Editor's note: Do you use a Devotional Bible? Devotional Bibles feature biblical devotions (often hundreds) throughout including Bible verses for meditation and reflective questions. Here is a devotion written by Anne Graham Lotz excerpted from the NIV Women's Devotional Bible. Enjoy! * Read: John 14:1-31 What assignment has God given you? Would you ask Him? I know He has one in mind for you because He told us clearly, through the words of the apostle Paul, that we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Don't dodge your assignment because it seems to lack any chance for success. Don't miss your assignment because it seems such an insignificant, small thing. The church in Europe was birthed when Paul spoke to a handful of women of a river bank. The size and scope of the assignment are up to Him, and the effectiveness and lasting impact of your service are also His responsibility. You and I are simply to be faithfully available... and obedient. All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. — John 14:25-26 The assignments God has given me have taken me way beyond my comfort zone. While some of them have begun small and stayed small, others have begun small and grown larger, while still others were begun large and blossomed into major tasks. There have been times when I have argued, resisted, procrastinated, and questioned, but in the end I always give in, because He is my Lord... I have "seen" Him... and I love Him. I don't serve Him because I have to. I serve Him because I want to do something for Him. And in the process of being obedient, I have come to know Him. He has made "known to me the path of life... [filled] me with joy in [His] presence, with eternal pleasures at [His] right hand." |
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With eagerness and enthusiasm, I put my feet in motion. I want to serve Him all the days of my life. I want to stay awake to His glorious vision forever. I am now on a passionate pursuit for more of Jesus. I embrace the Cross that shatters the stranglehold of self and enlarges my capacity to receive more. I long... - to gaze on His visible face,
- to hear His audible voice,
- to feel His unmistakable touch,
- to become an eyewitness of His glory.
In the meantime, I refuse to sleep one more minute. I'm awake... with eyes opened, heart rended, and knees bent while I whisper, "Yes... Yes, Lord!... Yes, Sir!" then raise my hand as I mote my feet. "I'm available for service. Send me. I'll go. I want to stay awake forever..." Reflection - What assignment has God given you?
- What is the first step of obedience you need to take in order to begin fulfilling that special assignment?
- Whisper, "Yes... Yes, Lord!" and ask the Holy Spirit to teach you how to complete the assignment in a way that perfectly glorifies God and brings you to a greater knowledge of Him.
Related Readings 1 Chronicles 9:22-27 Psalm 16 Ephesians 2:4-10 Hebrews 5:5-10 |
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Have you ever asked yourself What does God want me to do? What has God assigned me? Ask Him! Take time today and ask the Lord what it is that He has planned for you - today, tomorrow, and in the greater future. Ask yourself if you are ready and willing... faithfully available? Come share your thoughts with us. We want to hear from you. |
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Life-Changing Devotions for Women by Women |
NIV, Women's Devotional Bible Hardcover |
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The NIV Women's Devotional Bible features hundreds of devotions written for a woman just like you. It includes guided reflections to help you apply Scripture to your daily life, and it will allow you to get to know the women of the Bible through candid portrayals, helping you to see them in both their victories and struggles. You'll dig deeper into the Scriptures Monday through Friday, and on the weekends, meet the women of the Bible on a more personal level. Pursue a fulfilling walk with Christ, guided by the wisdom of godly women. This group of contributors includes teachers, poets, ministry leaders, homemakers, conference speakers, missionaries, and authors. It includes wives, widows, and those who never married. It includes both those who raised children and those who remained childless. Together they offer hope, guidance, and encouragement on your journey. |
Features of NIV Women's Devotional Bible |
- Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)
- 260 weekday devotions and 52 weekend devotions, plus Scripture readings, questions for reflection, and more
- Contributions from Joni Eareckson Tada, Elisabeth Elliot, Sheila Walsh, Anne Graham Lotz, Thelma Wells, and others
- Multiple reading plans for year-after-year use
- Introductions for each book of the Bible
- Author index
- Subject index to help you locate topics easily
- Double-column format
- Presentation page
- Satin ribbon marker
- Exclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print typeface
- Print Size: 9
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- Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)
- 260 weekday devotions and 52 weekend devotions, plus Scripture readings, questions for reflection, and more
- Contributions from Joni Eareckson Tada, Elisabeth Elliot, Sheila Walsh, Anne Graham Lotz, Thelma Wells, and others
Author index
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More resources for spiritual development from Anne Graham Lotz |
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| Known for her remarkable gift for weaving spiritual truths into everyday life, Anne Graham Lotz offers insightful meditations on Scripture in this yearlong collection of daily devotions. The Joy of My Heart includes a beautiful ribbon marker and notes section for deeper reflection. |
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