Is God keeping you at arm’s length?

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“Am I the only one to whom God does NOT SPEAK?” 

Tears ran down the cheeks of this woman who had come to the service on Sunday after the first A Miracle Every Day Live Event. 

She continued, “I stood in the middle of all that was happening and was able to witness for myself how the Holy Spirit touched the people around me. But God gave me a wide berth…”

Are you familiar with such times? 

Habakkuk knew it too. And he was a prophet! A prophet should really hear from God!

But even he got caught in this silence. The silence that tempts us to believe that God is giving us a wide berth: “How long, Lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to you, ‘Violence!’ but you do not save?” (Habakkuk 1:2 NIV)

Let’s face it, no matter who I ask, very few people answer, “I’m totally feeling God right now.” 

It’s true, on that first A Miracle Every Day occasion, I too felt the Holy Spirit more strongly than I have in a long time. But I often do not wake up in the morning and think, “Ta Da! I immediately feel God’s presence.”

No, I do not feel Him immediately, but I believe immediately! I do not feel Him immediately, but I trust immediately! God is more than a feeling, so don’t wait for a feeling to believe in God!

The book of Habakkuk begins (verse 2) with “you do not listen.” And maybe this is the point in your life where you are right now. 

Do you know how the book of Habakkuk ends? 

“Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.” (Habakkuk 3:18 NIV)

Habakkuk doesn’t wait for a feeling. He makes a decision!

This is not where the story ends! For God gives Him what he really needs. “The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights. For the director of music. On my stringed instruments.” (Habakkuk 3:19 NIV)

Likewise, God will give YOU what you need—and that is far more than a feeling!

Rejoice TODAY in your mighty God!

You are a miracle!

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15 Comments

  1. PDF on 09/04/2024 at 11:09 AM

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  2. Debrita on 09/04/2024 at 11:14 AM

    Amen ????????????????????????

    • Gary on 09/04/2024 at 11:47 AM

      These are so helpful especially in audio format. I’m struggling with things at the moment. These devotionals really encourage and inspire. Thanks for your efforts and input. Really appreciated!

  3. Michael Douglas on 09/04/2024 at 12:25 PM

    Amen ????????

  4. RaSheda on 09/04/2024 at 1:43 PM

    Amen ????????

  5. Margaret on 09/04/2024 at 2:18 PM

    ???? Thanks for the encouragement.

  6. Maggie M. on 09/04/2024 at 2:43 PM

    ~+~ AMEN…AND…AMEN ~+~

    Thank You Deborah for allowing the Holy Spirit to lead and speak through you to deliver Jesus’ message to His flock and lost sheep! Isaiah 6:8 – “HERE I AM LORD.”

  7. Mattie on 09/04/2024 at 3:03 PM

    This is one of your best devotions yet, Deborah! Feelings come and feelings go, but Our God remains! ” I have DECIDED to follow Jesus!”???????? Our God is Everlasting, Faithful, and He never changes! We trust You, Lord, and we love You!!!

  8. Natalie on 09/04/2024 at 3:06 PM

    Amen!!! I needed to hear this sermon. I lost my mom 2 months ago and some days I am having a hard time coping with her loss.

    • Naomi on 11/04/2024 at 10:53 AM

      Praying for you, Natalie. God bless you.

  9. Katie Pena on 09/04/2024 at 4:32 PM

    Amen Lord God????????????????

    • William Black on 09/04/2024 at 6:08 PM

      AMEN ????????

  10. Sharron Kibler on 10/04/2024 at 12:41 AM

    Amen ????????

  11. Sonia Daemen on 10/04/2024 at 7:10 AM

    Thank you for your daily prayers it uplifted me spiritually so l,can started my day stronger in the Lord. Amen ???? ????
    Sonia Daemen

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