The Upper Room Devotional for 20th August 2023
The Upper Room Devotional for 20th August 2023, Sunday Message by Tumi Mogodi (South Africa)
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TOPIC:Â When the Storms Are Big
TODAY’S READING
Isaiah 41:8-10
Don’t fear, because I am with you; don’t be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will surely help you; I will hold you with my righteous strong hand. – Isaiah 41:10 (CEB)
The Upper Room Devotional for 20th August 2023 MESSAGE:
When I learned I was pregnant, my husband and I were scared. I’d had previous pregnancies end in miscarriage, and just before this I’d had an ectopic pregnancy. Given my history, my doctor immediately prescribed hormone supplements. My husband insisted we get them before we went home. He did not want to take chances.
When we got home, I climbed into bed, scared and in tears. I prayed to God that I would be able to keep this baby. I thought that I would feel better after praying, but nothing changed. I decided to search for a scripture that would help me overcome my fear. I desperately wanted reassurance from God. That’s when I came across Isaiah 41:10. I decided I would read and meditate on that verse daily. I wrote it on sticky notes and put them on my walls, and I made it my phone wallpaper.
In time I started believing what I was reading. I trusted that throughout this pregnancy, God would be with me regardless of the outcome. To exercise my faith, I started buying baby items. By then I had no doubt that I would carry my baby in my arms. I had a smooth pregnancy and gave birth to a healthy baby boy.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear God, when we are scared and worried, remind us to turn to you and your promises in scripture. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Scripture reminds me that God is with me.
PRAYER FOCUS
Women with high-risk pregnancies
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