The Upper Room Daily Devotional July 6, 2023
The Upper Room July 6, 2023 Daily Devotional, Thursday Message by Melanie S. Fretz (Pennsylvania, USA)
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TOPIC: Lost
TODAY’S READING
Isaiah 30:19-21
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
I will purposefully listen for God’s guidance today.
KEY VERSE: When you turn to the right or when you turn to the left, your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” – Isaiah 30:21 (NRSVUE)
MESSAGE: Whether navigating through hospital corridors or driving down country roads, I am easily disoriented. I usually end up making a wrong turn or two and have to turn around. Part of the problem is that I am easily distracted and don’t pay attention to the landmarks and signs posted along the way.
Sometimes our spiritual journey is like this. We may become distracted and miss the guidance God gives us.
When we’re lost, we can find our way back to God by purposefully seeking God and listening for God’s guidance.
When we read and meditate on God’s word, pray, and worship, we are more attuned to God’s gentle promptings. Regular fellowship with other believers also helps us stay focused on God. The prophet Isaiah reminds us that we will hear a word guiding our steps when we make a conscious effort to listen to God. Even when we feel disconnected from God, we can find peace in the promise that God is waiting and will guide our steps.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear God, thank you for being our Gentle Shepherd and for your promise to lead us and guide us always. We pray as Jesus taught us, “Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation” (Luke 11:2-4, NIV). Amen.
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Those feeling disconnected from God
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