FINDING GOD IN UNEXPECTED JOURNEYS (5)
TIMES OF REFRESHING DAILY DEVOTIONAL www.thefountspring.org
DATE: FRIDAY, 17 MAY 2024
Successively, beloved, other great steps to discover God’s presence in unexpected places is “praying and trusting in Divine guidance”. Take time to reflect on your experiences and pray for discernment. Seek God’s guidance and wisdom as you navigate unexpected journeys (James 1:5). Trust that God is guiding you, even when the path ahead seems uncertain. Surrender your plans and expectations to Him, and trust that His wisdom surpasses your own. Trust that He is working all things together for your good, even if you can’t see it in the moment.
SCRIPTURE: “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” — Jeremiah 33:3 (NIV)
REFRESHING FOR THE DAY: Surrendering control opens the door to divine encounters and unexpected blessings. Lastly, offer praises to God and cultivate an attitude of gratitude for God’s blessing, both big and small. Take time each day to count your blessings and give thanks for the ways God is at work in your life. Gratitude opens your heart to receive God’s gifts with humility and joy. Offer up praise and worship to God for who He is and all that He has done. Celebrate His goodness, His faithfulness, and His love (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). Praise magnifies God’s presence in your life and draws you into deeper intimacy with Him. Stay Refreshed!
NOTE THIS: By practicing openness, awareness, trust, reflection, prayer, gratitude, and praise, you can cultivate a deeper connection with God and find Him in the most unexpected places and moments of your journey.
RESPONSIBILITY: So, beloved, embrace a spirit of openness to God’s workings in your life. Be willing to let go of your own plans and expectations, allowing God to lead you wherever He may.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I come before You with a heart willing to surrender, teach me to trust in Your perfect plan, knowing that Your ways are higher than mine and Your timing is always perfect. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
PROPHETIC WORD: As God’s Word in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 reminds us, may you rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances all the days of your life. In the name of Jesus, Amen!
BIBLE TEXTS: Jer. 33:3, James 1:5, 1 Thess. 5:16-18
As always, thank you for reading and until next time. May today’s Times of Refreshing refresh, encourage and empower you! For more please visit: www.thefountspring.org or contact us on contact@thefountspring.org
