The Upper Room 11 January 2022 Daily Devotional | Tuesday Message
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Getting to Know God
Shelley C. Wu (California, USA)
TODAY’S READING
Matthew 7:7-12
KEY VERSE: Jesus said, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” – Matthew 7:7 (NIV)
The Upper Room 11 January 2022 Daily Devotional Message
Over 30 years ago, I experienced early-onset menopause. I was a mother and working full-time at a bank while my husband had just changed his career path. Fearing an increased risk of breast cancer, I did not take hormone therapy treatment. As a result, I suffered from many disturbing symptoms.
When I turned to my sister for advice, she suggested that I pray for God’s help. I hesitated. Why would God listen to my prayer? I was not even a churchgoer. But she encouraged me to pray with all my heart, not worrying about what God would do. By God’s mercy, I gained strength in dealing with my situation after praying faithfully every day. As I found peace amidst my challenging symptoms, I began to understand how much God loves me. I started attending Sunday services and studying the Bible with fellowship friends, and I joined our church choir.
All these years God has answered many of my prayers. Looking back, those answers are truly miracles in my life, and my sister was a loving angel sent to me by God. How wonderful it is, getting to know God starting with only a faithful prayer!
TODAY’S PRAYER
Heavenly Father, thank you for people who guide us closer to you. Thank you for always opening the door when we knock. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
When I face challenges, I will turn to God in prayer.
PRAYER FOCUS
Women experiencing menopause