Trusting in the Lord - Jireh
Weekly Devotional
Companion Devotional for the Post: Can You Trust God When He Asks You to do the Impossible?
How to Get the Best Out of This Devotional
This devotional is designed to help you grow spiritually through the Meditate – Pray – Apply model. Each day includes a verse or passage, a prayer, and an actionable step to help you live out God’s Word in your daily life.
Meditate: Begin by reading the verse in its full context. As the saying goes, “A text without a context is a pretext.” Understanding the surrounding verses will give you a deeper and richer grasp of the biblical teaching. Take a moment to let the Scripture resonate in your heart and allow the Holy Spirit to speak to you personally.
Pray: Use the prayer as a starting point, but feel free to add your own words. Make it personal—align it with your life and circumstances. Prayer is a dialogue with God, so take time to listen as well as speak.
Apply: Actively look for ways to apply the Word in your life. God’s truth is transformative, but it becomes alive when we put it into practice.
Whether you do your devotional first thing in the morning, before bed, or during a quiet moment in the day, let this be a time of reflection, connection, and action as you draw closer to God.
Day 1: God’s Provision
MEDITATE:
Matthew 6:26-30 NIV
26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life[a]?
28 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith?
Reflect on how God takes care of the birds and flowers and the assurance that He values you even more.
PRAY:
Lord God Almighty, thank you for your daily provision. Thank you for making a way in my life even when the path is not clear. Lord I cast all of my cares on you, please strengthen my faith. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
APPLY:
Identify one area where you’ve been worrying excessively. Take one step today to release that worry into God’s hands, trusting Him to provide.
Day 2: God’s Riches in Christ
MEDITATE:
Philippians 4:19 NKJV
19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Think about the truth that God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ.
PRAY:
Lord God please create in me a heart that recognizes your provision. I surrender all to you, Father. Help me to trust you for provision. Thank you for supplying my needs. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
APPLY:
List three specific ways God has provided for you this week. Use this list to remind yourself of His faithfulness.
Day 3: God’s Love
MEDITATE:
Romans 8:38-39 NLT
38 And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. 39 No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Contemplate the powerful truth that nothing can separate you from God’s love.
PRAY:
Thank you Lord for your unshakable love. Father help me to rest in this truth, especially during life’s difficult moments. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
APPLY:
Write down one area in your life where you’ve doubted God’s love. Replace that doubt with the assurance of His unwavering love.
Day 4: God’s Atonement
MEDITATE:
1 John 4:9-10 NLT
9 God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him. 10 This is real love—not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.
Reflect on how God showed His love by sending Jesus to atone for your sins.
PRAY:
Lord I thank You that You are love. I am humbled that you sacrificed Your one and only son that I may live and live eternally. Thank you Father for Your enveloping love. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
APPLY:
Share this truth about God’s love with someone today, whether in a conversation, text, or post.
Day 5: God’s Presence
MEDITATE:
Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV
6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.
Consider what it means that God will never leave or forsake you, no matter what challenges you face.
PRAY:
Heavenly Father, You are the Almighty, the One who promised never to leave me nor forsake me. Right now, I feel small and overwhelmed, but I know that in You, I am more than a conqueror. Lord, I thank You for Your unfailing love and for the promise of Your constant presence.
I ask for Your courage to face the challenges before me, knowing that I do not face them alone. Holy Spirit, I am grateful that You are always with me, strengthening, guiding, and empowering me.
In the mighty name of Jesus, I pray, Amen.
APPLY:
Step out in faith today in an area where you’ve been hesitant, relying on God’s presence to guide and sustain you.
Day 6: God’s Comfort
MEDITATE:
Psalm 23:4 NLT
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.
Reflect on how God’s presence brings comfort even in the darkest moments.
PRAY:
God of all peace and comfort I ask for your peace to fill my heart. Thank you Lord for your guidance, please order my steps during these uncertain times. Thank you Holy Spirit for your comfort and peace. In the name of the Prince of Peace, the matchless name of Jesus, I pray, Amen.
APPLY:
Spend a few moments today intentionally resting in God’s presence. Listen to worship music or take a quiet walk while meditating on this verse.
Day 7: Contentment
MEDITATE:
Philippians 4:11-13 NIV
11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Reflect on the Apostle Paul’s secret of being content in all circumstances through Christ’s strength.
PRAY:
Heavenly Father, thank You for being my constant source of strength and provision. In every season of my life, You are present, and Your grace is sufficient for me. Lord, I confess that sometimes I struggle with contentment, especially when life feels uncertain or challenging.
Teach me, as You taught the Apostle Paul, to be content in all circumstances. Whether in abundance or need, joy or trial, help me to rest in the truth that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Fill my heart with gratitude and trust, knowing that You work all things together for my good and Your glory.
In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.
APPLY:
Practice contentment today by choosing gratitude over complaints. Write down three things you’re thankful for right now.
Listen to the song Jireh again and worship the Lord.
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