THE UPPER ROOM DEVOTIONAL 8TH NOVEMBER 2024, FRIDAY MESSAGE
Read The Upper Room Devotional 8th November 2024 written by John D. Bown (Minnesota, USA)
TOPIC: Peace from Prayer
TODAY’S READING
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27 (NIV)
TODAY’S MESSAGE
The months following my cancer diagnosis felt incredibly long. There were medical appointments, several scans and tests, followed by more appointments, and then waiting for surgery. One week after surgery, I met with the surgeon to review results and discuss next steps.
That morning I began my devotion time by reading The Upper Room, a habit I’ve had for almost 40 years. The writer talked about her anxiety over an upcoming medical appointment and how she calmed her fears by thinking about the many friends who were praying for her. Over the next hour, I received text messages from several friends telling me they were praying for me that morning.
I have felt remarkable peace going through this process, praise the Lord! I attribute that to prayers on my behalf and the comfort of knowing that Jesus walks with me. I’ve also tried to focus on what God may be trying to teach me. I am learning a lot about patience, perspective, and perseverance. Most of all, I am reminded daily to trust God, who provides “the peace . . . which transcends all understanding” (Phil. 4:7).
TODAY’S PRAYER
Heavenly Father, as we go through challenging times, help us to put our trust in you. Help us also to remember others in our prayers and support them as they face difficult situations. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
No matter what I face, the prayers of others give me strength.
PRAYER FOCUS
Those awaiting medical-test results
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