As we start this new year, we invite you to join us for our new seven-day Word of the Year devotional!
Here is a taste of the first day:
"How have you experienced the presence and the goodness of God this year? Like the people of Israel of long ago, we too, so easily forget. We lose track of the mountains and hills we have climbed and the valleys we have traversed as soon as the next summit looms before us. Today, let’s stand right where we are in life and turn around for a few moments to tak... moreAs we start this new year, we invite you to join us for our new seven-day Word of the Year devotional!
Here is a taste of the first day:
"How have you experienced the presence and the goodness of God this year? Like the people of Israel of long ago, we too, so easily forget. We lose track of the mountains and hills we have climbed and the valleys we have traversed as soon as the next summit looms before us. Today, let’s stand right where we are in life and turn around for a few moments to take in the view of the trail behind us these last twelve months. Let’s trace our steps back and ask the Spirit to remind us and reveal to us where he has been present in our moments this past year.
Over and over in the Old Testament, God encourages his people to remember, to look back on the days of old, and call to mind what he has done. He knows that we so easily forget. As the people of Israel crossed the Jordan River on miraculous dry ground, Joshua instructed a man from each tribe to carry a large stone from the center of the river. Twelve men dug hands into wet clay and mud and heaved mini boulders to their shoulders, precariously balancing them and grunting their way to camp..."
To keep reading and find today's time alone with God questions, follow one of these links to jump into the entire 7-day devotional.
for the Bible app plan: www.bible.com/reading-plans/42453 or
for the printable PDF: www.zowehoutpost.com/word-of-the-year-devotional
