Devotional for October 7

All Things Provided in Christ

23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. Psalm 23 (KJV)

The Morning Exhortation

Why, when, where, what, and how? Sometimes you just can’t see it, but that’s okay. God has everything perfectly under control. Humble yourself and submit to God. Fall down under whatever burden is vexing you and admit that in self you have no power to control, change, or improve anything. Take it to the living God with prayer and supplication. God alone can do more than can be asked, thought, or imagined. Pour out you heart to God and ask for the grace you need. Choose the fear of the Lord and make it your intention to completely be conformed to our Lord Jesus Christ. The way is narrow and sometimes difficult that leads to eternal life. It is also a very short trek when compared to eternity. Trust God. Be confident in His completed work of your salvation.

Today’s Bible Reading

1 Kings 10

Philippians 1

The Prayer Appointed for This Week from the Book of Common Prayer

Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour upon your church the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits of Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.