Today’s scripture:
Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be
discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold
you up with my victorious right hand.
“See, all your angry enemies lie there,
confused and humiliated. Anyone who opposes you will die and come to nothing.
Isaiah
41:10-11
Today’s devotional:
Our almighty
God desires that we reach His goals for our lives. But we also have an enemy
who would love to prevent our progress. Scripture identifies obstacles that can
impede achievement. However, if we know what the roadblocks are, it is easier
to identify and overcome them.
• First,
when we experience fear, our focus shifts from Jesus to the very thing we want
to avoid. Such apprehension can become bondage. The antidote is to bring our
focus back to the Lord.
• Second,
doubt is a lack of assurance that God will help us to succeed. Past failures,
negative influences, and ignorance of His Word can all lead to this obstacle.
• Third,
excuses are an effort to make disobedience more comfortable. “I haven’t had the
same opportunities others have” or “I am too busy” are false justifications, as
was Adam’s attempt to blame Eve for his bad decision. God always gives us what
we need in order to obey Him.
• Fourth,
procrastination—or delaying an action that causes discomfort—also inhibits
success. Related to that is a fifth roadblock: laziness. This ungodly behavior
can, for obvious reasons, prevent us from achieving God’s purpose for our
lives.
Wise people
check their habits and behavior to identify anything that inhibits following
Christ fully. If any of these roadblocks are hindering you, push them aside.
Find scriptures to help battle temptations. And ask God for strength so you can
live freely and purposefully in the way He has planned.
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