SATURDAY SIP DEVOTIONS: SPIRITUAL FUEL FOR YOUR WEEKEND.
God will make things right
There are some things you have been through, my friend. You have suffered injustices, betrayals, and pain you did not deserve. Know that God remembers and will make things right in His timing. The thing about God is that He never, ever forgets us and always shows up on our behalf.
Restoration and Favor
When God smiles upon you, restores and favors you, He causes you to thrive and flourish in every season—bad or good. And friend, He is able do that for you even now, and He will do it. Expect good things. Expect restoration. Expect God to show you special favor in every season!
Thank God for your current season
Even though this may not be your favorite season, guess what? It is your favored season, because God’s hand of favor is forever outstretched. In every season, He cares for you and sees what you’re going through. And He will bless you, my friend, in spite of all the obstacles you face and what you may lose.
Stay faithful and you'll stay blessed
Many people are abandoning the faith. Don’t be one of them. Remain faithful to Christ, and stay on the straight and narrow path that leads to life. The road to abundant blessings is the path of obedience to God’s will. He rewards the faithful, so stay faithful, and you’ll stay blessed.
In just the right season...
The good things God has promised and planned, at the appointed season, He will make it all happen for you. Through setbacks, struggles, tests, trials and roadblocks, take hold of this promise, and know that your time is coming. For now, rest in God. Settle down. Pace yourself. Put your mind at ease.
You are royalty!
You are royalty by adoption into the family of God, and that’s a reason to rejoice. Not only have you inherited eternal life, but you also have an inheritance you can enjoy right now. You can expect God to provide for every need; make ways out of no way; favor you in adversity and much more!
The prayer of faith still works
Whatever you are dealing with, God knows and cares, and He will answer your prayers. Whether it be financial challenges, relationship woes, family problems, employment troubles, ministry issues, mental health struggles, grief or loss – whatever – the prayer of faith still works!
God Favors the Faithful
God is sending you a reminder through this word that He sees your faithfulness. He knows you love Him. He recognizes your willingness to serve Him in a world that dishonors and disregards His word, and He will bless you for your faithfulness. Your loyalty and devotion to God are not in vain!
God will make this work for you
The opposition, trials and difficulties you’re going through can’t stop your flow of blessings. God will make this work for you, because His word declares that all things to work together for your good, because you love God and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28).
God is consistent
In uncertain times, you can trust the certainty of God’s word. In the midst of negative life circumstances—even situations that are confusing, unprecedented and intimidating—the Lord remains sovereign, good, and always in control. In changing times, He is and will forever be consistent.
Rivers are flowing
If you are in a desert of affliction, and your circumstances seem to be pointing toward destruction, gloom and doom, you have a Rock to go to in the wilderness. His name is Jesus, and living water flows from Him to you. All you have to do is put your trust in the Lord, and all you need, He’ll supply.
When you're straining to see
Even in times when you strain to see God’s promises, hope in God. Your eyes may fail you, but your faith will not. Your natural vision may be blurry, but your spiritual vision will remain clear. If, right now, your circumstances look rough, stop focusing on what you see in the natural.
Praise Him where you are
As you wait for your ultimate deliverance, learn to celebrate small steps. Praise God where you are. Even though you have greater goals and desires, don’t let that diminish your level of gratitude for all the ways God has blessed you so far. Be content where you are, on the road to where you're going.
God will do a great work!
Are you dealing with a hard situation? Are things going wrong? Are you facing tough trials and don’t understand why things are the way they are? Be encouraged! God is going to bless you and work this out. Stay in expectation in 2020. He is going to do a great work in your life. Watch and see!
Let God have His way
Believe with all your heart that a different, better plan is right around the corner. And when God reveals it, you will see that what He had in mind was superior to what you wanted in the first place. Friend, God has something good in store for you. Let go, and let Him have His way.
You will bounce back
You will rise again. You will thrive again. You will see God do great things for you again. You won’t stay down. You will bounce back in your health. In your finances. In your career. In your emotions. In your ministry. In the things that God has called you to. All is not lost, and this setback is temporary.
Trust God enough to rest
Have you been overworking yourself? Stressing? Worrying? Carrying too much weight? In this word, God is reminding you that resting in Him is an important part of trusting Him. God doesn’t want you trying to carry that load all by yourself. He wants you to rely on Him, and let Him help you.
It will yield a harvest
What kind of seeds have you planted? Maybe you have: interceded for others; given your time to a good cause; lent your talents to help someone; mentored a person in need of guidance. Whatever you have done for Christ out of a pure heart, those things will yield a harvest.
It's bad, but He's good
What bad experience have you had? A negative doctor’s report? The death of a loved one? A financial setback? A relationship fracture? A personal failure? A string of setbacks? Whatever rough spot you find yourself in, you can always find refuge in God. No matter how bad it is, God is always good.
Confront the liar
Some of Satan’s favorite lies to tell you are: God doesn’t love you; God doesn’t have a plan for you; Things won’t get better; You don’t have enough power to make it through. Have you been letting these toxic untruths take root in your heart? You can put a stop to this, and here’s how to do it.