The Upper Room Devotional 6 March 2026, Friday Message
The Gift of Faith
Adele M. Gill (Maryland, USA)
Today’s Reading
Isaiah 41:8-10
Jesus said, “I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” – Matthew 28:20 (NIV)
One day when I was six years old, my mom said she had something to tell me. Wringing her hands, she said, “Delsie, I want you to know that God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit will always take care of you and our family. No matter what.” As I listened, I didn’t really know what she meant. Tears flowed down her pale cheeks, and I wondered what was wrong. What was she trying to tell me?
A few weeks later, Mom was admitted to a psychiatric hospital where she stayed for two years. As time dragged on, there wasn’t a day that I didn’t cry for her. However, I also remembered what she had told me. Missing her made me physically ache, but her words continued to echo in my heart and mind. Somehow I knew I was not alone.
The faith-filled words she spoke to me before going to the hospital have been a lifelong gift to me. They have helped me to grow strong in my faith over time. When Mom finally returned home, she had been through a lot; but we were jubilant to have her back with us. This childhood experience taught me to place my trust and hope in God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.
Thought for the Day
My faith grows when I put my trust and hope in God.
Prayer Focus
Families dealing with mental Illness
Today’s Prayer
Triune God, thank you for the gift of faith and for all the blessings you have given us. Amen.
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