Joni and Friends Daily Devotional August 14, 2023 Monday Message. As you study today’s devotional, remember this; “Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 (NLT)
TOPIC: Transforming Hearts
When I deal with pain, or cancer, or some new problem connected with my disability, of course, I ask people to pray for me. Because I want the pain to go away; I don’t want the cancer come back; I don’t want my disability get worse. But that physical stuff only covers about 20% of my prayer requests.
The other 80% covers things like “I need courage; ask God to grant me patience and endurance; ask the Lord to show more of himself to me; encourage my heart, keep my spirits bright, strengthen my hope… and ask God to glorify himself through all of it so that others can see his grace really does sustain in a powerful way!”
Friend, those are big answers to prayer. So… if you are battling a physical problem with your health, sure, ask God to do a physical miracle. But I would suggest devoting 80% of your prayer to your spiritual and emotional needs. Because God wants to transform your heart, and not just your hardships.
Thank you for reading Joni and Friends Daily Devotional August 14, 2023 Monday Message. Encourage someone today by sharing this great Gospel.
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