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Daily Christian Devotion

You are not a mistake but an anointed one

“I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born, I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.”

Jeremiah 1:5 NLT

As a new believer then, reading this scripture was a revelation about my very existence. Technically, I was not even supposed to be alive and writing this today. Yet, glory to God—He had a plan.

I was conceived as the fifth child after three girls and one boy. My mother had just delivered my brother and was only twenty-three years old. Overwhelmed and exhausted, she did not want another baby so soon. Determined, she went to the hospital by herself to have me aborted.

Those days, it was not difficult to obtain an abortion. However, after examining her, the doctor informed her that the baby—me—was already almost three months old. Seeing how weak she was after delivering one child after another, the doctor advised her not to go through with the abortion, warning that it could endanger her own life. My mother, convicted and fearful, decided to carry me to full term and walked out of the hospital.

I was born a healthy baby girl, though not welcomed with excitement, because I was yet another daughter in the family. In those days, having girls was often viewed as a burden, especially a fourth one. My parents were young and struggling financially, and I could easily have been seen as an additional hardship.

Yet, by the grace of God, everything changed after I was born. My parents’ circumstances improved, their hearts were strengthened, and they were able to care for me lovingly.

Growing up, I faced constant comparisons—from appearance to behavior, from studies to speech. Those comparisons built insecurity within me and made me heavily dependent on others’ opinions and approval. During high school, I was often described as the tall, thin, dark-skinned girl. At first, it did not bother me, but eventually, those words became my identity—even within my own family.

I never excelled in anything and was rarely appreciated. Deep inside, I believed I was not good enough for anything. Then one day, my Savior, Jesus Christ, revealed the truth to me: I was not forgotten. Long before my parents even met, I was in God’s thoughts. Before the foundations of the earth were laid, I was known, chosen, and anointed.

My life began with rejection in a womb overshadowed by shame and comparison, yet God turned it all into His testimony. Through it all, I have come to realize that I am set apart for His purpose. Even as I write this, I give all glory to the Almighty, for my life is nothing short of a miracle.

The same God who revealed His thoughts about me wants you to know that you are not an accident. Before the foundations of the world were laid, you too were in His heart. Everyone has a story, but make sure the Author of your story is with you as you walk through it.

If you received a phone call from the president of your nation, reminding you that you are remembered as a citizen, wouldn’t that thrill you? Then be even more thrilled that the Creator of heaven and earth, the King of Kings, remembers your name. You are the apple of His eye, and even the very hairs on your head are numbered. If the Lord who created the universe watches over you so intimately, do you not think you are completely covered?

It is natural to worry about your life, your children, your family, or your future. Yet be encouraged—the story of your life will not end the way others desire, but according to how the Author Himself chooses to finish it.

Scripture declares that you are set apart and anointed. He will lead you with His goodness and mercy, cover you with His grace, provide from the storehouses of heaven, and satisfy you with long life. Your journey will bear His signature touch of victory, and even your resting place will glorify the Almighty God.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, thank You for knowing me before I was formed and setting me apart for Your purpose. Help me to trust Your authorship over my life and to walk in confidence that I am chosen, covered, and loved. May my story bring glory to Your name and remind others that their lives, too, are divinely purposed. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

Pray Without Ceasing

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

—1 Thessalonians 5:16–18

It took India nearly a hundred years to gain independence from the British. During that time, many lives were lost and many leaders were martyred. Yet the people and their leaders persisted in the fight for liberty. Finally, on August 15, 1947, India received its independence.

This freedom was not won in a day—it was the result of perseverance. Had they given up and settled into slavery, the nation would have remained under British control. Persistence carried them to victory.

In the same way, Jesus spoke about persistence in prayer. In Luke 18, He tells the parable of a widow who continually came before a judge, pleading for justice against her adversary. At first, he refused to listen. But because she kept coming, he eventually granted her request.

This judge was not a God-fearing man, yet her persistence moved him to act. How much more will our loving God—who gave His very life for us—respond when His children persist in prayer?

Prayer is the way we speak with God, bringing our needs, emotions, and faith before Him. In one Bible translation, prayer is mentioned at least 325 times. Jesus Himself set the example: often withdrawing from the crowds and even His disciples to pray alone with the Father.

If the Son of the Living God made prayer a priority, how much more should we—who face daily battles—make time to seek Him?

To pray with persistence means never growing weary of asking. God may answer immediately, ask us to wait, or lovingly redirect us. Yet He never leaves us empty-handed. Even when His answer is different from what we hoped for, He fills us with His peace so we can endure and remain steadfast in faith.

If the widow had not pressed on, the judge would never have ruled in her favor. Her persistence moved her case forward. In the same way, persistence in prayer brings breakthrough.

God has already answered many of your prayers—sometimes in ways you never expected. Every time you pray, you step into His presence, and when you ask anything in Jesus’ name, heaven pays attention. Your Father in heaven is never too busy for you. No protocol is needed; He bends down to listen as though you were His only child.

Even in this world, a child who keeps asking often receives what they long for. How much more will your heavenly Father answer those who persist in prayer?

So—keep asking for the salvation of your family. Keep bringing that rebellious child before God. Keep asking for financial provision, for deliverance, for the job you desire, the home you long for, or the spouse you’re waiting on.

Nothing is forgotten. In His perfect time, He will answer and make all things beautiful.

Hold on—heaven is responding to you.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of prayer and for hearing me every time I call on Your name. Teach me to pray without ceasing, to remain steadfast, and to trust Your timing. I believe that in Your perfect time, You will make all things beautiful. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

God Will Intervene In The Great Betrayal

For the Lord had determined to defeat the counsel of Ahithophel, which really was the better plan, so that He could bring disaster on Absalom!”

2 Samuel 17:14 NLT

Absalom, one of David’s sons, was on a mission to become the next king. He tried to overthrow David’s kingdom before his time and crown himself. To win people’s hearts, he began acting like the “kind ruler.” Every morning, he stood at the city gate to meet those who came for judgment. He would say, “It’s too bad there is no one to hear your case—if only I were judge in the land!” When people bowed before him, he refused their bow but instead took them by the hand and kissed them, pretending to care deeply. He continued this for four years until he stole the hearts of the people.

Absalom also deceived many of David’s counselors, including Ahithophel, David’s most trusted advisor, whose counsel was considered as if it came from God. But Ahithophel carried a long-standing bitterness toward David and used this chance to betray him by joining Absalom’s side.

When David realized his own son and his most trusted counselor had risen against him, he fled with a small group of soldiers, family members, bodyguards, and advisors, carrying the ark of the covenant with them. On the way, a loyal guest insisted on staying with David, vowing to remain with him in life or death.

David climbed the Mount of Olives weeping, barefoot, and covering his head in sorrow. When he heard that Ahithophel had sided with Absalom, he prayed: “Even my close friend, whom I trusted, he who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me” (Psalm 41:9). He asked God to turn Ahithophel’s wisdom into foolishness.

God answered. Absalom, who normally followed only Ahithophel’s counsel, unusually sought a second opinion from Hushai, David’s loyal friend who had returned to Absalom pretending loyalty. Hushai gave advice that contradicted Ahithophel, and Absalom chose to follow instead. Hushai secretly warned David, giving him time to escape.

When Ahithophel saw that his advice had been rejected, he went home and hanged himself. Later, Absalom too was killed in battle. If Absalom had followed Ahithophel’s original plan by sending 12,000 soldiers, David’s life would have been in grave danger. But God overruled the wisdom of man and turned it into foolishness.

We are reminded of Absaloms and Ahithophels in our own lives. It is very unfortunate that we live in a world where even our own friends, family, and trusted alliances can turn against us. The same people who spend time eating and drinking with us might have a hidden agenda. They might rise against us, gathering others to defeat us. We may even see them grow stronger and stronger while we grow weaker and weaker. Like David, we might be moaning and weeping over the great betrayal from our own.

The Bible teaches us to build an altar of worship in the time of crisis, just as David did on the Mount of Olives. How many may ever come against you, making plans to devour—be encouraged to know that we have a God in heaven, who sees our cry, feels our pain, and knows our wandering and weeping. The same God who turned the wise man Ahithophel’s advice against him will do the same for you.

The enemies hoped to overpower us, but God will make quite the opposite happen.

David patiently waited, hoping in God, and God kept him safe. In the same way, He will keep us in His safe haven and subdue our enemies in due time. Our very own can disown us, but God will send strangers to be on our side to strengthen us.

The Lord will turn Ahithophel’s advice of destruction into a memorable victory.

Prayer:

Lord, thank You that You are our refuge and our stronghold. Help us to trust in Your timing and Your plans, knowing that what was meant for our destruction, You can turn into a memorable victory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Trust the potters process

Jeremiah 18:6 – “As the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are you in My hand.”

This scripture beautifully illustrates God’s authority over our lives. Like a potter shaping clay, He works tirelessly—forming, refining, and molding us into something purposeful. The potter may break down and rebuild the clay again and again until it takes on the exact shape he envisions. His goal is to create a vessel that can either hold something valuable or stand as a work of art for display. When the work is complete, the potter marks it as his masterpiece.

Likewise, God—the Master Potter—holds our lives in His hands. Even in seasons of brokenness, He is not discarding us; He is reshaping us. Every press, every turn, and every remolding is part of His process to make us into vessels of honor—living testimonies of His goodness.

Further down in this passage, we see a call to repentance—an invitation to yield to His hands, like clay that does not resist the potter’s shaping. When we surrender, He can complete His perfect work in us and leave His unmistakable mark so that all can see we are His handiwork.

If your current season feels shattered, remember: you are still in the Potter’s hands. This brokenness can become your breakthrough—if you trust His process.

God bless you!

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