The Upper Room Devotional 29th July 2023 —Time With God
Read and Study Today’s The Upper Room Daily Devotional for 29 July 2023 Message written by Belinda Jo “B.J.” Mathias. God bless you as you study today! Please share with your friends and loved ones.
TODAY’S TOPIC: TIME WITH GOD
Belinda Jo “B.J.” Mathias (Mississippi, USA)
TODAY’S READING
Philippians 4:4-7
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Moments spent with God can make a big difference in my day.
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. – Psalm 46:10 (NIV)
For many years I thought my quiet time with God required at least an hour. And for years I did my very best to make that hour of quiet time happen every day. But suddenly my life seemed busier than ever and much more complicated. So at the very time I needed to be at prayer, I was dismissing it because I did not feel I had that hour to spare.
Recently I came to realize how wrong I was! If my calendar was full to overflowing, a few moments alone with God were much better than none at all. Those few quiet moments changed my whole outlook on a busy day. The quiet solitude not only allowed God to speak to me but also allowed me to listen to God, if only for a few moments.
I embrace those precious hours as often as possible and rest humbly before God in gratitude and praise. I do my best to make those times happen. But when they don’t, a few precious moments in the presence of God can be rich nourishment to my soul on a busy day.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear God, help us to make the most of every moment with you. Remind us to put you first, regardless of our daily schedule. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
PRAYER FOCUS
Those who feel too busy to pray
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