Daily Devotions Day 2 - Change
Today we'll be praying on how we face change...
Can I REALLY Change?
This devotion was taken in no small part from a book that I was reading by Craig Groeschel called “Divine Direction”. I have to give credit where credit is due. Here’s the quote that I read in the devotional:
“What are you doing that’s not good for you? What do you need to stop so that you can tell the story that God wants you to tell? What’s the next decision you need to make to change the direction of your life? What is it that you need to stop so that you can move forward in the story you want to live? Pick one thing you know you need to stop doing in order to change your story’s direction. Write it down on a piece of paper.”
I really like this series of questions and the meaning behind them all. The basic premise is that so many of us, especially around January, make these crazy new year’s resolutions that we’ll never be able to keep past the first week. Craig’s idea is to take one thing, not five, not ten but one and work on that one thing so that you can stay focused on it and claim the win. Maybe it’s only one thing in one year. One thing per year that you change. The point is we need to make changes.
What’s your one thing?
Read the Bible more?
Spend more time with family?
Work less, have more free time?
Fill in your one thing here:
Reflect...
I can’t make the decision for you…..but you can. Today. Now. Grab a piece of paper. A real piece of paper made from a tree and then grab a pen. Something that you can actually write with. Not a note in your phone, not a draft of an email. Take a pen or a pencil and a piece of paper and write down one thing that you’re going to change. Then...put it on your night stand. Hang it on your bathroom mirror. Put it on the dash of your car. Just put it somewhere where you can see it, be reminded of it and actually pray about it. Because, it’s not going to happen unless you start praying about it. God needs to be in the equation. If it’s too much for you, get help. Talk to your pastor, get an accountability partner. The point is, make the change.
There are so many things that take us away from, really far away from, who God wants us to be. We are creatures of habit and we don’t like change.
Let’s fight the temptation to stay in the norm and let’s become a community of believers who change and help others change.
Today. Let’s change together.
Once you've had some time to reflect on your one thing drop a comment below and we'll pray for you!
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Worship with Music...
If picking up your cross feels impossible today, let God speak to your heart through these lyrics...
I need to change the amount of time I spend with the Lord
Tracey. Prayers up for you and your change….
Hi Thank you so.much for this devotional. I am finding it so helpful. Especially this one it seems to be so spot on for me. I am on the brink of change in my life. Thats what it seems like. I am waiting to see my Pastor as what God is showing me is so much out of the box and I need his advice on it. I have been waiting to see my Pastor now for about 3wks I understand he is a very busy man and also its Gods timing. Thank you for your prayers re direction. 🙏
Sue, thanks for the note. Prayers up for all of it!
Good morning, Dave
My prayer request is keeping the faith to see that God is working when the process seems invisible….My journey this year is one of many transformations. My husband died 4 1/2 years ago . He was 57 years old. I work in the ER of a hospital around this COVID pandemic. This social distancing is wearing me down. I am a person with a tender ❤. I miss the closeness with others…Hugs with family and friends…
Amen Teresa. Prayers up for you today. Prayers for health and safety.
Change by not keep looking in the rear view mirror and look forward to Gods great plan
Amen Debra. Thanks for sharing.
I have a son that stopped communicating 10 months ago after a heated argument. I have lost faith that God will repair this relationship. I need to have patients and trust the lord I will soon talk to my grandchildren.
Prayers up for you today Kathy. Prayers up for patience and hope in your life.
Thank you ! So need this right now
More time studying Gods Word and Prayer. Building more deep relationship with God.
Amen Debbie. Thanks for commenting and being here with us.
To learn more about Gods needing me to do. On the other hand i need to spend moretime with my grandson smoking a cigarette gets in the way at times i want to teach him also more about Jesus he almost five also very bright he knows his pappy is here but he’ invisable.His words . He says pappy is a star in the sky He tells us Pappy told him to wear his cowboy hat. He brings me great love i feel as my husband speaks to us through him at times. Prayers for Change Nick passed 11/11/20.
Inspiring thank you.
My change is to use my time wisely not frittering it away. I need to be accountable.
I need to read the bible more!
I need to ring people for a chat more- texting is not good enough!
I want to commit to spending more time in prayer and reading God’s word.
Thank you for this devotional it’s just what I need!
helen, thanks. yes, this is something we all need to work on. prayers up for you as you continue to seek Him.
Please pray for Vanessa that me n my husband Tom n son Damien that when we go to court June 22nd that judge drop everything cause my other son Dillin made up story that we beat him n on drugs . And had uses locked up in jail . Now we all got to go to court June 22nd pray the judge drop all charges and my son Dillin drop it too so we can moved on with your new life
Vanessa, thanks for the comment. Prayers up for all that you have going on right now. Thanks for being here with us.
Lots of changes this year due to Covid19 my church opened last Sunday after being closed for 4 months. I’m a Lay Preacher so I’ve got to step up but feel doubt and I’ve lost confidence, please pray for me. Thank you so much for these devotions and your music 🙏
I need to pray and be thankful for what I do have…not dwell on what I don’t have..to be thankful for the many blessings God has given me.
Hi Tracey , I needed to spend more time with God too , and I started years back now , today I spend my days and my waking times even at night very much aware of his presence and that he is all he says he is , I have learnt just how trustworthy he really is by some crazy hard times I had to pray my way through and he answered my prayers so faithfully that every minute that I think about what he has done in not just my life but in my family members lives I get tears in my eyes and just stop and thank him , Tracey , our God is our Father who art in heaven ..just as Jesus said when the disciples who stood with him years back asked Jesus to teach them how to pray and he said to pray to our Father , not just some distant God who doesn’t relate with us , our Father loves spending time with us , I never used to really trust him he showed me that one day , now I know I can because of what he he done for me personally through so many answered prayers , not because I deserve answered prayers more so because of who our Father is . Who can stop him from loving us ?
I need to commit to building time with God free from distractions. I am thinking to build in 5 mins blocks.
Chris, Great. Yes, start with small, manageable increments of time so you can get the win. Then build from there!
My word this year is “intentional “. I’m being more intentional about prayer and going to see family in New Jersey every other month for now
I need to spend more time reading the bible more
Tina. Prayers up for you. For consistency with your devotions. A great way to do that is to get our devotions every day delivered right to your inbox. You can sign up at http://www.joindavesband.com – hope you can join us.
I have issues not being comfortable with myself & emotionally eating. I know what God’s word says about me, just don’t know it as revelation yet.
Joanna. Prayers up for you. Prayers that God would bring you truth in knowing that your identity is in Him.
I need to make a change in my diet to lose weight to combat Type 2 diabetes so I am making healthier choices now to improve my health with Gods help.
Maureen, Prayers up for you as you fight this. May God bring you strength and decisiveness in it all!
This year I picked a word to be my focus, I chose “aware” I often miss the moment, I will then think about it later (we are going for honesty right? I don’t “think” I “obsess” which leads to regret, condemnation, and other things unpleasant) So I am working on being aware in the moment…is this where I should be, should I be doing this…saying this…thinking this…am I aware of Christ in this moment?
Suzanne. Prayers up for focus! Thanks for sharing. God works in ways that we just don’t understand sometimes. Being aware is a great way to focus in on Him.
I need to spend more time with God with no distractions so that i can hear him, I mean really hear him and receive his love that which i have been struggling with
Wendy. Sometimes, we just need to “be still and know that He is God.” I pray this for you today.
I really need to remember as a little poem I used to carry that yesterday is gone and I can’t change it, Tomorrow is yet to come thus not promised. These are Gods Days. Thus, I’m left with today and with Gods help I can carry whatever today may bring.
That’s not exactly how it went but that’s the idea. I need to trust Gods days to him and thank him more for each today.
Norma. thanks for the comment. Prayers up for you. Prayers for trust and faith each day.
I need to learn to trust God more.
Prayers up for you Nicole.
Great message. I need to change my thinking in which I limit what God can do.
Tamara. Prayers up for you as you trust God for bigger things.
Hey all my name is lisa jane and hope u guys all well love this devotion gosh I need to change my thinking of does our lord love a person like me
I need to make more time to read the bible.
Johanna, Yes, pls do. be sure to find a great devotional. There are tons on the Youversion app in the app store. Great place to start.
I need to spend quality with the lord and listen to him alone, to ask for his help for me to change my ideals which aren’t correct. To test things out first not on my first impulse and to trust him for the next direction in my life especially concerning my marriage . X
Elaine, thanks for the note. Prayers up for you and for your marriage. Prayers for direction and guidance. Thanks for sharing.
I need to spend less time online and wasting good time in the process.
Colleen, agreed. It’s a trap for sure. So much time wasted online. Prayers up for strength for you.
Good morning Dave & all that reads! Yes change is due for me! Does not matter how old you ate! My change is to reflect on spending more quality time with God & give Him you’re battles to fight! For in a song that o love”. God only knows what you’ve been through! So I put my trust & Faith in Him!
Amen Merriam. Prayers up for it all.
I need to stop talking to my college friends.
Prayers up for you Tim.
I need to change the way I treat people. I am judgemental and critical towards those I don’t know my negative attitude is causing me much shame. It is written ” judge not ” yet I do . I know everyone is special in God’s heart and I want to have the mind of Christ. I’m also living Romans 7 v14-25. . ✝️
Hi dave. Not sure where my comment yesterday went. So I will repeat it again today. I need prayer for direction for my life. I moved in a sheltered apartment here in a town in South Wales UK about a month ago. I am still not sorted out here and that is worrying me. As well I have had problems with my left foot and until recently it was affecting my driving. I work as a volunteer for Care for the Family a Christian charity In their head office usually in the Warehouse. I was not sure when i started there last year if i had the talent to do my job. However the LORD revealed to me that HE has equipped me with what i need. I love being there serving the LORD. When i receive praise for my efforts, i just say I give the Glory to the LORD. But because i have moved and had health problems i have not yet been able to resume being back there since December last year. I am thinking I need to sort myself out here before I return. However I need guidance from the LORD as when to return.
Alistair, Thanks for the note. Prayers up for all of this. Prayers that God would reveal His plan and direction to you. All the best!
I need to change the amount of time I spend thinking of myself & my future
June, thanks for the comment. Yes, this is something that a lot of folks need to do. Our trust in God is the starting place in our own thoughts desires for our future. He’ll lead the way, He promises that in His word. Thanks!
I need to become stronger and share my faith. When with non Christians my tongue becomes tongue tied. I just sit there and listen to what they say and I don’t say a thing. I want to be able to share my faith with an openness that they can see the love of Jesus in me.
Marie, thanks for the note. Prayers up for boldness for sharing your faith with others. Appreciate you sharing.
I need to ring people for a chat more- texting is not good enough!
Hi Dave thank u for your devotional today on change I want to exercise and stay healthy in myself I loved your song change and I will put it in practice in my life thank u sandra
Sandra, thanks for the kind words. Appreciate you sharing. Prayers up for it all.
I need to change the way I think of my husband, I am very critical of him,
Sue, Prayers up for your relationship. Thanks for sharing.
I need to spend more time in the Word and in Prayer.
Thank you so much Dave God
Bless you.
Anna, thanks for the comment. Agreed, we all do! Prayers up for your time with God.
When I read this Devotion on Change. I have to say I Like Change. I Enjoy the Challenge of New Experiences, New Beginning,New Perspective,
New Surroundings and New Path with the Lord. In that Season of Change One Can Embrace It and Say Wow!! I Went Through That Storm Not Alone God Was There All The Time. As You Go Through That Change Remember He Has Your Back. God Bless
Teresanna, agreed. Change is good! Brings newness into our lives. As long as we realize that God is walking with us, that’s what keeps it exciting. Thanks for the comment!
Thankyou for your daily devotions Dave..so needed to hear this today..will you pray for me to become closer to God again and make time to spend meditating on his words of truth too..
Thanks Vicki. You are very welcome. So glad that you are here with us.
I need to quit looking for a man to fill the place in my heart that only God can fill.
Prayers up for your Nela. Thanks for sharing.
Dave, I cannot begin to tell you how relevant this is to me. I know I’m in a season of change. God has been extravagant in His presence and Blessings. He is about to do something new in my life which is exciting. On our walk we passed deer, and the song “s the deer pants for the water” also very relevant at this time. The only thing I can change at this time is to cease smoking. My mission is ‘ To make more room for Holy Spirit. Thank you so much, your song is not so much a challenge as a confirmation. I’ll follow wherever He leads me I just wait upon His word. Thank you again, I’m so glad I signed up for this. Be Blessed
Norma
Norma. Thanks. So great to hear!
I need to change the amount of time I’m working. I need more free time. I need my life to slow down so I can smell the flowers.
Lots of changes this year due to Covid19 my church opened last Sunday after being closed for 4 months. I’m a Lay Preacher so I’ve got to step up but feel doubt and I’ve lost confidence, please pray for me. Thank you so much for these devotions and your music 🙏
Prayers up Margaret. May God’s Spirit fill you and empower you to step up and bolster your confidence. Also give you guidance and direction in it all. Thanks for sharing…
I need to pray and be thankful for what I do have…not dwell on what I don’t have..to be thankful for the many blessings God has given me.
Amen Donna. Prayers up for you today.
God’s help to control my thoughts and words.
I need to spend more time in God’s word. I need to spend more time in prayer. I need to spend more time serving God by serving others. I wast to Know Him more, love Him more and serve Him more. God bless you all. ❤🙏
Change.. Wow… Just had a situation that points me to some major changes in my life. Seeking God in what direction to move. My one word… Trust. Trusting God will meet my needs and open the right doors. I appreciate your devotional..thank you 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for the note. Yes, Trust. So hard to surrender to but so needed in our lives….