Letting Go of OUR Hopes
Thursday devotionals are from Becoming A Vessel God Can use; author and teacher Donna Partow.
LISTEN TO TODAY’S READING
SCRIPTURES ON LETTING GO OF OUR HOPES FOR THE FUTURE
Philippians 3:13-14 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Psalm 16:5 Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure.
2 Corinthians 1:3-5 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ.
QUESTIONS TO PONDER AND PRAY ON
AND TO DO’S
- Write out your agenda for the future; include both earthly and heavenly desires. Be honest!
- Are you willing to let these things go?
- How would you react if not even one of these dreams come true?
- What is the biggest lesson you learned today?
TODAY’S SUMMARY
- You must relinquish not only your past but also your dreams and hopes for the future
- Whatever we hold on to can become a great source of pain in our lives.
- God desires us to comfort others with the comfort that we receive from Christ
Requirements for becoming a vessel God can use
- Accept the way God made you
- Be emptied of self to make room for God
DAILY DEVOTIONALS
DAILY DEVOTIONALS are biblical based mini studies to encourage you, help you grow on your journey, and to inspire you to share with others!
- Sunday: Video teachings with a variety of teachers, bishops, and pastors.
- Monday: Hearing from God Each Morning (365 Daily Devotional) Joyce Meyer
- Tuesday: Study of a book in the bible along with scripture readings (II Corinthians)
- Wednesday: Jesus Calling; Enjoying Peace in His Presence (365 Daily Devotional) Sarah Young
- Thursday: Becoming A Vessel God Can use; Donna Partow
- Friday: Devotions From the Mountains; Lisa Ham
- Saturday: Created For Excellence; 12 Keys to Godly Success, Kevin Baerg
