![]() ![]() After all, You pursued me and I am forever grateful for Your love. I thank you that You also give me joy in the process and that You go after the one. I pray that You would send me into the world to love, feed, befriend, teach, disciple, mentor, give, speak, serve and be the light in a world that so desperately needs You. I ask that You would humble me to accept Your call and to remember that this is not about me - I am the messenger. PRAY: Father God, I thank you for choosing me for such a time as this. I am reminded of the Great Commission to go into all of the world and make disciples, let’s build up His church! That’s where He’s sending us, to the people, His people. May we remember about the people God is longing to reach, about the people in our own families, about the people He has a message of hope for, and the people who we will pass the baton to. Isaiah’s commission in this passage is not an easy one, but God didn’t promise us an easy life, He promised us His presence and grace when we are weak. I’m so grateful for those who went before me and accepted the Lord’s call and fully surrendered, because their YES led me to this place. You are up next, it’s only a matter of time! Every next step God led me to was more about the mission and the lives attached to it than it was about my own personal goals or the call on my life. Wherever we may find ourselves today, confident in His plans for our lives or weary in the waiting, we know that God is looking for ambassadors. ( Jeremiah 29:11) We know He is working all things for good ( Romans 8:28) and we know He watches over us ( Psalm 121:8). There is so much we don’t know about His will for our lives but we do know His plans are to prosper us. I didn’t know this prayer would take me back to my city of The Bronx (New York). ![]() I didn’t know this prayer would lead me to seminary. I didn’t know that this prayer would lead me to mourning a dream that I was so confident in and having to pivot because God was taking me down another path. I didn’t know that this prayer would lead me to the frontlines of fighting for sex trafficking and rescuing women and girls in the red light district in Thailand. TODAY’S ENCOURAGEMENT: One of the most dangerous prayers, I prayed - here I am, send me. READ: “And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.” ( Isaiah 6:8 ESV) Ready to get a devotional for yourself or someone you love? Explore some of our favorite devotionals designed specifically for women below.Answer the Call – Beloved Women – December 7, 2023 If you're not in the habit of reading devotionals, try placing one in a convenient spot like your bedside table or coffee table to remind yourself to read it daily. But giving yourself just 5 or 10 minutes with God can bring peace and inspire you to come back for more, helping you overcome the challenges of the day, like anxiety and stress. We all have days when it feels like we don't have a moment to ourselves, let alone for prayer and self-reflection. Devotionals also make thoughtful gifts for Christian women who could use some spiritual encouragement. ![]() Many people like to switch between different devotionals or use them alongside reading the Bible. Some share personal stories or talk about specific themes, like dealing with worries or imperfections. ![]() Gods design for His children is that they live flourishing, fulfilling, joy-filled lives in Christ. They come in different types, like ones focused on women in the Bible or inspirational Bible verses. The THRIVE Devotional Bible for Women is for every woman who wants to know God more deeply and follow Him more closely. If you're not familiar with what devotionals are, they are like tools that help us make time for prayer and reflection. One great way to reconnect with God and bring comfort into our lives is by reading devotionals every day. Sometimes, we forget to find inner peace through God's love. In our busy daily lives, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by work, chores, and family responsibilities. ![]()
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