Spiritual Warfare: 'Humility & Fasting Get God’s Attention'

God's Power for Our Battles — Thursday, January 4, 2024

And there by the Ahava Canal, I gave orders for all of us to fast and humble ourselves before our God. We prayed that he would give us a safe journey and protect us, our children, and our goods as we traveled.
— Ezra 8:21 NLT

Today's Prayer

Lord, help me to always humble myself before You. Don’t let me arrogantly rely on my wisdom or knowledge. Your ways are above my ways, and I’m not smart enough to do life without Your input. Forgive me in the past for all the times I tried to “wing it” without You. From this day forward, I acknowledge my dependence on Your wisdom and insight. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Comments

Archived Facebook Comments

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, January 4, 2024

Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'Mutual Faith' (Ro. 1:16-17)
"Dear Father, Help us never to be ashamed of the Good News but to have great pride in it, since it is your power of salvation for everyone, the Jew..."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'He Has Heard My Cry' (Ps. 28:6-7)
"Praise the Lord! For he has heard my cry for mercy. The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is..."
What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'From All Over' (Mk. 1:5)
"All of Judea, including all the people of Jerusalem, went out to see and hear John. And when they confessed their sins, he baptized them in the Jordan..."
Unstoppable!
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
'Authority from the Spirit' (Acts 1:1-2)
"In my first book I told you, Theophilus, about everything Jesus began to do and teach until the day he was taken up to heaven after giving his chosen...."

Illustration

Illustration of Ezra 8:21 NLT — And there by the Ahava Canal, I gave orders for all of us to fast and humble ourselves before our God. We prayed that he would give us a safe journey and protect us, our children, and our goods as we traveled.

About This Devotional

Spiritual Warfare is a daily devotional about God's power for our battles.

The Prayer for Spiritual Warfare is written by Steve Hemphill.

More Spiritual Warfare