149: A prayer of blessing for you | Romans 15:13

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” -Romans 15:13

This is my prayer for you today. When I read this verse, it reminded me of a benediction. A benediction is a closing prayer that many (traditional) church services will use. The pastor will raise his hands over the congregation and pray a prayer of blessing before they leave. The One Verse Devotional podcast isn’t going anywhere :) but I want to pray this over you. My prayer is that you trust in the God of Hope and experience true joy and peace in your life that can only be experienced through the power of the Holy Spirit. What a wonderful verse. I hope that you lean into this verse and receive it as a blessing in your life. I challenge you to grow closer to God every single day. By growing a deeper relationship with Jesus, He will uncover more joy and peace in your life. I’m not saying things will always be easy. You can actually experience massive amounts of joy and peace when the storms of life are swirling around you. Trust me, I know! I didn’t say “happy and problem-free.” I want you to experience joy and peace. I want you to know the God of all Hope. I want you to see His power in your life. Again, this is my prayer for you: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

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Consistency trumps intensity. When it comes to working out, eating healthy, or managing our finances, consistency always trumps intensity. We reach our major life goals through small, purposeful steps taken daily. The same is true in our spiritual lives. I truly believe you will grow closer to God by spending just 5 minutes a day with Him versus cramming in an hour once a month. The One Verse Devotional is here to help take away the barriers of spending time with God. Now, during your workout, drive to work, or even shopping for groceries, you can invest in your spiritual life.

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