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Daily Christian Devotion

God Will Show You Wonders

I Will Show You Wonders — Micah 7:15

God has a way of capturing a person’s attention and drawing them toward salvation. He works in wonderful, unexpected ways—and my story is one of them. Thank God for social media today, where at least we can hear and see good news even in the midst of evil. My encounter with God happened long before social media existed, when hearing Scripture was rare. Yet the grace of God reached me.

During my college days, I failed one math subject in my first semester and carried it all the way to the final year. Along with that, I failed many other subjects in different semesters. The only relief was the system that allowed students to move from one semester to another with arrears, but all the subjects had to be completed within four years to receive a first class honor. Honestly, if not for that, my four-year engineering course would have taken forever to complete.

By the time I reached my 7th semester, I had almost 17 subjects pending. Out of 60 students, I was probably the one with the most failed papers. I could hardly study because of my family situation, and engineering—especially computer science—was not what I wanted to pursue. In my culture, parents decide what children must study, not their interests.

I felt ashamed watching classmates get placed in companies during campus recruitment while I had no idea what my future held. I realized I had to set aside everything and start working hard. During that season, my mother secretly accepted Jesus and was baptized without my father’s knowledge. She became a prayer warrior, praying over everything in our lives.

I studied with all my strength and managed to pass 16 subjects in the 7th semester—but that one math subject from the first semester still stood like a giant before me.

The final exam was my last attempt to pass with first class. I tried, but math was extremely difficult for me. On the day of the exam, I had a high viral fever. My condition was so bad my mother was waiting in the college office out of fear that I would pass out. I sat in the examination hall with juniors; the faculty handed me the question paper, but I could hardly see. I skimmed through the questions and realized I knew the answers, yet my body was too weak to write. The faculty tried to help, but I could barely hold my pen. To the best of my memory, I wrote only for about 50 marks, while the passing score was 45.

I somehow endured the entire three-hour exam, already convinced I would fail again. When my mom asked how it went, I told her I would fail—after all, I had written only half the paper.

I felt strangely relieved. After years of setbacks, struggles, and back-to-back exams, I was just exhausted. All that remained was to wait for the results and see if I would even finish my course.

Around that time, I received a Christian magazine addressed to my name with the Scripture: “I will show you wonders.” As I walked, I kept reading that verse. Everything about it felt new, yet I knew in my spirit that this Word was for me. I wanted to believe in the Jesus my mother had been fervently praying to.

I didn’t know how to pray, but I believed Jesus could show me wonders—even in that math subject that had become a mountain in my life.

One of my relatives offered to bribe the faculty to get my paper passed. I refused. I told him, “No, I believe in this promise—I will show you wonders.” My mom looked at me, both happy and uncertain, but I could see hope in her eyes.

Then the results came.

To my shock, I passed all my 8th semester subjects—and that one math paper I had carried from first year to final year. I couldn’t believe it. Even more surprising, I passed with 47 marks. It was nothing short of a miracle.

My mom had gone to church to pray for my results. When she returned and I told her the good news, she hugged and kissed me—not because I passed the subject, but because I held on to God’s promise, and God honored it. I realized her prayer was more for my salvation than my marks.

That miracle encouraged me to pursue this wonder-working God. Every phase of my life since then has been marked by His hand. The once “dumb student,” as I used to see myself, later completed a master’s degree in the U.S. with a 3.6 GPA—and without paying a single penny. Opportunities my peers longed for, God graciously gave me.

Today I can confidently say: I have a wonder-working God.

This same God is alive and still doing wonders. Let the Word of God encourage you today—whatever seems impossible, God can turn it around. He is faithful. Trust Him, and you will see wonders in your own life.

Prayer

Father, thank You for being a God of wonders. Strengthen my faith to trust You in every impossible situation. Show Your mighty hand in my life, just as You did for Your children before me. Help me hold on to Your promises with confidence and expectation. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

You Are The One Called To Do This

“Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.See, I have set you this day over nations and over kingdoms,to pluck up and to break down,to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant.”

Jeremiah 1:9–10 ESV

Recently, I developed an interest in growing indoor plants. I ordered a palm tree online from another state, and honestly, I wondered if it would even survive—after all, it arrived in a box. But to my surprise, the plant grew bushy, healthy, and taller day by day. It was receiving the perfect balance of light, water, and nutrients. It grew so well that I had to move it into a bigger pot, and even then, it continued to thrive.

But eventually, I noticed something troubling. The plant that once had deep green leaves began turning pale. The leaf tips were drying. It was still growing, yet silently weakening. When spring arrived, I decided to repot it. That’s when I found the issue—a decaying root. One dying root was slowly affecting the rest, blocking proper nutrient absorption and secretly damaging what appeared beautiful and strong on the outside.

During the repotting, I uprooted the plant, washed the roots with fresh water, removed the dried branches, pruned the leaves, replanted it in nutrient-rich soil, and treated it with protective spray. As always, I prayed over the plant I loved and longed to see flourish.

Now, this summer, I see a new, healthy branch rising from the soil—a beautiful sign of renewal. I pray it continues to thrive and survive the winter ahead.

The Word of God reminds us that He has called us to make a difference for His name’s sake.

You are in that family, in that office, in that hospital, in that school, in that church, and in that situation to be God’s mouthpiece. He has chosen you to speak, to stand, and to participate in divine “damage control.”

He told Jeremiah that he was appointed to pluck up and to break down, to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant. God spoke these words to strengthen Jeremiah because the message he carried would not be welcomed by many. People would disagree, oppose, and resist—but Jeremiah still had to speak so that evil could be uprooted and truth could be planted.

In the same way, God will use you right where you are to bring warning, healing, restoration, and spiritual health.

You may be the only one who can warn your child and help uproot harmful behaviors.

You may be the only one who can bring comfort and healing to your colleagues.

You may be the only one who can stand up and oppose what contradicts the Word of God.

You may be the only one who can shift the atmosphere in your environment.

You may be the only one who can pray, carry, and plant the good news in the lives of those walking in darkness.

Your words carry power, authority, and God’s message. Do not stay silent where you are called to speak. He has chosen and equipped you for such a time as this—to uproot, to build, and to plant His truth. He trusts you with the responsibility of representing His Kingdom.

You are the one God will use to bring that move, that change, that holy transformation.

Prayer

Father, thank You for calling and equipping me to speak Your truth. Uproot anything in my life that hinders growth, and plant within me a bold, obedient, and faithful spirit. Use my words to bring healing, warning, restoration, and hope to those around me. Make me a vessel of Your Kingdom wherever I stand. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

No One Can Stop Your Breakthrough

“Let them know that this is your hand; you, O Lord, have done it!”

Psalm 109:27 ESV

When your time comes for a breakthrough, nobody can stop it. In fact, people, situations—and even animals—will work on your behalf when God has ordained it.

This is the story of a young man named Saul, from the humble and least tribe of Benjamin, whom God chose to appoint as king.

Saul lost his father’s donkeys, and his father asked him to go search for them. In the process of looking for the animals, Saul wandered far from home and lost his way. Wanting to return, he was persuaded by his servant to first seek the prophet in the city—the man whose words always came to pass.

As they climbed the hill toward the city, they met women who told them to hurry, for the man of God had just gone ahead to the high place to offer sacrifice. Only those invited could meet him and eat with him. In other words, if Saul missed Samuel now, he might not get another opportunity that day.

But while Saul was going up the hill, Samuel was coming down the hill. Not knowing who he was speaking to, Saul asked Samuel where the seer’s house was.

Yet the day before Saul ever arrived, God had already spoken to Samuel about him—telling him that He was sending a man from Benjamin to be anointed king. Samuel had even set aside the special portion of food for Saul before he ever met him.

The moment Samuel saw Saul, God confirmed that this was the man to be anointed.

Samuel invited Saul to go ahead of him to the high place, to eat with the people, and assured him that the donkeys lost three days earlier had already been found. Saul hesitated, struggling with low self-worth because he came from the least tribe, but Samuel still honored him.

At the high place, Samuel seated Saul among thirty chosen men and asked the servant to bring the best portion of food—the portion set aside even before Samuel laid eyes on Saul.

The next morning, Samuel took Saul to the rooftop and anointed him king. The donkeys were no longer the issue; God had already taken care of them.

Saul thought he was searching for lost donkeys, but God was leading him into his destiny. Only God can orchestrate something like this: Saul had to lose the donkeys, lose his way, walk into a city at the exact moment Samuel was walking down—every detail divinely aligned. Samuel already knew about Saul. The meal was already prepared. Heaven was already moving.

The Word of God encourages you today: you may feel lost, uncertain, or unsure of what to do next. Do not be anxious. God will make a way where there seems to be no way. You may have lost something—or everything—for the very purpose of God’s plan being fulfilled.

Your loss, your time, your people, your place, your season—everything will align to execute God’s purpose in your life. The crisis you are facing will not end your story; it will uncover God’s greater plan for you.

Saul made the right move in responding to Samuel. Samuel, in turn, looked at Saul and delivered God’s message.

May you make the right move that aligns with the plan of God for your life.

Prayer

Father, I thank You that nothing in my life is wasted. Even what I lose, You use. Lead me into the places and moments You have prepared for me. Help me trust Your timing, Your provision, and Your direction. Open my eyes to see the steps I need to take, and let Your purpose be fulfilled in my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

God will lift you

“So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor.”

1 Peter 5:6 NLT

Everyone wants to be a leader. Everyone wants to be known, seen, and appreciated.

But not everyone wants to work undercover for the Lord. Many assume that only those on the front lines of ministry will take the front seat in heaven.

Yet the Bible says otherwise—the least becomes the greatest in the Kingdom.

God sees the humility of the heart far beyond any outward display.

Aaron was Moses’s older brother, yet he was not as well-known as Moses. But everything Moses did under God’s command could not have happened without Aaron’s partnership. Though older, Aaron walked in humility—receiving instructions, working alongside Moses, and speaking on his behalf. He never desired to take Moses’s place.

In Exodus 17, when the Amalekites came against Israel, Moses chose Joshua to lead the battle while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went to the top of the hill. Whenever Moses held up his hands, Israel prevailed, but when his hands grew weary, the enemy gained ground.

At one point, Moses could no longer hold them up. So Aaron and Hur placed a stone for him to sit on and lifted his hands—one on each side—until Joshua completely defeated the Amalekites.

People would have praised Joshua for winning the battle and recognized Moses for lifting his hands, but very little acknowledgment was given to Aaron and Hur.

We need Aarons also in the battle—not just Moseses and Joshuas. Someone must also support the fight from behind, not only those who actively stand on the front lines. Every gift and every talent matters in the Kingdom. God decides how they are used, where they are placed, and He honors the heart that offers them.

God honored Aaron’s quiet faithfulness by appointing his entire lineage as high priests—those who alone were allowed to minister in the temple and enter the Holy of Holies where God’s presence dwelled.

For the the tribe of Levi, God Himself became their inheritance and provision.

The Word of God reveals that no assignment is demeaning in His Kingdom. We are called to partner with God’s plans, not resist them.

God can use a wealthy, educated Paul to preach and suffer for the gospel, and He can use a humble woman like Tabitha, who served quietly by sewing clothes for widows and the poor. Both names were written in Scripture—not because of the size of their ministry but because of their obedience in it.

Be encouraged: God will honor every silent act done in secret for Him. He sees your charity, your unseen sacrifices, your support for your family, your hospitality, your consistency, your willingness to serve. Even if your role feels small, do it with a cheerful heart—for your reward is great in the Kingdom of God.

Prayer

Father, strengthen my heart to serve You with humility. Teach me to find joy in every assignment, whether seen or unseen. May my life bring You glory, and may my hands remain faithful in all You have entrusted to me. Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

The Name Above All Names

Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

Philippians 2:9-11 ESV

This name transforms. This name gives life. This name gives peace. This name brings healing. It is the name above all names, and there is no other name given under heaven or on earth by which we can be saved. That most powerful name is Jesus Christ.

This is a life-transforming testimony from my mother-in-law—one that led to the salvation of her entire household.

My husband’s family were devoted worshippers of a deity—very religious, very pious, and zealous for the gods they served. They were a happy family, yet his mother would often manifest evil spirits, especially when she heard the sounds of drums, bells, and hymns performed in their temples to draw worshippers into spiritual engagement.

The priest in their temple recommended solutions to cast the spirit out of her. He instructed the family to prepare for a day of deliverance at his home, and all the family members were required to be present. My husband and sister-in-law, still teenagers, were asked to stay in a room inside the house but were able to witness the ordeal through the window.

On a full-moon night, my mother-in-law was brought outside the priest’s house and seated in a chakkaram—a circular ritualistic arrangement believed to cast out demons. The priest ordered offerings of cigars, alcohol, and non-vegetarian foods. As he began the rituals, the evil spirit manifested. He commanded it to leave, but instead of departing, the spirit devoured everything placed before her. The terrified children peeped from the window, trembling at what they saw.

Eventually everything calmed down, and everyone assumed she had been delivered. But a few days later, at the sound of temple bells and drums, she ran toward the temple and the evil spirit manifested again. They took her everywhere—seeking deliverance from different places—but nothing worked.

One day, a neighbor invited them to a simple house prayer. No worship instruments. No anointed singers. No atmosphere designed to stir emotions. Just humble people exalting the name of Jesus Christ.

As they prayed in the name of Jesus Christ, the evil spirit began to speak, confessing that it had possessed her since she was a teenager. Though it resisted at first, it could not remain. At the command of the name of Jesus Christ, seven evil spirits left her—once and for all. They never returned.

No drums. No bells. No chanting. Nothing brought that spirit back. It was gone forever.

The entire family witnessed the deliverance they had waited for for so long. They were in awe of the power in the name of Jesus. Every one of them gave their life to Him, and my husband—only thirteen at the time—never forgot what he saw.

This sweet name Jesus is still powerful. Every knee shall bow, and every tongue will confess that He is King. There is power in the name of Jesus.

Luke 8:28 reminds us of the authority Jesus carried—demons recognized Him even before He said a word. When Jesus stepped into the country of the Gerasenes, the demons cried out, already knowing the end of their story. They fell before Him, begging not to be tormented. When Jesus asked for their name, they replied, “Legion,” for they were many. Even legions obeyed His command and were destroyed.

Nothing and nobody can take control of your life when You make Jesus Christ your portion and your banner. Call upon the name of Jesus in every situation, and you will see the power of His name move on your behalf.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for the unmatched power in Your name. Let every chain break, every darkness flee, and every stronghold collapse at the sound of Your name. Fill my life with Your peace, Your authority, and Your victory. Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

Cleanse. Renew. Restore.

“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from Your presence, and take not Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.”

Psalm 51:10–12 ESV

This song was written by David—the one known as a man after God’s own heart. His life was a testimony from a young age. The Lord led him from shepherding sheep to ruling as a king. He was a man with strength, wisdom, favor, and honor. His life looked like something anyone would admire or desire.

No one could stand against him, and his name spread far. There was reverence wherever he went. This God-fearing man, who loved the Lord and sought Him for everything, fell face down into sin and committed adultery.

And not just adultery—he planned and covered up the murder of the woman’s husband. Until God exposed his sin through the prophet Nathan, David lived without conviction or guilt.

This passage shows the depth of true repentance—the longing to be cleansed and forgiven. Anyone can fall—believers, servants of God, even those in ministry. You hear the stories, you see the headlines. It is heartbreaking, but what’s even more heartbreaking is when someone cannot rise again from the fall.

David was not perfect—but what set him apart was his heart. He had a heart of repentance and gratitude. He knew everything he ever did was by the Spirit of God. And when he sinned, he recognized that he had grieved the Holy Spirit. His prayer was raw, honest, and without any mask.

His cry was simple:

Cleanse. Renew. Restore.

The absence of any of these will leave a person in fear, heaviness, and anxiety.

Sin destroys peace. Many are tormented because of guilt, regret, and the inability to bounce back. The enemy waits for such moments. He uses sin to chain you with guilt and keep you from your God-given purpose.

Yet David is a powerful example of someone who rose again. He committed one of the greatest sins of his life, betraying God despite all His goodness. But David also knew something important: God hates sin, but God is merciful.

The Word of God reminds you that no matter how great the sin, God’s mercy can reach beyond it. Instead of dying inside, cry out for cleansing. Ask Him to renew your spirit and revive your soul. As you believe in His grace and mercy, He will break guilt and restore you.

This is the very reason Jesus came—He shed His blood and gave His life so you could live free. When you remain in guilt and the consciousness of sin, you are forgetting the very purpose of the cross.

You are precious in God’s sight.

He loves you deeply.

And He wants you free.

Prayer

Lord, create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit. Restore my joy and silence every voice of guilt. Thank You for Your mercy and love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

Let The Weak Say I am Strong

“Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruning hooks into spears; let the weak say, ‘I am a warrior.’”

Joel 3:10 (ESV)

Only God can take a shepherd boy and make him a king, a fisherman and make him a preacher, a persecutor and make him a teacher, and a doubter and make him a miracle-worker. In every situation, God used the rejected, the humble, and the weak to carry His gospel.

God delights in using what seems foolish to confound the wise and the weakest to fulfill His promises. He doesn’t operate according to earthly systems or human qualifications—whether social, political, financial, or spiritual. He works according to His will and His Kingdom purpose.

God loved Israel deeply, yet He is also a just God. When their ways no longer aligned with His holiness, He allowed discipline. But when they cried out, He heard them. And He chose a man named Ehud, from the tribe of Benjamin, to deliver them from oppression. Scripture notes that he was left-handed—not a deformity, but a detail rarely mentioned in Scripture. In ancient times, the right hand symbolized strength and favor, while left-handedness was often viewed negatively.

Yet what others could see as a weakness, God used as a divine strategy.

Ehud concealed a dagger on his right thigh—where no one expected it. When he approached King Eglon of Moab, the guards examined only his left side, assuming he was right-handed. They never found the weapon. Ehud then told the king that he had a secret message. Hearing this, the king dismissed his guards and the room was locked, leaving Ehud alone with him. In that private moment, Ehud used his left hand, drew the hidden dagger, and struck down the oppressor. What appeared to be a disadvantage became the very strategy God used to bring deliverance to a nation.

Today’s passage reminds us:

God’s plans prevail.

Your weakness is not a barrier.

Your limitation is not a disqualification.

In God’s hands, even what feels like a disadvantage can become your greatest Kingdom strength.

He is not seeking the strongest, the most capable, or the most skilled—but the surrendered, the willing, and the humble. Your weakness is an open door for God’s power to be made perfect in you.

Instead of hiding it—offer it.

Instead of despising it—yield it.

May what you once called a weakness become an instrument of deliverance in God’s hands.

Prayer

Lord, I surrender every weakness, limitation, and insecurity into Your hands. Use my life for Your glory. Turn what seems insufficient into strength for Your Kingdom. Make me willing, humble, and obedient. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

A Divine Exchange On The Cross

“But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.”

Isaiah 53:5 (ESV)

My older sister was pregnant and went in for a routine checkup at 28 weeks. What was expected to be a normal visit turned into a frightening report. The ultrasound showed that the baby was not receiving nutrients through the umbilical cord and was not breathing well. She was immediately rushed into an emergency C-section.

The baby weighed only 900 grams. We were told the survival rate was extremely low. Nothing was prepared—emotionally, physically, or mentally. My sister, already in postpartum shock, struggled to process the diagnosis and the overwhelming fear. Soon the baby developed a high fever, and doctors could not determine the cause. That tiny baby—small enough to fit in a palm—underwent spinal and brain fluid testing while experiencing repeated breathing pauses.

As the infection worsened, the doctors said they were not confident the baby would survive. They gave her only 24 hours.

It was Good Friday in 2011. My mother called us—all siblings living in different parts of the world—asking us to fast and pray. As we sought God together, my mother shared a scripture from Colossians 2:14:

“By canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross.”

She declared this with boldness—that Jesus had already cancelled every accusation and nailed it to the cross. Her faith was strengthened, and she believed God had snatched the baby from the hands of the enemy.

A few hours later, my mother received a message from my brother-in-law: the baby survived. The doctors discovered the cause of the infection, began treatment, and she started responding well. Relief flooded us, and we praised God for His mercy. Later my brother-in-law shared that the baby had stopped breathing for nearly a full minute before suddenly breathing again. We believe with all our hearts that the Lord intervened and pulled her back from the spirit of death.

She remained in the NICU for nearly four months before fully recovering. Today, she stands as a living testimony of God’s healing power and grace.

I want to remind you today—God is still healing, restoring, and performing miracles. Every day is a Good Friday when we remember that the wounds of Jesus still speak healing, restoration, redemption, and wholeness over our lives.

What happened on the cross was a divine exchange: Jesus took the consequences of our sin upon Himself, so we could receive life. He cancelled every verdict, every accusation, every curse, every plan of the enemy—so we could walk in freedom and fullness.

Enjoy the fullness of His grace and mercy by believing in the finished work of the cross.

Prayer:

Jesus, thank You for Your sacrifice on the cross. Thank You that by Your wounds we are healed—spirit, soul, and body. Strengthen our faith to believe that nothing is impossible for You. Help us walk in the freedom, restoration, and abundant life You gave us. Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

Fight The Right Battle

“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.”

Ephesians 6:12 ESV

So often, we fight the wrong battle. Every battle we face has a spiritual agenda behind it. The enemy’s end goal is to distract us from the purpose of God and distance us from His love. Behind every earthly problem, there is a spiritual reality.

My childhood was filled with tears because of my father’s behavior and constant anger. Our home felt unsafe—full of fear and tension. Instead of confronting the source spiritually, we simply adapted to the chaos. Our thoughts, routines, and emotions revolved around preparing for his next outburst. But the true problem was never my father—it was the evil spirit at work, provoked through black magic by his business rivals.

In the middle of this darkness, my mother encountered Jesus Christ and accepted Him as her Lord and Savior. She recognized the real enemy and began to fight the right battle—through prayer, faith, and spiritual authority. And when God steps into the battlefield, who can stand against Him?

Jesus Christ, the Victor, reigned over that situation and delivered my father and our family from the long spiritual battle. After that breakthrough, salvation entered our home—one heart after another.

When we read words like principalities, cosmic powers, rulers of darkness, it may seem frightening, but Scripture clearly tells us that Satan is a defeated foe and is under our feet. He may roar loudly, but Christ stripped him of his power at the cross.

We are not left helpless. God has equipped us, and He sees us as warriors. Pray at all times, because every battle—whether in friendships, relationships, family, or career—is first fought and won in the spiritual realm. We grow weary when we fight with human strength, but spiritual warfare through prayer lifts us into victory. Prayer is the only weapon that destroys the works of darkness. No matter what comes against you, it will fall—because prayer prevails, and God never loses.

You will be victorious. When God is for you, who can be against you?

So, put on the whole armor of God and stand firm.

“Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”

Ephesians 6:13–17 NLT

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, open my eyes to recognize the real battle and teach me to stand firm in Your strength. Clothe me with Your armor, fill me with Your Spirit, and help me fight through prayer and faith. Thank You that victory is already mine through You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

A Heart Of Gratitude Attracts God

“Sing to the Lord, for He has triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider He has thrown into the sea.” Exodus 15:21 (ESV)

Miriam, the first prophetess mentioned in the Bible and the sister of Moses and Aaron, was born into slavery under oppression. Scholars often call her a visionary. She played a significant role in saving her baby brother Moses—watching over the basket floating along the Nile until he was found by Pharaoh’s daughter. With wisdom and courage, she ensured that their mother became Moses’ nurse in the palace. Miriam is remembered for her faith, resilience, boldness, and leadership.

During the time of Exodus, the Israelites lived under harsh bondage. They were burdened by relentless labor, crushed by taskmasters, and surrounded by an oppressive atmosphere for many generations. But after God performed miraculous signs and wonders—and after the Red Sea parted and closed behind them—freedom finally came.

Right after Israel crossed the sea and witnessed the greatest deliverance of their lives, Miriam—the prophetess—led the women with singing, dancing, tambourines, and worship.

The beautiful irony is this: even in the years of bondage, she kept a tambourine ready and a song in her heart.

No oppression, burden, or responsibility silenced her praise.

While others packed silver and gold, Miriam packed joy. She carried an instrument of worship because she expected God to move.

She became the first recorded worship leader in Scripture—ushering in praise after the long-awaited freedom from slavery.

The Bible never records Miriam complaining during captivity. Instead, she is remembered as joyful and confident in the Lord. Her immediate response to victory reveals a lifestyle of praise—not something spontaneous, but something practiced.

Miriam was content in every season because she carried worship on her lips and gratitude in her heart.

Today, the Word of God reminds us to do the same:

“Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”

1 Thessalonians 5:18

When Jesus healed ten lepers, only one returned to thank Him. Jesus noticed—and He asked, “Where are the other nine?” Gratitude matters to God.

Thanking God for what He has done is gratitude.

Thanking Him for what He will do is faith.

A grateful heart attracts the presence of God. As long as breath fills your lungs, choose to thank Him.

Gratitude changes posture, perspective, and destiny. When we cultivate gratitude toward God, we also learn to appreciate people He sent to help us on the journey.

Gratitude will take you places.

Thankfulness will open doors.

Praise will bring down walls.

Prayer:

Lord, give me a heart like Miriam—full of praise, gratitude, and faith. Help me worship through every season and trust You before I see the breakthrough. Let thankfulness always flow from my heart and lips. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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