Every evening, Your Nightly Scripture encourages us to pause and reflect on God’s Word. We pray that you grow in your understanding and knowledge of Christ through these daily passages.
Whether you have read today’s devotional or listened to the podcast, we’d love to hear what stood out to you or encouraged you about the message. How is God working in your life through these verses?
This thread is for personal reflection, not debate. Let’s keep it uplifting and centered on God’s truth. Share your heart with peace and grace - it might be exactly what someone else needs to hear today.
How do you deal with a father and mother who were not your real parents but could crack the whip if you were out of place. It is difficult to honor those who have lied to you about where you came from but could deal out punishment without regard to whether you were wrong in the first place, Being in a family with younger and older brothers who would use you to blame problems for got you handed a spanking and discipline. I had to grow beyond this over the years to keep my sanity at times. Step dad was a veteran from WW2 and I saw him as he was injured mentally so I have forgiven him.. Step mother was sometimes out of focus for me. By that I mean it difficult to air my feelings to her about the situation. She had her own problems dealing with my step father. These were not adopted parents but care givers for the aunt who was my real birth mother as I found out years later.
This reminds me and I was reminded this week my flesh indeed is very weak and a recent situation humbled me in which I am forever greatful and thankful. Jesus compassion is needed so much In Our weaknesses failures and sinfulness it just reminded me I cant do anything good without him all my righteousness is filthy rags and outside of Jesus its futile and in vain.
Today has been a tough day. Reading this post, I know that God is always with me, but life has been challenging lately. In some ways for the past three months, I have felt like Job in the Bible, though I have not lost family members, but we are somewhat estranged. I am not married (the past 16 years) and finances are tough; I’ve had no luck getting a job, though I’ve applied for many every day. I have strong faith and I’m involved in my church. But somedays, I just can’t do it. I wait on God.
Tonight’s devotional from Psalms 55 was definitely a message from God to me. I am literally in the exact same situation and it was just what I needed to hear. This just further proves and confirms God is always on time. As I’m sitting here reflecting on God’s word. I needed this! Thank you God for being so patient and understanding.
This thread is for personal reflection, not debate. Let’s keep it uplifting and centered on God’s truth. Share your heart with peace and grace - it might be exactly what someone else needs to hear today.
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