pleased to report that my health has been on the upswing solidly for the last couple weeks and I am almost to 100%. I am still choosing to be careful regarding some things for a little while yet, but I hope to be available for visits, etc. very soon. Praise the Lord!