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The Upper Room 9 March 2023 Devotional — “So Help Me, God”

THE UPPER ROOM DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR THURSDAY 9TH MARCH 2023

The Upper Room 9 March 2023 Devotional — “So Help Me, God”

The Upper Room 9 March 2023 Devotional — “So Help Me, God”

THE UPPER ROOM DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR THURSDAY 9TH MARCH 2023

Read and Study Today’s The Upper Room Daily Devotional for 9 March 2023 Message written by Kong Peng Sun. God bless you as you study today! Please share with your friends and loved ones.

TODAY’S TOPIC: SO HELP ME, GOD

Kong Peng Sun (Singapore)

TODAY’S READING
Joshua 1:1-9

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
I will begin every task with prayer.

I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer. – Psalm 17:6 (NIV)

I have noticed a tradition in the United States where newly elected public officers swear an oath ending with the words, “So help me, God.” How relevant those words are! These people are saying that they cannot carry out the tasks of their office without God’s help.

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I have followed the spirit of those words ever since I came to know I am a child of God. Every time I embark on a task which looks difficult and daunting, I speak those words to God, and then proceed with the task confidently, knowing that God will help me to accomplish it. Joshua 1:9 says it clearly: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” God encouraged Joshua to lead his people into the Promised Land. It was no easy task, but Joshua accomplished it with God’s presence and power.

Whatever task we have before us — in our family, at work, in the community, or at church — we can be assured that God is with us and will guide us. Psalm 17:6 says, “I call on you, my God, for you will answer me.” When we pray and place our tasks into God’s hands, we can complete our work trusting in God’s help.

TODAY’S PRAYER
Heavenly Father, thank you for your constant presence with us. Help us look to you for help at all times. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

PRAYER FOCUS
Newly elected public officers

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