THE UPPER ROOM DEVOTIONAL 27TH JUNE 2025, FRIDAY MESSAGE
Read The Upper Room Devotional 27 June 2025 written by Maureen Kambarami (England, UK)
TOPIC:Â A Light in the Dark
Today’s Reading
Psalm 18:25-32
It is you who light my lamp; the Lord, my God, lights up my darkness. – Psalm 18:28 (NRSVUE)
Today’s scripture takes me back to my childhood in Africa. I grew up in a poverty-stricken household among alcoholism and domestic abuse. As a result, I took refuge in books, becoming a perennial head of the class. However, as I grew older, the situation at home became heavier, leading to feelings of shame, embarrassment, and low self-esteem. Bullies of all ages took advantage of this, reinforcing the ugliness I felt inside. My father, during the few times he was sober, hammered into me that a daughter was an unwelcome liability and not an asset.
However, through my mother’s steadfast commitment to prayer, I learned that no hurdle was too big for God. Throughout my life, God has sent people to light my path — like my secondary-school teacher, who mentored me and painstakingly reversed all the negative beliefs I held, and my extended family, who used their resources to help and shelter me. Countless others have contributed to my life’s journey.
Now that I’m a professional working with victims of domestic abuse, I realize how God used my lived experiences and hardships to prepare me for this role. When I look back now, I am more convinced than ever that God knows what is best for each one of us, and we can trust God.
Today’s Prayer
Dear Lord, help us to put all our trust in you, especially when going through life’s challenges. Amen.
Thought for the Day
People who encourage and mentor me are gifts from God.
Prayer Focus
Victims of domestic abuse
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