The Upper Room Daily Devotional 14th June 2023
The Upper Room 14th June 2023 Daily Devotional, Wednesday Message by Jennifer Kingsley (Alabama, USA)
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TOPIC: Pause and Consider
TODAY’S READING
Ephesians 4:29-32
KEY VERSE: All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. – 2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV)
MESSAGE: A friend was visiting, and we read The Upper Room together. The passage that day was the parable of the unmerciful servant, and the prayer focus was “Someone I need to forgive.” We talked about the devotion, but I did not think much about it.
Later that day, we were shopping together when I received a rude message that made me angry. As I was fuming and complaining to my friend, she gently reminded me of what we had read that morning. She urged me to see the other person’s side and to let go of my anger and my need to be right. I realized that it is easy to get angry, but my anger does not bring about the righteousness God desires. God gave me the exact words and company I needed that day, even before I knew it.
Sometimes, it is easier to get carried away by our feelings than to pause and consider what God is saying about our situation. We have to make a conscious choice to step back and see the situation in the light of God’s word. I hope the next time God speaks to me, I will pause and listen.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Heavenly Father, help us to listen to your promptings through your word and those around us. When we face obstacles, help us to trust you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Today I will listen carefully for the ways God is speaking to me.
PRAYER FOCUS
A friend whose example has encouraged me
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