Devotional
The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to go on the heights.
Thoughts on Today's Verse...In a horribly turbulent, violent, and dangerous time for the children of God, the prophet Habakkuk confidently said, "The LORD is my strength!"
Wow, what faith. Wow, what power we have in the LORD's abiding and empowering presence. Even in the worst of times, we are an enabled people. Unfortunately, we often forget the power available to us as disciples of Jesus. That's why I believe we need to pray Paul's prayer for fellow believers in our day, especially those brothers and sisters caught in a hard time: For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being.
. . .
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. (Ephesians 3:14-21)Yes, because of the power given to us, we can confidently say, "The LORD is my strength!"
Sovereign God and Almighty Father, I pray today, asking that you not only be my strength, but be the strength of those I love who are battling depression, grief, and despair. I ask your blessings, especially and specifically for these people... (Speak the name of several you want to pray for by name, here!)
O, dear Father, I pray that together, we may...
...know the hope to which [you have called us], the riches of [your] glorious inheritance in [your] holy people, and [your] incomparably great power for us who believe..
Amen.
All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.
Disclaimer: Content provided by Heartlight, Inc. is for informational and inspirational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for church, pastoral guidance, or professional counseling. Readers are solely responsible for their use of this material.
Christian Headlines
Lawmakers at both federal and state levels are taking steps to recognize and celebrate the traditional nuclear family, with several states proclaiming June as "Family Month," "Fidelity Month," or "Strong [...]
Explore a profound philosophical debate challenging the incompatibility of science and faith, as philosopher Stephen Meyer and atheist Phil Halper confront the origins of the universe and life. [...]
School’s out, the temperatures are rising, and kids everywhere are filling their days with swimming pools, baseball diamonds, and backyard adventures.But even the most active families need an occasional break [...]
Jackie Hill Perry addresses a Pride Month controversy by sharing her transformative testimony of finding faith in Christ, aiming to point others to the Gospel's power. [...]
Get ready to combine your love for soccer and scripture with the YouVersion Bible app's unique Mid-Year Bible League challenge, running concurrently with the 2026 FIFA World Cup. [...]
Christian Today
"I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Gives Me Strength"