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Devotional - 16th July 2020

'Those who listen to instructions will prosper; those who trust in the Lord will be joyful' (Proverbs 16:20).

Every day we are faced with decisions and situations that are sometimes overwhelming. How do we handle them? Are we fearful? Look to others for help? Look to self? Or do we hand them over to Jesus? If we look to anyone else than Jesus we will fail. When we put our trust and confidence in God, believing that nothing is too hard for Him and that He cares about all our concerns, we become joyful. We ought to cast ourselves at God's mercy and promises, because we cannot do anything without Him. We need to depend on God's blessing more than our own efforts and be wise when choosing any course of action. We should study God's Word and apply it faithfully to our lives, never handling those decisions and dilemmas we face without trust in God. He will reward us with spiritual happiness. We should learn to trust in God and delight in doing our duty toward Him, it brings us happiness. Our assurance of safety and salvation is only in God, and should lead us to trust Him and listen to His instructions. We should never rely on our own wisdom or strength for anything in life; it will only bring despair in the end. When we put our trust in God, He will not let us down or abandon us. He give His faithful children the Holy Spirit to guide and build them up, and to shed His love in their hearts; that nothing would be able to separate them from His love. Let us therefore, with all wisdom, listen to the instructions of God through His Holy Words and trust Him with all our hearts, so we can be joyful in the Lord.

Have a wonderful day 🌹🌹

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