Powerful Moments with God: A Devotional Journey
By Kay Arthur
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Beloved Bible teacher and author Kay Arthur couples a carefully chosen Scripture with a moment-long, heartwarming devotion to create this 365-day devotional. The pages are dated. Beautiful in design, the devotions inspire readers to search out God's truth, direction, and encouragement each and every day.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
—Proverbs 3:5-6
If you are making a habit of sitting at Jesus' feet, then whatever God says to you, do it with confidence and without hesitation.
Worthwhile journeys begin with Powerful Moments with God.
Formerly titled A Moment with God.
Kay Arthur
Kay Arthur is a four-time Gold Medallion award-winning author, member of NRB Hall of Fame, and beloved international Bible teacher. She and her husband, Jack, cofounded Precept Ministries International to teach people how to discover truth through inductive study. Precept provides teaching and training through study books, TV and radio programs, the Internet, and conferences in over 180 countries and 70 languages.
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Powerful Moments with God - Kay Arthur
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Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture verses are taken from the New American Standard Bible®, © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. (www.Lockman.org)
Verses marked NIV are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright©1973, 1978, 1984 by the International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Verses marked KJV are taken from the King James Version of the Bible.
These excerpts were originally published as an inspirational calender under the title His Imprint, My Expression by Kay Arthur.
Cover by Koechel Peterson & Associates, Minneapolis, MN.
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POWERFUL MOMENTS WITH GOD
Copyright © 1998 by Kay Arthur
Published by Harvest House Publishers
Eugene, Oregon 97402 www.harvesthousepublishers.com
ISBN 978-0-7369-2361-3
All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be used in any form without the written permission of the publishers.
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Powerful Moments
with God
By My Spirit
"Not by might nor by power…
but by My Spirit," says the LORD of hosts.
ZECHARIAH 4:6
In each of us there is a longing for the spiritual. Because we are not simply body and soul, there’s an awareness, a sense of need for something, someone beyond ourselves. Many times we become aware of this when we finally come up against something we cannot control. But what we cannot do, God can—by His Spirit.
REFLECTIONS
Always There for You
When Thou didst say, Seek My face,
my heart
said to Thee, Thy face, O LORD, I shall seek.
PSALM 27:8
Beloved, have you ever longed for someone to take you by the hand and walk you safely through the traumas of life? There is One who is always there to listen…to guide…to mark your life with the imprint of His own. This year, God wants to speak to your heart through His Word and by His Spirit. Will you put your hand in His in childlike trust and say with me, Yes, Lord…
?
REFLECTIONS
God Chose Us!
He chose us in Him before the
foundation of the world.
EPHESIANS 1:4
Why was I born? What is the purpose of my life? Have you ever asked yourself these questions? I was considering them just the other day. As I did, my mind went to this amazing truth: Even before God created the heavens and the earth, He knew you and me, and He chose us! You and I were born because it was God’s good pleasure!
REFLECTIONS
Your Life Has a Purpose
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ
Jesus for good works, which God prepared
beforehand, that we should walk in them.
EPHESIANS 2:10
Do you realize how absolutely precious you are to God? If you think you aren’t or feel differently, you have embraced a lie. You are of value. Your life is significant. It has a purpose. A specific purpose. Not only were you chosen before the world’s foundation but God also prepared a plan for your life alone—and neither man nor the devil can destroy that plan.
REFLECTIONS
Dependent on God Alone
In love He predestined us to adoption…
through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to
the kind intention of His will.
EPHESIANS 1:4,5
Can I share a secret with you, precious one? Your worth and purpose do not depend on what you have done, or what has been done to you or where you have been, even if you have been to the very precipice of hell. Your worth and purpose depend on God and God alone—His will, His calling, His choosing, His love.
REFLECTIONS
God’s Love for You
In this is love, not that we loved God,
but that He loved us and sent His Son to be
the propitiation for our sins.
1 JOHN 4:10
Have you begun to grasp the breadth, length, height, and depth of God’s love for you? When you were a sinner, ungodly, and without hope, God loved you, pursued you, and wooed you. And He did not let go until you gave in to His desire to be your Father, your Lord, your Redeemer. That is what you are worth to Him.
REFLECTIONS
Choose to Believe God
The sum of Thy word is truth.
PSALM 119:160
Do you sometimes find yourself lost in the maze of the enemy’s lies? Your peace, soundness of mind, and effectiveness all depend on what you believe—and whom you believe. It does not matter what you feel, think, or hear. If it does not agree with the Word of God, it is a lie. Don’t miss knowing your worth and purpose by believing lies of men or the musings of your mind. Choose to believe God.
REFLECTIONS
In the Light of God’s Grace
I count all things to be loss in view of
the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus
my Lord…and count them but rubbish in
order that I may gain Christ.
PHILIPPIANS 3:8
Everything you are going through, all that you are dealing with, has one ultimate purpose: that you may know the love of God and live in the light of His extravagant and more-than-adequate grace. You were born for an intimate relationship with God. That is the purpose of your existence. And when you discover that, you’ll experience an abiding contentment.
REFLECTIONS
Learning to Recognize
God’s Voice
And your ears will hear a word behind you,
This is the way, walk in it,
whenever you
turn to the right or to the left.
ISAIAH 30:21
Do you want an intimate relationship with God? If so, you must consistently and faithfully set aside time so your heavenly Father can communicate with you through