The Upper Room Daily Devotional 1 October 2022 for Saturday Message || Never Really Behind
Read The Upper Room Daily Devotional 1 October 2022 Message by Hannah Fewell (Louisiana, USA)
TOPIC: Never Really Behind
TODAY’S READING
Colossians 3:1-3, 12-17
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. – Colossians 3:15 (NRSV)
The Upper Room Daily Devotional 1 October 2022 MESSAGE
Date nights. New cars. New homes. Engagement rings. Smiling children. It feels like every time I log on to social media, this is all I see, while I’m still single, working on my degree, and feeling at times like my life is going nowhere. Though I am genuinely glad for my friends who have reached major life milestones, I can’t help but feel that I am lagging behind.
Despite my insecurities, I do have a roof over my head, food to eat, clothes on my back, family and friends who love me, a secure college career, and most important, the love and salvation of Jesus Christ. While the material aspects of life are important to us and to our relationships with one another, even more important is our relationship with God. As we go about our life’s journey noting the successes of others, we should remember what we have and be thankful for the gifts God gives us — especially the peace of Christ!
TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear Lord, thank you for all you have given us. Help us to appreciate daily blessings as well as our salvation through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
The love of God is the source of my peace.
PRAYER FOCUS
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