Charles Stanley Daily Devotional 11 May 2026 (In Touch) Monday Message
Charles Stanley Daily Devotional TOPIC: Genuine Awareness
SCRIPTURE READING: 1 Kings 17:8-16
If someone were to ask whether you’re aware of God, you would probably exclaim, “Of course I am! I go to church and read my Bible.” Now, let’s take it one step further: Are you aware of God’s presence in your daily life?
This second question makes it a bit more personal, doesn’t it? You might be thinking, I’m not sure. Am I really aware of God every minute of every day? We would like to have that constant appreciation, but it can be challenging. It requires us to ask some hard questions and make some necessary changes.
During hard times, we often pray harder and longer, crying, “Help me! Give me strength!” Or perhaps, “I believe this” or “I can do that.” Do you notice the common factor? The focus is on self, leaving the Lord out of the matter; we’ve zeroed in on the problem and wish for the ability to handle it on our own. This mindset can in effect make us blind to how God may be working.
There are occasions when the Lord makes Himself impossible to ignore, like the time He provided manna, making it “rain bread from heaven” (Exodus 16:4). But more often than not, God reveals Himself to us in small ways, moment by moment—as He did with the widow’s oil and flour that never ran out. Starting today, be on the lookout for evidence of Him working in your life.
Bible in One Year: 2 Chronicles 1-4
THOUGHT FOR TODAY: Are you aware of God’s presence in your daily life?
Dr. Charles F. Stanley was the founder of In Touch Ministries and a New York Times best-selling author. Throughout his ministry, he demonstrated a keen awareness of people’s needs and provided Christ-centered biblically based principles for everyday life.