THE UPPER ROOM ROOM DAILY DEVOTIONAL
The Upper Room Daily Devotional 2 April 2023, Sunday 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)
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Lorraine Baldus (Michigan, USA)
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TODAY’S READING
Colossians 1:7-12
KEY VERSE: It is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure. – Philippians 2:13 (NRSV)
The Upper Room Daily Devotional 2 April 2023 MESSAGE
I enjoy needlework. I begin with a blank piece of material, and I start placing the colorful stitches according to the pattern. It doesn’t look like much at first, but as I continue to work, a picture emerges. Sometimes I put stitches in the wrong place. Then I have to take them out and try again. I keep going until I have a completed work of art.
When we embark on our journey with Christ, we have no idea what to expect. We are like that blank piece of material waiting for a beautiful picture to take shape. As we continue our journey, the purpose God has for each of us is gradually revealed. We begin to see the work of art we are to become.
Discerning God’s will is not always easy. Some of us might get a glimmer of it early in our journey and begin pursuing it. Others of us may need to take a few steps back or rethink our direction before we understand God’s plans.
God has a purpose for each of us. We can trust that God’s plan will take shape throughout our lives as our relationship with Christ grows. We can all be confident that God is working in us.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear God, help us to be hopeful and patient as we seek your plan for us. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
My life can be a sign that points to God.
PRAYER FOCUS
Someone who is starting over
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