I start each day the same way, with my morning medication and my devotional. God speaks to me daily, the words that I will need for that day, the words to strengthen me and give me the resolve to continue fighting the daily battles. Why do I keep going? Why not just give up and give in? Because the Lord is my portion. He is my deliverer, and each day He hands me a cup of blessings. It may be as simple as a text from one of my children. This morning, it was a tag on Facebook with an encouraging picture from my daughter. Last night, it was my husband holding me as I went to sleep. God makes sure that I receive a blessing daily. I just have to be ready and watch for it, accepting it as a blessing from Him when it comes. There are days that are harder than others, like yesterday, for example. But I always keep in mind that God is right beside me and I will not be afraid. God holds my future. He already knows what will happen on the other side of this surgery. I’m believing Him to get me through this ordeal and to take me to the other side, ready to continue to be His faithful servant. Do you start each day with God? If you do, isn’t He wonderful? If you don’t, you are missing out on the blessings that He has for you. Just as many of you get up each morning and turn on the coffee maker, thinking that you can’t get through the morning without that caffeine, you also need to turn your thoughts to God. Let Him speak to you through His Word each morning. Start each day acknowledging your Creator and Savior, and let Him guide you through whatever obstacles you face in life each day. That’s what I have been doing for almost forty-six years and He has never let me down. Does He sometimes do things that baffle me? Of course! He is God and He can’t be put into a box of my making. The journey on earth is filled with trials, but God promises to walk beside us. Won’t you invite Him to be a part of your journey today? Let Him hold on to you as you walk through today and all the days to come! Blessings and prayers for a God-filled day.

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