New Garments
Today's Devotional Reading: Isaiah 8,9,10; Hebrews 8
July 11, 2010
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TODAY'S SCRIPTURE
"Provide for those who grieve...a garment of praise
instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of
righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor"
(Isaiah 61:3 NIV).
TODAY'S WORD
, do you need a new garment today? I'm not talking about a physical
garment. I'm talking about what's covering your mind and emotions. Are
you clothed with despair and disappointment? Are you wearing
"heaviness"? If you've gone through a hurtful situation, the Bible says
there is a time to grieve, and it's important to release that hurt to
the Lord. But the Bible also tells us that God wants to give you a
garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. You can put on a
garment of praise instead of a heavy, burdened spirit. What's holding
you back today? Are the garments of yesterday weighing you down and
holding you back? The garment of praise is light and filled with peace
and joy. Don't carry those heavy burdens around anymore! Today is the
day for new garments! Forgive those who have hurt you and begin to
praise Him! Thank God for life today. Thank Him for the beautiful
sunrise. Thank him for restoring you, even if you don't see it yet. And
this verse says, you will be called an oak of righteousness, strong and
secure, and you will display the splendor of the Lord all the days of
your life!
A PRAYER FOR YOU TODAY
Heavenly Father, I come to You today and ask that You take off my
old, heavy garments of despair and heaviness. Make me new today. Give
me a garment of praise so that I can be a display of Your glory and
splendor. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
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We sure love you!
Eric & Rita
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