THE UPPER ROOM DEVOTIONAL 16TH JANUARY 2025, THURSDAY MESSAGE
Read The Upper Room Devotional 16th January 2025 written by Rachana M. Ghazan (Uttar Pradesh, India)
TOPIC: Fear Not
Today’s Reading
Psalm 57:1-4
The psalmist wrote, “I cry to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me.” – Psalm 57:2 (NRSVUE)
Today’s Message
When I was 37 weeks pregnant with my only daughter, my doctor informed me that I would have to undergo a C-section. My oxygen levels had dropped; my baby was having trouble breathing and was not moving as much as expected. I had an ultrasound and was then moved to the operating room for emergency surgery.
I was puzzled — and petrified. My husband was not with me because I was with my parents. As I lay worried and afraid, my mother comforted me with these words: “Fear not.” She reminded me that the Lord God was with me and would never leave me. She also told me of God’s promise in Psalm 57:3 — that God who is faithful would surround me with love.
My mom’s words gave me strength. By holding on to God’s promise and blessings, I underwent my operation and received the biggest blessing of my life — my daughter. I will forever trust that no matter what the circumstance may be, my loving God is with me.
Today’s Prayer
Dear God, thank you for the love and blessings which you bestow on us and our families. Give us strength to trust in your love for us when challenges arise. Amen.
Thought for the Day
God’s blessings can come from the most difficult circumstances.
Prayer Focus
Women undergoing c-sections
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