Joshua 1:6 So be strong and courageous, for you will lead these people.
While it is true that there is strength in numbers, there is another type of strength which is required when you must stand alone.
Your path is not always the one of least resistance. You are often led across barren deserts and through dense forests. These are times that try your soul and require strength beyond any human support system.
These are the times when you must strengthen yourself in order to accomplish the assignments God has ordained for you.
Personal and spiritual strength come from daily diligence. You have dedicated yourself to a spiritual workout each day, in order to be strengthened for the journey ahead.
What does your birthday reveal about your spiritual gifts, character, and calling?
This unique devotional uses your birth month and day to guide you through key passages of scripture, using the chapter and verse numbers that match your special day.
What’s inside:
Ancient verses matched to your birthday
month=chapter, day=verse
Reflections on your personality, strengths, and values
Encouragement and inspiration for your walk with the Divine
A powerful tool for self-discovery and growth.
Perfect as a Christmas gift, Birthday gift, personal devotional, or keepsake.
Hebrews 12:12 So take a new grip with your tired hands. Stand firm on your shaky legs.
While it is true that there is strength in numbers, there is another type of strength which is required when you must stand alone.
Your path is not always the one of least resistance. You are often led across barren deserts and through dense forests. These are times which try your soul and require strength beyond a human support system.
These are the times when you must force yourself to fulfill your duties, even when you feel too tired or too weak for the task at hand. You do what is required, relying on the power of the Spirit to keep you strong and steady.
Ecclesiastes 12:10
The teacher looked for just the right words. He wrote teachings that are dependable and true.
You are a gifted teacher. You are able to transform thoughts and ideas into clear, concise phrases which are easy to understand. This makes you an amazing communicator.
Whether you are aware of it or not, there are many people who learn from you.
Not only do you excel at conveying facts and ideas, but you are also willing to take the extra time to patiently explain what they mean. You are great at problem-solving, organization, and thinking outside the box. Your mind is active and alert to the world around you.
With an open mind and a willing spirit, you seek fresh insight when solving difficult problems. Sometimes the solution comes as a sudden divine download, while other times, a fellow problem solver joins you in collaboration efforts.
Many of your teaching moments come in ordinary daily events, so the practical application of your guidance becomes easily incorporated into the everyday lives of those who learn from you.
You are both humbled and honored by this daunting task assigned to you by the Great Teacher.
You remain open to new learning opportunities. You enjoy doing the research and never fail to finish an assignment.
Proverbs 12:3 Doing evil brings a person no safety at all. But a good person has safety and security.
The Spirit of God’s goodness resides within you and around you. This creates a protective force-field of safety and security.
As you encounter the icy chill of societal norms, that applaud greed, aggression, and ego, you are warmed from within by the Spirit’s flame.
Like a crackling fire on a cold winter night, the presence of divine light permeates the atmosphere and brings comfort.
Your soul is at rest and your mind is at peace because you know the power of your position in the universe.
Since God is on your side, and has promised to defend you, there is no need to defend yourself. You have an army of angels on standby, ready to assist as you stand your ground.
You know that the forces of darkness cannot take what is yours. God has given you a divine destiny and therefore, you live in safety, knowing that your future is protected.
Along the way, you may encounter opposition in the forms of sabotage, jealousy, or misunderstanding.
Some of these battles are critical and require the strategic planning of you and your Creator. Yet other battles are not worthy of your time or attention. You refuse to be drawn into petty disputes because they waste time and slow you down.
The Divine Spirit gives you the unique ability to maneuver safely through confrontation and conflict without losing ground or losing your peace.
You play a vital role in the next great awakening. You have been given gifts and talents to lay the groundwork for God to reveal new insights and unleash greater power on His people.
You have been chosen by the Creator of the Universe for specific assignments that will change the course of history. You have a divine destiny which is protected and promoted by the Commander of Angel Armies. Nothing can harm you. No one can stop you. Your steps have been ordered by the Lord and nothing can stand in your way.
Genesis 12:2 I will bless you. I will make you famous and you will be a blessing to others.
Having been blessed by God, you are empowered to succeed.
The fear of failure may occasionally drift through your thoughts when you take on a project that you feel inadequate to manage, but knowing that you have been empowered to succeed by the Creator of the Universe, you set aside fearful feelings, and face each challenge head-on.
Being blessed by God, you see His supernatural power at work in all of your efforts. You realize that He is able and willing to make a success out of anything – even things you thought were failures.
Sometimes your successes do not appear all that successful at first. There are times that your initial attempts at success look a lot like failures. But, you live by faith, not by sight. You do not view failure as the end, but rather, the beginning of a new approach.
Empowered to succeed, you rise each day with a purpose and a plan. However, you also remain open to the possibility that an unexpected divine assignment may pop up along the way. If it does, you are willing to change course at a moment’s notice in order to fulfill it.
Genesis 12:1 Then the Lord said to Abram, “Leave your country, your relatives, and your father’s family. Go to the land I will show you.
Following God is not always easy, but you are convinced that is the only way to real life and true joy.
As a follower, you are attentive to the One who is leading. You wait eagerly for His signals which indicate the need to slow down, speed up, or make a turn. Occasionally, you must even make a U-turn, which makes you feel as if you went the wrong way. However, even wrong turns are part of the journey, and the experience gained becomes a valuable reference point for the remaining journey ahead.
Since God designed you specifically for the road you will travel, equipping you with all the necessary provisions for a successful journey, the only thing you lack is the knowledge of where it might lead.
As you move toward your destiny, you learn that God does not reveal everything all at once. Your journey is one of personal discovery and growth.
You keep your undivided attention on the sound of God’s voice and you are always moving toward it. Sometimes it is a song, sometimes it is the wind, and sometimes it is the still small voice whispering your name in the midst of a storm.
Following God is a pleasure for you. As he directs, you happily tag along, never letting Him out of your sight.
As you remain alert to the changing landscape and split-second directives, you are able to avoid the pitfalls and potholes which may have caused injury.
You experience life in a more abundant way, thanks to your choice to travel the road that God chose just for you. The horizon is often hazy and uncertain. God usually doesn’t reveal the next step until you have picked up your foot from the last one. Yet, every stride becomes a place of new promise.
Letting go of what you are used to, and stepping out into the unknown is one of life’s most challenging experiences.
However, as the voice of God’s calls to you from the realm of the unknown, you cannot resist. Your heart is anxious, yet you are intrigued. Stepping out into the unknown, you find that the promises of God are waiting.
If you have a coupon you wish to redeem at the grocery store, you are trading a worthless slip of paper for its cash value from the manufacturer. In other words, the real value of the coupon didn’t exist until it was redeemed.
We are not defined by our history, we are remade and redeemed by it. Our true value is revealed through redemption. Our history brings us into an even deeper relationship with our Maker. God takes our past and weaves a new narrative which brings new life and a DEEPER life with Christ as our advocate and example.
In 2nd Corinthians 5:17, Paul writes, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
Through faith in Christ, we are made new. This verse reminds us that when we are in a relationship with Jesus, our past no longer defines us. We are transformed into new creations, with a fresh start and a renewed purpose.
Regardless of our past mistakes, failures, or regrets, God’s grace and forgiveness are available to us. In Christ, we can leave our old ways behind and embrace the new life that He offers.
You know how to give good things to your children. How much more then, will the Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him! Luke 11:13
The Holy Spirit has infused you with clarity of purpose and divine destiny. You maintain a higher level of spiritual perception because you listen to the Spirit and follow the instructions you are given. You have the mind of Christ and share His thoughts, ideals, and goals.
Your Spirit-controlled mind gives you a supernatural vantage point which allows you to view life from the divine perspective, outside of time, space, and human emotion.
You receive increasingly more light as you walk with Christ through the seasons of life. Having the superior guidance system of the Spirit allows you to be in the right place, at the right time, making good decisions.
You deeply desire to live as the Spirit guides, because you want to do the right thing for yourself and those you love.
Spiritual directives come to you through divine insight and experience. You find comfort in knowing that the wisdom of Christ is gift from God rather than an academic accomplishment of your own human intellect.
You appreciate the strength of the Spirit when embarking on difficult journeys through forgiveness, regret, loss, and insecurity. You know that when your mind is controlled by the Spirit, the concept of faith is not difficult to comprehend.
As you continue to identify His thoughts and ideals emerging from your own mind, you realize that the Holy Spirit is truly yours and therefore, the possibilities are endless.
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