Devotional:
There are seasons of isolation where encouragement from others is a rare occurrence. If people can't pat you on the back, what do you do? Give up? No, you learn to encourage yourself.
As a child I learned the people that love you "the most" usually support you the least. There were so many times I wanted to have my family show up for me, but they just didn't. I'm talking honor society inductions, performances, track meets, graduations and the list goes on. It's not that I was a bad kid, it's just that encouraging me wasn't the top thing on their list.
Could I blame them? We are talking about people that wouldn't know emotional intelligence if it hit them in the face. So I learned instead of harboring anger and resentment, I called a spade a spade. They would never be there because they didn't know how to be there. Some families think food on the table, a roof over your head and clothes on your back is enough. But how many of you know that we all desire something more?
I had to learn to encourage myself through the storms of life. When I felt low, I'd remind myself of all I'd been through. How the strength I needed was always deeply rooted in me and some situations required a deeper dive to access it. Back then, I thought it was me that brought me through these trials. But I've come to learn this amazing strength from God called "grace." This is the same grace you can access in moments when you feel you have no one.
To whomever reads this and you feel this way today? Know that everything will be alright, and God's grace will make up for the spaces you lack.
Scripture(s) Meditation:
“Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.”
2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT
Song Meditation: Be Alright by Kehlani
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Reflection Question(s): We invite you to discuss below.
How do you encourage yourself? Leave some encouragement for someone else today below in the comments!
Sun'Ray💕
Sometimes you have to stand in your mirror and remind yourself WHOSE you are and who you are… Quote the Word of GOD back to yourself and all HE has said about you… Love you like how ABBA FATHER loves you so you will know how you should also be treated and to never allow anything less than HIS best … Be bless today Queens
You got this don’t give up for the Lord is always with us, I was reminded and even now am able to tell myself Seek first the Kingdom of God and even tho you may feel He don’t hear you or is there, trust me He’s right next to you just Believe & have Faith🤍🤍🤍🤍
Praise and worship is always my go-to encouragement especially on those hard days.
My encouragement is always Romans 8:28, there are other scriptures and verses that have helped me get through darker times, but this one is at the top of my list. Always remember, everything that's meant to be will always be, and it will all come together in God's timing, in God's way.... Keep seeking the kingdom, First 💙