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by Anne Graham Lotz, Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright |
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Today's inspiration comes from: |
by Anne Graham Lotz, Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright |
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- Genesis 39:1-6
- Psalm 23:4
- 1 Peter 5:10-11
As Joseph entered Egypt, he must have felt his spirit collapse because all hope seemed to be gone. He had been rudely and violently severed from all that he knew and loved—his family, his home, his safety, his basic needs, his friendships, his future—apparently forever. In his spirit, he must have heard the door of all he had known slamming shut.
Joseph faced a critical, life-defining choice. Would he walk away from the God he had known in his father’s household? Or would he trust and be faithful to God despite his very painful, brutal, and unjust circumstances?
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Faithfulness is not a passive word. It requires action. For instance, we can say that we will be faithful to exercise but then sit on the couch every day. Being faithful to love, serve, and honor God when you are in physical, emotional, or mental pain is the kind of faith in action that makes people take notice. Joseph’s life clearly shows he chose to be faithful to the God of his fathers—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—regardless of circumstances. And God was faithful to Joseph in every moment and in every situation.
Where does God have you right now? Is it the last place you thought you’d be? If you’ve been living in bitterness and anger because your life has turned upside down, your circumstances are unbearable, or your position is humiliating and lowly, it’s not too late to change course! You can start doing all your work to the best of your ability as unto the Lord. With God’s help, like Joseph, you can prosper right where you are.
Lord, open my eyes to see that Your purpose for my life is not to make me prosperous, healthy, wealthy, or free of suffering. Your purpose is for me to bring You honor and glory in whatever situation I find myself. I submit to Your will for my life now with a heart filled to overflowing with praise and gratitude for Your choice to surrender Your life for me and for Your comforting, strengthening presence as I walk through the valley of suffering.
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Excerpted with permission from the YouVersion devotional series featuring God Won’t Leave You There by Anne Graham Lotz and Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright.
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No matter what season you’re in, choose to be faithful. God will be faithful to you! Trust Him. And, remember to join us for the God Won’t Leave You There Online Bible Study starting July 13th! Register today! ~ Devotionals Daily |
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God Won't Leave You There
Online Bible Study
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God Won't Leave You There Online Bible Study
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What if God has an ultimate purpose for our trials and hardships?
In the God Won't Leave You There Bible study, Anne & Rachel-Ruth use Joseph’s journey to help us discover how God can use even the hardest circumstances for His greater purpose. If you’re walking through a season that feels painfully unfair—or you've been there in the past—this study will remind you that God is still at work.
Join the God Won't Leave You There Online Bible Study and get access to eight teaching videos and other helpful tools—all FREE when you sign up!
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With Scripture, personal stories of hardship, and the unshakable hope found in God's promises, this book offers encouragement for anyone facing life's deepest struggles or just needing reassurance that God is in the details.
Through Joseph's story, we are reminded of these profound truths about God:
- He is with you.
- He is guiding you.
- He will bring you through.
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(1) Study Guide - The study guide includes group discussion questions and personal Bible study between sessions for reflection and application. You’ll also receive an individual access code to stream all 8 video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!).
(1) God Won't Leave You There hardcover book - The companion book to the study: In God Won't Leave You There: Joseph's Story, Anne Graham Lotz and Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright reveal how one man's life was turned upside down and set on a path he would have never chosen himself but one that would lead to God's ultimate purpose for his life.
With Scripture, personal stories of hardship, and the unshakable hope found in God's promises, this book offers encouragement for anyone facing life's deepest struggles or just needing reassurance that God is in the details.
Through Joseph's story, we are reminded of these profound truths about God:
- He is with you.
- He is guiding you.
- He will bring you through.
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