Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time.
Reading: Hebrews 11:32–40
Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read.
After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you highlighted in the passage and what is going on in your life.
The heroes of faith experienced both miracles and suffering. Some conquered kingdoms while others were tortured, yet all trusted God through their circumstances. The difference wasn't in their outcomes but in their lens. When we view God through our suffering, everything becomes dark. When we view suffering through God's faithfulness, we find endurance. Today, identify what lens you're using. Are you judging God's character by your current pain, or are you trusting His proven faithfulness despite your circumstances? The saints who suffered didn't receive immediate promises, yet they persevered because they believed God's purpose extended beyond their present moment. Choose today to shift your perspective from disappointment to trust.
What current disappointment am I allowing to define how I see God?
How can remembering God’s past faithfulness help you shift your perspective in difficult seasons?
Now, take 10 minutes to seek God in prayer…
- Begin your time in prayer by taking 1-3 minutes to sit in silence (You can take longer if you sense the Spirit already beginning to speak to you).
- Pray through the things you sensed God speaking to you through the Scriptures or pray the following prayer: Ask God to help you see your circumstances through the lens of His faithfulness rather than your pain.
- Close by taking 5 minutes to sit in silence, asking God if there is anything else He wants to speak to you today.
Faith Steps:
- Write down one current struggle and intentionally thank God for how He has been faithful in similar situations before.
- Replace one negative or doubtful thought today with a truth about God’s character.