THE UPPER ROOM DEVOTIONAL 4TH SEPTEMBER 2025, THURSDAY MESSAGE
Through It All.
Elizabeth M. (Washington, USA)
Today’s Reading
John 1:1-5
KEY VERSE: Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. – John 1:3 (NIV)
The Upper Room Devotional – 4th September 2025 MESSAGE
When I was diagnosed with stage-four breast cancer at 27 years old, I became aware of God’s constant presence in a whole new way. God was with me during my suffering as well as my healing process and eventual remission, which I still celebrate over 20 years later. God was working through the doctors, my friends, and the other people who helped me during this major life crisis.
I used to think God was only present in the good, “holy” moments I experienced. But I discovered that God is always with me, regardless of whether I perceive God’s presence. I learned to reframe my thinking about who God is and God’s nature. Instead of thinking of God as distant, merely watching me fail as a human, I began to see God as scripture describes — everywhere and in all things.
God is always with us, and nothing can change that fact. No matter what we do or what happens in our lives, God guides and loves us through it all.
Today’s Prayer
Dear God, thank you for being with us in sorrow and in joy. Help us to notice your presence and to trust that you are at work in our lives. Amen.
Thought for the Day
God’s love surrounds me today and every day.
Prayer Focus
Those undergoing cancer treatment
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