Every day Devotionals for Girls – At the moment’s Encouraging Phrase from Scripture

A Prayer for God’s Steering as We Journey New Paths
By Laura Bailey

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“The Lord bless you and hold you;  the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;  the Lord flip his face towards you and provide you with peace.”’ Numbers 6:24-26 NIV 

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Lately, a pal shared with me that she had a possibility for a profession change. I instantly grew to become excited, as she’d been struggling in her job for some time, and exclaimed, “Superior! You’ll take it, proper?”
 
 “I don’t know. You realize I don’t like change. What if I am going there, and it isn’t any higher?” She hesitantly responded. “Maintain on, you’d quite keep in a scenario you recognize isn’t good, as a result of you’ll be able to’t assure the end result of this different function? I mentioned with an exasperated sigh.   “I simply battle with the unknowns. I could also be depressing, however not less than it’s what I do know. It terrifies me to vary to one thing new and unsure,” she confided.

Whereas I understood my pal’s hesitation, I couldn’t relate. I’m on the other aspect; I battle to remain put. I invite, embrace, and look to vary issues up. The unknowns and uncertainty of life thrill me, whereas the routine and mundane of day by day life exhaust me. What about you? How do you are feeling about change? 

Most individuals ( like my pal and I) fall into two camps: those that welcome change and those that want issues to remain the identical. Not often do I communicate to somebody who has blended feelings on the subject, however the actuality is that consistency and alter are wanted in our lives.  And whereas we might lean extra closely into the established order or shake issues up, we should study to embrace change, as it’s inevitable, mandatory, and overwhelmingly helpful. 

Most individuals are aware of the verses in Numbers 6:24-26, that are recognized by most as “the blessing.” The Lord tells Moses how one can bless Aaron and the Israelite nation. Earlier than we have a look at the blessing intimately, let’s take a minute to consider the present circumstances of the Israelites. The Israelites had been dwelling in Mt. Sinai for nearly a yr, and have been about to enter the wilderness, hoping to reach within the promised land. This blessing was meant to encourage them as they launched into their journey.

Every of the blessings begins with the Lord, reminding the those that the Lord is the giver and sustainer of this blessing. It’s the Lord who retains protecting watch over His youngsters, and He’s the one who’s sovereign over the blessing. Subsequent, we see that the Lord blesses the Israelites with His presence and wishes to grant them peace. I’m certain many Israelites have been anxious to begin the journey into the wilderness; they didn’t know what they might expertise, and there was no climate app or digital map to information their path. They needed to belief that the Lord would look after them and get them safely to the Promised Land. 

God wasn’t shocked on the Israelites’ anxiousness, worry, or trepidation about leaving what they knew to enter the unknown. But, He desired that they belief Him. Whereas meant particularly for the Israelites, this blessing can be a promise for these in Christ right this moment. As we stroll by new paths, we acknowledge that it’s scary, however we will belief in God, who’s all the time with us and provides us grace and peace alongside the journey.

Let’s Pray:

Heavenly Father, we’re so grateful that Your presence by no means leaves us or forsakes us. We pray for many who are embarking on a brand new path, whether or not it is a change of profession, an addition to the household, a brand new college, or just a change of surroundings. Might you assist us to really feel a way of peace and calm. Lord, we all know that Your objective and Your plans all the time prevail. Might we belief that You’re working all issues for our good and Your glory. Heavenly Father, once we are tempted to permit anxious ideas to drive us to doubt and despair, might we keep in mind the phrases of the blessing in Numbers 6:24-26. Might you retain us protected, might we really feel your presence, and will we expertise the peace and charm that solely You’ll be able to present. In Jesus’ Title, Amen.

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Laura Bailey is an creator and Bible trainer who encourages girls to grasp what they imagine, why it issues, and how one can apply biblical truths to their lives. Her current e-book, Embracing Eternity within the Right here and Now, explores how the timeless truths of Ecclesiastes assist us reside extra peaceable, purposeful, and plentiful lives right this moment.

She lives in Upstate South Carolina together with her husband and three younger women, the place she serves as director of girls’s ministries at her church. Her ardour is instructing the Bible to girls, equipping them to reside with an everlasting perspective. Invite Laura to talk at your subsequent occasion or study extra: www.LauraRBailey.com join on Fb and Instagram. 

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