Daily Devotions for a Great Life
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God gives us two gifts: The first is life. The second, is a chance to make it a great life. The difference between a good life and a great life, depends on how each precious minute is spent.
God gives us a special assignment, something no one else is in the position to fill. We are equipped with unique gifts and talents purposed for our specific calling. Imagine yourself crossing a bridge that leads to the extraordinary life and purpose for which God has created for you. On one side of the bridge is unfulfilling idleness. Doing nothing in life is sinful, a waste. On the other side of the bridge, is meaningless frenzy. Life is so busy and overwhelming; we are incapable of meeting all of life’s demands. Hurrying through the day is just as wasteful, as doing nothing! Is it any wonder then, that Satan works so hard to throw ideas into our heads for selfishness and ambition. The enemy wants to lead us into isolation, emptiness and destruction. Satan works hard to keep us closed within ourselves, and separate from God and the abundant life He wants to give us. Its God’s desire for us to walk the narrow path between idleness and frenzy.
Let’s face it. We don’t know how to live. We have to be trained, and Jesus is the teacher. Jesus desires a life that is beneficial for us and for His Kingdom. The path between self-indulgence and running ahead of God’s plans, is centered in Him. Psalm 19:21 reminds us to desire knowledge about spending time wisely. Proverbs 3:5,6 instructs us to “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths.” The choice is clear. Put God first.
As worthy as all other concerns may be, the moment they become the focus of our efforts, they become idolatry. Life-changing transformation takes place, when we acknowledge God and follow Him. Nature provides examples. Consider a caterpillar that breaks free from its self-absorbed cocoon only to be transformed into spectacular beauty. If the splendor of a transformed worm is important to God, how much more does He desire for you to be awakened from your own limitations. Acknowledge God and cooperate with His excellent plan. Be transformed into the miraculous creation God intended. Awaken to a deeper dimension of freedom and discover a world full of opportunities unimagined.
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Honoring God by giving Him first place is an incredible way to greet the day! Start each day immersed in the loving words of God. Matthew 5:12-16 reminds us to be salt and light in this world. As light, the Daily Devotions for a Great Life shines rays of biblical truths into everyday life. As salt, these daily devotions add to the flavor of life with sustaining power and fullness from the word of God. Take the opportunity as salt and light, to make this a great life! Devotional reading, writing, and reflecting instill knowledge of God’s love deep within our souls. Gain new insight and perspective with each iteration of scripture. Reflecting on the loving words of our Creator gives spiritual insight that invites God to walk beside us on an extraordinary journey into the deeper recesses of our souls. Listen to what God is revealing and write it down in the space provided on each page. If you don’t write your thoughts down, they will, like a beautiful butterfly, flutter away as quickly as they appeared. Putting pen to paper helps capture spiritual insights that reveal a sharpened self-awareness and keener purpose. Journaling spiritual awareness allows us to imagine possibilities, experience the unknown, and achieve the success of biblical proportions. Regular reflective writing fosters a greater understanding of complex issues, increases creativity to find solutions, and strengthens our resolve. Journaling biblical insight is mysteriously good medicine for our hearts, lives, and future. The Daily Planner for a Great Life was written as a companion to this devotional. It is a great resource to use alongside Daily Devotions for a Great Life to organize daily priorities as they are revealed according to His will. Do you crave the richness of life that God deeply desires for you? This is the message you need.
About the Author
Claudia Williams served over 40 years at cutting edge organizations. She acted as Senior Director of the Trade Management Group at the Teachers Retirement System of Texas, one of the nation’s largest and most prestigious public pension funds. Claudia also served as Faculty-Student Mentor with the College of Business at Western Governors University, the nation’s fastest growing online university. Claudia is actively engaged in church and community activities, dedicated to living a God-centered life, and inspired to encourage others to apply biblical truths to everyday life. Claudia’s greatest blessing is family. She has been married to husband Larry Williams for over 30 years and is the proud mother of two daughters and many precious grandchildren. Her greatest joy is to help others grow in their God-given abilities and to witness their becoming all that God created them to be. Visit www.Devotions4GreatLife.com to read excerpts and find additional resources.