We have now entered the season of Lent. For many Christians, Lent is taken as a time of preparation for the celebration of Easter where God miraculously redeemed mankind by resurrecting His Son from the dead. It is also a time to consider what Jesus said and did; and how we should be living in light of His Words. ✞ ♥
During this season, here on the Seeking Him devotional blog, we have chosen to focus our devotionals on Jesus’ instructions and admonition communicated in Matthew chapter 6—the Beatitudes. Jesus said, “Blessed are…” and He went on to give instruction as to how to be “blessed.” To be ‘blessed’ is to ‘be happy, or to be envied.’ Truly for the Christian, we ARE blessed—oh, how very blessed we are! Those who observe our lives should clearly be able to tell that we ARE blessed—and that we KNOW it! ✞ ♥
Please consider Jesus’ instructions along with us. We pray that our words will encourage you and spur you on to be prepare your hearts for the joyous celebration of His Resurrection! ✞ ♥
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Matthew 5:3
Have you ever gotten to where you knew that only God could help you? If you haven’t, you should. Even when you are dealing with a tragedy or crisis, realizing your need for God’s help is a good thing! For you know that nothing or no one else can step in and save the day—no one, that is, except Jesus! Many tears have fallen when pride has had to be broken. Then, the help that God brings shines brightly amidst the dark clouds of despair that have wanted to hover in life’s most difficult seasons. God’s help always matters and always makes a difference! Do you realize you can’t do life well without Him? Life is always better with Jesus! Not only will you have the wonderful Presence of God walking with you daily in whatever you may encounter, but He will bless you and promises you the Kingdom of Heaven, if you are “poor in spirit” (recognizing your need for God’s help).
So, what are you waiting for? He is waiting for you. Simply ask for His help. I cannot understand why anyone would not. If pride is standing in your way, ask God to help you trample on it!
Within every heart there should be a sense of needing God’s help. I look at my own life. My every day should be in His Hands to guide me. Without God’s Presence and help, my days would not have meaning for this life or the life to come. I have no problem admitting that I need God’s help daily. And each day I seek Him in prayer. That is where I verbally express my dependency on Him and where my relationship with Him grows. The Bible, God’s written Word, should not be far from my reach at some point on any given day either. From His Word, I receive His help through reading: His commands, His promises, and of stories of how others lived life with God reigning and about those who lived without Him as Lord and did not call out to God for help. The problem is always the same: everyone needed God’s help! The difference is that some chose it and some did not. The choice is easy for me: I need God’s help! I will tell the whole world in hopes that they will see that they need His help, too, and that they need a Savior!
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Dear Lord, I praise You for being the wonderful loving and caring God that You are. I don’t know what everyone who reads this prayer is presently going through…but You do. Please let them see that You can help them with their trials and the circumstances that come their way. If they don’t already know You as Savior, please let that be the most important decision they make before they go any further. I hope they ask for forgiveness of sins and, then make You Savior, King, and Lord by allowing You to transform their lives as they live their lives focused on You and desire to bring You glory. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.
Amen, Cheris, to your devotional. “God’s help always matters and always makes a difference…can’t do life well without Him. Life is always better with Jesus!” Praying along with you.
Thanks, Clella. Jesus is the best Difference-Maker I know!
Thank you Cheris ! Your word today was timely. Thank you for your obedience to the voice of the Holy Spirit !
Rita, thank you for sharing. I’m glad this devotional came before you if this is what you needed to read today. I want you to know that tears of joy fell down my face when I read your post. For you see, there is no greater passion in my heart than for me to yield to the Holy Spirit in my writing. (He can take a little and make it much for His purposes.) You were a blessing to me today! God is SO good and deserves much glory! He knows exactly how to help each of us in what we need. 🙂
My mouth fell open as I read this devotional because I have had a rough few days. Not as serious as health problems, but I overdrafted the company I work for $13,000 by making a payment that I forgot I was supposed to hold until next month. I begged God for His help all weekend. Someone suggested I call the credit card company and ask if they will give the money back. I knew it was a waste of time but I called them anyway and guess what, they said they would return the money! That doesnt happen. GOD SHOWED UP and helped me in my time of need.
Martha, I’m so glad you called out to God for help this weekend! And wow! He showed up for you mightily! What seems impossible to us is always possible with God. I know your heart overflows with thankfulness today. I praise God with you! Thank you so much for sharing how God worked in your life in such an incredible way.
are we not so thankful that God WANTS us to ask for His help…it delights Him! echoing your prayer, cheris…thank you <3