A Prayer of Declaration:
The God Who Makes the Sun Rise
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Today's inspiration comes from:
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Today's inspiration comes from:
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I’m reminded of the artistry of our Creator when I’m outside in nature. I love noting the changing pinks and purples of a sunrise or sunset over the marsh. I relish the warmth of oranges and yellows as fall arrives, displaying its glory in the trees. And each day begins and ends with God’s display of light and dark.
The consistent rhythms found in nature remind me of this as well — God is consistently true to who He is.
As today’s scripture and declaration remind us, God is a God of compassion. God never runs out of His love for us. It’s simply a part of our faithful God.
I don’t know what you’re facing today, but God does. Maybe you can look out the window and see the sunrise. Or walk outside and note the flowers beginning to bloom. Let the beauty of His creation remind you He is faithfully compassionate. He loves you now and tomorrow and each new day.
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
— Lamentations 3:22-23
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The God who makes the sun rise is the same God to whom I can safely release all I am facing.
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The God who makes the sun rise is the same God to whom I can safely release all I am facing.
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Lord, today I resist the pressure to try to figure out that difficult situation I so desperately want fixed. I resist the desire to control and the temptation to panic and feel like it all depends on me. I resist the pull toward focusing on all that the other person is doing wrong. And I resist dwelling on worst-case scenarios.
Tonight, I will stand outside during sunset, and as the light drops into the horizon, I will watch what God puts on display to see what He can do with a mix of light and darkness. And I will remember why I am not afraid that the end of this day means the end of the light forever. It’s because I know how magnificent it will be when He brings the light back tomorrow morning. I know the sun will rise because God faithfully shows us that over and over and over.
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The God who makes the sun rise is the same God to whom I can safely release all I am facing.
God, I know You see all of it. I know You know what to do with it. I trust You to guide me. I will do my part, and I will let You handle the rest.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
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Excerpted with permission from Come Close to Jesus by Lysa TerKeurst, copyright Lisa TerKeurst Florida LLC.
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God is consistently true to who He is! We might change depending on our emotions, or how busy we are, or whether we’re sick or well, but God stays dependably the same. He will always be faithful to you! So, check out the sunset and be reminded to rest in Him. ~ Devotionals Daily
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