January 31, 2011 Devotional

New-year Blessings

Precious Woman of God,
    
     With the start of a new year, remind yourself of all the blessings of last year and welcome this year knowing that the Lord will do even greater things.  You were created to bring the plans and purposes of God to your community. You have been called, and you have been placed. Your light shines into the darkness, and your choice to obey Christ brings others to your Heavenly Father. His name will be heard by others because of your decision to live for Him, and they will say as they did with Daniel—“that church serves the God who is a revealer of secrets.”
 
     This year, I believe that you will see the Lord revealed in powerful ways, as He answers the cry of your faith-filled heart. You are a gift to your family, your church, the body of Christ and your community. Know your value and allow the gifts on the inside of you to be unwrapped and used to bring glory to the Lord. You are one of a kind—created by the Master of the Universe! He has entrusted you with the task of furthering His Kingdom because He believes in you!
 
     Though this year may have its challenges, remember that all you need is on the inside of you. Wisdom from heaven will be revealed to you as you seek the Lord in prayer, and the fires of life will have no power over you. Even the flames of adversity will not leave you with the smell of smoke. Everything you put your hand to will be blessed because as you serve others—you serve the Lord.
 
     Thank you for being the wonderful woman of God that you are. You were created to represent all that heaven is, and I believe that as you find your strength in God, you will see His dreams for you, your family, your church and your community become a reality. You were created for such a time as this!

Pam Hamilton

Faith Family Church
Gonzales, Texas
www.faithfamilygonzales.org