March 24th-28th Devotional
5 Day Devotional
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Day 1: The Searching Question - Where Are You?
Major Focus: Today's focus is on the fundamental question God posed to Adam: "Where are you?"... As discussed in the source, this question, asked by an all-knowing God, wasn't about His lack of knowledge but rather a call for Adam (and for us) to recognize our spiritual state and our location in relation to Him. It’s an invitation for self-examination, prompting us to consider where we stand in our spiritual journey. Just as Adam hid himself out of fear and shame after disobeying God, we too may find ourselves hiding, whether physically, emotionally, or spiritually. This question invites us to be honest about our true location before God.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Your question to Adam echoes in our hearts today: "Where are you?" We confess that sometimes we hide from You, just as Adam and Eve did. Help us to be honest with ourselves and with You about our true spiritual location. Reveal to us any areas where we have strayed or are feeling distant from Your presence. Give us the courage to acknowledge where we are, without fear of judgment, knowing that Your love seeks us out. Amen.
Declaration: Today, I acknowledge God's searching question in my life. I choose to be honest about where I am spiritually, trusting in His desire to find and restore me....
Day 2: The Reasons We Hide - Unveiling the Roots of Shame
Major Focus: Today's focus is on the multitude of reasons why we might hide, stemming from shame related to various aspects of our lives. The source provides a list of common areas where shame takes root, including body image, failure, financial struggles, mental health, addiction, rejection, parenting mistakes, social blunders, family background, and moral lapses .... Recognizing these potential sources of shame is crucial because, as the speaker notes, "shame can be a powerful tool that the enemy uses against God's people". Understanding the origins of our tendency to hide can help us confront these feelings and bring them into the light.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, Your light exposes the darkness within us, including the roots of our shame. We bring before You the areas of our lives where we feel most vulnerable and tempted to hide.... Help us to identify the specific sources of shame that weigh us down, whether they relate to our appearance, our past failures, our present struggles, or our perceived inadequacies. Grant us the strength to release these burdens to You, knowing that Your grace is sufficient to cover all our shortcomings. Amen.
Declaration: Today, I recognize the potential sources of shame in my life. I declare that these feelings will not control me, and I choose to bring them into the light of God's love and truth.
Day 3: Beyond Guilt to Identity - You Are Not a Mistake
Major Focus: Today's focus is on the crucial distinction between guilt and shame. The source highlights that "Guilt says I made a mistake, shame says I am a mistake". Understanding this difference is vital for breaking free from the debilitating effects of shame. While guilt can lead to repentance and change, shame attacks our very sense of self-worth.... The message today is clear: you may have made mistakes, but you are not defined by them; you are not a mistake. This understanding aligns with the speaker's encouragement: "You've made a mistake, you're not a mistake".
Prayer: Merciful God, we thank You for the gift of conviction that leads to repentance. Help us to distinguish between the healthy feeling of guilt over our actions and the damaging emotion of shame that attacks our identity. Remind us that our worth comes from being Your beloved children, created in Your image, and not from our mistakes or failures. Strengthen us to embrace Your forgiveness for our shortcomings and to reject the lie that we are inherently flawed. Amen.
Declaration: Today, I embrace the truth that while I may make mistakes, I am not a mistake. My identity is rooted in God's love and my worth is inherent in Him....
Day 4: The Courage to Come Out - Admission and Surrender
Major Focus: Today's focus is on the importance of admitting our state and surrendering to God as the pathway to being found.... The speaker emphasizes that God's question "Where are you?" calls for us to admit that we are lost. This admission, though challenging, is the first step toward being found and saved. Following admission is the crucial step of surrender to God, acknowledging our need for His forgiveness and restoration.... This act of coming out of hiding and surrendering is likened to a "repentance moment", where we turn back to God and His grace.
Prayer: Loving Father, it takes courage to admit our weaknesses and our need for You. We ask for that courage today to come out of hiding and to be honest about our struggles. Help us to surrender our pride, our fears, and our shame at Your feet. Grant us the humility to acknowledge our lostness and to fully surrender our lives to Your loving guidance. We long to be found by You and to experience the wholeness that comes from complete surrender. Amen.
Declaration: Today, I choose to come out of hiding and admit my need for God. I surrender my heart and my life to Him, trusting in His unfailing love and grace to restore me....
Day 5: Reunion and Restoration - Regaining Our Position
Major Focus: Today's focus is on the joy of reunion with God and the restoration of our position in His family. Just as the speaker described the joyous reunion of Elizabeth Smart with her family after being found, our return to God brings immense joy to Him and to us. God's question "Where are you?" is ultimately an invitation to be found and to regain our rightful place as His children. The speaker's personal anecdote of someone who hid in plain sight for years highlights the transformative power of finally surrendering and experiencing the miracle of being fully known and accepted.... This day celebrates the victory over shame and the fullness of restoration in God's love.
Prayer: Joyful Father, we thank You for the incredible love that seeks us out and rejoices when we return to You. Thank You for the promise of restoration and for the privilege of being part of Your family. Help us to fully embrace the joy of being found and to walk in the freedom and victory that You offer. May our lives be a testament to Your redeeming grace and the miracle of reunion. Amen.
Declaration: Today, I celebrate my position as a beloved child of God. I walk in the freedom of His forgiveness and the joy of being fully found and restored in His love
Listen to the devotional podcast here
Day 1: The Searching Question - Where Are You?
Major Focus: Today's focus is on the fundamental question God posed to Adam: "Where are you?"... As discussed in the source, this question, asked by an all-knowing God, wasn't about His lack of knowledge but rather a call for Adam (and for us) to recognize our spiritual state and our location in relation to Him. It’s an invitation for self-examination, prompting us to consider where we stand in our spiritual journey. Just as Adam hid himself out of fear and shame after disobeying God, we too may find ourselves hiding, whether physically, emotionally, or spiritually. This question invites us to be honest about our true location before God.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Your question to Adam echoes in our hearts today: "Where are you?" We confess that sometimes we hide from You, just as Adam and Eve did. Help us to be honest with ourselves and with You about our true spiritual location. Reveal to us any areas where we have strayed or are feeling distant from Your presence. Give us the courage to acknowledge where we are, without fear of judgment, knowing that Your love seeks us out. Amen.
Declaration: Today, I acknowledge God's searching question in my life. I choose to be honest about where I am spiritually, trusting in His desire to find and restore me....
Day 2: The Reasons We Hide - Unveiling the Roots of Shame
Major Focus: Today's focus is on the multitude of reasons why we might hide, stemming from shame related to various aspects of our lives. The source provides a list of common areas where shame takes root, including body image, failure, financial struggles, mental health, addiction, rejection, parenting mistakes, social blunders, family background, and moral lapses .... Recognizing these potential sources of shame is crucial because, as the speaker notes, "shame can be a powerful tool that the enemy uses against God's people". Understanding the origins of our tendency to hide can help us confront these feelings and bring them into the light.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, Your light exposes the darkness within us, including the roots of our shame. We bring before You the areas of our lives where we feel most vulnerable and tempted to hide.... Help us to identify the specific sources of shame that weigh us down, whether they relate to our appearance, our past failures, our present struggles, or our perceived inadequacies. Grant us the strength to release these burdens to You, knowing that Your grace is sufficient to cover all our shortcomings. Amen.
Declaration: Today, I recognize the potential sources of shame in my life. I declare that these feelings will not control me, and I choose to bring them into the light of God's love and truth.
Day 3: Beyond Guilt to Identity - You Are Not a Mistake
Major Focus: Today's focus is on the crucial distinction between guilt and shame. The source highlights that "Guilt says I made a mistake, shame says I am a mistake". Understanding this difference is vital for breaking free from the debilitating effects of shame. While guilt can lead to repentance and change, shame attacks our very sense of self-worth.... The message today is clear: you may have made mistakes, but you are not defined by them; you are not a mistake. This understanding aligns with the speaker's encouragement: "You've made a mistake, you're not a mistake".
Prayer: Merciful God, we thank You for the gift of conviction that leads to repentance. Help us to distinguish between the healthy feeling of guilt over our actions and the damaging emotion of shame that attacks our identity. Remind us that our worth comes from being Your beloved children, created in Your image, and not from our mistakes or failures. Strengthen us to embrace Your forgiveness for our shortcomings and to reject the lie that we are inherently flawed. Amen.
Declaration: Today, I embrace the truth that while I may make mistakes, I am not a mistake. My identity is rooted in God's love and my worth is inherent in Him....
Day 4: The Courage to Come Out - Admission and Surrender
Major Focus: Today's focus is on the importance of admitting our state and surrendering to God as the pathway to being found.... The speaker emphasizes that God's question "Where are you?" calls for us to admit that we are lost. This admission, though challenging, is the first step toward being found and saved. Following admission is the crucial step of surrender to God, acknowledging our need for His forgiveness and restoration.... This act of coming out of hiding and surrendering is likened to a "repentance moment", where we turn back to God and His grace.
Prayer: Loving Father, it takes courage to admit our weaknesses and our need for You. We ask for that courage today to come out of hiding and to be honest about our struggles. Help us to surrender our pride, our fears, and our shame at Your feet. Grant us the humility to acknowledge our lostness and to fully surrender our lives to Your loving guidance. We long to be found by You and to experience the wholeness that comes from complete surrender. Amen.
Declaration: Today, I choose to come out of hiding and admit my need for God. I surrender my heart and my life to Him, trusting in His unfailing love and grace to restore me....
Day 5: Reunion and Restoration - Regaining Our Position
Major Focus: Today's focus is on the joy of reunion with God and the restoration of our position in His family. Just as the speaker described the joyous reunion of Elizabeth Smart with her family after being found, our return to God brings immense joy to Him and to us. God's question "Where are you?" is ultimately an invitation to be found and to regain our rightful place as His children. The speaker's personal anecdote of someone who hid in plain sight for years highlights the transformative power of finally surrendering and experiencing the miracle of being fully known and accepted.... This day celebrates the victory over shame and the fullness of restoration in God's love.
Prayer: Joyful Father, we thank You for the incredible love that seeks us out and rejoices when we return to You. Thank You for the promise of restoration and for the privilege of being part of Your family. Help us to fully embrace the joy of being found and to walk in the freedom and victory that You offer. May our lives be a testament to Your redeeming grace and the miracle of reunion. Amen.
Declaration: Today, I celebrate my position as a beloved child of God. I walk in the freedom of His forgiveness and the joy of being fully found and restored in His love
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