60-SECOND FAITH
A Short Devotional for Today’s Journey
These quick devotions are written to spark strength and hope for your day as you explore God’s love through Bible reflection, authentic prayer and ideas for everyday faith. New every Monday.
Adding A Two-Step to Your Day - Today’s Encouragement
Do you remember when you used to go to school dances? Even if you were not the best dancer, you still felt pretty comfortable if you knew how to do a two-step and stick with it.
If you started your day in prayer, you’ve done the first step. You’ve acknowledged God as the most supreme and powerful being.
But things begin to get real for us after we pray when we start walking by faith - that is doing things in a way that demonstrate progress as we listen for God’s direction in our everyday life.
Take Noah for example. After God spoke to him, he took God at his word and followed his instructions through to the end. Then, he built an altar to worship God.
He and God had a flow.
Praying and walking by faith creates a flow in our relationship with God. And in this relationship, we will experience many answered prayers, along with our heavenly reward if we embrace this spiritual two-step in our daily habits.
“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” Hebrews 11:6 NIV
Thoughtful Reflection for your Devotion
Growing in Faith
Sometimes, God gives us directions that make sense according to what we’re praying about. However, there are times when he tells us to get busy serving him while we’re waiting. Both are steps of faith. What has he been encouraging you to start doing lately?
Today’s Morning Prayer
God, thank you for this day of hope. I pray that as I give you my cares, you will give me the grace I need to step in sync with you every day this week. I ask you to help me to have an open heart and the courage to keep moving forward while you lead me into a life of benefits with you. And, I thank you Lord for giving me the patience and encouragement I need on this journey with you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
